James Maddock, Principal
M.A. Concordia University, Irvine
B.A. Concordia University, Irvine
Before accepting the role of principal in 2007, James served Lutheran High as teacher, athletic director, and coach. He graduated with an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia Irvine and a B.A. in History/Political Science also from Concordia University. James lives in Elk Grove with his wife, Kristi, who teaches at Foulkes Ranch Elementary School, and his two daughters, Grace and Eleanor. James is in his 12th year of teaching in Lutheran education.

Colleen Maloney, Part-time Executive Director (to be added soon!)

Mike Scholl, Admissions Counselor
(Music, Speech and Health)
MM/Public Administration, University of Phoenix
B.S. Business Management, University of Phoenix
Mike joined Lutheran High as its recruiter in July 2011. Previously, Mike served at University of Phoenix as enrollment counselor. He has also served in several areas of the school since 2007, including music and English instruction and web site development. He has been married to Keeta for 26 years and is worship arts director at Light of the Valley Church in Elk Grove. Mike is attending the LCMS Teacher Colloquy program through Concordia.

Galina Guslistova, Business Manager
B.S. Economics, Kyrgyztan University
Business Management and Accounting, University of Phoenix
Galina joined LHS in 2007. She has more than nine years of professional experience with investment and financial organizations focused on providing private equity advisory services. She and her husband have been married for 10 years and have three children: Daniel, David and Aleksandr.

Irene Powers, Office Manager
B.A. California State University Sacramento
Irene is a native of Sacramento and long time educator in Lutheran schools. She is lives in Sacramento with her husband Doug and is the mother of three (Sacramento) Lutheran High graduates. Irene is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sacramento and sings in the choir.

Faculty

Rev. Bruce Berndt, Technology Director, Computers, Old Testament, Comparative Religion, World History
M.Div. Concordia Seminary
M.Ed. Concordia University
B.A. Valparaiso University
Pastor Berndt served as a pastor in Bagley, MN, for seven years and as a teacher at Martin Luther High School in Northrop, MN, for nine years before coming to Lutheran High School. In addition to teaching at Lutheran High for the past eight years, Rev. Berndt also serves as the interim pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lodi. His son, Michael, and daughter-in-law, Siobhan (Mears), are both Lutheran High graduates and have a daughter.

Tom Bost, English, Honors English, British Literature, Drama
M.A. Regent University
B.F.A. Wesleyan University, Illinois
Tom brings an abundance of experience in both teaching and drama to Lutheran High. He taught for seven years at the Lutheran high school in his hometown of Rockford, IL, and also Concordia Irvine. Tom also has done extensive touring and performing in drama and continues to participate in local community theater. Tom is married to Lili and has two children. He is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sacramento and also serves on their worship team. Tom is attending the LCMS Colloquy program, seeking certification and placement on the roster of the Synod as a Minister of Religion.

Shannon Galloway, Biology, Geometry, Physics, Honors Physics
B.S. Concordia University, Texas
Shannon originally hails from San Antonio, Texas. She has been teaching with Lutheran High for 12 years and currently heads up the student service outreach programs. Shannon enjoys the outdoors, be it hiking, camping, or running, and regularly takes the students on summer science trips to either Lassen or Yosemite.

Dennis Simmons, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus
B.S. Mathematics, UC Davis
Dennis joined the Lutheran High team in 2007. He has experience teaching multiple levels of math at a variety of public schools. In his free time, Dennis enjoys swing dancing and biking. He is an active member of First Baptist Church in Elk Grove.

Jason Rube Honig, Athletic Director, Social Sciences
B.S. Secondary Education Social Science, Concordia - Chicago
Originally a Chicago native, Jason has traveled more than 2,000 miles to teach social sciences and lead our Panther athletic department. He has taught at every level of education in the Lutheran school system. He enjoys politics, movies, baseball, football, and all things Notre Dame. He is newly married to his wonderful wife Becky.

Cathy Philleo, English Language Instructor
B.S. Liberal Studies, CSU Sacramento
Cathy is a Sacramento native and has come to Lutheran High School to help our international students achieve better academic success through guided instruction of the LHS English curriculum. She is married to Paul, with two kids, Erin and Kyle. She is also a teacher in the public school system. .

Tiffany Valdez, American Sign Language II
B.S. Graphic Design, Art Institute of California, Sacramento
Tiffany is a freelance artist, who has taught in after school programs and church educational programs for a number of years. She loves sushi and has a rescue dog, Hannibal.