Mr. Lonnie Karges, Principal, Coach, 8th grade NT, and Algebra 1 and Knowledge Bowl Team: lkarges@blcs.org
Mr. Lonnie Karges received his Associate of Art degree from Concordia University in Irvine, CA in 1980. He continued on to Concordia University in Seward, NE to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Education with a Director of Education certificate. He has a minor in History with a Biblical Theology concentration. Mr. Karges received his Master of Education degree in 1997. He lives and breathes the LA Dodgers.
Mrs. Sandy Coleman, Administrative Assistant: scoleman@blcs.org
Come by and meet our Administrative Assistant, Sandy Coleman. She is the first person you will most often talk with when you phone or walk into the school.
Please talk with her about registering your child and scheduling payments etc.
Mrs. Debbie Winkelman, Kindergarten: dwinkelman@blcs.org
Mrs. Debbie Winkelman received her degree in Early Child Education from UNR in 1991. In addition to teaching kindergarten, Mrs. Winkelman is director of the Learning Lambs preschool as well as the day care. When she’s not working, she can be found keeping score at the baseball fields and taking care of her many exotic animals.
Mrs. Cheryl Henry, 1st: chenry@blcs.org
Mrs. Cheryl Henry was born in Denver, Colorado and was raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. After High School, she returned to Denver where in 1989, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from Regis College After working for several years as a probation officer and an investigator for the U.S. Department of Education, she returned to school and earned her K-8 teaching certification. She is currently working on her Master’s degree in Education from Sierra Nevada College. Mrs. Henry already has been in the classroom here at Bethlehem Lutheran School since 2004. She enjoys spending time with her family and her Bull Terrier, reading and traveling throughout the United States.
Miss Natalee Medel, 2nd: nmedel@blcs.org
Miss Natalee Medel earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1997. Her concentration is in Reading Literacy. Miss Medel is the director of the 3rd-5th grade choir. She loves to sing in choirs at church and her coffee house band “Java Praise”. Travel is also a passion for her as she has journeyed to China and Israel.
Mrs. Ann Devlin, 3rd: adevlin@blcs.org 
Mrs. Anne Devlin received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology at California State University, Fullerton, in 1980, and a Professional Clear Teaching Credential from Concordia University, Irvine, in 1995. She taught at Zion Lutheran, Anaheim, for eight years, and in the Anaheim public school system. . She and her husband of thirty years, Mike, have two children: Andy, who lives in Oregon with his wife, Emily, and Maggie, who lives in Irvine, CA. Anne feels blessed to be working here at Bethlehem!
Mrs. Amanda Manning, 4th: amanning@blcs.org
Mrs. Amanda Manning is a graduate of Concordia University in River Forest, IL. She graduated in the spring of 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a Psychology concentration. Mrs. Manning assists with the Speech/Drama group. She is originally from Decatur, IL. She loves to hike, watch hockey, and listen to music. Her favorite christian rock band is Hawk Nelson and is a Cubs fan. Cubs forever!
Mr. Jarvis Manning, 5th: jmanning@blcs.org
Mr. Jarvis Manning received his Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Concordia University in Seward, NE in the spring of 2006. His concentration is in History. Mr. Manning directs the Speech/Drama group, and Knowledge Bowl Team. He is originally from Crown Point, Indiana. He is really a civil war buff. He loves adventures such as hiking, camping, and the outdoors.
Miss Jamie McCormick, 6th/Jr. High: jmccormick@blcs.org
Miss Jamie McCormick is a 2002 graduate of Concordia University in Seward, NE. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. Miss McCormick is the school’s athletic director. She is head coach for volleyball and girl’s basketball. She is currently the 6-8th choir director. Miss McCormick was born and raised in Illinois and is therefore a Fighting Illini basketball fan.
Mrs. Char Milz 7th/Jr. High: cmilz@blcs.org 
Mrs. Char Milz received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Visually Impaired in 1976. She also received her Colloquy from Concordia, Seward Nebraska in 1983. She is originally from Illinois and has taught in both Illinois and California at different Lutheran Schools. She and her husband have two grown children. She loves reading, music, and outdoor activities. Growing up in Central Illinois, she loves all Chicago sports teams.
Mr. Clay Soderstrom, 8th/Jr. High: csoderstrom@blcs.org
Mr. Clay Soderstrom received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Idaho in Elementary Education with a Math concentration in December of 1988. Mr. Soderstrom is the school’s technology administrator. He is a die hard Dolphins fan and can be seen on the UNR sidelines rooting for his Idaho Vandals.
Mrs. Bonnie Garwoood, 3 year old Pre-K
Mrs. Heather Thomas, 4 year Old Pre-K: hthomas@blcs.org
