Faculty and Staff

Jason Kelley is the principal at St. Paul Lutheran. He graduated from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in education with an emphasis in English and social studies. He earned his master's degree in education with an emphasis in leadership from Martin Luther College in 2012 and earned his Wisconsin State Principal's License from Wisconsin Lutheran College in 2023. He is married to Alyssa who also is a graduate of Martin Luther College and teaches 2nd grade at St. Paul. The Lord has blessed them with 4 children: Emmeline, who is in the Army National Guard, Amelia, who is attending college at Wisconsin Lutheran College, and Eliot and Noelle who attend school at Fox Valley Lutheran High School. Prior to teaching at St. Paul in Appleton, Mr. Kelley has taught and led schools in Wisconsin, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois, and Washington. In his spare time, he enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, hunting, and fishing. He also enjoys gardening, woodworking, and spending quality time with his family. May the LORD continue to bless our congregation's effort in training the next generation and reaching out into our community with the Gospel message."Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it." — Proverbs 22:6

Mrs. Stacy Shrum teaches kindergarten at St. Paul Lutheran. She grew up in Saginaw, MI, where she attended Michigan Lutheran Seminary. Stacy graduated from Martin Luther College in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in both elementary education, and early childhood education, as well as a minor in music. She taught varying age levels, from preschool through 5th grade in various locations for seventeen years, and also pursued her master's degree in special education, graduating in 2014. Stacy is married to her husband, Justin (Pastor J) and they have one son, Judah. She enjoys music, theater, baking, photography and traveling! She also loves all things Disney and spending time with her family! But, Mrs. Shrum enjoys teaching kindergartners because of their inquisitive nature and love for learning. She also loves sharing the Love of Jesus with all her students, and helping them reach their fullest God-given potential!"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." — Lamentations 3:22–23

Alyssa Wascher teaches first grade at St. Paul Lutheran. She is married to Shane Wascher and has 4 children. She was born in Milwaukee, WI and moved with her family to Hoskins, NE in 1997. She went on to attend Nebraska Lutheran High School and from there she pursued her passion for teaching. She graduated from Martin Luther College in 2012 with a BS Degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Language Arts. Alyssa has been blessed to serve as a teacher for grades K-3rd grade, in Las Vegas, NV, Toledo, OH, and Milwaukee, WI. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the dog parks, playing board games, reading, and trying out the local coffee shops."Be still, and know that I am God!" — Psalm 46:10a

Mrs. Kelley grew up in New Ulm, Minnesota, graduating from MVL high school and MLC. She has taught in 4 different Lutheran Elementary Schools and in the public elementary school. She has taught every grade from Kindergarten through 8th grade at some point in her ministry. She has found there to be both blessings and challenges in every grade and considers it a privilege to have been able to experience them all. She currently teaches 2nd grade. Mrs. Kelley is married to Principal Kelley and they have been blessed with 4 children. Mrs. Kelley considers it a privilege to be able to teach Jesus' little lambs every day. May the Lord continue to bless the spreading of His Word here at St. Paul and throughout the world.

Dina Dietzler teaches third grade at St. Paul. She grew up in Milwaukee, WI and attended college at DMLC in New Ulm, MN. She has taught in Morton Grove, IL, Milwaukee, and is now blessed to teach here in Appleton. She has a wonderful husband Matt, and three grown daughters, Rachel, Karis, and Erin. Outside of teaching, Dina likes to spend time with family and friends, garden, cook, work out, explore, and read. At St. Paul she co-coaches soccer and directs junior choir. Dina loves to watch the growth of childrens' spiritual, educational, emotional, and physical journey throughout the year. She knows what a blessing it is to teach all subject matter in the light of God's Word."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

Jason Dutcher was raised in Balaton, MN, where he attended Balaton Public School. He earned a degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Communication Arts and Literature from Martin Luther College in 2014. His career began in 2016 as a 2nd–4th grade teacher at Mt. Olive Lutheran School in Overland Park, KS. He has since taught at St. John's Lutheran School in Lake City, MN, Good Shepherd Academy in Deltona, FL, and Zion Lutheran School in Hartland, WI before accepting the call to serve at St. Paul. He looks forward to working with students and families in the school community."Jesus answered, 'I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" — John 14:6

Mr. Schulz earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis on Math from Martin Luther College. He previously served as a teacher at Emanuel First Lutheran School (Lansing, MI) and Bethlehem Lutheran School (Hortonville, WI) before coming to St. Paul. He also has experience as a school principal and school technology director. He is married to Candy, the ECC director at St. Paul. He has two children — a son attending Fox Valley Lutheran High School and a daughter attending Martin Luther College. In his spare time Mike enjoys woodworking, tinkering with technology, and sitting on his patio soaking in God's creation."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

Matthew Ivan was born in Saginaw, Michigan and grew up on a farm in Saginaw County. He graduated from Martin Luther College in 2016 with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education and Staff Ministry. He was a missionary and teacher on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona for five years before moving to Phoenix. He taught at a charter school in Phoenix for one year before accepting the call to teach at St. Paul. He and his wife, Stephanie, have a three-year old son named Leo. He enjoys visiting national and state parks, camping, hiking, and gardening."Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will." — Romans 12:2

Jewel Pautz grew up in Milwaukee, WI, and then attended Luther Preparatory school for High School. She then went on to MLC to obtain a double major in Elementary and Physical Education. After she graduated, she was assigned to teach 8th grade in Milwaukee. Other than teaching, she loves to hike and play sports and games!"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." — Romans 8:38–39

Naomi Leyrer graduated from Martin Luther College with a bachelor's degree in elementary education with an emphasis in social studies. She teaches 8th grade homeroom as well as departmentalized social studies. She is married to Jacob Leyrer who serves as a math teacher at Fox Valley Lutheran. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, thrifting, trying out different coffee or plant shops, and being active."God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble." — Psalm 46:1

Kirsten Schwerin graduated from Immanuel Lutheran College in 1999 with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. She taught in a one-room school in Valentine, NE, served in Phoenix, AZ as principal and 5–8th grade teacher, and in Mountain View, CA as principal and departmentalized math/science teacher. In 2020, she joined the WELS and was later called to St. Paul to be the Guided Studies Coordinator. She is currently working on a Master's Degree in Special Education through Martin Luther College. She loves national parks, board games, geocaching, and learning all the things."Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, 'Thus far the Lord has helped us.'" — 1 Samuel 7:12