Mollie Ramstad serves as Principal of Martin Luther School — and her approach to school leadership is shaped by a simple conviction: every child here should be known by name, loved as a child of God, and challenged to grow. Since stepping into the principal role in December 2023, she has brought steady vision, genuine warmth, and a deep commitment to academic and spiritual excellence. Mrs. Ramstad walks the hallways of MLS with purpose. She knows her students, supports her…
Erica Doennig serves as Chair of the Martin Luther School Board, bringing years of professional education expertise and deep Lutheran faith to her leadership of our school’s governing body. By day, Erica is the Transitional Kindergarten Lead Teacher at Irving Elementary in the Joplin School District, where she has been a respected educator since 2011. She specializes in early childhood readiness, with a particular focus on fine motor skills development and the science of reading. Her innovative classroom practices have…
Crystal Dorsey teaches Early Childhood Age 3 at Martin Luther School in Joplin, MO — bringing years of experience in daycare, Christian school education, and social work to a Christ-centered classroom. Her adult child Timara is an MLS graduate.
Cindy Ideker teaches Early Childhood Age 4 at Martin Luther School in Joplin, MO — a Joplin native with 20+ years running Ladybugs and Jellybeans Childcare, CDA credential, Crowder College AA in Child Development, and longtime Immanuel Lutheran Church member.
Trish Hull teaches Kindergarten at Martin Luther School in Joplin, MO — a Carl Junction native with a background in Christian education and early childhood paraprofessional work, whose own granddaughter is an MLS student.
Cindy Miller teaches 1st and 2nd grade at Martin Luther School in Joplin, MO, bringing over 30 years of experience in early childhood and elementary education. She holds a BS in Elementary Education from Missouri Southern State University and an MS in Elementary Education with Early Childhood certification from Evangel University. A lifelong LCMS Lutheran, Cindy worships at Grace Lutheran Church in Aurora and brings her faith and deep expertise to every classroom interaction.
Jennifer Lutz is a Called Teacher and Commissioned Minister of Religion (LCMS) serving 3rd and 4th grade at Martin Luther School in Joplin, Missouri — a Concordia University—Nebraska graduate with a special education minor, youth ministry volunteer, and Daniel Comfort Dog participant.
Amanda Kessler teaches 5th and 6th Grade Homeroom at Martin Luther School in Joplin, MO — a Master’s-level STEM educator, former robotics mentor, and Army wife who brings real-world experience and academic passion to middle school students.
Lyla Glaskey has taught 7th and 8th grade at Martin Luther School for over a decade — and she is exactly the kind of teacher every middle schooler needs. Known affectionately as “Mrs. G,” she meets students at a critical turning point in their lives with patience, humor, and a deep belief that each child is one of God’s unique creations. Mrs. Glaskey specializes in language arts and social studies, bringing a love of story, history, and communication to her…
Kayla Garoutte has served the Martin Luther School community in a variety of teaching and supporting roles over the years. She currently assists in the 3rd and 4th grade classroom, supports our after school care program, and brings creativity and joy to our art instruction. Her versatility and commitment make her a cherished member of our school family.
