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. […]
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 […]
Samantha Cochran
As an Alumni of St. James Lutheran School it is my passion to help bring families together in a christian based community where incorporating God in our daily lives is the center of the school and church. Joined the St. James Team: 2024 Education: Currently studying to achieve my Bachelors in Special Education
Early Childhood
Liz Hunter
I feel truly blessed to be a church member and preschool teacher at St. James. I am here to help your children grow—academically, socially, and spiritually—and to make sure they have fun! Each day is a new opportunity to share God’s love, teach kindness, and explore the wonders of His creation through play and learning. […]
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. […]
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 […]