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MEET OUR STAFF

Mr. Eric Kaesermann, Principal

Mr. Eric Kaesermann graduated from Martin Luther College in 2003. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentrate in Social Studies. He received his Master of Arts with a specialization in American History and Government from Ashland University. He teaches grades 6-8. He has been the principal of St. Paul's School since 2008. Eric also holds the duties of athletic director and coach.

His interests include spending time with his family, outdoor activities, fishing, reading, and history. He enjoys teaching at St. Paul's School where kids can learn life lessons along with living a life of service for their Lord Jesus.

Contact Mr. Kaesermann at eric.kaesermann@stpaularlington.com

Mrs. Lesley Kaesermann

Mrs. Lesley Kaesermann currently teaches first and second grade. She has been teaching at St. Paul's Lutheran School for 20 years in the primary grades. Lesley graduated from Martin Luther College in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in education.

Her interests include spending time with family, painting, playing the piano, and reading. She enjoys being in a Christian school where God's Word is heard every day.

Contact Mrs. Kaesermann at lesley.kaesermann@stpaularlington.com

Mrs. Judy Petzel

Mrs. Judy Petzel is the teacher of our Pre-Kindergarten program. She is also the Kindergarten teacher in the mornings. Judy graduated from Dr. Martin Luther College in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. After graduation,she taught grades 1-2 for seven years, started the Pre-K program in 1991, and has also been the remedial teacher.

Her interests include spending time with her family, walking daily, baking her "Judy Cookies", and reading. Her joy of teaching comes from helping young children blossom as they grow in God's love at St. Paul's Lutheran School.

Contact Mrs. Petzel at judy.petzel@stpaularlington.com

Pastor Rauh

Rev. Matthew C. Rauh accepted the call to serve as Pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in 2016. He also serves as our 7-8th grade religion instructor. Prior to joining St. Paul's, Pastor Rauh served as Associate Pastor at St. Peter Lutheran Church in St. Peter, MN since 1995. He also served as Pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Denver, CO for 4 years, and as a teacher at Michigan Lutheran High School in Saint Joseph, MI.

His interests include his studies, reading, history, games, and spending time with his family.

Contact Pastor Rauh at 507-964-2731 or at pastor@stpaularlington.com

Mrs. Becky Ziegler

Mrs. Becky Ziegler primarily teaches the 3rd - 4th grades. Becky grew up outside Arlington and attended St. Paul’s Lutheran school from kindergarten through eighth grade. She graduated from St. Cloud State with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education and has completed the WELS ministry certification.

Becky enjoys flower gardening, baking, reading, and doing things with family.
She also enjoys being able to point out how Jesus is in everything throughout all of her classes.

Contact Mrs. Ziegler at becky.ziegler@stpaularlington.com

Mrs. Erica Schlomer

Mrs. Erica Schlomer teaches grades 5-6th in the morning and Kindergarten in the afternoon. Erica was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was blessed to be able to attend Lutheran schools from Preschool through college. Erica graduated from Martin Luther College in 2024 with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish.

Erica enjoys reading, painting, baking, and spending time with friends and family. She is looking forward to her first year of teaching here at St. Paul's.


Contact Mrs. Schlomer at erica.schlomer@stpaularlington.com

Mrs. Myrna Kuphal

Mrs. Myrna Kuphal is the RTI Specialist and Para for St Paul’s school.

Contact Mrs. Kuphal at myrna.kuphal@stpaularlington.com