Meet the Teachers

at St. Paul’s School

  • Tricia Freeman, Principal

    Mrs. Freeman began teaching at St. Paul’s in 2018. She received her BA in Elementary Education from University of Northern Iowa in 1997 and her MA in Educational Leadership with Principal Licensure in 2025. Mrs. Freeman is licensed PK-12 Principal, PK-12 Special Education Supervisor, PK-12 Evaluator, K-6 Classroom, and holds an additional endorsement in K-8 Reading.

    tricia.freeman@stpaulswaverly.org

  • Jennifer Koch, Administrative Assistant

  • Stephanie Brown, Preschool

    Mrs. Brown began teaching at St. Paul’s in 2009. She received her BA from University of Northern Iowa in 1994 . Stephanie is licensed in Early Childhood and K-6 Classroom and holds endorsements in K-8 Reading and 0-3 Special Education.

    stephanie.brown@stpaulswaverly.org

  • Rachel Bienemann, Preschool

    Mrs. Beinemann began teaching at St. Paul’s in 2009. She received her BA from Wartburg College in 2000 and earned her MA in 2022. Rachel is is licensed in Early Childhood and K-6 Classroom and holds endorsements 0-3 Special Education.

    rachel.bienemann@stpaulswaverly.org

  • Courtney Miller, Preschool

    Ms. Miller began teaching at St. Paul’s in 2025. She received her BA in Elementary Education from University of Iowa in 2023. Courtney is licensed K-6 Classroom and is working towards her Early Childhood credential with 0-3 Special Education Inclusive Settings.

    courtney.miller@stpaulswaverly.org

  • Pam Taylor, Foundational Kindergarten

    Mrs. Taylor began teaching at St. Paul’s in 1999. She received her BA from University of Northern Iowa in 1991 and earned her MA in 2009. Pam is is licensed in Early Childhood and K-6 Classroom and holds an endorsement in K-8 Reading.

    pam.taylor@stpaulswaverly.org

  • Shaena Glass, Kindergarten

    Mrs. Glass began teaching at St. Paul’s in 2022. She received her BA from University of Northern Iowa in 2021 and is working towards her MA degree in Teaching the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Shaena is licensed in Early Childhood 0-3 Special Education.

    shaena.glass@stpaulswaverly.org

  • Marlee Boyle, Kindergarten

    Mrs. Boyle began teaching at St. Paul’s in 2024. She received her BA from Wartburg in 2024. Marlee is licensed in K-6 Classroom and holds an endorsement in K-8 Reading.

    marlee.boyle@stpaulswaverly.org

  • Sara Hansen, 1st Grade

    Ms. Hansen began teaching at St. Paul’s in 2025. She received her BS in Elementary and Special Education from the College of Coastal Georgia in 2025. Sara is licensed K-6 Classroom.

    sara.hansen@stpaulswaverly.org

  • Heather Maakestad, 1st Grade

    Mrs. Maakestad began teaching at St. Paul’s in 2023. She received her BA from University of Northern Iowa in 2010 and earned her MA in 2021. Heather is licensed in Early Childhood Special Education, K-6 Classroom, and holds endorsements in K-8 Reading and Language Arts.

    heather.maakestad@stpaulswaverly.org

  • Eliza Boots, 2nd Grade

    Mrs. Boots began teaching at St. Paul’s in 1991. She received her BA from University of Northern Iowa in 1991. Eliza is licensed in K-6 Classroom, and holds endorsements in K-8 Language Arts and Reading.

    eliza.boots@stpaulswaverly.org

  • Taylor Zeimet, 2nd Grade

    Ms. Zeimet began teaching at St. Paul’s in 2025. She received her BA in Elementary Education from University of Northern Iowa in 2023. Taylor is licensed K-6 Classroom.

    taylor.zeimet@stpaulswaverly.org

  • Joel Boyer, 3rd Grade

    Mr. Boyer began teaching at St. Paul’s in 2022. He received his BA from University of Northern Iowa in 2010. Joel is licensed in K-6 Classroom.

    joel.boyer@stpaulswaverly.org

  • Danielle Mummelthei, 4th Grade

    Mrs. Mummelthei began teaching at St. Paul’s in 2012. She received her BA from Wartburg in 2005. Danielle is licensed in K-6 Classroom, and holds endorsements in K-8 Social Studies, Reading, and TAG.

    danielle.mummelthei@stpaulswaverly.org

  • Stephanie Rieckenberg, 5th Grade

    Mrs. Rieckenberg began teaching at St. Paul’s in 1999. She received her BA from Wartburg in 1994. Stephanie is licensed in K-6 Classroom, and holds an additional endorsement in K-8 Language Arts.

    stephanie.rieckenberg@stpaulswaverly.org

  • Becky Adams, 6th Grade

    Mrs. Adams began teaching at St. Paul’s in 2021. She received her BA from University of Northern Iowa in 2003. Becky is licensed in K-6 Classroom, and holds an additional endorsement in K-8 Social Studies.

    becky.adams@stpaulswaverly.org

  • Doug Boots, Speech

    Mr. Boots has served at St. Paul’s since 1998. He received his BA from University of Northern Iowa in 1990 earned his MA in 1992. Doug is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist.

    dboots@centralriversaea.org

  • Allison Frazell, Title I

    Mrs. Frazell has served Title One students at St. Paul’s since 2020. She received her BA from Wartburg in 2001. Allison is licensed in K-6 Elementary Classroom and K-12 English and Language Arts. She holds additional endorsements in K-8 Science and K-8 Reading.

    allison.frazell@wsr.k12.ia.us

  • Katie Idler, Music

    Mrs. Idler began teaching at St. Paul’s in 2017. She received her BA from Wartburg in 2014. Katie is licensed in K-12 Music.

    katie.idler@stpaulswaverly.org

  • Jennifer Jones Ruiz, Spanish

    Señora Jones Ruiz began teaching at St. Paul’s in 2025. She received her BA in Spanish from Wartburg in 2010. Jennifer completed intensive and immersive learning in Puebla, Mexico and taught English while employed by the Mexican Secretary of Public Education.

    jennifer.jonesruiz@stpaulswaverly.org

  • Sara Lockie, ELP

    Mrs. Lockie began teaching at St. Paul’s in 2024. She received her BA from University of Northern Iowa in 2005 and earned her MA in 2009. Sarah is licensed K-8 Classroom and holds endorsements in K-8 English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies, Science, and PS-12 Talented and Gifted.

    sara.lockie@stpaulswaverly.org

  • Heather Obermier, Special Education

    Mrs. Obermier has served St. Paul’s since 2024. She received her BA from University of Northern Iowa in 1996 and earned her MA in 2010. Heather is licensed K-6 Classroom and EC-12 Special Education and holds Instructional Strategist I and II endorsements for Mild/Moderate K-8 and Moderate/Severe/Profound K-12.

    heather.obermier@stpaulswaverly.org

  • Matt Rewerts, PE

    Mr. Rewerts began teaching at St. Paul’s in 2018. He received his BS from Iowa State in 2016. Matt is licensed in K-12 Physical Education.

    matt.rewerts@stpaulswaverly.org

  • Kristi Sauke, Art

    Mrs. Sauke began teaching at St. Paul’s in 2022. She received her BA from Westwood College in 2006. Kristi is licensed in K-8 and 5-12 Art.

    kristi.saucke@stpaulswaverly.org

Meet Our Support Staff

at St. Paul’s