Senior Leadership
Pastor Carl Lehenbauer
Senior Pastor
Carl Lehenbauer
Rev Chris Conkling
Associate Pastor
Chris Conkling
Rick Adams
Director of Discipleship
Rick Adams
Dr. Sam Seefeld
Principal
Dr. Sam Seefeld
Melinda Neuenfeldt
Childcare Director
Melinda Neuenfeldt
I joined the Trinity family in the summer of 2019. I graduated from Concordia University Saint Paul, MN with a teaching degree in Health and Physical Education and a minor in Lutheran doctrine in 2008. I have a strong Spanish background and love integrating other languages into my classroom. I have been a teacher for the last decade at an early childhood program, serving as the Kindergarten readiness teacher. I taught Spanish in several early childhood programs in the Twin Cities area, exposing children to Spanish and integrating components of sign language.
I have been married to the love of my life Scott since 2010. We have three beautiful boys; Levi (2019), Felix (2020), and Peter (2022). As a family we love daily dance parties, going to the zoo, and exploring parks! I absolutely love fishing and catching a muskie is on my bucket list. Fun fact: I love to travel and have been to the following places – many destinations were for missionary work – South Korea, Japan, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and 31/50 states.
My favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11 “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.”
Cindy Mollwitz
Director of Operations
Cindy Mollwitz
Brian Axtman
Financial Director
Brain Axtman
Church Leadership
Pastor Daniel Reh
Karenni Pastor
Daniel Reh
Becky Hohnstadt
Director of Worship
Becky Hohnstadt
School Leadership
Stefanie Herbert
Assistant Principal of Academics
Stefanie Herbert
Cassie Tarr
Middle School Assistant Principal
Cassie Tarr
Josh Nimmer
Director of Athletics Ministry
Josh Nimmer
In his free time, Josh enjoys spending time with family in Wisconsin and Illinois and proudly supporting the Brewers, Packers, Badgers, and Bucks. He also enjoys the outdoors, biking, playing guitar, officiating basketball games, and collecting autographs. Josh was nominated for the 2021 South Wisconsin District Teacher of the Year and is currently working on completing his master’s degree in educational leadership.
Lorrie Becklund
Director of Special Education
Lorrie Becklund
Her hobbies include traveling/camping with her daughter Alyssa, hiking/snowshoeing with her dogs, and crafting.
Faculty
Mollie Edwards
3K/4K
Mollie Edwards
Why Trinity? “I was seeking a school for Miles to attend in the fall of 2021 when I saw an Open House sign on Freistadt Road and felt compelled to stop by. I immediately felt a sense of trust and peace, and deeply appreciated Trinity’s commitment to Jesus, authentic and family-centered approaches, and balance and diversity in the student body. When the whole family visited for a tour, we felt sure that Trinity was the right place for Miles and our family.”
In her spare time, Mrs. Edwards loves to spend time with friends and family and catch up virtually with loved ones. She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Daniel, since 2012. Together, they have one son, Miles (4), and one daughter, Audra (2). She loves to go for walks and rollerblade on the Ozaukee Interurban trail and enjoys visiting local coffee shops to read and relax.
She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from West Virginia University, with her master’s being in multi-subject elementary education.
Samantha Lustek
4K
Samantha Lustek
When Samantha is not at school, she can be found spending time with her husband and family. She loves hiking, camping, rock climbing, and snowboarding. Her favorite activity is exploring the national parks, and climbing mountains. Samantha also enjoys crafting, and home decorating.
Stacy Gehrke
Kindergarten
Stacy Gehrke
Katy Mollwitz
Kindergarten
Katy Mollwitz
My favorite Bible verse is John 15:16 “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.”
Caitlin Corsten
1st grade
Caitlin Corsten
Caitlin married her husband, Josh, in 2018 and together they have a dog, Turbo, and a chinchilla, Lambeau. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, crafting, archery, relaxing at her family’s cabin up north, and kickboxing!
Sarah Knuth
1st grade
Sarah Knuth
Jared Jurss
2nd grade
Jared Jurss
Sarah Nimmer
2nd grade
Sarah Nimmer
She is married to Josh Nimmer and together they have three children. When she’s not at school she loves to read, cook, and spend time with family!
