Meet our team
Say hello to the educational team at St. Matthew Lutheran School.
Daniel Burk - Principal
Daniel Burk was a Raider graduating from St. Matthew in 1993. After 7 Years of teaching in California. Dan moved back to Michigan and was a Principal at Holt Lutheran Schools and Christ The King before returning home to St. Matthew. Dan is married to his wife Rebekah for 19 years and has two boys Trevor (11th Grade) and Aiden (7th Grade).
Years at St. Matthew: 4
Years in Education: 19
Bachelors in Education from Concordia University Wisconsin
Masters in Educational Leadership from Concordia University Wisconsin
Ministry Involvement (Past or Present): Church Media Tech Team, Youth Group, Bible Study Leader, Evangelism Chair, Public Relations Chair, Web Designer, Principal Conference Committee, Michigan District School Committee, Michigan District Board of Directors Elected Commissioned Worker
Professional Organization Member: M.A.N.S, LEA
"Everyday Learn Something New" - Mr. BurkJamie Schenavar - Preschool Director
Nicki Drinane - Assistant Principal (4th Grade Homeroom)
Krista Stapleton - Kindergarten
Kendra Kuhn - 1st Grade
Years at St. Matthew: 3
Years in Education: 7
Bachelors in Education from Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ministry Involvement (Past or Present): Sunday School Teacher
Professional Organization Member: M.A.N.S
Kelly Hochthanner - 2nd Grade
Years at St. Matthew: 10
Years in Education: 16
Bachelors in Secondary Education from Concordia University Ann Arbor
Gail Smith - 3rd & 4th Grade
Years at St. Matthew: 5
Years in Education: 21
Bachelors in Education from Concordia University River Forest (Chicago)
Masters in Counseling from Eastern Michigan University
Ministry Involvement (Past or Present): Bible Study, Jubilee School Choir, Church Media Tech Team, Bell
Professional Organization Member: M.A.N.S, LEA
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Abby Rynearson - 5th & 6th Grade Homeroom, 5th-8th Math and Science
Years at St. Matthew: 6
Years in Education: 6
Bachelors in Elementary Education from Concordia University Wisconsin
Ministry Involvement (Past or Present): Youth Group, Music, Small Group Leader
Professional Organization Member: M.A.N.S
Julie Moody - 7th & 8th Grade Homeroom, 5th-8th English and History
Years at St. Matthew: 13
Years in Education: 18
Bachelors in Science from Eastern Michigan University
Ministry Involvement (Past or Present): Youth Group Leader
Professional Organization Member: M.A.N.S, WLAL (League Treasurer)
