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Faculty and Staff
Bethany Lutheran School is fully accredited by the National Lutheran Schools
Accreditation and the State of Kansas.
We have a highly-qualified faculty!
Scroll down to see more details.
Bethany Lutheran School is fully accredited by the National Lutheran Schools
Accreditation and the State of Kansas.
We have a highly-qualified faculty!
Scroll down to see more details.
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Megan Darby - Fourth Grade
Megan grew up south of Wichita in Mulvane,
Kansas. She is a 2002 graduate of
Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska.
She graduated with a degree in Elementary
Education, Mathematics, and a Lutheran
Teachers Diploma. During college, Megan
had the opportunity to work in elementary
schools in London, England and Brisbane,
Australia. Last February, Megan was married
to Josh Darby. She will be teaching Fourth
Grade this year after teaching kindergarten
here at Bethany for the last six years.
Megan grew up south of Wichita in Mulvane,
Kansas. She is a 2002 graduate of
Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska.
She graduated with a degree in Elementary
Education, Mathematics, and a Lutheran
Teachers Diploma. During college, Megan
had the opportunity to work in elementary
schools in London, England and Brisbane,
Australia. Last February, Megan was married
to Josh Darby. She will be teaching Fourth
Grade this year after teaching kindergarten
here at Bethany for the last six years.
Becci Arnholt - First Grade
Becci was born and raised in Columbus,
Indiana on her parent’s farm. Growing up on
the farm she learned her hard work ethics
and flexibility. She graduated from
Concordia University River Forest in 2003,
attending Concordia Irvine, CA for one year of
college. Becci’s first call was to teach
kindergarten at Lamb of God Lutheran
School in Las Vegas, Nevada where she
taught for 5 years. In May of 2008, Becci
graduated from the University of Nevada Las
Vegas (UNLV) with a Masters Degree in
Curriculum and Instruction with an
emphasis in Literacy. Along with her
passion for teaching and serving the Lord,
Becci also enjoys cooking, baking, traveling,
line dancing, being outdoors, and spending
quality time with family and friends.
Becci was born and raised in Columbus,
Indiana on her parent’s farm. Growing up on
the farm she learned her hard work ethics
and flexibility. She graduated from
Concordia University River Forest in 2003,
attending Concordia Irvine, CA for one year of
college. Becci’s first call was to teach
kindergarten at Lamb of God Lutheran
School in Las Vegas, Nevada where she
taught for 5 years. In May of 2008, Becci
graduated from the University of Nevada Las
Vegas (UNLV) with a Masters Degree in
Curriculum and Instruction with an
emphasis in Literacy. Along with her
passion for teaching and serving the Lord,
Becci also enjoys cooking, baking, traveling,
line dancing, being outdoors, and spending
quality time with family and friends.
Beckie Rathke - Second Grade
Beckie is a 1989 graduate of Concordia
University in Seward and has taught in
schools at Messiah and Grace here in the
Kansas City area. She has also taught in
Sioux Falls, SD, Fort Wayne, IN, and Kearney,
NE. From 2003 - 2005 she was employed
with Nebraska Furniture Mart, both here and
in Omaha, NE. A native Nebraskan, she
grew up in Wisner, a farming community,
where her parents still live. Her family
includes 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 12 nephews
and nieces, and 1 great-nephew. She enjoys
music, running, working outside, and
teaching fitness classes. Highlights in her
life include traveling to Haiti to help set up
feeding programs for children in Lutheran
Schools and celebrating her parents’ 50th
anniversary in Branson last summer with all
her family!
Beckie is a 1989 graduate of Concordia
University in Seward and has taught in
schools at Messiah and Grace here in the
Kansas City area. She has also taught in
Sioux Falls, SD, Fort Wayne, IN, and Kearney,
NE. From 2003 - 2005 she was employed
with Nebraska Furniture Mart, both here and
in Omaha, NE. A native Nebraskan, she
grew up in Wisner, a farming community,
where her parents still live. Her family
includes 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 12 nephews
and nieces, and 1 great-nephew. She enjoys
music, running, working outside, and
teaching fitness classes. Highlights in her
life include traveling to Haiti to help set up
feeding programs for children in Lutheran
Schools and celebrating her parents’ 50th
anniversary in Branson last summer with all
her family!
Nancy Schulz - Third Grade
Nancy is a 1982 graduate of Concordia
University in St. Paul, MN, where she
received a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Elementary Education with a math
concentration. She also received Church
Teacher and Director of Christian Education
certifications. She is originally from Spencer,
IA where she attended First English Lutheran
Church. Nancy served Lutheran schools in
Waterloo, Itasca, and Lake Forest, IL prior to
moving to Overland Park in 2005. She has
taught Third Grade at Bethany since then.
She and her husband, Mark, have two
daughters, Rebekah and Bethany.
Nancy is a 1982 graduate of Concordia
University in St. Paul, MN, where she
received a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Elementary Education with a math
concentration. She also received Church
Teacher and Director of Christian Education
certifications. She is originally from Spencer,
IA where she attended First English Lutheran
Church. Nancy served Lutheran schools in
Waterloo, Itasca, and Lake Forest, IL prior to
moving to Overland Park in 2005. She has
taught Third Grade at Bethany since then.
She and her husband, Mark, have two
daughters, Rebekah and Bethany.
