MEET THE FACULTY & STAFF

EDUCATION STARTS WITH GREAT TEACHERS

Each member of our faculty brings a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to foster academic growth intertwined with Christian values. They are passionate about nurturing curious minds, developing character, and creating a supportive, engaging learning environment. Discover more about our faculty's unique qualifications, specialties, and personal interests here.

A Message From Our Principal

Dear students and families,

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to our beloved Trinity Lutheran School community. As the principal of our school, I am honored to lead an academic and spiritual institution that instills Christian values in our students. Our school's mission is to provide a Christ-centered education that fosters student growth, both academically and spiritually. We aim to provide a nurturing and supportive environment where students can develop into confident, kind, and compassionate individuals. Our dedicated staff and faculty invest in our students' well-being, and we always strive to create a safe and positive learning environment. With every school year, we build stronger relationships that are grounded in love and faith, and I look forward to doing so with you.

Sincerely,
Wade Stockman

  • Mr. Stockman grew up in Oregon and Minnesota. He received his undergraduate degree from Concordia University in St. Paul, MN,in 1985 with a degree in Secondary Education Math and a coaching license. He received his Masters degree in Educational Leadership from Concordia University in St. Paul, MN, in 2013. He has taught for 36 years in both Lutheran and public schools. He has been Principal at TLS since 2008.

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  • First and foremost reason I enjoy working at Trinity is that I have the opportunity to share my faith with students and families and have the opportunity to watch them grow academically, emotionally, physically and spiritually.

  • Mrs. Stockman grew up in North Carolina, where she attended Lenoir Rhyne University in Hickory, NC, in 1985. She has worked in two different Lutheran schools, and also worked in a church Preschool program in the Hickory area. She began teaching preschool at Trinity in 2013. She has worked in schools and preschools for 33 years.

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  • First and foremost reason I enjoy working at Trinity is that I have the opportunity to share my faith with students and families and have the opportunity to watch them grow academically, emotionally, physically and spiritually.

  • Jill Wulf, the daughter of a pastor, grew up in South Carolina, Florida, Alaska, Washington, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. She received her undergraduate degree from Lancaster Bible College and continued her education at Alvernia University receiving her elementary and special education teaching certifications. She has taught at public and Lutheran schools for 15 years. She is married and has two children, who both attended Trinity Lutheran School.

  • Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

  • I love that we can talk about Jesus at any time during the day!

  • Ingrid Huelsnitz grew up in Topeka, Kansas were she attended Topeka Lutheran School Grades 5-8. It was there, even at a young age, that she felt God’s calling to become a LCMS Lutheran school teacher. Mrs. Huelsnitz attended 3 year at St. John’s College in Winfield, Kansas and completed her BS in Education at Concordia Seward - Seward, NE. Mrs. Huelsnitz first Call was to Trinity Lutheran Janesville to teach 2nd grade in 1987 where she has continued to serve for 35 years. She is married with 2 children who attended Trinity.

  • And that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love - Ephisians 3:17

  • As my students learn and grow it is a gift to be able to daily remind them that they are loved, valued members of God’s family and He has a plan for each of them.

  • I have been teaching elementary school since 1996. I graduated from Mankato State University, Mankato with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and then got a Master’s degree at Cal Baptist in 2004 in Education. I live in Owatonna, MN and married to Andy Steel. I have 4 children, two of them have graduated from MSU as well. I have been teaching at TLS since 2018 in second grade. I am a proud mom of 5 bunnies and a hamster.

    I also have my own photography business in Owatonna, called Steel the Moment Photography. My hobbies are gardening, camping, photography, reading a good book.

  • Yes, he will give a command to his angels concerning you, to guard you in all your ways.. Psalm 91:11

  • The staff is so wonderful to work with! We are like a family and help each other no matter what. I also get to express my faith in God and pray openly with my students.

  • Mrs. Teachout grew up in a small farming community in Jeffers, Minnesota. She graduated from Storden-Jeffers High School in 1990. Initially attending Faith Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa, she decided to transfer to Pillsbury College in Owatonna, Minnesota to be closer to home. In 1995, she graduated with a BS in Children Ministry/Biblical Studies. After working as a substitute teacher and paraprofessional in the public school system for several years, she pursued an AS degree in Early Childhood in 2020. Currently, she is attending SMSU in Marshall, MN through online classes to complete her BS in Early Childhood Education and obtain a Birth through 3rd grade license. Mrs. Teachout has been married for 27 years and has three grown children and one in high school. She and her family have resided in Waseca for 28 years.

  • Rejoice in the Lord always! I will say it again: Rejoice!

    I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

    Phillipians 4:4&13

  • I am thankful that I can teach about God to the students and have Christian coworkers to lean on when I have questions.

  • Dylan grew up in Waterville Minnesota where he graduated from WEM in 2010. In 2017, Dylan graduated from Minnesota State University Mankato with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, with an emphasis on Physical Education, Health Education, Exercise Science and Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE).

  • For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control]. 2 Timothy 1:7

  • I love the connections we get to make with our students. The leadership gives us a lot of autonomy to do what we need to do within our classrooms, which I believe leads to greater outcomes. Each of us has our strengths and we are allowed to utilize those in the best possible ways that fit within the parameters of Trinity. The leadership stands behind his teachers and that makes a world of a difference as we stand behind our students.

  • Mrs. Leiding grew up all over the United States and even spent a few years in Europe as her dad was in the Air Force. They settled in Minnesota and she graduated from Concordia St. Paul, MN in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in K-6 education and 6-8 Mathematics. She has taught for 16 years in Lutheran Education in California, Iowa, and now Minnesota. She has been at Trinity since 2015.

  • For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21

  • I love working at Trinity because I love seeing my students grow year after year. Working with my students in 6-8th grade allows me to get to know the students well and continue our relationship outside of the classroom and even after they leave.