Faculty and Staff

Faculty and Staff

Rev. John Preus

Pastor Preus was raised in Minnesota and Wisconsin. After receiving his BA in History from Bethany Lutheran College, in Mankato, MN, he attended Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN where he received his M.Div. He was ordained in the summer of 2011 and served as a pastor in Clinton, Iowa for 8 years before coming to Trinity Lutheran Church, Cheyenne in 2019. This is his second full year as Headmaster at Trinity. Besides his duties as Pastor of the congregation, Pastor Preus plans all school worship, preaching almost daily, and oversees all religious instruction. He also meets with the faculty and staff regularly. He is at your service. With his wife Monica, he has 8 children and takes great joy in teaching children to know Jesus, to sing and confess the truth that saves, and to render all useful arts and knowledge to the glory of God and the service of one another.

Mrs. Cami Walther

Mrs. Cami Walther and her husband, Josh have lived in Cheyenne for 21 years. We have 2 children, Isla and Jed. Jed is in the 5th grade. This is Mrs. Walther’s 5th year at TLS.

Mrs. Lindsey Wells

  • Preschool & Pre-K

I have been with TLS since 2012. I was an aide for the early childhood classrooms for the first two years. The third year, I became the Preschool teacher and eventually Pre-K as well. My wonderful husband is named Sean and together we have 8 children and 4 grandchildren. I love Jesus, my family, and my job as a teacher.

Mrs. Annette Milks

  • Kindergarten - 1st

I have been a teacher at Trinity for five years. I have taught children for over 25 years. I have been married to my wonderful husband Rich for thirteen years. I love spending time with family and friends

Mrs. Cheri Pollom

  • 2nd - 3rd

Mrs. Pollom is a graduate of Concordia College, Seward, NE. "I am blessed to have taught here at Trinity Lutheran School since 1993". And Trinity Lutheran School is blessed to have Cheri! Cheri is married to Tim and they have four children. They are both members at Trinity Lutheran Church. After years of teaching 1st-2nd Grade, Cheri has recently begun teaching 2nd-3rd Grade.

Mr. Dalton Mizel

  • 4th - 5th

I was born and raised in Cheyenne and am a former student of Trinity. I completed my bachelor's degree at the University of Wyoming in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences. This will be my fourth-year teaching at Trinity.

Mrs. Kate Duncan

  • 6th - 8th

My name is Mrs. Kate Duncan. I am married and have 2 children; both attend Trinity Lutheran School, and we attend Trinity Lutheran Church. I teach the Logic Stage (Grades 6-8) Homeroom. I teach Bible, Humanities (Literature, Writing, History); and Logic to Grades 6-8, and Upper-Level Math- Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Advanced Mathematics; and also, Science (Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12), and Speech and Debate (Grades 6-12). Teaching at Trinity is a privilege and a blessing. It is a joy to teach not only solid Classical Academics but also salvation through Christ each and every day. This is my third Classical school and I have taught for about 20 years.

Mr. Lukas Sollberger

  • 9th - 11th

I was born in Fort Wayne, IN and raised in Nebraska. I studied Art and Education at Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska. This is my third year at Trinity Lutheran School. I live here in Cheyenne with my wife and son.

Mrs. Annette Brinkman

  • Classroom Aide

Mrs. Brinkman is a long-time member at Trinity Lutheran Church and has been serving as an aide at Trinity Lutheran School for years now.

Miss Sariphina Power

  • Classroom Aide

I am a former student of TLS and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. I was a volunteer for TLS childcare for two summers. This school year will be my second as an employee in childcare and Pre School.

Miss Erica Lynn

  • Classroom Aide

Miss Erica moved to Cheyenne in 2018 and joined TLS in December of 2023. She is now teaching Computer Lab and Life Skills to 6th to 11th grade students and runs an afterschool daycare. She enjoys reading, caring for animals, planning events, and spending time with her loved ones.

Dr. Steven Hoffman

  • Cantor, Choir & Music

Kantor Hoffman plays organ for our daily Matins each morning. He also teaches choral singing and music to kindergarten on up and directs the School Choir (Schola Cantorum). He also directs the upper-level Instrumental Ensemble, often doing his own compositions and arrangements as well. Among his greatest joys is teaching our students to sing and make music. “The music-making at Trinity Lutheran School is founded upon our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the salvation He won for us upon the cross and in His triumphant resurrection. God gave us the gift of music to confess our Lord Christ to the world. May God in Christ Jesus bless our singing and music making to the great glory of His Most Holy Name.”