Sharon Kaminskas, Executive Director
Concordia University Nebraska, Seward, NE
Sharon joined the Lutheran High staff as Executive Director in January of 2009. She has extensive experience in management and education, teaching in both Lutheran schools as well as public schools. Sharon has built multi-million dollar a year businesses. She is a recognized expert in electro statics and the author of a white paper in that field. Sharon was the first female and first paid person to address the Korean Trade Association, and she led a one-day seminar in Seoul, Korea. Prior to coming to Lutheran High, Sharon was the director of the Huntington Learning Center in Elk Grove.

James Maddock, Principal
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 a B.A. in History/Political Science from Concordia Irvine in 1997 and is currently working toward his master’s degree. 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 now entering his 12th year of teaching in Lutheran education.

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.

Keeta Scholl, Communications/Development Coordinator
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Keeta joined the Lutheran High staff as Director of Volunteers in August of 2008. Since that time, her role has grown, and she now manages both internal and external communications, assists with development activities, and oversees all volunteer activities. Prior to coming to Lutheran High, Keeta managed the Volunteer Services Department at the California Hospital Association for 10 years. Keeta and her husband Mike have been married for 24 years, have two grown children and attend Trinity Lutheran Church.

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.

Dean Jones, Athletic Director, Boys Varsity Basketball Coach
Dean Jones is a graduate of Bella Vista High School in Fair Oaks and has been coaching basketball for more than 13 years. From 1997-2004, he coached basketball at Town & Country Lutheran School and came to Lutheran High the autumn of 2004. Dean has served as Lutheran High School’s athletic director since 2007.

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 five 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.

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 a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sacramento and also serves on their worship team.

Sandra Elledge, American Sign Language, Composition, Government/Economics, Health/Speech
B.A. Western Illinois University
Elementary & Secondary credentials, CSU Sacramento
Sandra retired early after working 30 years for the state of California so she could teach. She worked as a substitute teacher for the Elk Grove Unified School District for two years prior to coming to Lutheran High. She and her husband have been married for 32 years and have two grown children, Stuart and Erin. Sandra’s first love is teaching, and she is truly enjoying the students and classes she teaches, and also serving as the Student Council Supervisor. She has been a member at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sacramento for 34 years.

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 10 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.

Mike Scholl, Praise Band, Choir
M.A. Management/Public Administration, University of Phoenix
B.S. Business Management, University of Phoenix
Mike has served as music/worship director for various churches over the years and is also a singer/songwriter. He has served Lutheran High School in several areas during the last three years, including chapel, music programs and facilities. He is married to Keeta and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, helping with worship and choir. Mike is also part of the LCMS songwriter's group, which met in St Louis in April.

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.