School Staff
Andrew Pappenfuss
Registrar, Student Council, Football, Science, Class Advisor, Bldg. / Grounds Supervisor
BA education, science concentration, Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN
Christian educator since 1990
Serving at MLHS since 1990
Email: apappenfuss@michiganlutheran.org
Phone: 269-429-7861 Ext: 206
Dawn Rush
Art, Ancient Civilizations
Serving at MLHS since 2009
Email: drush@michiganlutheran.org
Phone: 269-429-7861
Deneal Sperle
Yearbook, English, Drama Coordinator, Class Advisor
BA education, English major, Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN
Christian educator since 2000
Serving at MLHS since 2000
Email: dsperle@michiganlutheran.org
Phone: 269-429-7861 Ext: 214
Janet Wunderlich
Spanish, Health
RN four-year degree, Indiana Wesleyan University
Serving at MLHS since 2004
Email: jwunderlich@michiganlutheran.org
Phone: 269-429-7861
Jeffrey Lillo
Technology, Mathematics, Boys / Girls Soccer Coach, Class Advisor
BS education, math concentration, Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN
Christian educator since 1988
Serving at MLHS since 1988
Email: jlillo@michiganlutheran.org
Phone: 269-429-7861 Ext: 208
JoAnn Eggert
Athletic Department Secretary
Email: jaeggert@michiganlutheran.org
Phone: 269-429-7861 Ext: 216
Joel Cordes
History/Social Studies/English, Basketball, Volleyball, Class Advisor
B.S. Education, social studies concentration, Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN
Christian educator since 2008
Serving at MLHS since 2009
Email: jcordes@michiganlutheran.org
Phone: 269-429-7861 Ext: 202
John Eggert
Athletic Director, Basketball, English, P.E., Class Advisor
BA Northwestern College, Watertown, WI
BA Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
MA Western Michigan University in PE
WELS certification, Martin Luther College, New Ulm,MN
Christian educator since 1974
Teaching licensure in MI
Serving at MLHS since 1974
Email: jeggert@michiganlutheran.org
Phone: 269-429-7861 Ext: 215
Michael Butzow
Principal, Religion, English
BA education, English concentration, Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN
M. Ed., Concordia University, Seward, NE
Curriculum & Instruction study, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Ed. S., Educational Leadership, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI
Licensure in MN, NE, MI.
Christian educator since 1982
Serving at MLHS since 2005
Email: mbutzow@michiganlutheran.org
Phone: 269-429-7861 Ext: 204
Rev. Thomas Schneider
Campus Pastor, Coaching, Transportation, 12th Grade Religion, World Languages, Class Advisor, Boys Soccer Coach/Boys Baseball Coach
BA Northwestern College, Watertown, WI
MA Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, WI
Christian educator since 1984
Serving at MLHS since 1996
Email: tschneider@michiganlutheran.org
Phone: 269-429-7861 Ext: 207
Ronald Briney
Assistant Athletic Director, Girls Basketball, Mathematics, Economics, P.E., Class Advisor
BS Crop & Agricultural Science, Michigan State University
WELS Certification in Education, Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN
Christian educator since 1980
Serving at MLHS since 1988
Email: rbriney@michiganlutheran.org
Phone: 269-429-7861 Ext: 209
Ruth Gephart
Technology, Math, P.E., Music, Advisor
BA education, Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD; WELS certified
Christian educator since 1974
Serving at MLHS 1974 to 1981 & 1999 to present
Email: rgephart@michiganlutheran.org
Phone: 269-429-7861
Ryan Stangl
Music Director, Religion
BA education, music concentration, Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN
Christian educator since 2001
Serving at MLHS since 2004
Email: rstangl@michiganlutheran.org
Phone: 269-429-7861 Ext: 210
William Kruck
Guidance / Development Director
BA Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Christian educator since 1980
Serving at MLHS since 1980
Email: wkruck@michiganlutheran.org
Phone: 269-429-7861 Ext: 203