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Faculty & Staff Updates for 2024-25

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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.

Head shot of smiling Kathy Kolell in a blue shirt

Mrs. Kathy Kolell

On-site substitute teacher, and teaching one section of Creative Writing
Head shot of Nathan Schleef in his shirt and tie, smiling at the camera

Mr. Nathan Schleef

Teaching Latin 1, Latin 2, and two sections of Old Testament

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.

Head shot of smiling Rachel Bonson

Mrs. Rachel Bonson

Administrative Assistant (Principal)
Head shot of Julia McLister smiling at the camera

Mrs. Julia McLister

Executive Assistant (President)
Head shot of smiling Liam Kopp smiling at the camera
Head shot of smiling Stephanie Thomas smiling at the camera
Head shot of Rev. Tom Mielke smiling at the camera

Rev. Tom Mielke

Director of Mission Advancement
Head shot of Jacob Leyrer smiling at the camera

Mr. Jacob Leyrer

Math Department
Head shot of Jason Malkowski smiling at the camera

Mr. Jason Malkowski

Math Department
Head shot of Colin Paustian smiling at the camera

Mr. Colin Paustian

Science, Math, and Technology

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.

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