Kelsey Charron
3rd grade
Kelsey Charron
Kelsey describes herself as goofy, tenacious, and a lifelong learner. Her “go-to’s” in life are iced coffee, Kid President videos, and sunscreen. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and laughing around a campfire with family and friends.
Sarah Vingum
4th grade
Sarah Vingum
Although Sarah is joining the team as a teacher, she is very familiar with Trinity Church, School, and Childcare. As a child, she attended Trinity from 3K through 8th grade, and has been a lifelong member of Trinity church. During summer breaks from college, Sarah worked in Trinity’s childcare center. Sarah has always loved working with children and feels blessed to continue being part of the Trinity family.
Sarah and her husband have one son and a rescue dog. In their free time, Sarah and her family enjoy going on walks, swimming, spending time outside, reading, and playing together.
Her favorite bible passage is Jeremiah 29:11 “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.”
Emily Woelfel
4th grade
Emily Woelfel
Levi Adickes
Middle School & Choir
Levi Adickes
Levi loves spending time with his wife, Carlee, and their dog, Daisy. He spends most of his free time exploring Wisconsin, watching movies, and playing instruments.
Anna Armbrust
Middle School
Anna Armbrust
John Ellenberger
Middle School
John Ellenberger
Aiden O’Donnell
Middle School
Aidan O'Donnell
John Tarr
Middle School
John Tarr
Stephanie Juergensen
PE & Health
Stephanie Juergensen
John Patek
Strings & Orchestra
John Patek
As a student of Vartan Manoogian at the University of Wisconsin, he served as concertmaster of the University Symphony Orchestra. After winning the UW concerto competition he performed Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy with the UW-Symphony 2001. Graduating in 2004 with his Bachelor’s degree he continued his studies at the Conservatory of Neuchatel as a student of Stefan Muhmenthaler. An active chamber musician and orchestral violinist John performs frequently here in the Midwest as well as in Switzerland.
John has recorded over a dozen world premiere recordings including a live recording of “The Lord of the Rings Symphony” in Luzern with the 21st Century Symphony Orchestra. John lives in Mequon with his wife, Emily, and daughter, Cecila; he also teaches at his own studio in Mequon and at Milwaukee Montessori School.
Anne Pipkorn
Art
Anne Pipkorn
Staff
Lisa Anderson
Preschool Support Teacher
Lisa Anderson
Mrs. Anderson graduated from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a degree in sociology and with a child youth emphasis.
Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Anderson loves spending time with her husband, Steve and their children, Ethan, Rachel and Megan, and extended family. She loves watching her children’s activities and volunteering at her church.
Nicki Becker
Preschool Support Teacher
Nicki Becker
Nicki loves to travel and spend time with her family and friends. She recently finished her college softball career at Concordia University Wisconsin and is still pursuing her passion for softball by becoming an assistant coach for that previous team. Her continuing education is another one of her passions and is focusing on Trauma-Informed Care. Outside of softball and her own schooling, Nicki’s interests include running, cooking, and sitting down to read a good book!
Greg Black
Librarian
Greg Black
Tiffany Hegwood
3rd & 4th grade Support Teacher
Tiffany Hegwood
My favorite Bible verse is Luke 1: 78-79, “because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us[a] from on high to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
Janet Holseth
Kindergarten Support Teacher
Janet Holseth
Catrina Kagerbauer
Creative Director
Catrina Kagerbauer
She began her childcare career when she was still in high school where she worked at St. Peter-Immanuel’s (Milwaukee) after-school childcare program. The numerous jobs she held throughout her early twenties prepared her for her leadership role at Trinity: nine years of retail, a teacher at an in-home childcare, a dental office assistant, a landscape laborer, a caretaker for her mother who suffered from Alzheimer’s and a nanny of three children for several years.
Someone once told her that God does not call the qualified, He qualifies the called. She reminds herself daily that God is ruler over her life and holds dear one of her favorite Bible verses, Proverbs 19:21 “You can make many plans; but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.”
Catrina has taught Sunday School and served on the Board of Education at her former church- St. Paul’s Brown Deer and in her youth sang in numerous choirs both at school (gospel) and at church (Joy Noise at SP-I). She served as Childcare Director at Trinity from 2013 to 2019.
