Faculty & Staff
Principal Chris Dale
Education Experience
AA Bethany Lutheran College
BA Minnesota State University, Mankato
MDiv Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary
MS Martin Luther College (in progress)
Professional Experience
Pastor – Calvary and Our Savior Lutheran Churches, Northwestern Minnesota (2003-2009)
Principal – Christ Lutheran School, Port St. Lucie, Florida (2013-Present)
Christine Venci
Kindergarten
Suzanne Zimmerman
Gr. 1 & 2
Suzanne Zimmerman is a graduate of Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN, earning both a Bachelors in Education and a Masters degree focusing on special education. She has previously served as a kindergarten teacher at Bethany Lutheran Church in Kenosha, WI, a teacher at the Minnesota Autism Center in Mankato, MN, a preschool teacher at Jesus Loves Me Learning Center in North Mankato, MN, and a kindergarten teacher at Divine Savior Academy in Doral, Florida.
Caroline Ring
Gr. 3 & 4
Mrs. Caroline Ring is the teacher for grades 3 & 4. She attended Bethany Lutheran College and Mankato State University in Mankato, Minnesota for her degree in Elementary Education. She has taught in Minnesota, Washington and now here in Florida.
Sarah Dale
Gr. 5 & 6
Coming Soon
Daniel Nusbaum
Gr. 7 & 8 History/Athletic Director
Mr. Daniel Nusbaum is the homeroom teacher for grades 7 & 8. He teaches most of the history classes for grades 5-12. He grew up in Potosi, Wisconsin and attended Bethany Lutheran College. His degree is in Broadfield Social Studies with Secondary Licensure as well as a minor in American Studies.
Alexander Ring
Academic Dean, High School/Latin
Pastor Alex Ring is the homeroom teacher for grades 9 & 10. Before teaching at Christ he taught in Tacoma, WA for 25 years. Now he teaches Literature, Religion and Logic in the high school, Latin in grades 7-12 and maths for grades 6 & 7. He grew up in Dallas, TX and attended both Bethany Lutheran College and Mankato State University for Elementary Education, and is a graduate of Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary.
Pastor Ring also serves Christ Lutheran Church as an assistant pastor.
Kevin Zimmerman
High School
Kevin Zimmerman is a graduate of Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN, earning both a Bachelor’s in Education and then later a Masters degree focusing on science in education. He served as a teacher at Shoreland Lutheran High School in Kenosha, WI and then later at Bethany Lutheran College as Director of Online Learning. He serves at Christ Lutheran as our high school math and science teacher, as well as the junior & senior homeroom teacher.
Erica Jacobsen
Middle and High School Science and Math
Mrs. Erica Jacobsen is a member of Christ Lutheran Church and the mother of students in our school, having homeschooled her oldest children through high school. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s in Chemical Education. She served as an associate editor and as High School editor for the Journal of Chemical Education for 12 years, and taught at Columbia Lutheran School in The Dalles, Oregon, then Lakewood Lutheran School in Lakewood, Washington.
Tomi King
Exceptional Special Education
Mrs. Tomi King is a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with a degree in Business Administration from Kaiser University and a focus on Early Childhood Education. With a passion for supporting children with diverse learning needs, she creates a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment. Tomi is committed to fostering strong relationships with students and their families, utilizing creativity and collaboration to enhance the educational experience. Her dedication to empowering young learners makes her a valuable member of our educational community.
Betsy Wildner
Administrative Specialist
Mrs. Betsy Wildner oversees much of the day to day operation of the school as well as managing standardized testing, the school lunch program, and most of our communication with parents.
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