Sharing the love of Jesus with your children
Our staff at Atonement is committed to teaching your child the love of Jesus and prepare them academically for the future.
Principal
Ellen Lewis
I have been in the teaching profession for 39 years. This is my 7thyear at Atonement and my first year as principal. I have taught in Colorado, Northern California, Southern California, and Florida. I am blessed with two daughters, Christina, and Madeline. Christina is a first and second grade math and science teacher and will have her master’s degree in March. She lives here in Phoenix. Madeline has her degree in Veterinary Assistant and lives in Las Vegas. I knew I wanted to be a teacher when I was 7 years old and was blessed by attending Concordia Teachers College in Seward, Nebraska. I have taught in both public and private schools, but God blessed me when I was called to Atonement. I also have 22 years of coaching experience in basketball, volleyball, and track.
Financial Administrator
Natalie Jones
This is Mrs. Jones 4th year at Atonement Lutheran Church and School. She has transitioned from school office administrator to school financial administrator. Mrs. Jones has 3 boys at Atonement known to the staff as “The Jones Boys”. When not working at Atonement, Mrs. Jones enjoys spending time with her husband and boys in the pool or going on family bike rides. Mrs. Jones has a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and owns Game Changer Physical Therapy. Dr. Jones specializes in treating overhead throwing athletes, specifically baseball and softball players.
Office Administrator
Dawn Kennedy
Hello, my name is Dawn Kennedy, and I will be working in the school office helping the Atonement Lutheran families with a variety of needs. My family has been members of the Atonement family since the church was first established. I have worked for over twenty years in education as a teacher, teaching First through Sixth grade. This experience will help me to better understand and serve the families of Atonement Lutheran Church School.
Pre-3 Teacher
Cathi Beck
Pre-K4 Teacher
Liz Floquet
Hi! My name is Liz Floquet and I am the Preschool 3’s teacher! This is my 8th year of teaching and my 3rd here at Atonement. I have 5 kiddos and 2 of them are here at Atonement with me.
Kindergarten Teacher
Eva Perry
My name is Eva Perry. I graduated from the University of Southeastern Philippines and moved here in 2003. I have been teaching here at Atonement since 2005. I will be teaching the Pre-K class again this year.
I have a deep passion for working with our young learners! Helping each child progress in all areas of their development – academic, language, social, motor and spiritual is a challenge that I accept everyday. I am also blessed to share the love of Christ to the young learners and their families.
Personally, I am married to a very hardworking and loving man for 20 years. Burke and I have two beautiful daughters, Rebekah, 19 and she attends NAU and Kristiana, 15 and she attends Valley Lutheran HS. My family and I are members of Atonement Lutheran Church.
In my free time, I love to crochet and also love embroidery. I play the guitar and the ukulele. I love to read good books. I love to travel and learn new things. Here are some of my favorites: sushi, Japanese ramen, coffee, noodles and candied cashew nuts.
First Grade Teacher
Christina Hutchison
I am Christina Hutchison the kindergarten teacher at Atonement. My husband, Dan, is the Facilities Manager and P.E. teacher at Atonement. We have two adult daughters both attended Atonement from Preschool-8th grade. I’ve been teaching at Atonement for 15 years; this will be my 10th year of teaching Kindergarten. I enjoy reading, baking, camping and hiking.
2nd Grade Teacher
June Williamson
I am so excited to be teaching first and second grades at Atonement this year. I moved to Phoenix from Memphis, TN three years ago. It had been my great pleasure to teach first grade in Memphis and suburban Chicago for over 30 years. I feel the Lord called me to teach all those years ago. In my free time I enjoy reading, travel, cooking and hiking with my husband.
3rd & 4th Grade Teacher
Anne Bonderson
My name is Anne Bonderson and I am excited to return to Atonement Lutheran School and teach the 3rd and 4th grades this year. I am a graduate of Concordia University Nebraska, with bachelor and master’s degrees in education. I am beginning my 26th year in education, and have taught every age from toddlers to 4th grade. I am a native of San Diego, California, and have lived in the Phoenix area for 18 years. Outside of school, I love to read (I want to know all of the things!), I have two cats, Henry and Bob, and I foster bottle baby kittens for the Arizona Humane Society.