Catrina focuses on best-practices, organizational efficiency, professional growth, and spiritual care. She enjoys spending time with her family, husband Aaron and children Xavier and Zoe, and closest friends, serving others through various servant projects, reading, the outdoors, watching cooking competition and reality shows, Christian concerts, visiting any kind of museum and growing closer to God through studying God’s Word and applying it in her daily life. The children call her TiTi.
Chris Kapitanski
Facilities Manager
Chris Kapitanski
Chris loves being and father/husband and loves spending as much of his free time as possible with them. Chris’s hobbies are hunting, fishing, playing guitar, being a Pittsburgh Steeler fan, and tinkering with anything he can get my hands on to fix or improve. His favorite Bible passage is Luke 23:43
Nancy Koster
Director of Admissions
Nancy Koster
She is blessed with a wonderful family, including her husband, three children, a daughter-in-law and son-in-law. All three children are Trinity graduates. Her family is very important to her as she views each family member as a gift from God. In her free time Nancy loves spending time with her husband John. Some of the things they enjoy are gardening, hiking, biking, sponsoring four children through Compassion International as well as volunteering for various ministries.
Nancy values the promises of Psalm 37:5 – commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this.
Doris Price
Food Service Manager
Doris Price
Her favorite Bible verse is Psalm 27:1.
April Stolte
Occupational Therapist
April Stolte
April married in 2003, and together she and her husband Michael have three children. They love to travel and explore, camp (in a camper trailer), play games; and have family movie nights. They love beaches and kayaking, paddle boarding, and swimming. April enjoys running and reading books, anything from fiction to textbooks.
Elaine Wilcox
Preschool Support Teacher
Elaine Wilcox
Barbara Zimmermann
Kindergarten Support Teacher
Barbara Zimmermann
In her 30+ years of teaching, she has taught in many Lutheran schools, childcare centers, and early childhood centers. She is currently a support teacher in one of Trinity’s Kindergarten classrooms. Her greatest joy in all of these classrooms has been to share the love of Jesus with her students each and every day!
She married her husband Scott on July 15, 1989 and they have experienced many blessings together over the years. They have a small dog named Daisy, who brings them much joy and love.
Her hobbies and interests include: quilting, reading Christian fiction, singing in Trinity’s mixed choir, attending small group Bible studies, seeking out waterfalls and flower gardens when traveling, being a Winnie-the-Pooh fan, attending craft fairs, and spending time with family members.
Her favorite Bible verse is Psalm 27:1.
Childcare Leadership
Jessica Heckert
Infant Room Lead Caregiver
Jessica Heckert
I love caring for all ages of children but my favorite age is the infants. I love snuggling them and helping them to develop and learn new things. It is so amazing to me to see them grow and change into their individual personalities! Seeing the joy and pure happiness they have when they are playing are times I cherish being a part of their world. I joined the Trinity Childcare team 06/2022. I have 7 years working with infants in a childcare setting.
My husband and I have been married for ten years this June. We are officially a family of three! We were given the tremendous blessing of adopting our five-year-old son this past April!!! We have a camper in the WI Dells area and go camping as much as we can. We also love traveling but my two favorite places we have been so far are Sanibel Island Florida, and Sedona Arizona. I love photography and it is a hobby of mine. I love all animals but right now, elephants are my favorite!
One of my favorite Bible verses is Romans 8:28 “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.”
I am very excited at the opportunity to serve here at Trinity Childcare, caring for the babies in the infant classroom.
Lisa Konczal
Wiggle Room Lead Caregiver
Lisa Konczal
Kyla Nash
Toddler 1 Lead Caregiver
Kyla Nash
My husband and I live in Mequon with our 2 children: Michael age 12, and our daughter Ariel age 5. Both of our children attend the same schools that we attended when we were younger in the Mequon-Thiensville school district.
As proud Homestead Highlander alums, we love cheering for our home team! Our favorite sports to attend are basketball and football games. Some of my favorite things to do are interior decorating, art, writing, baking, drawing, and traveling. My favorite place of travel has been to Australia. It is a beautiful country! I even got to hold a koala bear and throw a boomerang…it was awesome!!
I love spending time with my family. I come from a big extended family that loves our Heavenly Father. I truly believe that praying and worshiping together only makes the bond stronger.
