We’re proud of our faculty and staff here at Martin Luther School. What a team! Thank you for caring for our children and serving them faithfully with the love of Christ and a growing knowledge that prepares them for life.
Mollie Ramstad
Dear Martin Luther School Families, I am so thankful that I have had the opportunity to be the interim principal of Martin Luther School these past few months. It has been a joyful experience as I have gotten to know the Martin Luther School staff, students, and families. Your children have especially been a blessing as they share their stories and successes every day. I love seeing Christ shine through each of them. In light of this, I am excited…
Kim Duerr
Kim graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1993 with a Bachelors Degree in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology. For 13 years, she worked for State Farm Insurance as a Loss Prevention Specialist. Upon the birth of her first daughter, she decided to be a full-time stay at home mom. In 2012, she joined the staff ast Martin Luther School as a Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten aid. Then, in January 2022, she moved into the role of School Secretary, later also being the…
Gary Dieckhoff
Kayla Garoutte
Crystal Dorsey
Martin Luther School is pleased to welcome Mrs. Crystal Dorsey to the faculty as our Early Childhood Age 3 teacher. Mrs. Dorsey has spent many years in education, serving in a variety of ways—from daycare and homeschool to being a Kindergarten and and First Grade teacher at a Christian School. Mrs. Dorsey also has several years of experience in social work, as well as actively serving her church in both children’s and youth ministry. Crystal’s faith in Christ and ministry…
Cindy Ideker
Hello, my name is Cindy Ideker. I am the Early Childhood teacher for age 4 at Martin Luther School. I have lived in Joplin my entire life, graduating from Joplin High School in 1994. I received my Child Development Associate Credential in 2007, and graduated from Crowder College with an Associates Degree in Child Development in 2009. I was co-owner of Ladybugs and Jellybeans Childcare and Preschool for 20 years, where I served as the director and lead teacher for…
Ally Herrera
Amanda Kessler
My name is Amanda Kessler, and I very much enjoy working at Martin Luther. I am originally from Northern Wisconsin, but have had a nomadic life while my husband, Adam, served in the Army; living in Washington, Texas, Alaska, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Michigan, Kentucky, and finally settling here in Joplin. I have earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a Master’s Degree in Finance. I have worked as an elementary math and reading tutor as well as homeschool, having experience…