STAFF

"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6

Jewels Bernthal

School Administrator

Hi! The students call me "Ms. Jewels"! With my Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, I worked as a Health Educator in a corporate setting, as an Exercise Specialist in hospital setting, and as a Personal Trainer in a health club setting.

That is until, God lead me to accept the position of School Administrator here at St. Stephen! Administration includes overseeing school operations including staff meetings, school promotion, record keeping, management of school calendars, handbooks, and registration procedures. Additionally, I develop and edit this website including the school blog!

MRS. SCHMITT

Upper Grade Teacher

As a teacher at St. Stephen, I am in the wonderful position of being able to teach and build up the next generation. It's truly a blessing to teach them about the Bible and watch their faith grow. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Immanuel Lutheran College in Eau Claire, WI. It was always clear to me that God called me to become a teacher. Seeing my students grow and improve brings me so much joy. I also bring unique enrichment opportunities to my students through music and literature.

MR. SCHMITT

Lower Grade Teacher

I am the lower grade (K-3) teacher here at St Stephen and I enjoy seeing the incredible potential of our youngest students. At that age they truly can become anything, and at St Stephen our goal is to guide their Christian growth and development so that at least one thing they become and maintain as they get older are strong Christian boys and girls.

Over the years, I myself have been and done many things in addition to being a Christian: I’ve been a cowboy, a sailor, and a firefighter. I’ve worked in stores, in security, and in politics. And, of course, as a teacher. The LORD has taken me many places in my life and allowed me to experience many things, all of which I am more than happy to share with my students to supplement their education. So when I tell them that they can become anything, I can back that up! But from an early age I have always been a Christian thanks in no small part to the thoughtful education I received while growing up, for which I thank God.