My personal belief is Without Christ I simply exist, however,
“With” Christ I LIVE!!
I am joining the Trinity childcare community as a lead in your Toddler 1 Classroom, and I cannot wait to get to know you and your children. I love helping Children fulfill their goals! Whether it is big or small, I believe that children should always be proud of themselves and feel great about every accomplishment and achievement. Seeing kiddos run up to you and say “ Look I finally did it !!” makes my day every time!
I have always loved caring for children. I have had opportunities to care for children ranging from infants up to the 5th grade. I served as a Children’s ministry assistant in a church, I have helped in youth groups both religious and school settings, and various camps working with early childhood ages.
I cannot wait to begin my journey here at Trinity! I am excited to meet your child where they are at in their development and nourish their next milestone through play, nature, songs, movement, art, stories, games, activites, and love!
Favorite Bible Verse: Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
Molly Alvarez
Toddler 2 Room Lead Caregiver
Molly Alvarez
My favorite Bible verse is Ephesians 6:14-15. “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.”
Childcare Caregivers
Morgan Boehler
Caregiver
Morgan Boehler
Lydia DeWitz
Caregiver
Kiley Gaedtke
Hi! My name is Kiley! I love the excitement that comes with little ones growing up. It’s so special to see a child learn a new skill and to share the joy that comes along with that with them. It is also incredibly beautiful to see how kids love Jesus and I will forever cherish that I get to share His love with them. I spent several years being a nanny and I also assisted with my church’s Sunday school program prior to joining the Trinity Childcare Team in September 2023. I am currently a sophomore studying Lutheran Early Childhood and Elementary Education at Concordia University Wisconsin. In my free time I enjoy reading, exploring nature, and spending time with those around me. Fun fact about me is that I grew up on a dairy farm, so I know all things cows! My favorite bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Kiley Gaedtke
Caregiver
Lydia DeWitz
Hi, my name is Lydia! I love caring for children because I love seeing them grow in their skills and in their love for Jesus! I’ve worked with kids my whole life through Vacation Bible School, babysitting, Sunday School, and being the director of the summer camp at St. Paul’s Lutheran Oconomowoc. I joined the Trinity staff September 2023. I grew up in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin and am currently attending Concordia University Wisconsin to earn my degree in Lutheran Early Childhood and Elementary Education with a certification in the Comfort Dog Program. I like hiking, reading, and cooking in my free time. My favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:6, “ Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
Gabbi Gaziano
Caregiver
Gabbi Gaziano
Currently, I am working towards my undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders at Concordia University Wisconsin. Once I complete my undergraduate work, I plan to attend graduate school to work towards my masters in speech and language pathology. As a speech language pathologist, I want to work with children ranging from birth to even high school age. My work at Trinity Childcare will allow me to use my growing knowledge in language development and maybe even put my skills to work!
Outside of my vocational work, I find joy in sports, outdoors and quality time with family. I currently play on Concordia’s softball team. I also am a part of Concordia’s Best Buddies program, which is a club that connects students with and without intellectual disabilities. I find that my enthusiasm has helped me in softball and Best Buddies, and I am so excited to bring that to childcare as well!
Noah Hays
Caregiver
Noah Hays
Hi, I’m Noah, I am super excited to have joined the Trinity staff this fall. I started on September 8th. I have always loved working with kids and the biggest thing for me is how much you can learn from a child. Kids think so simply and wonder about countless things. I have helped out with VBS groups back at my home church in Schaumburg, Illinois and have worked with kids on different mission trips I have been a part of. This past summer I worked as a summer school paraprofessional in District 54 in Illinois, that experience alone opened my eyes to the education world and how important it is to help mold the curious minds of children. I grew up an only child, so it has always been me and my dogs. I have two dogs, Molly and Callie back home. Molly is about to turn 14 and Callie is less than a year old. Some things I enjoy doing, are working out, going on hikes in the beautiful world God created and playing video games. I used to play baseball at Concordia Wisconsin, where I go
o school but am now a student assistant coach. My favorite bible verse is Psalm 23:4 which says “ Even though I walk through the valley of the
hadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me, your rod and staff they comfort me.” This verse always reminds me that God is there and walking along the road of life with me.
