St. John employs Christian teachers who are licensed by the State of Minnesota Department of Education.  Several teachers have earned or are working toward graduate degrees.   In addition to full-time teachers and administrative personnel, St. John support staff includes band and piano instructors, teacher assistants, school lunch personnel, librarians and an active parents group (CPL). 

Evan Anwyl

Principal; Computers 1-4; Science 5-8; Mathematics

Degree: BA Education

Concentration:  Bilingual/Multicultural Studies

California State University, Sacramento, California

Lutheran Teaching Degree

Concordia Portland, Oregon

Favorite Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed."

Deb Almen

Teacher, Piano

Degree: BS Instrumental Music Education

St. Paul Bible College

Favorite Bible verse & why: Exodus 14:14 (Moses says) The Lord will fight for you; you need only be still." It reminds me to just “Let it go,” not to be upset about things, God will take care of you.

Jean Bostrom

Teacher, Piano

Degree: BS Music Education K-12
Piano and voice concentration
St. Cloud State University

Rae Brisbin

Teacher, Grades 6-8; Spanish

Degree: BS Elementary Education

Concentration: Music

Major: History

Minor: Math

Concordia University, Seward, Nebraska

Favorite Bible Verses & Why:
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.  Jeremiah 29:11

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose.  Romans 8:28

God has had a plan for my life and He knows what is best.  He promises that He will be there no matter what happens in my life.  These are two of my favorite passages that remind me that God has a plan even when I don’t know or understand it.

Michelle Britton

Stacy Bray

Certified Food Service Coordinator and After School Care Teacher

Deana Ford 

Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota 

Favorite Bible verse & why: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like an eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31

Knowing we have that HOPE in the Lord gives me the strength to move forward.

Jenny Hanson

Cindy Houle

Amy Kuhnau

Teacher, Grade 2-3; Physical Education 1-8

Degree: BA Elementary Education

Concentration: Early Childhood

Early Childhood Certified

Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota

Jacquie Rognli

Teacher, Band and Guitar; Technology Specialist

Degree: BS Music Education K-12

Instrumental Concentration

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Barb Rudolph

Degree:  BS Elementary Education

Major: Early Childhood

Minor: English Literature

Early Childhood Certified

Concordia University, Seward, Nebraska

Sheila Swan

Teacher, Grade  4-5; Music 1-8

Degree: BA Elementary Education

Concentration: Music

Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota

Favorite Bible verse & why:  Philippians 4:13, I can do everything through him who gives me strength.  This is one of my favorite Bible verses and has been a source of strength for me many times in my life.  I memorized it as a young child and throughout my life it has given me not only the strength to boldly carry on, but also the assurance that all that I do is by God's grace and strength not mine.