Meet Our Team

Executive Director, Robert Raschke

Robert was raised and educated here in Pocatello and is a graduate of Idaho State University. As Executive Director, Robert is the chief officer of the school focusing on future development, stability and growth. Robert has served as both the chairman for our congregation as well as the chairman of our school board.  Over the years, he has served on various community boards and is currently serving on the Idaho State University Symphony Board, PVSC Board of Directors, and is currently the President of Portneuf Valley Soccer Club,  as well as Director of Recreational Soccer for Idaho Youth Soccer Association. Robert is very community minded and focused on giving back to the community.

Robert is married to Melissa and the proud father of Hannah (Grace Lutheran School graduate) and Mia (current Grace Lutheran High School student). Together as a family they enjoy the great outdoors camping, skiing and biking through all the amazing places Pocatello and Idaho 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

Lisa Holt

School Receptionist

Peggy Hess

School Receptionist

Wynne Patterson

School Receptionist

Kelly Pokorny

School Receptionist

Early Childhood Center Staff

Tamara Beasley

Amanda Chaddock

Desrae Guerrero

Vicki Hopper

Julie Hoyle

Deborah Inzurriaga

Hailey Knape

Judith Lewies

Carol Semons

Vanessa Treadwell

Erika Winters

Elementary Staff

Heather Fellows

Kindergarten

Dusti Ozburn

Kindergarten

Ashleigh Sayer-Frederick

Kindergarten

Toni Bauer

1st Grade

Tami Cummings

1st Grade

Ronee Grayson

2nd Grade

Cassidy Lee

2nd Grade

Ross Besel

3rd Grade

Sarah McNabb

3rd Grade

Elizabeth Bolinger

4th Grade

Jordan Timian

4th Grade

Jennifer Parker

5th Grade

Grace Stults

5th Grade

Amy Boese

Music

Lana Gribas

Art & Music

Jeremy Hess

Spanish

Lara Triplett

Library

Juliana Looney

Phys. Ed

Kim Hess

Phys. Ed

Middle School Staff

Cristine Casselman

Science, Math, Christian Studies & Electives

Katie Grant

Math, Science, & Electives

Jeremy Hess

P.E., History & Spanish

Marlee Hubach

Christian Studies and Language

Lee McKenzie

Math, P.E., & Electives

Kristina Parker

Christian Studies

Ryan Strehlow

Christian Studies

Rachel Krammen

Math, Science, & Electives

Dee Wilson

Language & Electives

High School Staff

Brice Anderson

Sports Medicine

Mahala Allish

Math

Jared Ball

Physics & Biology

Dr. Sandra Dillon

Foreign Language & Elective

Sarah Gomez

Language & Elective

Aaron Hayes

Geography, (AP) History, Theology, & Elective

Support Staff

Chuck Buerstatte

Director of Operations
Grace Lutheran Church

Karolina Ganschow

All School Teacher Aid, & Lunchroom Assistant

Lyssa Sauer

Head Chef

Cherise Frakes

Chef

Heather Scheffler

Library Aid

Grace Lutheran Church Staff

Jonathan Dinger

Senior Pastor

Teresa Dinger

Director of Worship

Ryan Strehlow

Director of Youth & Family Ministries

Kristina Parker

Director of Connecting Ministries & Children's Ministry

Jared Ball

Contemporary Worship Leader

Liz Robinson

Receptionist and Financial Secretary