People (Page 2)

Mrs. Lyla Glaskey loves teaching middle schoolers, and has taught at Martin Luther for over a decade. Transitioning from childhood to early adolescence is a challenging time for kids, and she is dedicated to guiding them with understanding and compassion. Mrs. G, as the kids often call her, is a graduate of Concordia University—Nebraska, where she earned a Lutheran Teaching Degree and bachelor’s degrees in elementary and secondary education with a concentration in language arts and an emphasis in social…

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…

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…

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…

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…