Teachers & Staff

Walter Krone

Walter has served in the teaching ministry for 43 years. Prior to coming to Guardian in 2005, he served at Ebenezer (Milwaukee) and Mt. Calvary (Detroit). He received his Bachelor of Arts degree and his Master of Education degree in Administration from Concordia Teachers College, River Forest. He and his wife, Shirley (also a teacher), have been married for 37 years and have been blessed with three children, Daniel, Timothy and Rachel. Walter's favorite thing about teaching is working with children and sharing God's love with them. Other than teaching, he loves a wide variety of sports (playing, watching, and refereeing), gardening and going to the theater.

Favorite Bible verse: "Be thou faithful until death and I will give thee a crown of life." Rev. 2:10b

Debbie Lohn

Debbie is a life long member of Guardian Lutheran Church. She is passionate about her faith, her family, and working with children and families. She is married to husband, Mike, and together they have been blessed with two children, Megan and Alex. Debbie enjoys doing volunteer work at church where she is currently involved with Prison Ministry, teaching Sunday School and co-leader of a small group Bible study. She also enjoys being involved with her children at Lutheran High Westland, serving as a committee member of the Boosters and a prayer partner. Debbie loves children's literature, the beach, and going on walks with her family. She also enjoys reading, scrapbooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Favorite Bible Verses: "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love." Ephesians 4:2 and "...for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances." Philippians 4:11b

Nathan Belongia

Nate has been serving in the teaching ministry for 4 years.  He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota in 2002. He has served as teacher and principal at both Faith Lutheran School in Reedsburg, Wisconsin and St. Peter's Lutheran School in Plymouth, Michigan. Just prior to coming to Guardian, he was a computer teacher for Livonia Public Schools. He and his wife Brenda were blessed with their first son, Micah, in 2009. His favorite things about teaching are having the daily privilege of helping students develop a deeper relationship with their Savior. Also, encouraging students to realize the wealth of gifts God has blessed them with and to use those gifts to His glory. He enjoys playing golf, refereeing soccer, hunting and fishing.

Favorite Bible Verse: "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" John 1:29

John Alderson

John is a 2009 graduate of Concordia University Ann Arbor and is looking forward to beginning his teaching ministry at Guardian. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Education, with a math major and a physical education minor, and did his student teaching at Lutheran High Northwest. John enjoys teaching because he gets to share God's love and the gospel message with his students. He also enjoys preparing his students for the bigger and better things that are to come in their lifetime and encouraging them to use their gifts to the fullest potential. John enjoys playing all sports, coaching and fishing.

Favorite Bible Verse: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." John 3:16-17

Barbara Eisenman

Barb has served in the teaching ministry for 24 years. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia University, Chicago and her Master of Arts degree from the University of Michigan. Her favorite thing about teaching is enjoying time with the children, who have such wonderful ideas and unique perspectives. "It's a blessing to be in a place where one can share God's word with youth."

Favorite Bible verse: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39 

Paula Albrecht

Paula recently received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia University Ann Arbor. She was blessed with one daughter, Kathy, who graduated from Guardian and Lutheran High Westland. Prior to going back to college for her education degree, Paula volunteered and working in Guardian's library for many years.One of her favorite parts of teaching is working with the children. She has a variety of interests including, reading, geneaology, crafts, cooking, baking, music, camping and gardening.

Favorite Bible Verse: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." Proverbs 3:5

Barbara Shafer

Barb began teaching in 1995 and has been serving at Guardian in various capacities since 2001. She received three degrees from Wayne State University (Bachelor of Arts, Juris Doctor and Master of Arts in Teaching) and a Master of Arts in Education degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Barb and husband, David, have been blessed with two children, Jonathan and Emily, both college students who graduated from Guardian and Lutheran High Westland. Her favorite things about teaching are having the opportunity to ignite and nurture a love of learning in students. "I hope to cultivate inquisitive, appreciative and respectful minds in those I teach. I like teaching students to 'exercise their brains' and to reason and build on what they know and are learning." Barb's hobbies include reading, writing, bicycling, walking and visiting museums and historical sites. She is particularly interested in American history, especially the Civil War and World War II.

Favorite Bible verse: "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guide your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me - put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." Philippians 4:4-9

JoAnn Rademacher

JoAnn has served in the teaching ministry for 35 years. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Concordia College, Seward. JoAnn is married to husband, Curt and they enjoy traveling (especially to National Parks and historical places) and she also enjoys reading.  Her favorite things about teaching are sharing Jesus' love, blessings, power, care and His gift of salvation with each child and watching a child understand something for the first time in any subject that has been difficult.

