Principal: Mr. Paul Gnan (Math, Religion)
Email: pgnan@cwlhs.com
A bit about Mr. Gnan:
I was baptized, attended, and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran in Chaska. I attended High School at Mayer Lutheran and then went on to get his Undergraduate and Graduate degrees at Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin.
My career has included teaching at Metro East Lutheran High School (Edwardsville, Illinois) and Milwaukee Lutheran High School (Milwaukee, Wisconsin). While serving at Milwaukee Lutheran, I earned my degree in Educational Administration, and served as Dean of Students, Head of Admissions, Alumni Director, and even Head of Summer Camps!
I was Executive Director at Sheboygan Lutheran High School for 8 years, and then took a call as Advancement Officer at Concordia University Nebraska.
I am married to Kerri, my wife and ministry partner of 35 years, also a Lutheran School teacher, before raising three children. Our family includes Katherine (husband Tim) Preifer, Emily (husband Cam) Flaten, and Jacob Gnan.
Kerri and I look forward to this new exciting and challenging Call to start Central Wisconsin Lutheran High School and the opportunity to meet all of you.
Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Tammy Koch
Email: office@cwlhs.com
A bit about Mrs. Koch...
I was born and raised in Wisconsin Rapids, graduating from Lincoln High School. For the majority of my career, I have worked in churches as administrative or financial assistant. I am a member of Lakes Area Christian Fellowship in Nekoosa, WI. Whenever I have felt the pull to work in the corporate world, God has always brought me back to church work. I'm thrilled to join the crew at CWLHS!
I am an avid geo-cacher, love to camp with my family and friends, travel, and hang out at home with my family. I live in Wisconsin Rapids with my husband Todd and son, Devyn. Devyn will soon be purchasing our house, as we build a new home.
I look forward to meeting all of our families and students here at CWLHS!
Teacher: Mrs. Nicole Reese (Social Studies, P.E.)
Email: nreese@cwlhs.com
A bit about Mrs. Reese:
I grew up in Clintonville, WI, and graduated from Clintonville High School in 2005. Growing
up, my family attended St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Everything in my life has been about God’s plan and how His plans are so much better than my own. Since graduating from Carroll College in 2010, I have dedicated my career to student wellness and physical literacy across the Adams-Friendship, Neenah, and Wautoma school districts, primarily at the 7th- and 8th-grade levels. I spent 11 years in the Army National Guard, serving with the 1157 Transportation Company in Oshkosh and at the Wisconsin Military Academy.
I live with my husband, Joe, and our two children, August and Violet. We are members at St. Paul in Stevens Point. When I'm off the clock, I’m usually found in my garden with my roses and dahlias. I am so excited for the school year to begin!
Teacher: Mrs. Delaine Shiestel (Science, RLA, Art)
Email: dschiestel@cwlhs.com
A bit about Mrs. Shiestel:
I can’t remember not wanting to be a teacher. It’s always been a part of who I am and who God called me to be. I graduated from Concordia University, Chicago in 1988, with a degree in secondary education, majoring in biology. I intended to teach high school after graduation, but God had other plans. He called me to teach middle school instead.
Throughout my teaching career, I mostly taught science and Language Arts, but I also have experience with Spanish, music/choir, drama, and art electives. I earned a masters in Teaching and Learning from Concordia, Wisconsin in 2016. After teaching for 27 years in the Chicago suburbs, I moved to the administration side of education as principal, serving in Palatine, IL and Huntsville, AL.
After 10 years, I retired from administration to move to Wisconsin to be closer to family. My favorite parts of teaching are those “aha” moments when understanding clicks, inspiring students to be their best, and sharing the wonder of God’s amazing creation. I am excited to be working with CWLHS and serving our students and their families.
