Our teachers and staff are committed to supporting the students in their faith and education.
Staff Members
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Joy Reitsma
- Title: Principal
- 6th-8th Grade
Joy has over 36 years of teaching and administrative experience. She joined the Salem Lutheran School team in 2022. She has a BA in education from Concordia University, Chicago, as well as an MA in education from Florida International University. Joy has taught in Illinois, Louisiana, Florida and South Carolina. Her favorite subjects to teach are math and art. She enjoys helping with sports, music and drama. Her son plays ice hockey and is a Star Boy Scout.
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Jackie Steinacher
- Title: Teacher
- 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade
Jackie is a lifelong member of Salem’s church family and a 2004 graduate of Salem Lutheran School. She earned her B.S. from Western Illinois University. In her spare time, Jackie enjoys spending time with her family, including her children Amelia and Henry, both of whom are students at Salem. She also enjoys travelling, trivia nights, concerts and all kinds of outdoor recreation.
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Deborah Steinacher
- Title: Teacher
- 1st and 2nd Grade
Deborah has been blessed to be a member of Salem Lutheran Church for over 50 years and a teacher at Salem Lutheran School for nearly 30 years. She is a graduate of Illinois College and earned her colloquy from Concordia College-River Forest. In her free time, Deborah enjoys working in her flower garden, camping, day trips and spending time with family. “My teaching career at Salem has been a blessing to me and family,” said Deborah. “We were truly blessed to be able to send our children to Salem Lutheran School from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.”
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Audrey Sprinkel
- Title: Teacher
- Kindergarten
Audrey earned her B.S in Elementary Education from Eureka College in 2022. She has worked with children 0-12 throughout college, and is excited to join the Salem Lutheran team! Audrey and her husband, Justin, live in Springfield. In her free time Audrey enjoys working on her photography, working in ministry with junior high students and watching movies with her husband and dogs.
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Mindy Lysaythong
- Title: Teacher
- Pre-K
- Age 4
Mindy has worked in the early care and education field for the past 20 years. She has worked with children, 0-5, in the private, non-profit and faith based communities. She has an Associates of Arts degree in early childhood education from Merced College. Mindy’s hobbies are gardening, crafting and cooking. Mindy, her husband and four children recently moved to Virginia, IL. She is proud and excited to join the Salem Lutheran School family!
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Christina Martin
- Title: Teacher
- Pre-K
- Age 3
Christy received her Associate Degree in 2014 for Business and received Teaching Certificate for Level 2 in Early Childhood in 2023. She has worked in early childhood for over 10 years. When not in the classroom, she enjoys being a mother of two, Evangeline and Evander and all of the sports and school projects they do. Her favorite color is green and she likes being very crafty and artsy, as well as spending time outdoors and enjoying all things nature.
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Alexandria Wilson
- Title: Teacher
- Pre-K
- Age 2
Alexandria was born and raised Jacksonville native. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Illinois College in 2017. In her free time, she loves taking trips with her daughter, spending time with her family and animals and enjoying nature. She is excited to join our team!
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