Michelle Jund - Immanuel Lutheran School Principal
I have been a part of Immanuel Lutheran School since 2000. I began my career teaching preschool two afternoons a week. I have taught kindergarten, second, fourth, fifth and sixth grade as well and then in 2006 became the principal. I’m excited to be a part of our ministry at Immanuel and look forward to the challenges and successes we continue to face.
I have a BA in Elementary Education from Boise State University and a Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Idaho. Since I graduated from Boise State I’m a huge Bronco Fan! I taught in public for six years. My time was spent in the Jerome and Twin Falls School District. I enjoy teaching and seeing the faces of students when they comprehend a concept or have an idea.
My husband and I were married at Immanuel Lutheran and have been members for many years. I have been involved with various activities at the church, Vacation Bible School, Sunday School, and served on boards. I enjoy being involved in our church and the relationships I have developed over the years.
We have three children; Mallory, Kelley, and Josh, who are married and have wonderful spouses who love the Lord. We have 5 grandchildren who keep us busy. We spend a lot of time in Boise with the grandchildren. We also enjoy golfing, hiking, and kayaking.
Being able to see your children grow not only academically but spiritually has been very rewarding over the years. I know the students who attend Immanuel have a great love for their Lord and Savior. There is no better place then Immanuel to begin your child’s educational journey.
Ellen Mahan - Immanuel Lutheran School Secretary
Billing and Finance
I'm very excited to be a part of the ILS family as one of the First Grade teachers for the 2022 -2023 school year.
I am so excited to be teaching first grade at Immanuel Lutheran. This will be my 34th year in the teaching profession and I absolutely love what I do. I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Montana Western. Before landing at Immanuel Lutheran, I spent 33 years shaping young minds in the Twin Falls School District. First graders are my favorite! Witnessing their lightbulb moments and seeing them grow academically and personally is incredibly rewarding. I love the fact that first graders are unapologetically themselves, so I know my days will always include lots of laughter. Joining this school fills me with enthusiasm, and I’m eagerly looking forward to a wonderful school year ahead.
I grew up in Seattle, Washington and received my B.A. from Concordia University, Portland, OR in Elementary and Early Childhood
Education. I also have an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction which was also received from Concordia University, Portland, OR. I have been a teacher for 10 years. I have been a substitute teacher, a preschool teacher, and am now a first & second grade teacher.
Hello! My name is Mrs. Rhoades, and this is my 6th year of teaching! In the past, I have taught 3 years of 2nd grade and 2 years of reading intervention. I love all aspects of teaching, but my favorite part is teaching the foundations of reading and helping my students develop the reading skills needed to become successful readers!
I am so excited to be your child's teacher this year. This year is my 16th year teaching and I have loved every minute of my teaching career.
My name is DeAnna Kelley and I am excited to be your child's teacher this year. I am a single mom of two beautiful girls. I grew up in Rupert, Idaho and graduated from Idaho State University. I have been teaching off and on for many years and love it.
I am overjoyed and thankful to be able to teach fifth grade at Immanuel. God has called us into various vocations- He has called me to teach.
I am so happy to be in my second year of teaching music here at Immanuel Lutheran School. Music has always been an important part of my life. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to share the gift of music with your children.
I grew up in Arizona and moved in 2008 to attend college at EOU in La Grande, Oregon. Since then, Ive also lived in Washington and am now planting my roots here in Idaho. I’m married to my husband Jeramy and together we have 5 boys, 4 of which currently attend Immanuel School. I am finishing up my AA in Early Childhood Education at CSI and will be graduating in May 2023!
I have been teaching at Immanuel since 2008. 
Hello, I’m Mrs. Ginder. This is my second year teaching pre-kindergarten at Immanuel Lutheran School. I feel blessed to be at such a wonderful school. Prior to this, I worked as a nurse for 12 years. I precepted, trained new nurses and taught nursing students during my career. I loved the teaching aspect of nursing and I developed a desire to teach full time. 
I have been a teacher since 1986 and have taught reading here at Immanuel since 2011. I am excited for this new direction
have been married since 1984 and have 5 children , 3 grandkids, many grandpups and one grandbunny. I love to hike, bike, garden, read, travel, coffee, long walks , summer crickets , family time and Jesus. 
One of our goals at Immanuel Lutheran School is to make sure we share what is going on with our friends, families and the community. 
Christa Gullidge comes to us from Ascension Lutheran School in Fort Wayne, Indiana where she taught preschool and prekindergarten. She is a Concordia University, Portland graduate (2011 and 2014). She is excited to accept the call to teach at Immanuel and looks forward to getting to know the staff and students more as the year goes on. She and her husband moved to Idaho this past June so that he could begin his ministry as the Pastor at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Jerome. Together they have one daughter and another child coming this Spring. 
