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Administration

The administration is here to serve you. Please let us know how we can help you.

Pastor Grotzke

Pastor Grotzke

Senior Pastor
BS, Pillsbury Baptist Bible College
MDiv., Central Baptist Seminary
Experience: 49 Years

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Pastor Lee Peterson

Pastor Lee Peterson

Associate Pastor
BS, Northland Baptist Bible College
MDiv., Central Baptist Seminary
Experience: 27 Years

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Julie Kovacik

Mr. Steve Ogren

Administrator
BS, Pillsbury Baptist Bible College
Experience: 21 Years

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Jennifer Kovacik

Miss Jennifer Kovacik

Elementary Principal
BS, Northland Baptist Bible College
MEd, Bob Jones University
MS, Bob Jones University
Experience: 27 Years

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Tatum Ogren

Mrs. Tatum Ogren

Secondary Principal
BS, Pillsbury Baptist Bible College
Experience: 23 Years

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Teachers

Our qualified teachers love to teach a Biblical worldview to our students to help them grow spiritually, physically, mentally, and socially.

Margie Erickson

Mrs. Margie Erickson

K-4
Experience: 17 Years
merickson@lrcsmail.com

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Sydni Ogren

Miss Sydni Ogren

Kindergarten
BS, Pensacola Christian College
Experience: 2 Years

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Amanda Larson

Miss Amanda Larson

First Grade
BS, Faith Baptist Bible College
Experience: 2 Years
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Tiffany Neubert

Mrs. Tiffany Neubert

First Grade
BS, St. Cloud State University
Experience: 13 Years
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Jayleen Jackson

Mrs. Jayleen Jackson

Second Grade
BS, Faith Baptist Bible College
Experience: 1 Year

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Stacy Smith

Mrs. Stacy Smith

Second Grade
BS, Maranatha Baptist University
Experience: 13 Years

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Tanya Imdieke

Tanya Imdieke

Third Grade
BS, St. Cloud State University
Experience: 15 Years

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Jasie Mueller

Mrs. Jasie Mueller

Third Grade
BS, University of Minnesota, Duluth
Experience: 3 Years

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Liz DeVries

Mrs. Liz DeVries

Fourth Grade
BS, Dordt College
Experience: 9 Years

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Alyssa Larson

Miss Alyssa Larson

K-12 Music
BS, Faith Baptist Bible College
Experience: 6 Years

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Pete Erickson

Mr. Pete Erickson

Secondary Teacher
Athletic Director
BS, Pensacola Christian College
Experience: 19 Years

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Jon Jackson

Mr. Jon Jackson

Secondary Teacher
BS, Faith Baptist Bible College
Experience:19 Years

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Sarah Kuschel

Mrs. Sarah Kuschel

Secondary Teacher
BS, Pensacola Christian College
Experience: 13 Years

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Daniel Newton

Pastor Daniel Newton

Secondary Teacher
BBA, Maranatha Baptist University
MA, Maranatha Baptist University
Experience: 5 Years
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Grace Ogren

Mrs. Grace Ogren

Secondary Teacher
BS, Pensacola Christian College
Experience: 2 Years

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Karen Wetterlund

Mrs. Karen Wetterlund

Secondary Teacher
BS, Bob Jones University
Experience: 13 Years

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Faith Wiedell

Mrs. Faith Wiedell

Secondary Teacher
BS, Pensacola Christian College
Experience: 4 Years

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Office Personnel

Please contact our office staff with any questions you may have. They are here to help you.

Cheri Barringer

Mrs. Cheri Barringer

Financial Manager
Experience: 18 Years

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Jessica Kargel

Mrs. Jessica Kargel

Administrative Assistant
Experience: 16 Years

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Julie Kovacik

Miss Julie Kovacik

BS, Northland Baptist Bible College
MA, West Coast Baptist Bible College
Experience: 23 Years

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Buzz The Therapy Dog

Buzz, our school’s therapy dog, joined our staff during the summer of 2022. Buzz completed training in the fall of 2022 to become a certified therapy dog. Buzz has been a great addition to our staff! He loves helping students succeed and do their best. Check back often for pictures and updates on Buzz.

Buzz

Therapy Dog
Training: Solid Results K9

Buzz's Role: To assist teachers in helping all our students thrive and succeed at school!

Buzz the Therapy Dog sitting in the office

If you would like to be a Buzz supporter, please call the school office and talk to Mr. Ogren about how you can help provide for the training and care of Buzz. We know our students will greatly benefit from our new furry friend!