PAINESVILLE - Key Persons

I'm excited about starting my third year at OSLS as the 4th grade teacher. My wife, Jamie, and I have four children, three of whom attend Our Shepherd. I can't wait to share my love of Christ with the students of OSLS. It is my goal that my students understand that God loves them, I love them and maybe share a little about my love for Star Wars.

Mr. Paul Goodwin

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Principal

Mr. Ron Zahursky

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Band Director / 6 - 8 Choir

Mrs. Beth Perko

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6th Grade Homeroom Teacher / 6 - 8 ELA and Reading / 440.357.7776

I graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin in 1996 with my degree in K-6 Elementary Education and 6-9 Language Arts. I went on to get my certification from East Carolina University in K-12 Academically Gifted Education. I have been teaching for 20 years in both the public and Lutheran school setting. I have taught Kindergarten, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th as well as having been a school librarian. I also enjoy coaching volleyball. I came to Our Shepherd in 2013; I teach 6th grade homeroom and 6th-8th Language Arts. In my spare time I enjoy reading, laying in the warm sun, and traveling.

Mrs. Cynthia Holste

My name is Mrs. Cynthia Holste. I am excited to be at Our Shepherd Lutheran School! This is the fourth Lutheran School that I have taught at in my life. I especially like teaching when I see that students are understanding something new to them. I have loved school since the first summer that my sister and I took new school books to each teacher's classroom in our little red wagon. I grew up in a small town in California, went to college at Concordia College (now Concordia University) in Seward, NE, and began my teaching career at Trinity Lutheran School in Springfield, IL. I met my husband at Concordia. My husband and I attend Zion Lutheran Church in Painesville where I also play the organ and accompany the choir. We have one teenage son who loves cars. I love to read books, scrapbook, watch movies, and when I was in high school I was able to work on the Pasadena Rose Parade floats.

Mrs. Elizabeth Peters

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2nd Grade Teacher

Mrs. Gretchen Silbaugh

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School Lunch Coordinator

Mrs. Heather Jarrell

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Classroom Assistant

Mrs. Jennifer Drake

I am Jennifer Drake. I graduated from Concordia University - River Forest in 1992 with a degree in teaching grades 7-12 mathematics. I started teaching at Our Shepherd that same year. I am the 8th grade homeroom teacher and I teach 6-8 math and religion. I am the Athletic Director for OSL as well. I coach girls' volleyball and have also coached the basketball teams. My husband is retired from the United States Coast Guard and is currently working for the VFW. We love sports of almost any kind (I am a Detroit/Michigan fan and he is a Cleveland/Ohio St fan - interesting times at our house!) We enjoy camping in the summers. We are active members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Painesville.

Mrs. Leesa Mecozzi

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7th Grade Teacher / 6 - 8 Science and Social Studies

Mrs. Maria Hernandez

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Office Administrator

Mrs. Michelle Landon

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1st Grade Teacher / 440.357.7776

Mrs. Michelle Reid

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Title / Intervention Specialist

I have had the privilege of serving God's children for over twenty-two years. I started my ministry as a classroom teacher in one of our sister Lutheran schools. OSLS welcomed me in the role of remedial teacher in 2016. I have a Bachelors of Science in education from Cleveland State University. I completed my graduate work at Lake Erie college. I hold a K-12 Reading Endorsement and a K-12 Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist license. I work with students who struggle in reading or who need specIally designed instruction in a small group setting. My students are awesome! My husband and I have an adult daughter and one grandson. In my free time I enjoy reading and gardening.

Mrs. Sarah Healan

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Computer / STEAM Teacher / 440.357.5174

This is my 3rd year teaching at OSLS. I have grown up in Painesville and am an HHS graduate. I attended Grace College and obtained a BS in Elementary Education in May 2010. I have been in the education field for about 12 years, first working as a substitute teacher in Lake and Geauga County Schools. Since then, I have grown as an educator filling various roles as Building Substitute, Reading Tutor, PK-5 STEAM Educator at McKinley Elementary in Fairport Harbor, Ohio; I have also taught 4th grade at Hopkins Elementary as a full year long-term substitute. I am very passionate about inquiry-based learning and teaching students how to think critically to solve real world problems. My husband and I like to spend time with our Cavachon, Vienna, and our cat, Donut. We are members of Lakeside Baptist Church in Painesville where my father has been pastor for the past 35+years.

Ms. Jennifer Valentine

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School Nurse

Ms. Kristin Miller

Hi, my name is Kristin Miller. I have been teaching Third Grade at OSL since 1990. I was born and raised in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. GO BLUE! I am a graduate of Concordia University in Chicago. I am a member of Zion Lutheran Church. I have two children; Nate and Madelyn. I direct the K-2 and Grades 3-5 choirs. It is my joy to share the love and saving message of Jesus Christ in this special community of Our Shepherd Lutheran School.

Rev Jonathon Schroeder

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Member of the Shepherd Lutheran School Board

Rev. Kurt Ziemann

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Member of the Shepherd Lutheran School Board