Zion Lutheran School Staff

*Zion Lutheran School Staff*
	*Debra Kelzer* *zionmayer@frontiernet.net* Debra has been principal and part-time teacher at Zion Lutheran School for 10 years. She is originally from Bay City, Michigan. She grew up in a Lutheran Elementary School, and attended Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota. She currently resides just outside of Mayer with her husband and children.
	*Lee Evans* Lee teaches the 3 and 4-year-old Preschool classes and also the Kindergarten class. She also serves as the school yearbook advisor. She grew up on a farm near Janesville, Minnesota. She attended Concordia University where she received her Elementary Education degree. She also attended Crown College where she received her Early Childhood licensure. She lives in Mound with her husband and three children.
	*Tracy Shipler* Tracy teaches 1st and 2nd grades, directs K-4 choir, and plays keyboards for contemporary worship services at Zion. She grew up in rural Winona, Minnesota and attended Concordia University, St. Paul where she received her elementary teaching degree with a music minor. She and her husband Kirk live in Lester Prairie with their children Katelyn, Caleb, and Samuel.
	*Nancy Schwanke* Nancy lives in Lester Prairie with her family and has been teaching at Zion for 10 years. She has also taught elementary students in Morristown, Minnesota for three years. She completed her colloquy this past summer - 2003. Her teaching at Zion includes grades 3-4.
	*Shannon Aurich* Mrs. Shannon Aurich has taught 5^th & 6^th Grade at Zion Lutheran School since 2005. She graduated from Concordia University St. Paul in 2003. Her degree is in Elementary Education with a Middle School Language Arts emphasis and a minor in Lutheran Confession.
	*Kirk Shipler* Kirk teaches 7th and 8th grade and directs the 5th-8th grade choir, adult choir, and vocal men's group. He grew up in Burt, IA and attended Concordia University, St. Paul, where he received his K-12 vocal and classroom music teaching degree. He and his wife Tracy live in Lester Prairie with their children Katelyn and Caleb.
	Marlene Jopp mej52@juno.com Marlene has been a member of Zion Lutheran Church and School her entire life. Her father, two sons, and herself, all graduated from Zion School and remain active members. She currently works as a secretary for both Zion Church and School. She resides outside of Mayer with her husband.
	*Joanne Hartwig* Joanne is our full-time cook for Zion Lutheran School. She has been working in that position since 1986, except for two years. She enjoys her position because she truly enjoys being around children. She and her husband Lyle reside in Mayer.
	*Burt Linquist* Burt comes to Zion Lutheran Church and School as our custodian. He works full time at this position, cleaning both facilities, as well as our house called Christ's Corner. He currently resides in Mound with his wife. He comes each day with excitement and spunk, ready to clean and help wherever he is needed. He loves learning about the Lord in all he does.