Keona Hegwood
Caregiver
Keona Hegwood
My favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 18:10, “The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous run into it and are safe.”
Anna Konczal
Caregiver
Anna Konczal
yer. When asked the question what I love most about caring for children my answer is this; I love watching children develop socially and seeing their unique personalities emerge. I am joining the Trinity Team in November 2022.
I am studying Early Childhood General and Special Education at Concordia. I have taken numerous child development classes, and this is the second daycare I have worked at! I have also been a strong volunteer in my church working our VBS and Christmas for Kids programs.
Fun fact about me, I love anything Disney related! I even worked at Disney World for a period of time. When I’m not busy with homework, I enjoy playing board games and watching movies with my friends. I am newly engaged and planning my wedding for December 2023.
Favorite Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 4:18 The Lord with rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Maddie Loehr
Caregiver
Maddie Loehr
Rachel Mayer
Caregiver
Rachel Mayer
I am studying Early Childhood General and Special Education at Concordia. I have taken numerous child development classes, and this is the second daycare I have worked at! I have also been a strong volunteer in my church working our VBS and Christmas for Kids programs.
Fun fact about me, I love anything Disney related! I even worked at Disney World for a period of time. When I’m not busy with homework, I enjoy playing board games and watching movies with my friends. I am newly engaged and planning my wedding for December 2023.
Favorite Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 4:18 The Lord with rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Shelby Mayer
Caregiver
Shelby Mayer
Outside of Trinity Childcare, I am a birth and postpartum doula and certified lactation counselor. My son Andrew is in 1st grade and my daughter Brooke is in 4K here at Trinity School. My favorite bible verse is Isiah 40:8 “the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever”
Kyla Nash
Caregiver
Kyla Nash
My husband and I live in Mequon with our 2 children: Michael age 12, and our daughter Ariel age 5. Both of our children attend the same schools that we attended when we were younger in the Mequon-Thiensville school district.
As proud Homestead Highlander alums, we love cheering for our home team! Our favorite sports to attend are basketball and football games. Some of my favorite things to do are interior decorating, art, writing, baking, drawing, and traveling. My favorite place of travel has been to Australia. It is a beautiful country! I even got to hold a koala bear and throw a boomerang…it was awesome!!
I love spending time with my family. I come from a big extended family that loves our Heavenly Father. I truly believe that praying and worshiping together only makes the bond stronger.
My personal belief is Without Christ I simply exist, however,
“With” Christ I LIVE!!
I am joining the Trinity childcare community as a lead in your Toddler 1 Classroom, and I cannot wait to get to know you and your children. I love helping Children fulfill their goals! Whether it is big or small, I believe that children should always be proud of themselves and feel great about every accomplishment and achievement. Seeing kiddos run up to you and say “ Look I finally did it !!” makes my day every time!
I have always loved caring for children. I have had opportunities to care for children ranging from infants up to the 5th grade. I served as a Children’s ministry assistant in a church, I have helped in youth groups both religious and school settings, and various camps working with early childhood ages.
I cannot wait to begin my journey here at Trinity! I am excited to meet your child where they are at in their development and nourish their next milestone through play, nature, songs, movement, art, stories, games, activites, and love!
Favorite Bible Verse: Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
Rebekah Rathe
Caregiver
Rebekah Rathe
Coming from a larger family and being in the middle I have always had the example of my older siblings and opportunities to help with my younger siblings. In the past I taught swimming as an instructor at Mequon Pool. I have volunteered for Awana (kid’s clube) and at various church camps over the summer months.
What I love about caring for children is the connections you build with each individual child. It is amazing to watch and observe them learn and grow. I especially like arts and crafts time as I love doing crafty things myself. Providing opportunities for children to be creative brings me joy because they come up with fun, out-of-the-box ideas.
I am happy to be here and look forward to working here at Trinity in the Toddler Classroom.
Favorite Bible Verse:Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
Alyssa Techlin
Caregiver
Alyssa Techlin
I love working with children and have done so through babysitting and nannying. I love seeing the lightbulb moments in a child’s eyes when they understand and learn a new concept for the first time. I am very excited to work here at Trinity Childcare and I cannot wait to meet you all.
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 46:5 : “God is within her, she will not fall.”
Ari Wegner
Caregiver
Ari Wegner
John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
