Meet Our Team
Executive Director, Robert Raschke
Robert Raschke was raised and educated in Pocatello, Idaho, and is a proud graduate of Idaho State University. As Executive Director of Grace Lutheran School and Grace Lutheran High School, Robert serves as the school's chief executive officer, providing visionary leadership focused on strategic growth, financial sustainability, and advancing the mission of delivering Christ-centered excellence in education.
Committed to serving both the school and the greater Pocatello community, Robert has built a distinguished record of leadership through civic and nonprofit involvement. He has served as Chairman of the Grace Lutheran Church Congregation and Chairman of the Grace Lutheran School Board, helping guide the ministry through periods of growth and development. Beyond Grace Lutheran, Robert currently serves as Chairman of the Board for the Pocatello-Chubbuck Auditorium District and as a member of the Board of Directors for Gate City Rotary Club, Bright Tomorrows, and the Pocatello Police Department's DARE Program. He believes that strong communities are built through collaboration, servant leadership, and a genuine commitment to investing in the lives of others.
Robert and his wife, Melissa, are the proud parents of two daughters, Hannah, a graduate of Grace Lutheran School, and Mia, a graduate of both Grace Lutheran School and Grace Lutheran High School. As a family, they enjoy embracing Idaho's outdoor lifestyle through golfing, skiing, biking, and exploring the countless recreational opportunities the region has to offer.
Elementary Principal, Anne Bopp
Anne Bopp was born and raised a college professor's daughter in River Forest, Illinois. Seeking adventure, she headed to the west to attend Concordia, Portland, OR. Anne majored in elementary education and wrapped up her degree a little early so she could graduate with her husband, Ron. Having taught a brief time at Hope Lutheran, Seattle, WA to finish out the term for a teacher who was transferred, Anne then accepted a call to Grace Lutheran School, Pocatello, ID to teach second grade. Three grade levels and over 30 years as an educator led Anne to eventually become Principal at Grace.
Anne's passion is children and the development of programs and experiences that enrich their faith experience and talents given to them by God.
High School Principal, Hanne Krause
Hanne feels completely humbled to be leading a school, so she embraces the challenge with God’s guidance and blessing to develop her skills so that she can serve with love and compassion, and competence and JOY. Throughout her years in education, she has taught classes in math, business, computer science, religion and coached basketball at every level from Middle School to College.
As the youngest of 8 kids, Lutheran Schools were not an option for her family – until Hanne was first introduced to Lutheran Schools as a freshman at Lutheran High School in San Diego. It was during those high school years that her life was changed and a purpose was discovered. She has been blessed to live in many cities throughout the United States as well as Denmark. She is blessed to use those experiences to share how God has worked in her life. She is thankful to be wife to Andrew Krause & blessed to be called mom by daughters Kirsten and Sarah. Hanne enjoys the culinary delights prepared by her husband, spending time with her family skiing, riding bikes, skateboarding, playing board games, and visiting family and friends around the world.
Director of Extended Day, Julana Wardlow
Julana leads our Extended Day and Summer Care programs. Julana has a heart for children and a passion for Christ. She is dedicated to meeting the needs of the students and families she serves. She works with our staff extended day staff to care for each child they serve. Julana, her husband and two children are invested in our community and take advantage of the beauty Pocatello has to offer.
Administrative Staff
Nicole Phinney
Business Manager
Alta Trogden
Admissions & Secretary of School
RaeAnne Buerstatte
Office Manager
Grace Lutheran High School
Office Staff
Krista Dyer
School Receptionist
Peggy Hess
School Receptionist
Wynne Patterson
Early Childhood Center Receptionist
Early Childhood Center Staff
Elizabeth Brewer
Hanna Da Silva
Amy Holgate
Vicki Hopper
Judith Lewies
Audrey Lunetto
Amy McKaughan
Becky Pollay
Vanessa Treadwell
Erika Winters
Elementary Staff
Amanda Chaddock
Kindergarten
Dusti Ozburn
Kindergarten
Ashleigh Sayer-Frederick
Kindergarten
Toni Bauer
1st Grade
Tami Cummings
1st Grade
Ronee Grayson
2nd Grade
Cassidy Lee
2nd Grade
Heather Fellows
3rd Grade
Sarah McNabb
3rd Grade
Elizabeth Bolinger
4th Grade
Hannah Schauer
4th Grade
Jordan Lee
5th Grade
Jennifer Parker
5th Grade
Amy Boese
Music
Lana Gribas
Art
Kim Hess
Phys. Ed & Library
Lori Tardy
Spanish
Middle School Staff
Cristine Casselman
Sciences & Electives
Katie Grant
Math, Science, & Electives
Jeremy Hess
P.E., History & Spanish
Marlee Hubach
Christian Studies & ELA
Rachel Krammen
Math & Electives
Lee McKenzie
Math, P.E., & Electives
Kristina Parker
Christian Studies
Dee Wilson
ELA & Electives
High School Staff
Brice Anderson
AP Science & Sports Medicine
Math & PE
Dr. Sandra Dillon
Foreign Language & Elective
Language & Elective
Aaron Hayes
Geography, (AP) History, Theology, & Elective
Emma Moretti
Science
Juliana Looney
Phys. Ed
Support Staff
Chuck Buerstatte
Director of Operations
Grace Lutheran Church
Mick Da Silva
Food Services Coordinator
Jana Samuelson
Title One
Grace Lutheran Church Staff
Jim Von Busch
Pastor
Jonathan Dinger
Pastor
Director of Worship
Jonathan Theander
Vicar
Kristina Parker
Director of Connecting Ministries & Children's Ministry
Jared Ball
Worship Leader
Liz Robinson
Receptionist and Financial Secretary
