MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Athletic Director
- Executive Director
Athletic Director, Mr. James Regan (Class of '76), organizes our First Walk-A-Thon. 102 gather for at Kissena Park in Flushing to promote the benefits of physical activity. Our Walk-A-Thon helps raise funds toward the purchase of a new van for the school's many extracurricular transportation needs. Participants gather monetary pledges from friends, relatives, and neighbors before the event. Note: Since then, Walk-A-Thon pledges have supported new locker installations, bathroom remodeling, a new van, and class activities and events. Each year, Walk-A-Thon Man and his various family members visit our school to encourage participation by our students. Despite evildoers such as Nap Man and Captain LazyPants who attempt to thwart Walk-A-Thon Man's efforts, the faithful walkers prevail.
Education: B.A. in Athletic Administration, St. John's University M.A. in Physical Education, Adelphi University Ed.M. in Curriculum and Administration, Columbia University. "I am a graduate of the Class of '76 and have been a member of the staff for nearly 39 years. I have been truly blessed by the students and staff throughout the years as they have enriched my life by being a small part of theirs." Favorite Thing About MLS: "For 59 years we have been providing a safe and nurturing faith-based Middle and High School due to our diverse and rich student body and faculty."
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- Director
- Financial Advisor
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- Physical Education and Health
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- Director of Operations and Technology, Science & Technology Department Chair
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- Science and Social Studies
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- Director of Recruiting and Admissions
Obed Figueroa is named Director of Recruiting and Admissions.
Obed has a proven track record in education and diversity and inclusion. His experience encompasses new workshops, academic programs, and minority-focused initiatives at an array of universities, graduate schools, and nonprofits in New York City; including Touro College and the University of Medicine and Health Sciences. He has led key national initiatives while helping to embed the values and behaviors that will make organizations demonstrably more diverse and inclusive. He holds a Bachelors from SUNY Empire State College and a MA from SUNY Stony Brook University in Higher Education Administration. Obed's peer reviewed research in education, management, and sustainability can be found at Medical Education Online and the Journal of Management and Sustainability.
M.A. in Counseling Education, Queens College Advanced Master's Degree in School Building Leadership, Canisius College New York State Professional School Building Leader Certification Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) NYS Permanent Certification in School Counseling. "This is my 18th year at Martin Luther School. I was hired as a Counselor then served as the Director of Counseling. I was appointed Assistant Principal and I now serve as the Principal of Martin Luther School. My three children currently attend MLS." "My favorite thing about MLS is the small family environment built on Christian values, with a dedicated faculty and staff and amazing students."
BA in General Studies from The New School. Jillian has been working in the development and special events world for the past five years. As the Director of Events and Coordinator of Development at Mill Neck Family of Organizations, Jillian organized the foundation's four major fundraisers and worked closely with the marketing team as well as the staff and students from Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf. Jillian was drawn to Martin Luther's "family" atmosphere and individualized attention each student receives. When she is not working she is home with her husband Stephen and their son Gavin. She loves cooking, traveling, and the beach.
Job Titles:
- Associate Director of Recruiting and Admissions
Job Titles:
- Assistant Principal, Director of Athletics, Department Chair PE / Dance / Arts
- Athletics Director
B.Ed. Dunfermline College of Physical Education, Edinburgh Scotland M.S.Ed. Queens College, NY. "After 35 years teaching, coaching, and the last few, I am honored, humbled and grateful for the opportunity to be part of an outstanding administrative team and a great community of faculty, staff, students and parents." Favorite Thing About MLS: "A community of faith where both students and staff develop talents and abilities to their fullest."
Ms. Elizabeth Crowe (Class of '70) accepts the Call to serve as Principal of our school. Ms. Crowe was previously serving as Principal at Chapel of the Redeemer in Flushing.
Job Titles:
- Biology & Chemistry / Long Island University
Long Island University- Brooklyn, B.S and M.S. in Chemistry I have been teaching at Martin Luther School since 2019 as a Chemistry and Biology teacher. I enjoy maintaining a productive but fun classroom filled with curiosity and laughter. I also have a great time coaching outdoor track in the spring. My favorite thing about MLS is the students. They always brighten my day. I love supporting them as they grow into young, well-rounded adults.
Job Titles:
- Director of Communications and Creative
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- Director / Owner of Wenzel Inspection Services, Wife RuthEllen, Class of 1972
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- Director of International Programs
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- Director / Lead Pastor - Immanuel Lutheran Church, Whitestone
retired after 28 years of faithful leadership. He and his wife, Mrs. Esther Hinz, were recognized for their dedicated service to the school and the Martin Luther Thrift Shop.
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- Director / Pastor - St John 's Lutheran Church, Glendale
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- Campus Pastor and Department Chair
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- Reverend
- Campus Pastor and Religion, Theology Department Chair / Reverend Sean Chapman
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- Reverend
- Campus Pastor and Religion, Theology Department Chair / Reverend Sean Chapman
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- Director / CFO Project Renewal
- Treasurer / CFO Project Renewal, Class of ‘76