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
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
Robin Anderson
I’m very excited to join St. James because it is my joy and privilege to work with kids and help point them to Christ! I look forward to helping my students grow in their love for Jesus and their love of learning! Joined St. James Team: 2024 Education: Purdue University Transition to Teaching (in progress)
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. I am also so excited to share a love of learning with my new first grade community! Joined St. James Team: 2024 Education: Purdue University Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction (University in Phoenix)
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
Cara Hamilton
My classroom is a room where learning happens in a relaxed family environment. We are all learning together and we seek to find ways to make all students successful. Joined St. James Team: 2002 Education: Concordia University, Chicago Bachelor’s in Elementary Education
Support Staff
Mandy Sattgast
Mandy Sattgast is originally from Illinois, where she attended Concordia Lutheran School from Kindergarten through 8th grade. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Chemistry. She enjoys spending time with her husband, 2 sons, and 2 dogs as well as anything outside. She really looks forward to getting to […]