Pastor/Upper Music/Band
Jeremy Freeman
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Pastor, Instrumental Music
City of Residence:
Sedalia, MO
Education/Course of Study:
BA in Religious Studies and a minor in Music, (University of Northern Iowa)
Master of Divinity, (Concordia Seminary, St. Louis)
Work History:
2007-Present: Pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School, Sedalia
Passions/Values:
I am passionate about teaching others the things I have learned about God’s salvation through Jesus, the Scriptures, and the Church.
Hobbies/Interests:
I love music, both playing it and listening to it. I enjoy being in the outdoors (especially the mountains), collecting coins (especially dimes), and quoting old, tired Vines (especially, “It is Wednesday, my dudes”).
Church/School Secretary
Janice Hoos
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Secretary
City of Residence:
Sedalia, MO
Education/Course of Study:
Smith Cotton High School
Work History:
Flat Creek Inn
Mutual of Omaha - First State Savings
Edwards Fiberglass
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Passions/Values:
Friends & Family
Two children: Kimberly (Kim) Karigan and Andrew (Andy) Hoos - they and their spouses have blessed me with six grandchildren
Hobbies/Interests:
Family get-togethers and playing cards
Principal
Tina Sutherland
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Job Title:
Principal, St. Paul's Lutheran
City of Residence:
Warrenton, MO/Cole Camp, MO
Education/Course of Study:
Bachelor of Education, Health & Physical Education (Central Methodist University)
Master of Science in Sport and Event Management (University of Missouri, Columbia)
Masters in Education Administration (William Woods University, Fulton)
Work History:
Warren Co. R3 Schools:
Elementary Physical Education Teacher
Middle School Health
Jr. & Sr. High Athletic Director
MS & HS Volleyball & Basketball Coach
MS Assistant Principal
Passions/Values:
Family, especially my two daughters. Leading with love (because of God's love), speaking truth, modeling joy and laughter with St. Paul's Lutheran School and others.
Hobbies/Interests:
St. Louis Cardinals baseball, pickleball, reading, walking, biking, spending time with family and friends
7th/8th grade teacher
Tara Griggs
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Job Title:
5-8 Math & Science Teacher
Education/Course of Study:
B.S. Environmental Science, Minor Chemistry
B.S. Accounting
Masters Business Administration
Passions/Values:
My faith in Christ, my family and my teaching. I love connecting with my students and helping them to grow spiritually, emotionally, and academically.
Hobbies/Interests:
I enjoy learning about herbs and creating my own homeopathic remedies. I enjoy reading and, of course, shopping.
5th/6th grade teacher
Michael Brennan
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Job Title:
5th & 6th Grade Teacher
City of Residence:
Marshall
Education/Course of Study:
BA Social Studies minor English Missouri Valley College
Masters History UCM
Work History:
1985-2020: Marshall High School History Teacher
1999-2020: Missouri Valley College Adjunct Instructor
2020-2021: Trinity Lutheran School (Alma) 7th Grade
2021-present: St. Paul's Sedalia
Hobbies/Interests:
Theater, travel, collect license plates
3rd/4th grade teacher
Terri Brines
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Job Title:
3/4 teacher , St. Paul's Lutheran
City of Residence:
Sedalia, MO
Education/Course of Study:
Bachelor of Education (dual major), Early Childhood and Elementary Education (UCM)
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction (University of Missouri, Columbia)
Work History:
St. Paul's Lutheran School : Preschool Teacher
Skyline Elementary, Sedalia : 3rd Grade Teacher
University of Missouri: Senior Intern mentor
University of Missouri: Instructional Specialist
Passions/Values:
I am passionate about God and my faith. I also am very involved and value my family. One of my greatest passions though, is education and the blending of my faith with educational opportunities for students.
Hobbies/Interests:
My grandkids, gardening, beekeeping, homesteading and all my wonderful pets.
