Mr. Tim Miesner - Principal
Mr. Miesner received his Bachelor's Degree in Education from Concordia University-Nebraska and his Master's Degree in Education from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. He also previously served as principal of St. Paul Lutheran School in Fort Worth for 15 years. He moved to Katy and worked as Executive Director of CrossPoint Lutheran Church and taught at Westlake Preparatory Lutheran Academy before coming to Epiphany. He and his wife, Sue, have three grown children and six grandchildren.
Mrs. Sue Miesner - Kindergarten
Mrs. Sue Miesner has been teaching at Epiphany Lutheran School since the 2016-2017 school year. She previously taught at Katy I.S.D and Lutheran schools in Richmond and Fort Worth. In 1974 Mrs. Miesner received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Concordia University (Seward, NE). She earned a Master in Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas Wesleyan (Fort Worth, TX) in 2001. Mrs. Miesner has both a Lutheran teaching diploma and a Texas teaching certificate. She also holds ESL and Early Childhood certificates. Mrs. Miesner is a member of the Lutheran Education Association. She has taught a variety of grades, but her favorite grade level is kindergarten. Mrs. Miesner is married to Tim, and they are blessed with three children and 6 grandchildren. She enjoys reading, gardening, and traveling to different countries.
Mrs. Karla Heerssen - 1st Grade
Mrs. Heerssen just completed 25 years of teaching, 21 of which have been spent in Lutheran schools. She has taught 1st, 3rd, and 4th grades in the regular classroom, as well as music from preschool through 8th grade. Mrs. Heerssen received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Concordia Teachers College (aka Concordia University Nebraska) in 1977, and her Master of Education in Literacy (teaching language arts) from Concordia Texas in 2009. She holds a Texas teaching certificate and is qualified as a Reading Specialist for the State of Texas. She is a member of International Literacy Association, International Dyslexia Association, and Lutheran Education Association.
Mrs. Heerssen is happily married to Harvey, enjoying 6 grown children and 8 grandchildren.
In her spare time she knits, cooks, gardens, and plays the organ for worship services.
Mrs. Heerssen is happily married to Harvey, enjoying 6 grown children and 8 grandchildren.
In her spare time she knits, cooks, gardens, and plays the organ for worship services.
Mrs. Tanya Pabor- 1st Grade
Ms. Erin Fredenburg - 2nd Grade
Ms. Fredenburg began teaching at Epiphany Lutheran School in January 2015, after student teaching here in the fall of 2014. She graduated in December of 2014 with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Elementary Education and obtained her Lutheran Teaching Diploma. She also holds a Texas teaching certificate. Ms. Fredenburg loves sports of all kinds that includes playing and watching them. She especially loves watching the Houston Texans and playing softball. She also loves to spend time with her family and friends.
Mrs. Lesley Stroem - 3rd Grade
Mrs. Stroem received her Bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Houston in 2003. She has over ten years of teaching experience and has spent most of her career in Cy-Fair Independent School District. She was humbled and honored to be named Post Elementary's Teacher of the Year in 2018. Mrs. Stroem currently holds a Texas teaching certificate and is qualified in the areas of general education, special education, and ESL. She also maintains a gifted and talented supplemental certificate from the State of Texas. Mrs. Stroem is happily married to her husband Christian and they are blessed with two wonderful sons. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, practicing photography and traveling with her family. It is her joy and honor to serve at Epiphany Lutheran School.
Mrs. Shannon Scacewater - 4th Grade
In 1995, Mrs. Scacewater began her teaching career in Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. For ten years, she served as Fine Arts Chair and taught Art 6th-12th grade at The Alternative Learning Center. While at ALC, Mrs. Scacewater designed and implemented the new Art Department that included Drawing/Painting, Sculpture, Photography, and Technology all in one room. In 2000, she was awarded Best Teacher in Region IV by The Texas Association of Alternative Education. The Superintendent of CFISD also recognized her for Aligning the TEKS with the Curriculum. She studied Christian Counseling at The College of Biblical Studies and earned her standard teaching certificate through Prairie View A&M University. Mrs. Scacewater holds Certfifications in Art EC-12, ESL, SPED EC-12, and Core EC-6 through the State of Texas. She also holds certifications through Sylvan University in Math and Reading in all levels. Currently, she certifies teachers in all subjects and all grade levels as she continues to reach children with learning differences through Art. Mrs. Scacewater feels blessed to be at Epiphany Lutheran this school year and is looking forward to growing in the Grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, with her 4th grade students.
Mrs. Rosalie Chapman - 5th Grade
Mrs. Chapman has been teaching at Epiphany Lutheran School since 2008. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education at the University of St. Thomas, and holds a Texas teaching certificate. She is a member of the Lutheran Education Association. Mrs. Chapman is a native Houstonian. Mrs. Chapman and her husband, Keith, have two sons, Daniel and Derek. She also serves on the Board of Evangelism at Epiphany Lutheran Church where she has been a member since 1996.
