Staff

hwalters@llsedu.org

Hi! Welcome to Lebanon Lutheran School (LLS)! I am Hannah Walters, Principal here at LLS. I was born and raised in South Eastern Wisconsin, but moved to the Lebanon area in the Summer of 2022 when God brought me to LLS. I have served the Lord as an elementary school teacher for 8 years before taking on the role of Principal. I received my Bachelors in Elementary Education from Concordia University Wisconsin and my MBA in Educational Leadership from Milwaukee School of Engineering. My passion lies in analyzing academic data and curriculum to meet the needs of all students. When I am not at school you will find me hanging out with my husband and beautiful baby girl. As a family we enjoy spending time at the many lakes in this area, trying new restaurants, and cooking delicious food! I enjoy spending any personal free time I have reading and sipping on a cup of coffee. 

pastorbergelin@stpetersoflebanonwi.org

Pastor Douglas Bergelin grew up in Howard’s Grove, WI. He has traveled to the Holy Land, visited many of the Lutheran Reformation sites, and taken a Footsteps of Paul trip through southern Europe. He is diehard fan of the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers. He enjoys traveling, sports, yard work and spending time with family. He graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2003, and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mo in 2007. Before coming to St. Peter’s, his first call was to Zion Lutheran Church, Bismarck, ND and St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Napoleon, ND with part of his call serving as chaplain at Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, Bismarck, ND. He loves being a pastor because you get to see God work in the lives of people. Pastor Bergelin has a love for Lutheran education, working with youth and enjoys making member visits; in members homes, at work, farms and going to youth extracurricular events.

pastor@ilcol.org

Pastor Daniel Repp was born and raised in a working-class family from Michigan. He has a quirky sense of humor, is known to put artichokes on pizza, and doesn’t call pop soda. Once upon a time, he was an at-risk youth teacher, a DJ, a guitarist, and an avid runner. He also has a passion for bringing Christ to people through the importance of prayer, pastoral care, Bible formation for all ages, the value of both Word & Sacrament, and bringing comfort for those caught in the trials of life. He is known to encourage people to “keep the main thing – the main thing” – and watch out for the idol of busyness. Pastor Repp began his call with Immanuel in July of 2021. Married with four children, two dogs, and one cat, and a few other hobbies, he is sometimes found sitting on his front porch sipping coffee, waving at traffic, and reading a good book.

tgrady@llsedu.org

Mrs. Tammy Grady has been in the education field since 2000.  Starting as a teacher assistant, she quickly realized that God called her to teach.  After 10 years of college part-time, she received her dual degree in Elementary/Middle Education and Special Education. During the majority of these years, Mrs. Grady has taught at the middle school level.  When she is not teaching, she enjoys camping, riding her UTV, doing arts and crafts, and spending time with her family and friends.  Mrs. Grady lives in Clyman with her husband and dog, Fozzie.  She is a long-time member of River Valley Alliance Church in Watertown. 

fortlagek@gmail.com

Mrs. Fortlage has been teaching for over 30 years, beginning her career here at LLS from 1990-1994 and returning to LLS in 2014 and is excited to be teaching “grand-students!” (children of past students!)  Mrs. Fortlage grew up attending Immanuel Lutheran School, (pre-merger with St. Peter’s) and later transferred to St. Peter’s and is excited to serve the Lord in Lebanon as her great-grandfather, Theodore Blase, did at Immanuel!

You might catch Mrs. Fortlage out fishing on area inland lakes with her husband of 34 years, Eric. Mrs. Fortlage has two grown daughters – Liz (married to Andy), and Erika. Mrs. Fortlage is becoming a pro-flier as she flies often to Virginia to visit her 3 year old grandson, Soren. She is an avid mystery reader and a frequent flier at the Watertown Public Library. 

Mrs. Fortlage is a 40+ year member of the Lebanon Band, is Vice President/General Manager,  plays the clarinet, and has also been the emcee for band concerts.  You may also see Mrs. Fortlage on the organ or piano at St. Peter’s.

“It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name….” Psalm 92:1

shummel@llsedu.org

I was born and raised in Green Bay,  WI. I attended Northern Michigan University and obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Health and an Associate’s degree in Radiologic Science. I spent eight years working as an x-ray technologist. During that time, I did not feel completely fulfilled and knew God was calling me to do something else. I taught swim lessons in high school and college, and loved every aspect of guiding students to learning new skills. This work influenced me to leave the radiology world and go back to school to pursue a Master’s degree in teaching at Carroll University, obtaining dual licensure in regular and special education. I am currently in my second year teaching Kindergarten at LLS.

My family consists of my husband, our 18 month old son, cavapoo dog; we are expecting a baby girl in March! In my spare time, I like to hang with family or go shopping. 

toriellenlong@gmail.com

Ms. Tori Long is very glad to be at Lebanon Lutheran School as the 4K teacher.  This is the
first year the 4K program moved to all day. She has been at LLS for 11 years and this is her
6th year as the 4K teacher. She has her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and
is certified to teach Pre-K through Third Grade.
Ms. Long did her student teaching experience in Australia and learned so much about their
culture and educational programs.  At LLS, she spends her time in the 4K classroom, signing
silly songs, talking about God and His love, teaching letter sounds and numbers and
showing her students how big the world is. She spends her time away from school with her
two crazy pugs, DaVinci and Lilly. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her nieces,
Addie, Ella and Josey, and her nephew Jameson.   She is looking forward to another great
school year here at LLS!