Staff
Administration
Heather Brooks
Mrs. Heather Brooks is a St. James Lutheran Church member and Purdue University graduate. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Secondary English Education in 1999 and spent 18 years teaching high school and middle school English. Mrs. Brooks earned her Master’s degree in K-12 Administration from Indiana Wesleyan in 2012 and became an Assistant Principal in 2017. […]
Caren Bunch
My personal philosophy is rooted in advancing God’s kingdom by sharing the love of Jesus Christ through education and service. I believe children learn best in joyful, engaging environments that foster curiosity and wonder. I am committed to cultivating a safe, warm, and nurturing community where students, families, and educators feel welcomed and supported. At […]
Julie Grott
The ministry of St. James Lutheran Church and School has been my passion for many years. The church and school partnered with my family to nurture our children and family, and they will also positively impact our grandchildren. My goal is to share how special St. James is with future generations and to help families […]
Early Childhood
Rachel McKinsey
I’m here to help build your children’s relationship with God. I encourage their growth in social and emotional development thru play. “All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.” Isaiah 54:13 Joined St. James Team: 2019 Education: Child Development Associate & Technical Early Childhood Certificate
Ashley Rosa
I believe learning is happening all the time and is interwoven through all developmental domains. These include: physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language. My goal is to make this ongoing learning experience safe, positive, and fun. I strive to guide them into the next stage of development with confidence in themselves and an excitement for continued learning. […]
Katie Warner
I teach at St James because I love being in a Christian community and working close to my two boys. We have a long family history of graduates from St. James, including myself. I feel fortunate to be a part of this community and sharing Christian values with the children. I believe it’s important to […]
Elementary & Middle School
Amanda Goodspeed
All children are musical and are encouraged to use their God-given talents and abilities to His glory. My primary goal in the music classroom is to provide students with experiences to be Tuneful, Beatful and Artful. I want for my students to be confident singers (in the car, in church pews or even in choral […]
Brianne Paugh
I am so excited to share in a community that is centered in God’s love. In our first and second grade community, we share a love of learning. We learn together and play together while making memories and supporting one another. Joined St. James Team: 2024 Education: Purdue University Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education […]
Leah Sinka
My passion is teaching science. I love to spark curiosity and facilitate discoveries in my classroom. We use labs and hands on science weekly to make connections, problem solve, and understand the beautiful world God made us. Joined St. James Team: 2023 Education: Valparaiso University Elementary Education
Support Staff
Benjamin Marine
I grew up in a Navy family, they settled down in Noblesville Indiana. I graduated Sullivan University Culinary Arts Program in Louisville Kentucky and worked abroad for many years in China, Alaska, Antarctica, and Florida. I have worked on large scale cooking teams preparing food for 1500 people a day 4 times a day to […]