Dr. James Usitalo

 Total years served: This is Dr. Usitalo's first year at Emmaus.

Mr. Robert Groth

Mrs. Melinda Andrews

Mrs. Andrews graduated from IUPUI in 1980 with a BS.  She has been with Emmaus since 1989, and teaches Physical Education and Kindergarten.  She has four children: Brett Jr., Blake, Brittany, and Bradi. Total years served: 21.

Mrs. Sandra Duncan

Mrs. Duncan graduated from Concordia College, River Forest (Chicago), IL in 1974 with a BA in Education.  She taught at Lutheran Memorial 1974-1978, and at Emmaus since 1991, teaching grades 1 & 2.  She and her husband, Dave, have three children: Lisa, Scott, and Amy.  Total years served:23

Mrs.Kathryn Winningham

Mrs. Winningham joined the staff in 2007.  Katie and her husband Patrick are the parents of Sophia, Amelia, and Isabelle.  EDUCATION: Concordia University, Chicago.  SERVICE: Central Lutheran, Fort Wayne 2 years, Emmaus 2007-Present.  She teaches 3rd and 4th grade, chimes, and bells. Total years served: 5.

Mrs. Tracey Williamson

Tracey and her husband Greg are the parents of Christina and Danielle.  EDUCATION:  Mott Community College, Flint, MI 1983-84.  Presently teaching art.  Total years served: 9.

Mrs. Mary Durkin

Mary and her husband John are the parents of Madison and Michael.  EDUCATION:  Graduated from Concordia, River Forest, IL in 1999.  SERVICE:  St. John  Lombard, IL  2002-04.  Emmaus since 2004.  Presently teaching Kindergarten.  Total years served:  10.

Rev. Michael Feuer

Pastor and his wife Kim are the parents of Forrest (Amy), Vaughn, and Gwendolyn.  EDUCATION: BS SDSU Fine Arts; Master of Divinity, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne.  SERVICE: Installed at Emmaus Lutheran Church in July 2007.  Total Years of Service: 2

Mrs. Liza Pasch

Liza and her husband Dave are the parents of John, Erin, Jackson, & Jake.  Liza is presently the school secretary.  Total years served:1

Mrs. Beverly Fritz (Emeritis)

Mrs. Fritz retired from teaching at the conlusion of our 2008-2009 school year.  She earned an Associates Degree from St. John College, Winfield, KS in 1963 and graduated from Concordia College, River Forest (Chicago), IL in 1965 with a BS in Education and has done graduate work at the University of Wisconsin (Madison) and Wayne State University (Detroit).  She served the Board for Missions (LCMS) as a missionary/teacher in Nigeria at Timothy School and Hillcrest School, from 1964-72 and 1976-1979.  She also taught at Mt. Calvary Lutheran School, Detroit, MI from 1981-1995, before coming to Emmaus.  She and her husband, Don, are the parents of four: Jessica, Adam, Johanna, & Juliana.  Total years of served:34

Mrs. Jean Voge (Emeritis)

Mrs. Voge began her service at Emmaus in 1979 and was teaching Grades 4 & 5 at  her retirement in 2007. Jean graduated from Concordia University, River Forest (Chicago), IL in 1965 with a BA and from Indiana University, Indianapolis in 1989 with a MS in Education. Before coming to Emmaus, she served at Redeemer Lutheran in Odessa, TX (1965-71).  Total years served: 35.

Mrs. Marge Bosma (Emeritis)

Marge is the wife of the late State Senator Charles Bosma, and the mother of three grown children, Janice, Rhonda, St. Rep. Brian. Marge graduated from the University of Indianapolis with a BS in Elementary Education. She taught at Emmaus from 1965 until her "retirement" in 1991. Mrs. Bosma is Teacher Emeritus of Emmaus. Total years served: 25.

Mrs. June Brutcher (Emeritis)

June and her husband Bill have three grown children, Geary, Sheryl, and Joel. She graduated from Concordia, Seward, NE with a BS in 1960 and received a MS in Education from the University of Indianapolis in 1976. She taught at Trinity Suburban School in Ft. Wayne (1960-62), New Haven Central in New Haven, IN (1962-63), at St. Paul's, Indianapolis (1963-68) before coming to Emmaus in 1968. Retiring in 2002, June becomes another Teacher Emeritus of Emmaus. Total years served: 36.

Mrs. Kris Coneybeer (Lutheran High School of Indianapolis)

Kris is the wife of Phil Coneybeer. She graduated from Montana State University with a BS in 1981, was colloquized at Concordia, Seward, NE in 1985, and in 1992 she received a MS from Indiana University. Mrs. Coneybeer has taught at Lutheran High School since 1983 where she teaches Biology and Physical Education. Total years served: 26.

Mr. Thomas Finchum (Lutheran High School of Indianapolis)

Tom and his wife, Audrey, have three children, Luke, Lindsay, and Thomas. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marian College, Indianapolis and got a Master's Degree in secondary education from DePauw, Greencastle in 1986. Tom has worked for Lutheran High School since 1990 where he is the Athletic Director, Physical Education teacher, and boys basketball coach. Total years served: 16.

Mr. Don Fritz (Lutheran High School of Indianapolis)

Don and his wife, Beverly (see above), have four children, Jessica, Adam, Johanna, and Julianna. Don graduated from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville in 1963 with a BA and received his MA in 1980 and a MLS from Wayne State University in 1985. He served with the Board for Missions from 1964-69 with the Lutheran Hour, at Hillcrest School from 1969-79, and at Lutheran High School, East Detroit, 1980-95. He began working at Lutheran High in Indianapolis in the fall of 1995. Mr. Fritz serves as Indianapolis' Lutheran High School librarian. Total years served: 36.

Mr. Patrick Winningham (Lutheran High School of Indianapolis)

Patrick and his wife Katie are the parents of Sophia and Amelia.  Patrick teaches Choir and Religion. Total years served: 1.

Mr. Richard Alter (Lutheran High School of Indianapolis)

Total Years Of Teaching Experience (2008)

Pastor & Principal: 32
Teachers @ Emmaus: 133
Other Teachers: 186
TOTAL: 357