Meet Our New Teachers Pages

This year, we’ve added nine talented professionals to our faculty and staff, including two who are WLHS alums.

Art Department

Ms. Rachel Rosenberg

Ms. Rachel Rosenberg joins the WLHS art department, teaching Exploratory Art, Drawing, and AP Art. Ms. Rosenberg previously taught at Kettle Moraine Middle School, St. Lucas Lutheran School, and American School

Rachel Rosenberg of Bangkok. She has a master’s degree in Art from The Art of Education University and a bachelor’s in Art, Education, and Wide Range Art from Wisconsin Lutheran College (WLC).

Athletics Department

Mr. Micah Walz (‘00)

Mr. Micah Walz (‘00) joins WLHS as athletic director. Mr. Walz has strong ties to Wisco as an alum, son of retired vice principal Dale Walz, and brother of Justin (‘96) and Ryan (‘92). Previously, Walz served as an interim principal, teacher, and athletic director

Micah Walz at three WELS grade schools – Star of Bethlehem, St. Jacobi, and Garden Homes. He has a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and a bachelor’s in Education from Martin Luther College (MLC).

English Department

Mrs. Stacy Bitter

Mrs. Stacy Bitter joins the WLHS English department, teaching American Literature 2 and English 9. Mrs. Bitter came to WLHS from Shining Star Christian Schools where she was vice president of academic affairs. Stacy Bitter Prior to that, she was a teacher and director of curriculum and instruction at St. John’s Lutheran School, Milwaukee. Bitter has a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from WLC and a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from MLC.

Mrs. Dawn Strand

Mrs. Dawn Strand joins the WLHS English department full time, teaching Composition and Business Communication. Mrs. Strand has been with WLHS since 2011 as a teaching assistant in the College Readiness Continuum program.

Dawn Strand Prior to WLHS, Strand taught at Fairview Lutheran School, St. Jacobi Lutheran School, St. Paul Lutheran School in North Hollywood, Calif., and St. John Lutheran School in Victorville, Calif. She has a bachelor’s degree in Education from MLC.

Celebrating 25 Years in the Ministry

Mr. Matt Bilitz

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Rev. Heath Butler

theology instructor and soccer coach

Mrs. Amy Goede (‘94)

English department coordinator and English instructor

Mr. Ryan Walz (‘92)

physical education department coordinator and boys’ basketball coach

Family and Consumer Education (FACE) Department

Mrs. Erin Koschnitzke

Mrs. Erin Koschnitzke joins WLHS full time, teaching in the FACE and physical education departments as well as assisting with girls’ basketball and softball. Mrs. Koschnitzke has been part time with WLHS since 2020. She previously taught

Erin Koschnitzke at Lakeside Lutheran in Lake Mills, Trinity Lutheran School in West Bend, Christ the Lord Lutheran Elementary School in Houston, Texas, and Our Savior in Naples, Fla. She has a bachelor’s degree from MLC.

Mrs. Angela (Priewe) Livingston (’05)

Mrs. Angela (Priewe) Livingston (’05) joins WLHS full time, teaching Food Techniques and the ProStart curriculum. Prior to WLHS, Mrs. Livingston taught at Atonement Lutheran School,

Angela Livingston Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School, Northland Lutheran High School in Kronenwetter, Wis., and St. Peters Lutheran School in Sturgeon Bay. Livingston has a master’s degree in Education and a bachelor’s from MLC.

Math Department

Mrs. Rachel Rimpel

Mrs. Rachel Rimpel joins the WLHS math department, teaching Geometry and Algebra 3. Prior to WLHS, Mrs. Rimpel taught at Christ the King Academy in Palm Coast, Fla., Our Savior Lutheran

Sarah Bauer in San Antonio, Texas, and Living Word Christian Academy in Mission Viejo, Calif. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Education from MLC.

Science Department

Sofia Bitter

Mrs. Sofia Bitter

Mrs. Sofia Bitter joins the WLHS science department, teaching Chemistry and Physical Science. Prior to WLHS, Mrs. Bitter taught at Atonement Lutheran School. She earned bachelor’s degrees in Life Science and Chemistry from MLC.

Theology Department

Mr. Josh Rimpel

Mr. Josh Rimpel joins the WLHS theology department, teaching Foundations of Christianity, Heritage of Our Faith, and Introduction to Christianity. Mr. Rimpel previously served as an assistant principal, activities director, and teacher

Josh Rimpel at Christ the King Lutheran Academy in Palm Coast, Fla. Prior to that, he was principal and teacher at Our Savior Lutheran School in San Antonio, Texas, and Living Word Christian Academy in Mission Viejo, Calif. Rimpel has a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and a bachelor’s in Education from MLC.

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