Contact the preschool staff at preschool@stlukeslutheran.com
Preschool/4K Director
The position is currently being filled by Kathy Wenger, Director Emeritus, and Paula Heil, former Director and current 3K teacher.
Amy Jansen—4K Teacher
Welcome to St. Luke’s Preschool! My name is Amy Jansen. This will be my 23rd year of being blessed to teach at St. Luke’s.
I was raised in the Wisconsin Rapids area. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an emphasis on reading. I am happily married to Richard Jansen and we are blessed with three children and a son-in-law. I look forward to meeting you and your family and am excited to start another great year!
Kim Young — 4K Preschool Aide
Hello! My name is Mrs. Young, and I am so honored to be part of St. Luke’s Preschool as a teacher assistant in 4K. I grew up in Wisconsin Rapids and then in Stevens Point. I have been married to my husband, Patrick, for 39 years. We have 3 children, Tyler (Kelsey), Jordan (Brittany), and Justin (Stephanie). We also have 6 grandchildren, ages 1 1/2 to 12, who we absolutely love spending time with. We also enjoy camping, playing games, and traveling. I am very excited to meet you and to be able to share my love for Jesus.
Jodi Lubeck – 4K Teacher’s Assistant
Hi! My name is Jodi Lubeck. I am excited to be back at St. Luke’s this year working with Mrs. Jansen as one of the 4K assistants. I’ve been a member of St. Luke’s since 2005 and graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2011 with a degree in Theology.
I served as St. Luke’s Youth and Family Ministry Assistant from 2012-2014, Immanuel Lutheran’s 4K Teacher’s Assistant from 2015-2017, and St Luke’s preschool/4K director from 2019-2020. I recently served as the Client Care Coordinator at Love INC for two years and was also blessed to be a part of the on-air staff at two local Christian radio stations – 88.5 The Family and 89Q.
My husband, Mark, and I celebrated our 29th anniversary this fall and have been blessed with six children. Four here with us – Rachelle (Austin), Rylan (Holly), Whitley (Charlie), and Wyler (fiance’ Christi); and two home with Jesus – Lukas and Baby L. I love traveling to Texas and Louisiana to visit our 4 grandkids – Aurora (11), Priscilla (7), Savannah (5), and Lukas (1). I’m also very thankful for Facetime!
I enjoy spending time with my family, reading my Bible, and running. I look forward to meeting you and sharing S’more of Jesus’s love with your son or daughter this year!
Paula Heil—3K Teacher
Greetings! I am Paula Heil and I am so excited to be the Lead 3K teacher at St. Luke’s Preschool/4K! I have been at St. Luke’s off and on since 2001. I say off and on because as we all know life throws some curveballs sometimes and you have to roll with it!
I grew up in Wisconsin Rapids and married my high school sweetheart. My husband David and I have been married for 36 years. We have 2 married children Victoria (Cody) and Brandon (Stephanie). Victoria and Cody have 3 boys, ages 5 years, 3 years and 1 year. Brandon and Stephanie have one daughter who is 5 years old. We love being grandparents. Grandkids are a blessing!
I am so excited for the school year and to build relationships in the community and to be able to share the love of Jesus to those I meet.
Susan Van Asten—3K Teacher’s Aide
Hello! My name is Susan Van Asten. I’m so appreciative that I have been given the opportunity to serve as the 3K teacher assistant this school year.
I grew up in Stevens Point and attended St. Paul Lutheran School through the 8th grade. I eventually went on to attend UWSP and graduated in 1990 with a Bachelor degree in Psychology, with an emphasis in Human Services.
I have resided in Wisconsin Rapids for the past 9 years and embrace our hometown community. I have been with my best friend Joe Connick, a retired postal worker after serving for 34 years. We enjoy boating on the Wisconsin River, kayaking around Lake Wazeecha, and playing board/card games with my family.
I have one son, Marvin, who is a computer programmer for Skyward in Stevens Point. He blessed us with a beautiful grandson, Echo Peter, in 2021. We love spending time with them whenever we can.
I’m excited for this new school year to begin and all of the positive experiences that come with it.
God’s blessing to you and your family.