She enjoys scrapbooking, reading, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
She enjoys scrapbooking, reading, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Mrs. Adria Himmler - 6th Grade
Mrs. Himmler started at Epiphany in August 2012. She was born in Wichita, KS and spent time there and St. Louis, MO growing up. She graduated from Concordia University Nebraska in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Minor in Theology. She has her Director of Christian Education Certification as well as her Lutheran Teacher’s Diploma. She holds a Nebraska Teaching Certificate. She was a Director of Christian Education intern at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Green Bay, WI, substitute taught at various Lutheran schools in the Kansas City area, and worked in the Early Childhood Center as a Lead Teacher at Trinity Lutheran in Houston. Her desire and love for children makes teaching and working alongside parents, teachers, and students a complete joy. She loves to read, watch movies, go to sporting events, play games, and spend time with friends and family. Mrs. Himmler is a member of Lutheran Education Association.
Mrs. Kristin Greco - Middle School History & Spanish
Kristin graduated from Texas A&M University -College Station with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Psychology. She has taught Spanish at all primary and secondary levels. As an avid volunteer, she currently devotes time to Cub Scouts and American Heritage Girls as a leader, works as a religious mentor and educator at church, was in the Junior League of San Antonio as a Leadership Trainer, and previously served on PTO/PTA boards. Born in Houston, she now resides in Cypress, with her husband, Quintin, and her children Luke and Lily (both children attend Epiphany). Kristin enjoys spending free time outdoors - walking, hunting, fishing, or visiting with family and friends. She is proud of her Wendish heritage, and would love to tell anyone all about it.
Mr. Jonathan Himmler - 8th Grade
Mr. Himmler has been teaching at Epiphany since the 2010-2011 school year. He was raised in the Houston area and graduated from Concordia University Nebraska in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Education and his Lutheran Teaching Diploma. Previously, Mr. Himmler taught 4th grade at Pilgrim Lutheran School in Green Bay, WI, and middle school math and science at Hope Lutheran in Shawnee, KS. Mr. Himmler coaches the boys’ basketball teams during the school year. He enjoys golfing, working with wood, and playing games in his spare time and is a member of Lutheran Education Association and Science Teachers Association of Texas.
Mrs. Pamela Tamburello - Dir. of Music Ministries/Music
Pamela Tamburello was born and raised in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She began music studies at an early age, starting with the piano. It was during her junior high and high school years that she concentrated on the oboe. She studied oboe and organ at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in the Music Education program. In addition, she studied at Concordia University-River Forest (now known as Concordia University-Chicago). Since that time, she has served at various Lutheran parishes in educational, youth, and music ministries. She has training in both instrumental and vocal music, handbells, organ, piano, and music education. She lives near The Woodlands with her husband, Gary.
Mr. Paul Wilke - PE Coach/Athletic Director
Mr. Wilke has been working at Epiphany Church and School since 2002. He was raised in the Houston area and graduated from Concordia Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education - Life Science. Mr. Wilke has taught classes at every age level from Kindergarten to Seniors in high school. He also coaches soccer and basketball during the school year. Mr. Wilke enjoys rooting on the Houston home teams and working out. Currently, Mr. Wilke is a member of Lutheran Education Association, Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, and Society of Health And Physical Educators.
Mrs. Diana Brinkmeyer - After Care Director
Mrs. Brinkmeyer was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. She and her family were members of Trinity Lutheran Church and while there, she attended Trinity Lutheran Elementary School. Upon graduating from high school, she attended Del Mar College in Corpus Christi and afterwards began working in the medical field for the next 32 years. After she and her husband Mike and daughter Sarah joined Epiphany Lutheran Church in 1999, she was in involved in the early stages of Epiphany Lutheran School and started working in their Before/After School Care program in 2002 before eventually becoming Director. In her spare time, she enjoys playing word games on her iPad, gardening and going to movies.
Mrs. Mimi Pooley - Admissions/Office Administration
Mrs. Pooley began working in the school office in August 2011. She was born in Chicago, IL and moved to Houston in 1974. Prior to working at Epiphany, Mrs. Pooley and her husband owned a retail store in Memorial City mall. She is the proud mother of three sons. In her spare time, she enjoys exercising, gardening, and vacationing to warm sunny climates.
Mrs. Lisa Rude - Office Administration/Marketing/Finance
Mrs. Rude is beginning her 8th year of service at Epiphany. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. Mrs. Rude has worked in both the corporate sector and education. She taught preschool at Living Word Lutheran School, First Baptist Child Development Center of The Woodlands, and Trinity Klein Lutheran Early Education Center. She and her husband have two children and reside in Tomball.
