Extension number # at LHNE- 308 - Kathy Ageton is our guidance-library director. She graduated from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, where she majored in secondary English and minored in library science. She has served at LHNE since 2001. 
          Extension #301-Fred Aufdembrink is our Development Director. Fred graduated from Concordia Seward, where he majored in DCE, elementary education, and theology; and minored in music. He served as Director of Children’s Ministry and Youth at Trinity Lutheran Church, Atchison, Kansas; also at Faith Lutheran Church in Hastings, Nebraska. Fred has served at LHNE since 2006. He also serves as Development Director for the Lutheran High School of Northeast Nebraska Educational Foundation. 
          Extension #138 - Hope Beam has served as part-time computer and business teacher at LHNE since 1998. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Vocational Business Education from Wayne State College and recently received her Masters in Education from the University of Nebraska in Kearney. She currently teaches Introduction to Business, Computer Applications, Marketing, and Accounting; and is faculty advisor to the FBLA. She also teaches classes at Northeast Community College in Norfolk. 
          Extension #103 -Julie Bose (married to Andrew in July, 2009) was called to teach English and social studies at LHNE in 2003. She is has a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education from Concordia Seward, where she had a double major in English and Social Studies. Julie recently completed her Masters in Education, also from Concordia Seward. She teaches Geography, U.S. History, and English 10; and serves as faculty advisor to National Honor Society and Student Council. 
          Rebecca Jabs is our newest full-time teacher.
          Extension # 139 - Phil Carlson was called to LHNE in 2007. He previously taught at Cannon Valley Lutheran High School in Morristown, Minnesota. Phil is a graduate of Concordia Seward where he majored in life sciences and received a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, and recently began work on a Masters Degree from the Institute of Creation Science. He currently teaches Earth Science, Biology, and Human Anatomy; and serves as assistant wrestling coach and class advisor. 
          Extension #402 - James Jurchen was called to LHNE in 2002. He previously taught at Orlando Luther Middle and High School. He is a graduate of Concordia Seward, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with concentrations in math, computer science, and instrumental music. Besides serving as LHNE Music Director, James also serves as Technology Director. He currently teaches Band, Choir, Introduction to Computers, and Robotics. 
           Extension #403 -Dee Leavitt began teaching at LHNE in 1999, extension 403. She previously taught at St. John Lutheran School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and also has taught at a variety of public schools. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Edgecliff College (now Xavier University) and a Masters of Education from Wright State University. She currently teachers art classes, home ec, and English 11, and serves as prom advisor. Dee also teaches classes at Northeast Community College. 
           Extension #303 - Paul Leckband was called to serve as Executive Director of the Lutheran High School Association of Northeast Nebraska and Principal of Lutheran High Northeast in August, 1996, and began his service in January, 1997. (LHNE opened in August, 1997.) He previously served as teacher and coach at Luther High School North in Chicago; teacher, coach, administrator, and principal at Lincoln Lutheran Junior High in Nebraska; and teacher and principal at the Lutheran High School of Hawaii in Honolulu. He has a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Concordia Seward, where he also received his Masters in Secondary Educational Administration. He also received certification as a development professional from Development Marketing Associates, Inc. He is also a graduate of St. Paul Lutheran High School in Concordia, Missouri. 
           Extension #101 - Sarah Mattila was called to teach English at LHNE in 2007. She received a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Concordia Seward. She currently teaches, English 9, English 11, Journalism, and Writers Workshop. Sarah is drama advisor at LHNE. She also serves as faculty advisor to the school newspaper, yearbook, and freshmen class. She is also a graduate of Sioux Valley Lutheran High School in Lakefield, Minnesota. 
           Stephanie Pape, our former German teacher, is returning to serve as part-time social studies teacher.
           Extension #304 -Greg Rathke serves as Activities Director and Assistant Principal of LHNE. He was called to LHNE in 1999. He previously taught and coached at South Bay Lutheran High School in Inglewood, California, and Lutheran High School in Spring, Illinois. Greg received his Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and his Masters of Secondary Educational Administration both from Concordia Seward. He has taught English and p.e. classes at LHNE. He has served as assistant football and head track coach and currently serves as head boys basketball coach. 
            Extension #102 - John Shetler is a part-time teacher of Chemistry, Physics, and Pre-algebra at LHNE. Prior to joining our staff in 2006, he taught for many years in public education. He received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Chadron State College in Nebraska, where he also received his Masters in Education. John serves as head cross country coach and assistant track coach. 
            Extension #306 - Darin Suckstorf did his student teaching at LHNE, then was called to serve as mathematics and physical education teacher in 2007. Prior to that he taught in public education. He received his Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Concordia Seward, where he double-majored in physical education and mathematics. He currently teaches New Testament, Algebra 1, Calculus, and Strength and Fitness. He also serves as head football coach and assistant boys basketball coach. He recently began a Masters program at the University of Nebraska in Kearney. 
            Extension #106 - Maria Sweigard taught Spanish at LHNE in 2000-2001, took time out to raise a family, and returned to LHNE in 2006. She is a part-time teacher of Spanish 1, Spanish 2, and Spanish 3. Maria graduated with a Bachlor of Science in Education from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnisota. 
            Extension #105 - Rev. Jason Wolter was called to serve as Director of Spiritual Life and theology teacher at LHNE in 2007. Previous to that he taught at Martin Luther High School in Northrop, Minnesota, and Baltimore Lutheran Middle and High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Concordia St. Paul and a Masters of Divinity from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. He teaches Old Testament, Doctrine, and Theology 12, and serves as assistant football coach and assistant speech advisor. He also directs the chapel program at LHNE. 
            Also serving LHNE are Extension # 300 -Julie Moenning, Administrative Assistant since 1998; Extension #302 -Becky Carretto, Business Manager since 2008; Extension #305 - Jami Winter, Assistant to the Activities and Development Directors since 200; Extension #300 -Lynn Walmsley, part-time assistant school secretary since 2008; Extension #309 - Rod Hughes, school custodian since 2001, ; and Extension #309 - John Ahlers, school custodian since 2005.