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Administration

The administration is here to serve you. Please let us know how we can help you.

Pastor Grotzke

Pastor Grotzke

Outreach Pastor
BS, Pillsbury Baptist Bible College
MDiv., Central Baptist Seminary
Experience: 50+ Years

EMAIL

dgrotzke@lrcsmail.com

Pastor Lee Peterson

Pastor Lee Peterson

Senior Pastor
BS, Northland Baptist Bible College
MDiv., Central Baptist Seminary
Experience: 30 Years

EMAIL

Steve Ogren

Mr. Steve Ogren

Administrator
BS, Pillsbury Baptist Bible College
Experience: 24 Years

EMAIL

sogren@lrcsmail.com

Liz DeVries

Mrs. Liz DeVries

Elementary Principal
BS, Dordt College
Experience: 12 Years

EMAIL

ldevries@lrcsmail.com

Tatum Ogren

Mrs. Tatum Ogren

Secondary Principal
BS, Pillsbury Baptist Bible College
Experience: 26 Years

EMAIL

togren@lrcsmail.com

Teachers

Our qualified teachers love to teach a Biblical worldview to our students to help them grow spiritually, physically, mentally, and socially.

Mrs. Lisa Lenz

Mrs. Lisa Lenz

K-3
AA
Experience: 15 Years

EMAIL

llenz@lrcsmail.com(opens in new tab)

Julie Robben

Mrs. Julie Robben

K-4
Experience: 19 Years

EMAIL

jrobben@lrcsmail.com(opens in new tab)

Mrs. Stacy Smith

Mrs. Stacy Smith

Kindergarten
BS, Maranatha Baptist University
Experience: 16 Years

EMAIL

ssmith@lrcsmail.com

Tiffany Neubert

Mrs. Tiffany Neubert

First Grade
BS, St. Cloud State University
Experience: 16 Years

EMAIL

tneubert@lrcsmail.com

Jayleen Jackson

Mrs. Jayleen Jackson

Second Grade
BS, Faith Baptist Bible College
Experience: 3 Year

EMAIL

jayleen.jackson@lrcsmail.com

Tanya Imdieke

Mrs. Tanya Imdieke

Third Grade
BS, St. Cloud State University
Experience: 17 Years

EMAIL

timdieke@lrcsmail.com

Mellisa Lind

Mrs. Mellisa Lind

Fourth Grade
BS, Bemidji State

MS, Liberty University

Experience: 7 Years

EMAIL

mellisa.lind@lrcsmail.com

Mrs. Katie Anthony

Mrs. Katie Anthony

Elementary Music

EMAIL

Katie.anthony@lrcsmail.com

Rachel Starr

Mrs. Rachel Starr

Secondary Music

EMAIL

Rachel.starr@lrcsmail.com

Mrs. Amanda Miller

Mrs. Amanda Miller

Art

BS, Pillsbury Baptist Bible College

Experience:  13 Years

EMAIL

amiller@lrcsmail.com

Mrs. Emily Sipprell

Mrs. Emily Sipprell

Middle School Teacher

EMAIL

Emily.sipprell@lrcsmail.com

Miss Rachel Hanford

Miss Rachel Hanford

Middle School Teacher
BS, Bemidji State University
Experience: 8 Years

EMAIL

Rachel.hanford@lrcsmail.com

Pete Erickson

Mr. Pete Erickson

Secondary Teacher
BS, Pensacola Christian College
Experience: 22 Years

EMAIL

perickson@lrcsmail.com

Jon Jackson

Mr. Jon Jackson

Secondary Teacher
BS, Faith Baptist Bible College
Experience: 22 Years

EMAIL

jjackson@lrcsmail.com

Sarah Kuschel

Mrs. Sarah Kuschel

Secondary Teacher
BS, Pensacola Christian College
Experience: 15 Years

EMAIL

skuschel@lrcsmail.com

Daniel Newton

Pastor Daniel Newton

Secondary Teacher
BBA, Maranatha Baptist University
MA, Maranatha Baptist University
Experience: 7 Years

EMAIL

dnewton@lrcsmail.com

Caleb Merrill

Mr. Caleb Merrill

Secondary Teacher
BS, Pensacola Christian College
Experience: 

EMAIL

Caleb.merrill@lrcsmail.com

Karen Wetterlund

Mrs. Karen Wetterlund

Secondary Teacher
BS, Bob Jones University
Experience: 16 Years

EMAIL

kwetterlund@lrcsmail.com

 

Office Personnel

Please contact our office staff with any questions you may have. They are here to help you.

Cheri Barringer

Mrs. Cheri Barringer

Financial Manager
Experience: 19 Years

EMAIL

Jessica Kargel

Mrs. Jessica Kargel

Administrative Assistant
Experience: 17 Years

EMAIL

Buzz The Therapy Dog

Buzz, our school’s therapy dog, joined our staff during the summer of 2022. Buzz completed training in the fall of 2022 to become a certified therapy dog. Buzz has been a great addition to our staff! He loves helping students succeed and do their best. Check back often for pictures and updates on Buzz.

Buzz

Therapy Dog
Training: Solid Results K9

Buzz's Role: To assist teachers in helping all our students thrive and succeed at school!

Buzz the Therapy Dog sitting in the office

If you would like to be a Buzz supporter, please call the school office and talk to Mr. Ogren about how you can help provide for the training and care of Buzz. We know our students greatly benefit from our furry friend!