Our Teaching Staff

Qualified, Christian teachers see their students as blessings from the Lord and their time in the classroom as an opportunity to serve their Savior while serving their students. Throughout the day, students see faith in action as it is displayed by their teacher’s words, actions, attitudes and even discipline. Small class sizes allow teachers to give individual attention to students, and develop a relationship with students and parents.  Teachers also make summer home visits to develop that personal contact with each family for the purpose of working together in Christian education.

Upper grade teachers are using the specific abilities the Lord has given to each in a semi-departmentalized (middle school) system. Each teacher teaches a subject in which they are especially qualified. Students then move to that classroom for that teacher’s particular subject.

Christine Treder
Preschool Director / Teacher
cit@stpaulswels.org

- Bachelor of Science Degree - Dr. Martin Luther College (1974)

Mrs. Treder has been serving St. Paul’s since 1993.  Her focus is in Early Childhood Education, children with special needs, and she also serves as the Tone Chime Director.

Previously, Mrs. Treder taught Kindergarten through 2nd grade at St. John’s Lutheran School in Fairfax, MN from 1974 - 1978.

Mary Rabbers
Kindergarten Teacher
mar@stpaulswels.org

- Bachelor of Science Degree - Dr. Martin Luther College (1982)
- Master of Elementary Education Degree - Michigan State University (19??)

Mrs. Rabbers has been serving at St. Paul’s since 2000.  Her focus is in coaching.  Previously, she had served as the 3rd and 4th grade teacher at St. Paul’s from 1982-1989.

Michelle Kubath
Grades 1-2 teacher
mkk@stpaulswels.org

- Bachelor of Science Degree - Dr. Martin Luther College (1987)
- Master of Elementary Education Degree - Western Michigan University (1990)

Mrs. Kubath has been serving at St. Paul’s since 1987.  Her area of focus is in directing the Junior & Senior Choirs, and also coaching and serving as the Girl’s Athletic Director.

Carrie Zak
Grades 3-4 teacher
cke@stpaulswels.org

- Bachelor of Science Degree - Dr. Martin Luther College (2008)

Mrs. Zak has been serving at St. Paul’s since 2007.  Her area of focus is in music and organ.

Ryan Willis
Grades 4-5 teacher
rdw@stpaulswels.org

- Bachelor of Science Degree - Martin Luther College (1999)

Mr. Willis has been teaching at St. Paul’s since 1999.  His area of focus is in History and in Coaching, as well as serving as the Boy’s Athletic Director.

Alan Treder
Grades 6-7 teacher
act@stpaulswels.org

- Bachelor of Science Degree - Dr. Martin Luther College (1969)
- Master of Elementary Education Degree - Western Michigan University (1978)

Mr. Treder has been at St. Paul’s Lutheran School since 1989.  His area of focus is in Language Arts & Math.  Mr. Treder began his

teaching career in 1969 and served in 3 prior teaching assignments before coming to St. Paul’s for his second round of service in 1989.  Previously, he has served at St. Paul’s from 1974-1980.

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