FACULTY & STAFF
Pastor Thomas Fricke
Interim Principal
Pastor Fricke grew up in Watertown, Wisconsin and in Benton Harbor and Saginaw, Michigan. He received his training for the ministry at Northwestern College in Watertown and at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon, Wisconsin.
Pastor Fricke was ordained into the ministry in the summer of 1983. His first assignment was to teach religion at Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School in Waco, Nebraska. He has served congregations in Onalaska, Wisconsin, Le Sueur, Minnesota and Baraboo, Wisconsin. Since the fall of 2013 he has been Trinity’s Spiritual Growth Pastor.
Pastor Fricke and his wife, Jeanne, have four grown sons: Jonathan, Eric, Michael and Daniel. They enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, paddling and visiting their grandchildren.Pastor Fricke enjoys teaching God’s Word and seeing people grow in their understanding of what the Bible means and how it applies to their lives.
Mr. Ken Lehman
7th & 8th Grade Teacher
Mr. Lehman was born in Jefferson, Wisconsin. He went to St. John’s Ev. Lutheran School in Jefferson and graduated from Lakeside Lutheran High School. He graduated from Dr. Martin Luther College in 1984. He taught for one year at Immanuel, Greenville, Wisconsin, 8 years at Bethlehem in Hortonville, Wisconsin, and for 28 years at First Lutheran in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He is in his second year of teaching at Trinity.
He is married to Laureen Lehman who is a retired preschool teacher. He has 3 children: Steven who teaches at Shepherd of the Valley in Menasha, Nicole who teaches at Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School, and Andrew who works for an outdoor supply company. He also has 7 grandchildren.
In his free time, Mr. Lehman enjoys golfing, playing piano and organ, watching TV, and working on crossword puzzles.
Mr. Daryl Johnson
5th & 6th Grade Teacher
Mr. Daryl Johnson was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan. He is a 1995 graduate of Michigan Lutheran Seminary in Saginaw, Michigan, and a 2000 graduate of Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota. His first call was to Lord of Life Lutheran Church & School in Friendswood, Texas from 2000 to 2004. He accepted a call to Trinity Lutheran Church and School in 2004 and has served here ever since. He has started to take classes to obtain a master’s degree in technology.
He is married to Mrs. Amanda Johnson, who teaches kindergarten at Trinity. They have been blessed with two boys: Nathan, studying at UW-Stout, and Noah, attending high school at Fox Valley Lutheran.
During his free time, Mr. Johnson enjoys watching and coaching sports, playing cards, building Perler Bead crafts, and watching Marvel & Star Wars movies. He also helps out with security for all home Green Bay Packer games and helps out ushering at the Resch Center in Green Bay.
Miss Sarah Kramer
3rd & 4th Grade Teacher
Miss Sarah Kramer was born and raised in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. She went to St. John Ev. Lutheran Church and School of Redwood Falls, and then graduated from Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School in 2020. She then attended Martin Luther College, majoring in elementary education with a minor in music, graduating in May of 2024. She received a divine call to serve here at Trinity as her first assignment.
In her free time, Miss Kramer enjoys playing the piano, being outside, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.
Mrs. Carolyn Henzi
1st-2nd Grade Teacher
Carolyn was born in Milwaukee and grew up in the town of Brookfield. She graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran High School and Dr. Martin Luther College. Her first call was to teach the missionaries’ children in Japan for one year. She was then assigned to St. Paul’s First Lutheran in North Hollywood, California. She came to Trinity in 1989.
She has held a variety of teaching positions here at Trinity, serving in both the lower and upper grades. She currently serves Trinity as the 1st/2nd Grade Teacher and Athletic Director.
Carolyn is married to Pastor Henzi. Together they have been blessed with five daughters: Erin, Carol, Kristin, Katie, Emma, and three sons-in-law – Derek, Travis and Devon along with five grandchildren, Avery, Saylor, Evelyn, Trace, and Jack.
Carolyn enjoys traveling, shopping with her daughters and spending time with family.
Mrs. Amanda Johnson
Kindergarten Teacher and Early Childhood Director
Mrs. Johnson was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia while her father was on active duty for the United States Navy. Upon his retirement, the family moved back home to southeast Iowa where she was raised. Mrs. Johnson is a graduate of Indian Hills Community College and the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. Mrs. Johnson was hired as the lead 4K teacher in 2006 and added the Resource Coordinator position to her list of duties in the fall of 2008. She completed her early childhood synod certification from Martin Luther College in 2012 and then also completed her synod certification for kindergarten through post secondary education in 2019. As of fall 2023, she accepted the call to teach Kindergarten and serve as the Early Childhood Director.
