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Faculty & Staff

Lisa Johnson

Tami Finney

School Director and Floating Teacher

Tami is excited to serve as Our Savior School’s Director. Her passion is Early Childhood education and she looks forward to sharing her faith with our young learners, families and staff.

Favorite Bible Verse: “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you, and give you peace.” Numbers 6: 24-26

P: 952-474-5181 x222
E: tami.finney@oslcs.org

Sean Anderson

Sean Anderson

Ducky Room Teacher

Sean Anderson’s favorite thing about working at Our Savior is helping kids learn and play in a fun and safe environment.

Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 23:4 – “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

P: 952-474-5181 x235
E: sean.anderson@oslcs.org

Joe Aurich

Joe Aurich

Director of Extended Care Program

Joe strives to serve students and their families with their before and after school needs from Our Savior School, as well as many students from Minnetonka Public Schools. He also organizes all of the fun Camp Genesis events for the summer. His life verse is “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.

P: 952-474-5181 x234
E: joe.aurich@oslcs.org

Carla Baumann

Carla Baumann

Infant Room Teacher

Carla’s greatest joy in working in a Christian school is hearing the kids sing songs about Jesus, and being able to share the love of Jesus with the children. Before joining our OSS family Carla worked in a Lutheran church early childhood center for 28 years. She was the director for that program for many years. She decided to go back into the classroom to spend more time with the children and her family. Favorite Bible Verse: Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

P: 952-474-5181 x236
E: carla.baumann@oslcs.org

Vicki Bradley

Vicki Bradley

Morning Aide – Lamb Room

Vicki Bradley has been a member at Our Savior’s for over 40 years and a member of the church choir for over 30 years. She started volunteering in the school in the spring of 2000, and has since become a preschool aide. She has enjoyed being able to meet and know so many children and their families. She explains, “The best part of being on staff at OSS are the hugs from the children. It is so rewarding to watch the children grow up and see how God leads them in their lives.” Outside of school, she enjoys knitting and makes many afghans, hats, mittens and other items for gifts. The Bible verse she clings to is Matthew 28:20, “Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the age.” It reminds me that I always have a friend and am never alone, no matter what life deals to me.

Janet Frigard

Janet Frigard

“The Story Lady”

The students love Janet. She visits weekly as the “Story Lady” and enjoys encouraging faith through reading and art projects. She loves singing and acting out Bible stories. One of her favorite Bible verse is “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6.

Laura Higgins

Laura Higgins

Whale Room Aide

Laura loves working at Our Savior Early Childhood Center because the children are uplifting, happy and joyful little individuals ready to learn art, science, math, reading and music all through the lens of God’s word. We are teachers kids can love and trust while we help them through their first steps in the world of early childhood education. Favorite bible verse is “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:12

Renae Hoernemann

Renae Hoernemann

School Office Administrator

Renae loves Our Savior School because she knows our teachers are not only teaching basic academic and life skills but more importantly sharing how much Jesus loves them each and every day. Our staff not only care about the children and their families in our program but each other too. Favorite Bible Verse: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

P: 952-474-5181 x218
E: renae.hoernemann@oslcs.org

Marion Klatt

Marion Klatt

Whale Room Preschool Teacher

Marion loves Our Savior School because she can teach the children about Jesus everyday. Favorite Bible Verse: He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91

P: 952-474-5181 x212
E: marion.klatt@oslcs.org

Tammy Limmel

Tammy Limmel

Kindergarten Teacher

Tammy especially enjoys that she is able to share Gods’ love with children and their families on a daily basis. She teaches based on her favorite Bible verse: “Train up a child in the way he/she should go and when they are old they will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6

P: 952-474-5181 x217
E: tammy.limmel@oslcs.org

Courtney Mackall

Courtney Mackall

Infant Room Teacher

Courtney Mackall loves Our Savior School because it is a delight to watch the children learn and grow each day. It is gratifying to work in a Christian setting with many talented and welcoming staff that provide a positive atmosphere for everyone.

Favorite Bible Verse:  I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 

Lena Michalk

Lena Michalk

Afternoon Room Aide

Lena loves working at Our Savior School because of the kids she gets to interact with and how every day is fresh and interesting with new activities. Her favorite bible verse is “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” 1 Corinthians 10:31.

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Lisa Bowyer

Whale Room Teacher

Lisa loves Our Savior School because she loves being a part of a supportive environment and the sense of Our Savior being a family.

Favorite Bible Verse: Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10

P: 952-474-5181 x212
E: lisa.bowyer@oslcs.org

 

Jenn Nordick

Jenn Nordick

Lamb Room Preschool Teacher

Jenn is a Lamb Room preschool teacher. She loves Our Savior School because she loves being able to share the love of Jesus in all aspects of learning. A saying the children learn in her classroom is “I am strong, I am brave, I am a child of God”.  Favorite Bible verse: “I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” Psalm 9:1

P: 952-474-5181 x215
E: jenn.nordick@oslcs.org

HillieRe Wacker

HillieRe Wacker

Afternoon Preschool Teacher

HillieRe loves Our Savior School because she can think of no better place to send your children if you are looking for a Christ centered community with plenty of experience and expertise on the young child and teachers who love children. Favorite Bible Verse: For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

P: 952-474-5181 x215
E: hilliere.wacker@oslcs.org

Alicia Hauger

Alicia Hauger

Extended Care Teacher

Alicia enjoys working at Our Savior School because it is a positive Christian environment she is working in and gets to pray and have devotions with the kids. All the staff have been friendly and welcoming. Favorite bible verse is “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created in heaven and earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or authorities-all things were created through him and for him.” Colossians 1: 15-16

P: 952-474-5181 x231
E: alicia.hauger@oslcs.org

Our Savior School is blessed with amazing volunteers that support the staff in countless ways, as well work with the students. We couldn’t do what we do without them!