St. Mark Lutheran School

Families that send their children to St. Mark Church School value the school for the fine academic preparation it affords, as well as the unique climate of social diversity, acceptance, and understanding it fosters. Classes from junior kindergarten through the eighth grade take part in a full range of programs including music, art, computer, laboratory science, Spanish, physical education, and Word of God in addition to the traditional curriculum.

Our children benefit from the skill and dedication of one of Wisconsin’s most experienced and caring faculties. Our Lutheran Elementary School strives to develop and nourish the children’s spiritual life so their faith will show itself in their personal relationships as well as their role in society.

St. Mark Lutheran Elementary School Teachers

Each teacher has the option of keeping a journal so you can get up to date information on your child's classroom activities. Click on the teachers name to read their journal entries. Keep in mind, your children are keeping our teachers very busy and the journals may not always be up-to-the-minute. They will do their best to keep you informed.

	Connie Anason Email Connie Connie received her diploma in early childhood education from Chippewa Valley Technical College and Wisconsin Synod preschool certification from Martin Luther College. She has taught preschool at St. Mark since 2004.			Cassandra Bandelin Email Cassandra Cassandra is a graduate of Martin Luther College. She was called to serve St. Mark Lutheran School in 1982. She taught kindergarten for 14 years and has been teaching grades three and four since 1996.
	Jennifer Carter Email Jennifer Jennifer graduated with a degree in elementary education from Western Oregon State College. She has taught kindergarten at St. Mark since 2005. She is currently pursuing Wisconsin Synod certification.			Phil Gustafson Email Phil Phil is a 2009 graduate of Martin Luther College with a degree in Elementary Education and an emphasis in Social Studies. He was called to St. Mark this past year to serve as assistant principal and 6^th grade classroom teacher. Phil also assists with coaching flag football, basketball and soccer.
	David Leonard Email Dave David graduated from Martin Luther College in 1998. After teaching at St. John's Lutheran School in Princeton, WI for seven years, he came to St. Mark in 2005 to teach fifth and sixth grade. This year he will be teaching the 5th grade. Dave is also the athletic director for St. Mark. He coaches flag-football and girls' basketball.			Chad Marohn Email Chad Chad is a graduate from Martin Luther College with a degree in health and physical education. He has served as principal and seventh and eighth grade teacher since 1999.
	Laura Metcalf Email Laura Laura Metcalf graduated from UW-Spooner with a teaching degree in physical education and health. She moved to Eau Claire in 1996 and taught gymnastics at the YMCA for 29 years.			Sharon Pitt Email Sharon Sharon graduated from Dr. Martin Luther College and completed coursework at Arkansas Tech University. She is state licensed through Wisconsin Lutheran College. She serves as the school's third grade teacher.
	Charlotte Prahl Email Charlotte Charlotte graduated from Dr. Martin Luther College and taught first through fourth grade when the school first opened in 1973. Today, she serves as the school’s first and second grade teacher.