Middle School Teacher
Luke Beck
I was born in 1969 in Flint, MI and lived in Detroit until my senior year of high school. My parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents were all in church ministry. Their roles included teachers, pastors, DCE, and organists. I attended Valparaiso University in Indiana where I met my wife, Cathi. My degree in History being not very useful, I then attended Hofstra University in NY where I earned my Masters Degree in Education.
Cathi and I were married in September of 1994 and settled in the Chicago Metro area. My first teaching position at Hope Lutheran School on the south side of Chicago. I grew up in Detroit and come from a family full of Lutheran Church workers. I am a graduate of Valparaiso University (IN), Hofstra University (NY), and I earned my colloquy from Concordia University (WI). I have been teaching since 1996 and have taught at Lutheran schools in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Florida. 10 of those years have been as a teaching principal.
My wife and I have three grown sons, all of whom work in the field of technology and live in WI. We are excited to move to AZ since we will be close to family. My mother is retiring and moving there from Chicago to be near my sister who lives in Prescott. I cannot wait to see how God will begin using me to serve.
Middle School Teacher
Megan Larson
This year will be my 19th year in the teaching profession. I graduated from Concordia University in Irvine, CA in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis on Childhood Development. My teaching career has spanned four states and classroom levels preschool through 8th grade and even a short span in speech therapy for preschoolers as well as providing daycare from our home during our last year at the seminary.
I am the wife of the pastor here at Atonement and a mother of three children. Two in high school at Valley Lutheran and one in middle school here at Atonement. My kids have gone through the ranks here at Atonement since we moved here 9 years ago. This church and school have been such a blessing to us personally but also as we raise our children. I see first-hand with my own kids how important a loving, Christian education is as our children learn to navigate this world.
My name is Dan Hutchison, I am married to the fabulous Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Hutchison and I am the Facility Manager and Physical Education teacher for K through 8th grade. My goal is to make activities fun and develop their abilities to be confident and team oriented when playing sports together. I have a background in all kinds of sports and hope to pass that on to them. My interests outside of school include camping, hiking and playing my guitar.
Facility Manager & PE Teacher
Dan Hutchison
Part-time Teacher
Rhoda Wahl
I am the part-time Reading Specialist and Student Services Coordinator at Atonement Lutheran School. I love learning and think of school as a safe place to explore new subjects and ideas that build a foundation for each student’s future college or career choices. I love working at Atonement, because I know that our teachers and staff are caring individuals who are dedicated to showing the love of Christ in all that they do, and strive to help each student to set and achieve higher learning goals.
As a student, I attended Lutheran schools from 1st Grade up through my Master’s degree in Literacy. During my 30 years of full-time teaching, I taught in both Lutheran and public schools in a variety of grade levels from Grade 2 through graduate level classes. These experiences gave me a desire to be part of Atonement’s stellar program. On a personal note, Pastor Wahl and I are blessed to have a blended family of six children and six grandchildren. As retirees, we spend time with family and friends here in Arizona, Colorado, and Nebraska.
Teacher’s Aide
Alexis Parker
Greetings, my name is Ms Parker. This will be my 4th school year at Atonement and 1st year assisting Mrs Williamson as her Teacher Aide.
I enjoy spending time with my family when I am not in the classroom. I also like discovering new restaurants and meeting with my small Bible Study Group.
Mini’s Teacher
Morgan Archer
My name is Morgan Archer. I go by Mrs Momo in the mini class. I enjoy spending time with my husband and kids. We enjoy hiking and playing with our dog Nala. I enjoy running mission trips for my church twice a year. Before coming to Atonement i ran my own daycare for 10 years.
Teacher’s Aide
Samantha Eagan
I have been working at Atonement Lutheran for a year now and it’s gets better everyday. You’ll mostly find me in Mrs. Liz’s class helping out the pre-k kids, but you can also find me out on the volleyball court and the track field coaching. My goal is to finish my psychology degree and go back to school to become a medical diagnostic sonographer (ultrasound technician).
Teacher’s Aide
Savanna Kennedy
Hi, My name is Savanna Kennedy, and this is going to be my second school year working at Atonement. I have worked 3 summer programs and. my favorite age group are the minis. I am going to school for psychology to pursue a degree in Children’s therapy/counseling. Overall I adore kids!
