School Staff

WELCOME TO ST. PETER

A welcome from our principal

Every child is a unique gift from God with incredible potential. At St. Peter, our mission is to connect children and their families to their Savior, Jesus Christ, while providing an exceptional education. We strive to nurture the whole child—spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically—so each student develops a lifelong love of learning and a strong foundation of faith. This vision guides everything we do, from our classrooms and extracurricular activities to our relationships with families and the community. Together, we can provide an environment where every child feels safe, loved, challenged, and inspired. We’d love you to schedule a visit to discover how your family can be part of that story.

Julie Messina
Principal

Principal Julie Messina giving high five to a student at St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Our Pastors

Pastor Jerry Hays of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Schaumburg, IL

Jerry Hays

Senior Pastor

Pastor Matt Dubensky of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Schaumburg, IL

Matthew Dubensky

Associate Pastor

Pastor Zachary Huffman of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Schaumburg, IL

Zachary Huffman

Pastor of Family Life Ministries

Our Staff

Diana Canjura, teacher at St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Diana Canjura

Preschool Teacher

Amy Donaldson, teacher at St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Amy Donaldson

Preschool Teacher

Ruth Kalal, teacher at St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Ruth Kalal

Preschool Teacher

Kristen Relaz, teacher at St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Kristen Relaz

Preschool Teacher

Gail Spero, teacher at St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Gail Spero

Preschool Teacher

Rachel Carpenter of St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Rachel Carpenter

Preschool Aide

Carla Flasch of St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Carla Flasch

Preschool Aide, Stay and Play

Georgette Howard of St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Georgette Howard

Preschool Aide, Kid Care Substitute

Bella Pontrelli of St. Peter Lutheran School of Schaumburg, IL

Bella Pontrelli

Preschool Aide

Elementary

Kristen Blinn, teacher at St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Kristen Blinn

Kindergarten Teacher

Stephanie Lamberty of St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Stephanie Lamberty

1st Grade Teacher

Lori Clayton, teacher at St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Lori Clayton

2nd Grade Teacher

Sandy Jungkuntz, teacher at St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Sandy Jungkuntz

3rd Grade Teacher

Cindy Allor, teacher at St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Cindy Allor

4th Grade Teacher

Nadia Ritter of St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Nadia Ritter

5th Grade Teacher

Jennifer Abplanalp of St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Jennifer Abplanalp

Teacher Aide

Elizbieta Andriescu, teacher at St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Elizbieta Andriescu

Physical Education Teacher

Karen Young of St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Karen Young

Resource Teacher

Middle School

Sheryl Duff of St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Sheryl Duff

6th Grade Teacher

Curt Jungkuntz, teacher at St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Curt Jungkuntz

7th & 8th Grade Teacher

Elizbieta Andriescu, teacher at St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Elizbieta Andriescu

ELA, Math & Physical Education Teacher

School Support Staff & Enrichment

Mary Bahn of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Schaumburg, IL

Mary Bahn

Director of Family Engagement,
Art Teacher

Hannah Baker, Kid Care Director at St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Hannah Baker

Kid Care Director

Rick Bersano of St. Peter Lutheran Church and School of Schaumburg, IL

Rick Bersano

Business Manager

Kathy Kruel of St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Kathy Kruel

Librarian

Jennie Lewinski of St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Jennie Lewinski

Administrative Assistant, Summer Daze Director, Hot Lunch Coordinator

Julie Messina, principal of St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Julie Messina

Principal

Rhonda Oehlerking of St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Rhonda Oehlerking

School Office

Lucy Porter of St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Lucy Porter

Librarian

Amanda Roumbos of St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Amanda Roumbos

Kid Care

Andrew Szymanski of St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg, IL

Andrew Szymanski

Band Director

Andres Zapata, teacher at St. Peter Lutheran School in Schaumburg

Andres Zapata

Spanish Teacher