Mrs. Johnson is married to Mr. Daryl Johnson who teaches 5th and 6th grade at Trinity. The couple moved to the area in 2004 when Mr. Johnson accepted a call and began his ministry at Trinity. They have two sons Nathan and Noah.
In her spare time Mrs. Johnson enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, being active, cooking, and shopping. She also enjoys cheering on the Detroit Lions and Iowa Hawkeyes.
Mrs. Bianca Vogel
Lead 4K Teacher
Bianca was born and raised in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, where she attended St. Peter’s Lutheran as a child, 6th-8th grade. She obtained her bachelors degree in sociology from UW Whitewater. She has always loved kids and worked both in a daycare and after-school program during college. Currently, Mrs. Vogel is serving her first year as the 4K teacher at Trinity.
Bianca is married to Klein, who works at Manitowoc Public Utilities. Together they have two daughters, Naomi and Clara.
Bianca enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and shopping.
Mrs. Sherry Derks
4K Aide
Sherry grew up in Kimberly, WI and attended Mount Calvary Lutheran Church and School. Sherry graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran and attended UW Fox Valley.
She married Mark Derks in 1989 and bought her Grandparents’ Fred and Hilda Boldt’s farmhouse north of Brillion.
Mark and Sherry’s son Nathan and their daughter-in-law Javeria live in Madison, WI.
Sherry enjoys many outdoor activities including gardening, hiking, biking, kayaking and playing with her dog Sam. She also enjoys the challenge of learning a new instrument, her ukulele.
Mrs. Abbey Gipp
3K Lead Teacher
Abbey was born and raised in Brillion. She attended Trinity as a child, Kindergarten through 8th grade. She attended Fox Valley Technical College. She was originally hired to be the 3K/4K aide in 2009. In 2010, Trinity started an independent 3K program where she became the lead teacher. She is currently the 3K lead teacher.
Abbey is married to Andy, who works at Primary Transportation. Together, they have two children, Elleson and Halleigh.
Abbey enjoys spending time with her family and friends, her dog Ranger, attending Packer games, and watching college and NFL football.
Mrs. Judy Geiger
3K Aide
Judy Geiger was born and raised in Brillion. She attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Brillion Public High School. She taught Sunday School at Trinity.
Judy married Earl in 1972, and they have four children – Wendy, Matt, Mike, and Mason. They also have ten grandchildren – Bret, Haylee, Bo, Theo, Grady, Kendra, Cail, Cooper, Elliot, and Autumn.
Judy loves children, so while her children were growing up, she had a daycare in her home, which continued after they were all grown and out of the house.
Judy enjoys spending time with her family, attending grandkids’ sporting events, knitting, embroidery, baking, and reading.
Mrs. Cheryl Brazil
Business Manager
Cheryl Brazil was raised in Brillion and attended Trinity as a child, Kindergarten through eighth grade. She completed her formal education at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in communication and public relations and in 2008 with a master’s degree in Sport Administration. During her time at La Crosse, she held a graduate assistantship as the Undergraduate Research Coordinator and assistant to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs.
Prior to Trinity, Cheryl was the Assistant Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator at Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Illinois, for eight years.
Cheryl is married to Joseph, who works at Endries International. Together, they have been blessed with two children. Cheryl enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, watching sporting events, and outdoor activities.
Mrs. Wendy Diel
School Programs/Communications Coordinator
Wendy was raised in Reedsville and attended St. John St. James church and school. She has been a member of Trinity since 1998. She is a Reedsville High School graduate and FVTC with a degree in Retail Management. She is the smiling face in the office dealing mainly with school functions but also communications for both church and school.
Wendy is married to Eric who is employed at Endries International. Together, they have two grown children, Joshua and Amanda, along with a son-in-law Michael, and grandson Karsyn.
Wendy enjoys time on the computer doing graphic design projects, photography, traveling with the family and coordinating fundraiser events.
Mrs. Brande Nicklaus
Lunch Program Coordinator
Brande was born and raised in the Stevens Point/Plover area. She went on to graduate from Mid-State Technical College with 2 degrees in the Business Department. This year marks her 6th year working in the school food service department where she previously worked in the Hilbert School District as a Lead Line Cook. She is certified as a Food Safety Manager.
Brande is married to Chris, who works for VanErt Electric out of Kaukauna as a Branch Manager. Together they have 4 children; Lauren, Trenton, Jace and Madeline.
Brande enjoys spending time with her family and friends along with scrapbooking and many other crafts.
Ms. Deb Hansen
Hot Lunch Facilitator