Mr. David Kusch

Mrs. R. Hoeft

Mrs. Mills

Mr. Pichan

Mrs. Salo

Mr. Hoeft

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Mr. David Kusch, Principal

 

Mr. Kusch is our part-time Principal at Hosanna-Tabor School.  We share him with St. Paul’s Lutheran School, Farmington Hills, as he serves both our congregations with dedication and many years of experience. Mr. Kusch was born in Saginaw, attended Lutheran grade schools, and graduated from Kalkaska High School in 1980.  He graduated with honors from Concordia College, Ann Arbor with his bachelor’s in English, history and speech/theater in 1984, involved with music, drama, journalism and student government during his college years.  Mr. Kusch has studied at Wesleyan University, St. Francis University, and Indiana-Purdue University in Indiana.  This past year he returned to Concordia to begin work on his Master’s of Science degree in Educational Leadership, focusing on school administration. Mr. Kusch began his teaching career in 1985, filling a vacancy in seventh grade at Holy Cross Lutheran in Ft. Wayne.  He then moved across the street to Concordia Lutheran High School, serving for 16 years as English instructor and Drama Director.  During his time there he directed over 50 theatrical productions, was involved in the school accreditation process, and served as advisor to student council, National Honor Society, yearbook and resource room.  As Principal and member of St. Paul’s for seven years, Mr. Kusch has taught various classes, served as worship leader/liturgist for Sunday services, and directed the adult choir.  He is also a member of Board of Directors of the Lutheran High School Association.  In 1996, David married Raeann, who now works as a Financial Consultant and Regional Management Associate for Thrivent, serving congregations in metro-west Detroit.  David has three stepchildren – Rick Hart, 28, a college student; Tiffany Hart Herman, age 25, a homemaker; and Remington Hart, 23, a video editor for the ABC/NBC affiliate in Ft. Wayne. Mr. Kusch has always been very active in his local congregation, community and state.  In his previous parishes he served as Elder, Vice-President and Youth Board Chairman.  In the Ft. Wayne community, he was President of the Scottish Cultural Society and a member of the American Red Cross Youth Advisory Council, and now he is a member of St. Andrew’s Society in Detroit.  On the state level, the Indiana State Thespian (Drama) Board claimed him as member for ten years, and he taught drama classes for summer camps in Northern Indiana.

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Our Pre-School teacher, Mrs. Rebekah Hoeft, is married to teacher Jim, and they have two children, Audra, age 4, and Simon, age 1.  Bekah graduated with her B.A. from Concordia, Ann Arbor, and took her Masters in the Art of Teaching at Marygrove College, Detroit.  Bekah taught in Roseville before coming to Hosanna-Tabor and has been with us eight years.  Her favorite thing about H-T. is “being able to talk to kids about Jesus.”  Bekah enjoys reading and writing. 

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Mrs. Ellen Mills, Kindergarten, First & Second Grade   

Our Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade teacher is Mrs. Ellen Mills.  Her husband, Paul, is a teacher as well, and they have two sons, Jon and Chris, and a daughter, Carrie, all over the age of 20.  Ellen received her B.A. from Concordia University, River Forest, and her Master’s, emphasizing literacy, from Madonna University, Livonia.  Ellen has taught our H-T school children for over 14 years.  Her prior grade school teaching experiences included stints in Malverne, New York, Louisville, Kentucky, and Reed City, Michigan for a grand total of 27 1/2 years.  Ellen’s favorite thing about H-T is “being able to watch my students grow in many ways.”  When she is not prepping for her class, Ellen enjoys sewing, making art quilts and taking walks with her husband.

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Mr. Tom Pichan, 3rd-4th Grade and Assistant Principal

Our 3^rd and 4^th grade teacher, Mr. Tom Pichan, and his wife, Melinda, are proud parents of two sons – Jackson and Samuel.  Tom took his B.A. at Concordia, Ann Arbor.  He served 10 years at Hosanna-Tabor as 3^rd and 4^th grade teacher and Principal, then worked six years for Fed Ex Ground, before coming back to us.  His favorite thing about H-T is “the staff:  they love the work they do here at H-T and I love being a part of this!” 

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Mrs. Andrea Salo, 5th and 6th Grade

Our 5th and 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Andrea Salo, and her husband, Scott, are proud parents of a daughter, Elizabeth Hazel, 2 year old and they are expecting their second child in October of this year.  Andrea received her B.A. in Elementary Education and her Master’s in Curriculum and Teaching from Michigan State University.  She is working towards her Lutheran Teacher Diploma through the Colloquy program at Concordia, Ann Arbor.  During her eight years at Hosanna-Tabor, Andrea has taught 1st through 4th grade, coached cheerleading, softball, cross-country and is currently director of our Chime Choir.  Her favorite thing about H-T is “all the great people (especially my husband, whom I met here).”  Her hobbies and interests include spending time with my family, reading, camping, fishing, walking and hiking.

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Mr. Jim Hoeft, 7th-8th Grade, Athletic Director

Our 7^th and 8^th grade teacher, Mr. Jim Hoeft, also works as our Trustee Chairman, Athletic Director, track coach, soccer coach and basketball coach for both boys and girls.  He is married to Rebekah Hoeft, our pre-school teacher, and they have two children, Audra, age 4 and Simon, 1 1/2.  Jim came up through the Lutheran School system, attending St. Paul/Farmington elementary, Lutheran High Westland, and Concordia College, Ann Arbor, graduating with his Bachelor’s degree in 1999 in Elementary Education, with minors in Math and English.  He has also obtained his Lutheran Teacher Diploma.  He worked at Peace in Warren for one year before coming to Hosanna-Tabor in 2000.  Jim’s favorite thing about H-T is “the opportunity to share my faith openly with my students – I see it as a privilege to be able to talk about Jesus with all of my students in a friendly and Christ-filled environment.”  Jim’s hobbies and interests include any type of sports, playing with his children, and relaxing at home.

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