Debbie Dillon - Kindergarten
Debbie grew up in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
She attended Concordia University in
Mequon, WI and graduated in 1994 with a BS
in Elementary Education and a minor in
Psychology. She taught at Grace Lutheran in
Kansas City for five years. She then taught at
Mt. Calvary Lutheran School in Minnesota for
two years. Debbie moved back to Kansas
and taught kindergarten in a public school in
Argentine for two years. In May 2005, she
started her Master's program at NWMSU.
Debbie and her husband, Shannon, have two
children. Debbie enjoys repelling,
swimming, and many other outdoor activities.
Debbie is very excited about teaching
Kindergarten at Bethany this year.
Debbie grew up in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
She attended Concordia University in
Mequon, WI and graduated in 1994 with a BS
in Elementary Education and a minor in
Psychology. She taught at Grace Lutheran in
Kansas City for five years. She then taught at
Mt. Calvary Lutheran School in Minnesota for
two years. Debbie moved back to Kansas
and taught kindergarten in a public school in
Argentine for two years. In May 2005, she
started her Master's program at NWMSU.
Debbie and her husband, Shannon, have two
children. Debbie enjoys repelling,
swimming, and many other outdoor activities.
Debbie is very excited about teaching
Kindergarten at Bethany this year.
Jana Grimm - Fifth Grade
Jana is a 1989 graduate of Kansas State
University with a Bachelor of Science in
Elementary Education with a concentration in
mathematics. She has completed the
Teacher Colloquy Program of the Lutheran
Church-Missouri Synod. Jana previously
volunteered at Bethany as an art teacher and
is beginning her fifth year of teaching Fifth
Grade at Bethany. She and her husband,
Brian, have three children, Brianna, who
attends Lutheran High, and Reagan, and
Evan, who attend Bethany.
Jana is a 1989 graduate of Kansas State
University with a Bachelor of Science in
Elementary Education with a concentration in
mathematics. She has completed the
Teacher Colloquy Program of the Lutheran
Church-Missouri Synod. Jana previously
volunteered at Bethany as an art teacher and
is beginning her fifth year of teaching Fifth
Grade at Bethany. She and her husband,
Brian, have three children, Brianna, who
attends Lutheran High, and Reagan, and
Evan, who attend Bethany.
Diane Harries - Sixth Grade (homeroom)
Diane is the sixth grade homeroom teacher here
at Bethany. She is a member at Hope Lutheran
Church in Shawnee, where her husband, Tom,
is the Senior Pastor. They live in Lenexa and
have three grown children, and a grandbaby.
Diane holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Elementary Education from St. Mary's College in
Leavenworth with an endorsement in 7-9
Language Arts. She has completed her
coursework for the colloquy program of the
LCMS and will be teaching Reading and English
in 6th - 8th grade this year. When not busy at
school, she can usually be found immersed in
music or cooking….or both!
Diane is the sixth grade homeroom teacher here
at Bethany. She is a member at Hope Lutheran
Church in Shawnee, where her husband, Tom,
is the Senior Pastor. They live in Lenexa and
have three grown children, and a grandbaby.
Diane holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Elementary Education from St. Mary's College in
Leavenworth with an endorsement in 7-9
Language Arts. She has completed her
coursework for the colloquy program of the
LCMS and will be teaching Reading and English
in 6th - 8th grade this year. When not busy at
school, she can usually be found immersed in
music or cooking….or both!
Peter Lorenz - Eighth Grade
Peter Lorenz was born and raised in Wisconsin
where he eventually attended Concordia
University Wisconsin. A 2005 graduate, Peter's
first call was to serve as a middle school
teacher and athletic director at St. Peter's
Lutheran in Waterford, WI where he taught from
2006-2009. In his spare time, Peter enjoys
music, biking, and participating and following
sports, his favorite team being the Milwaukee
Brewers. Peter is currently planning a November
wedding with his fiancé, Emily.
Peter Lorenz was born and raised in Wisconsin
where he eventually attended Concordia
University Wisconsin. A 2005 graduate, Peter's
first call was to serve as a middle school
teacher and athletic director at St. Peter's
Lutheran in Waterford, WI where he taught from
2006-2009. In his spare time, Peter enjoys
music, biking, and participating and following
sports, his favorite team being the Milwaukee
Brewers. Peter is currently planning a November
wedding with his fiancé, Emily.
Steve Potter - Seventh Grade (homeroom)
Steve grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He received
his BA degree in elementary education from
Mid-America Nazarene University in 1976. Ten
years later, he earned a Master's degree from
UMKC. Steve taught 5th grade at Meadow Lane
Elementary School in Olathe for 17 years. For the
past 16 1/2 years, he taught 7th grade Life Science
at Santa Fe Trail Junior High and Prairie Trail
Junior High School. H's coached freshman girls
basketball and 8th grade girls volleyball. For three
years, he participated in a Life Science Cadre
sponsored by NASA. He and his wife, Cindy, have
one daughter, Jana, who is married and lives in
Colorado Springs, CO.
Steve grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He received
his BA degree in elementary education from
Mid-America Nazarene University in 1976. Ten
years later, he earned a Master's degree from
UMKC. Steve taught 5th grade at Meadow Lane
Elementary School in Olathe for 17 years. For the
past 16 1/2 years, he taught 7th grade Life Science
at Santa Fe Trail Junior High and Prairie Trail
Junior High School. H's coached freshman girls
basketball and 8th grade girls volleyball. For three
years, he participated in a Life Science Cadre
sponsored by NASA. He and his wife, Cindy, have
one daughter, Jana, who is married and lives in
Colorado Springs, CO.
