Staff

In 1972, Greg and Kathy came to Immanuel Mission, Greg returning to his childhood home and Kathy joining him. They have done various jobs over the years–dorm parents, bookkeeper, school cook, Bible teaching, maintenance. Fourteen years ago, they moved off the Mission compound and out to a Navajo home. Their current ministries are co-pastoring the local fellowship and serving the community, which includes home-building, auto repairs, home repairs of every variety (that would be Greg). Kathy spends her time with School Counseling,one-on-one Bible Studies, and ministering to an elderly neighbor.

John is the school principle and administrator and is a bus driver. He teaches high school math & Bible classes. He also coordinates the summer youth teams.

Ruth is the Mission Bookkeeper and Office Manager. She is the newsletter and yearbook editor. She is also in charge of ladies parties and general hilarity.

Becky teaches 5th and 6th grade. She operates the store and handles the BoxTops for Education, which both directly benefit the school.

Anne is the Music teacher at Immanuel Mission School. She also teaches high school Math. In the past she has also taught 4th grade.

Lorena is involved in adult ministry. She also does a kids club on Wednesday evenings.

Dorothy is the manager of a thrift shop for the community located at the Mission.

Ranson maintains the school buses and is head of the vehicle repair shop for the community.

Lula is a bus driver. She has also been the school cook in the past.

Andrew maintains the staff and school computers. He produces the Mission newsletter and keeps the website updated. He also teaches computer courses at the school.

Website: drewnels.net

Esther is the 3rd Grade teacher.

Melissa is the Kindergarten teacher.

Michele was the Kindergarten teacher from August 2004 – May 2006. She returned in August 2009 as the 1st grade teacher.

Kelli is the Junior High teacher.

Solomon is the 4th grade teacher.

Sarah is a mom to the only staff child living at the Mission. She helps with kids club on Wednesday evenings. She also is in charge of receiving and distributing the boxed donations that come to the mission from our supporters.

Tina is the school janitor. She cheerfully cleans up all of the student’s and teacher’s messes every day. We are grateful to have her on staff.

Hannah is the 2nd Grade Teacher. She absolutely loves teaching and is a great asset to the Mission staff.

Gerald is the school cook. He does a great job using up the leftover food putting it into a future meal. And he not only cooks but keeps the entire cafeteria and kitchen clean.

Willard is the maintenance man. He fixes just about anything that gets broken and also does a nice job on new construction projects.

Elizabeth is the youngest staff and just out of high school. She teaches Junior High science, aids elementary teachers, and helps coach sports teams.