Favorite Bible verse: "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13

Lynn Lindenfelser

Lynn has served in the teaching ministry for 10 years. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Wayne State University and Masters in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) from the University of Phoenix. Prior to coming to Guardian, she taught at Trinity Lutheran, Wyandotte. She is married to husband, Michael, and has two daughters, Brooke and Kierstyn. Her favorite things about teaching are recognizing that each child is a unique creation of God with their own learning style, loves, likes, and challenges. "I love being part of the learning process in the lives of each of these children and being a part of their academic and spiritual growth. Teaching is more than reading, math, social studies or science. It's smiles and hugs, listening to stories, confusion to understanding, 'I don't get it' to 'This is easy'. It's part of being a child's future...and one day, their past." Lynn enjoys spending time with family, the great outdoors (especially camping, fishing and swimming), scrapbooking and playing games.

Favorite Bible verse: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Linda Ramthun

Linda has served in the teaching ministry for 17 years. She received her degree from Concordia College, Ann Arbor and taught at several area Lutheran schools prior to coming to Guardian. Linda and husband, Dan, have been blessed with three children, Kelsey, Kyle and Katey, and are the proud owners of Grizzly the dog. She loves the "community feeling" of a classroom - when it becomes their own little comfortable world  together. "I would like families in our community to know what a privilege it is to be able to teach in this Lutheran school where Jesus can be and is a part of every subject taught!"

Favorite Bible verse: "Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting." Psalm 139: 23-24

Amy MacKenzie

Amy has served in the teaching ministry for 20 years. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Dr. Martin Lutheran College in Minnesota. She and husband, Ross, have been blessed with six children; Ian, Andrew, James, Christina, Katherine and Mary. Her favorite thing about teaching is her first grade students. "What an adventure it is to nourish a love of learning in these precious young people and help them blossom and grow! What a blessing it is to teach at Guardian where I can share the love of Jesus with them every day!" Amy also enjoys relaxing with a good book, gardening, biking, swimming, and enjoying God's great outdoors

Favorite Bible verse: "The peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7

Colleen Ebendick

Colleen has served in the teaching ministry for 30 years. She graduated from Concordia Teachers College in Seward Nebraska and also attended Indiana State and Eastern Michigan University. Colleen and husband, Tim, have been blessed with five children; Chad, Amy, Andrew, Mary and Timothy II and seven grandchildren. All of her children are alumni of Lutheran High School West and Westland.  Colleen never imagined a teaching position in kindergarten but God had plans for her and set her upon a path to teach His little children and blessed her ministry at Guardian. She is thankful to God for the opportunity to teach at Guardian Lutheran School.

Favorite Bible verse: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me." Matthew 18:3-5

Audrey Barringer

Barb Dunigan

Barb attended Guardian Lutheran School and is also a graduate of Lutheran West and Concordia Ann Arbor.  From 1994 to 2005 she served as an aide to Mrs. Ebendick and looks forward to returning to the classroom this fall. She missed the Christian camaraderie with the staff and sharing Christ with the students throughout each day. Barb has been married to Rick for 31 years and they have been blessed with three children, Andrea (Joe) Yakobe, Erika and Tim. She also has two grandchildren, Nathan and Michelle. Some of her interests include scrapbooking, crafts, spending time with her family and working on her goal of visiting all 50 states.

Favorite Bible Passage: "We know how much God loves us because we have felt his love and because we believe him when he tells us that he loves us dearly. God is love and anyone who lives in love is living with God and God is living in him. And as we live with Christ, our love grow more complete; so we will not be ashamed and embarrassed at the day of judgment, but can face him with confidence and joy, because he loves us and we love him too." I John 4:16-17

Marcia Sebold

Marcy has served in the teaching ministry for 33 years. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Concordia College, Seward. Prior to coming to Guardian, she taught at Emmanuel and St. Paul Northville. Her hobbies include reading, photography, University of Michigan football and the Red Wings.

Favorite Bible verse: "But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15

Kim Brown

Alyssa Husby

Alyssa is very excited to be part of the Guardian Lutheran School staff. Around the building, she is also known as "Mrs. Husby", "Mrs. Librarian", "My Library Person", "Our Reader Lady", and "The Book Teacher" and happily responds to any of these names. When she came to Guardian, Alyssa fulfilled a life-long dream of becoming a children's librarian, fueled by a passion for reading, children's literature, and inspiring a love of books in others. She is married and has two avid readers, Natalie and Noah, who both attend Guardian Lutheran School. Alyssa truly feels that God gave her an opportunity to do what she loves, and she feels blessed to be able to pass along her excitement to the students. "This school is an amazing place to be an educator. My favorite part of the day is when I do read-alouds for each class, even the older kids. A student gets a look in their eyes when they really connect with a book - and that can be a spark that ignites a love of reading."