Meet Our Faculty and Staff
Mr. Randy Cochran - Principal
"I am serving St. Paul's Lutheran School as the interim and part time principal. I have been an educator for thirty-three years, both in Michigan and Florida. I look forward to working with the parents, students, and staff in providing an environment where teaching and learning are the number one priorities.
My wife Kim and I have three children and, soon to be, seven grandchildren. We enjoy visits with our family and spending time at the pool or beach. A favorite quote of mine is "man plans...God laughs" which is based on Proverbs 16:1 "We may make our plans, but God has the last word."
My wife Kim and I have three children and, soon to be, seven grandchildren. We enjoy visits with our family and spending time at the pool or beach. A favorite quote of mine is "man plans...God laughs" which is based on Proverbs 16:1 "We may make our plans, but God has the last word."
Mr. Justin Siegler Teacher-Grade 7&8
Justin Siegler graduated from Martin Luther College in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Education with an emphasis in Music. Mr. Siegler has previously served at St. John’s Lutheran School in Baraboo, Wisconsin, teaching 3rd-4th grades and school music for eleven years. He also served as St. John’s soccer coach, organist, and choir director. Mr. Siegler was called to serve at St. Paul’s as the third grade teacher and soccer coach in 2017. He currently teaches our seventh and eighth grade at our school.
Miss Hannah Foley Teacher - Grade 1
Hannah Foley is a 2024 graduate of Martin Luther College. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and has a love for teaching Jesus' little lambs. She received the call to St. Paul's to teach 1st grade in May of 2024.
Although she grew up in Colorado and the midwest, she has always loved Florida, the beach and warm weather. During her free time, she enjoys being outside, playing volleyball or other sports, reading, and spending quality time with family and friends. Besides having a passion for teaching and spreading Jesus' love, Miss Foley loves to travel whenever she can. She is looking forward to this amazing opportunity to teach her students about God's love for them!
Although she grew up in Colorado and the midwest, she has always loved Florida, the beach and warm weather. During her free time, she enjoys being outside, playing volleyball or other sports, reading, and spending quality time with family and friends. Besides having a passion for teaching and spreading Jesus' love, Miss Foley loves to travel whenever she can. She is looking forward to this amazing opportunity to teach her students about God's love for them!
Mrs. Carianne Siegel Teacher's Aide - Grade 3&4
Mrs. Gaia Welfel - Extended Learning Assistant and Substitute Teacher
Mrs. Dorothy Draeger - Administrative Assistant
Dorothy Draeger (Administrative Assistant) graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran College in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Dorothy started as the Administrative Assistant at our school in May 2021. She has a background in clerical work of three years and has worked as a daycare teacher, aftercare teacher, and assistant teacher for a total five years since her graduation. Mrs. Draeger grew up in the Appleton area of Wisconsin and moved to Florida in May of 2009. Dorothy and her husband, Matthew, were married in June of 2008 and blessed with two girls, Elise and Amelia. In her free time, Dorothy enjoys sewing, crocheting, and baking, as well as spending time with family.
Favorite Bible Passage: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate me from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 8:38-39
Favorite Bible Passage: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate me from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 8:38-39
Mrs. Sharon Welfel - PreK Director & Teacher
Mrs. Sharon Welfel graduated in 1981 from Arizona Lutheran Academy in Phoenix, Arizona. Mrs. Welfel, a lifelong Christian and a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, began working part-time at Precious Lambs Preschool in 2003 and was the teacher’s assistant for 5 years. She attained her Florida Child Care Professional Credential in December 2006 through the Florida Department of Children and Families, and became a lead preschool teacher in August 2008 when the second preschool classroom opened. Since then she has taught a class of combined 3 and 4 year olds. Mrs. Welfel has continued her education through local and online seminars, and preschool specific courses offered through Martin Luther College and Wisconsin Lutheran College.
Pastor Tim Rosenow - School & Outreach Pastor
Pastor Tim Rosenow is a 2014 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. For his first 8 years of ministry he served at St Paul's, Prescott, WI (right on the border between Wisconsin and Minnesota). In late 2022 he received the call to serve as the School and Outreach pastor at St Paul's and began that position in March 2023. He has a passion for Bible study, preaching, and finding ways to connect people (or keep them connected) to Christ.
He is married to Hilary Diaz Suarez, who is a Peruvian citizen and is working through the immigration process to bring her here. He is the 3rd of 6 children and has 15 nieces and nephews (currently). He has a passion for music (singing, piano, organ, and percussion) and coffee as well as board games, video games, and movies.
2 Corinthians 12:9 "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
He is married to Hilary Diaz Suarez, who is a Peruvian citizen and is working through the immigration process to bring her here. He is the 3rd of 6 children and has 15 nieces and nephews (currently). He has a passion for music (singing, piano, organ, and percussion) and coffee as well as board games, video games, and movies.
2 Corinthians 12:9 "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
Mr. Josiah Jahns Teacher-Grade 5&6
Josiah Jahns graduated from Martin Luther College in December of 2015 with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education and Music Minor. He received a call to St. Paul's Lutheran School in Algoma, Wisconsin where he served for 5 years as the 5/6 grade teacher and technology coordinator. In April of 2020, he received a call to serve at St. Paul's Lutheran School in Beverly Hills, Florida as upper grades teacher and technology coordinator. Mr. Jahns enjoys keeping up with new tech, playing piano, guitar, and alto saxophone, kayak fishing, hunting, gaming, and hiking with his wife, Becky and dog, Max!