1st/2nd Grade Teacher
Mary Walters
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Job Title:
1st and 2nd grade teacher
PreK, K, 1st, and 2nd grade Music Teacher
BETA Club Sponsor
City of Residence:
La Monte
Education/Course of study:
Graduate of La Monte HS
Bachelor's in Education Science - Elementary 1-8 with an Area of Concentration - Early Childhood PreK-3
Master's in Education - Reading K-12
Reading Recovery Certificate
Hours towards Specialist in Administration
Work History:
Long term sub (Sedalia, La Monte, Knob Noster) 90-92
Pettis County R-V 2nd grade 92-94
Pettis County R-V 1st grade 94-98
La Monte R-IV 3rd grade 98-2000
La Monte RIV Title 1 Reading/ Reading Recovery 2000-2004
Knob Noster R-VIII 1st grade 2004-2014
Knob Noster R-VIII 6th grade Science 2014-2017
Substitute for Knob Noster 2017-2021
St. Paul's Lutheran Sedalia principal 2020-2022
Passion/Values:
I am passionate about my family. I have been married to my best friend for 34 years. We have four grown children with spouses or significant others and two beautiful granddaughters. I love getting together with my extended family, too. I love my farm and all that it entails. I am passionate about working with children and seeing that light bulb come on. I absolute love how I can share God's love with them and relate education objectives to God's love, blessings, and His work.
I value kindness, respect, honesty, and integrity. I value team work and the willingness to doing one's best.
Hobbies/Interests:
Spending time with family- gatherings, singing, riding around, volunteering, and worshiping with them.
Gardening, reading, cooking, exercising, and completing puzzles.
I volunteer at our Knob Noster Fair as the Home Ec Show Chairman, A mission project called Bundles of Blessings, and some coaching or keeping score for sports teams.
Preschool/Kindergarten teacher
Amie DeFord
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Job Title:
Preschool & Kindergarten Teacher
Education/Course of Study:
Bachelor's degree in early childhood special education, graduate work in learning disabilities
Work History:
3 years teaching ECSE in Clinton, MO; 11 years teaching preschool in Otterville, MO; in my 12th year teaching preschool at St. Paul's, my second year with a combined preschool & kindergarten class
Passions/Values:
My faith and my family, teaching the Bible to my students
Hobbies/Interests:
Reading, puzzles, watching the Royals and the Chiefs, cats, music
PE/Art/Library/Para
Tara Sprinkle
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Job Title:
Art Teacher, P.E. Teacher, Librarian, Para
City of Residence:
Sedalia, Mo
Education/Course of Study:
Windsor High School Graduate
American College of Hair Cosmetology Graduate
Currently studying Elementary Education
Work History:
Cosmetologist
Athletic Director
Volleyball Coach
DESE Certified Substitute Teacher
Paraprofessional
Art Teacher
P.E. Teacher
Librarian
Passions/Values:
My family, friends and being a part of the St. Paul's Lutheran School are all passions of mine. I am also passionate about making a difference in the lives of students. I value loyalty, honesty and kindness.
Hobbies/Interests:
I enjoy family and friend time at the Lake of the Ozarks. I love going on boat rides and floating in the water. I also enjoy date nights with my husband, dinner with friends, and spending quality time with my children and friends.
PreSchool/Kindergarten Para 1st/2nd grade Music
Lisa Arnett
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Job Title:
Para for Preschool and Kindergarten
Music 5th-6th
City of Residence:
Sedalia, MO
Education/Course of Study:
Lutheran School Association - 8th Grade Graduate
Cole Camp High School Graduate
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Agriculture
Work History:
Piano teacher, Administrative Assistant at Sedalia Economic Development, Substitute teacher, Para
Passions/Values:
My faith, family and friends. I love working with children and making a difference in their lives. I value loyalty and honesty.
Hobbies/Interests:
Playing piano, listening to music, drawing, painting, crafting, reading, gardening, spending time with family and friends
Custodian
Tom Hutchings
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