Faculty & Staff Updates for 2024-25


FVL welcomes eight new and sees changes in the roles of two returning faculty and staff. We thank God for the work done by those who retired, moved, or transitioned to other employment.
Photo of those installed this year from left to right:
Mrs. Kathy Kolell, Mr. Jason Malkowski, Mr. Colin Paustian, Rev. Tom Mielke, Mr. Jacob Leyrer
Modified Roles
Mr. Nathan Schleef, our Media Center Supervisor, has taken on more teaching responsibilities this year, with Latin 1, Latin 2, and two sections of Old Testament. Also, Mrs. Kathy Kolell, our on-site substitute teacher, is teaching a section of Creative Writing this year.
New Staff
Mrs. Rachel Bonson is serving as our new Administrative Assistant, working with the principal on the academic aspects of the school and School Choice. Similarly, Mrs. Julia McLister is our new Executive Assistant, working with the president on the operational and relational aspects of the school. Mr. Liam Kopp has joined our custodial staff, and Mrs. Stephanie Thomas is assisting with the operation of the Media Center.
New Faculty
This year we welcome Rev. Thomas Mielke as our new Director of Mission Advancement. In the classrooms, we also welcome Mr. Jacob Leyrer (math), Mr. Jason Malkowski (math), and Mr. Colin Paustian (science, math, and technology).
We pray the Lord blesses the work of all these individuals as they serve God and this school.