Mrs. Lucy Siegler Teacher-Kindergarten
Lucy graduated from Martin Luther College in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She has previously taught 3K, Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade. In 2017, her husband was called to teach Third Grade at St. Paul’s Lutheran and her family moved from Wisconsin to Florida. Lucy began working as the Extended Learning Teacher at Precious Lambs Preschool in August 2020. She is passionate about working with children and loves to make learning fun.
On warm sunny days, you can find Lucy enjoying a hike or playing at the beach with her family: husband - Justin, children - Lily, Marina, and Grant.
A favorite Bible verse of Lucy’s is “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10.
On warm sunny days, you can find Lucy enjoying a hike or playing at the beach with her family: husband - Justin, children - Lily, Marina, and Grant.
A favorite Bible verse of Lucy’s is “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10.
Ms. Tilly Chantel Teacher's Aide - Grade 2
Mrs. Lindsey Klingenschmitt Teacher-Grade 3&4
Lindsey K graduated from Martin Luther College in May of 2023 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. She received a divine call to St. Paul’s Lutheran in Beverly Hills on May 14, 2023 to be the fourth grade teacher. Mrs. K and her husband moved down to this area in July and are slowly getting used to the Florida temperatures. Mrs. K’s hobbies include playing and watching sports, hunting, fishing, four wheeling, hiking, traveling, downhill skiing, and visiting with family and friends. She is thankful for this opportunity to teach her students about their Savior’s forgiveness and love. Mrs. K is looking forward to this school year and the many memories she will make with her students.
Mrs. Becky Ramsey Teacher - Pre-K
Miss Sam Sosa Teacher's Aide - Grade 1
Miss Cindy Lendt Teacher-Grade 2
Cindy Lendt graduated from Martin Luther College in 2009 with her bachelor's degree of science in education and headed up to St. Paul, MN, to teach kindergarten and middle school math for eight years, then grade 3 for one year, and grade 4 for another year in Christian schools. From 2019 to 2022, she joined a mission organization that sends lay evangelists to countries in Asia, where she taught English classes and led Bible studies. In 2022, she flew back to the States to join the team at St. Paul's Lutheran School. Here's a favorite section of hers from the Bible: "For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the heights." Psalm 18: 31-33
Mrs. Roberta Opall Assistant Teacher to the Preschool Director and Extended Learning Coordinator
Mrs. Roberta Opall , Began working for Precious Lambs Preschool in 2013. She has been the teacher's assistant for Mrs Welfel since 2015. She has her CDA credentials in Preschool as well as a few other certificates in various stages of child development. She continues to further her education in an effort to be of benefit to her children and her community.
She has a child that has attended St Paul's Lutheran school since preschool. Her passion is working with small children and helping to watch them grow.
A favorite Bible verse of Roberta’s -” Your word is a lamp to my feet, a light on my path.” Psalms 119:105
She has a child that has attended St Paul's Lutheran school since preschool. Her passion is working with small children and helping to watch them grow.
A favorite Bible verse of Roberta’s -” Your word is a lamp to my feet, a light on my path.” Psalms 119:105
Mrs. Devin Ange Teacher's Aide - Kindergarten
Mrs. Kim Klinefelter Assistant Teacher - Pre-K
Mrs. Jamie Petellat Assistant Teacher - VPK & Teacher - Aftercare
Mrs. Pam Gill - Finance Coordinator
Pam came to work as the Finance Coordinator for St. Paul’s and Precious Lambs Preschool in 2001. She works “behind the scenes,” and while you won’t usually see her walking the school halls, she is always available by phone or to meet with a family needing help with tuition, scholarships, or our School parent portal (PRAXI).
Pam has a banking and computer science background and was trained to be a paralegal for a non-profit attorney. She worked for Habitat for Humanity and was the Director of a Crisis Pregnancy Center before returning to Florida.
She was born and raised in South Florida. She married Joseph, the love of her life, after meeting him on eHarmony, and they have been married for over 20 years. She loves telling people she became a wife, mother, and grandmother on her wedding day. Pam and Joseph have three daughters, 10 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren! They have also been blessed to be foster and adoptive parents to their youngest daughter, who is now in 9th grade.
Being a native Floridian, she grew up spending many days, late Sunday afternoons, and evenings after a football game on the beach. This is her favorite place. There is a peace that comes from walking along the shore early in the morning.
Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4
Pam has a banking and computer science background and was trained to be a paralegal for a non-profit attorney. She worked for Habitat for Humanity and was the Director of a Crisis Pregnancy Center before returning to Florida.
She was born and raised in South Florida. She married Joseph, the love of her life, after meeting him on eHarmony, and they have been married for over 20 years. She loves telling people she became a wife, mother, and grandmother on her wedding day. Pam and Joseph have three daughters, 10 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren! They have also been blessed to be foster and adoptive parents to their youngest daughter, who is now in 9th grade.
Being a native Floridian, she grew up spending many days, late Sunday afternoons, and evenings after a football game on the beach. This is her favorite place. There is a peace that comes from walking along the shore early in the morning.
Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4