Meet the Team Committed to Your Child’s Spiritual and Academic Growth at FLS
Mrs. Emily White – Teacher/Principal
Mrs. White brings 26 years of leadership experience in Lutheran schools, having served in various roles since 1998. Her extensive background includes positions as a classroom teacher, music teacher, technology coordinator, and most recently, principal and teacher. She is certified in School Leadership Development (SLED) through the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), a rigorous program for administrators, and is currently working toward her master’s degree in Christian Elementary Administration.
Ms. Marissa Engelhard – Teacher/Assistant Principal
Marissa Engelhard is an educator with a rich background in outreach ministry and start-up schools. She studied elementary education, Spanish, and English as a second language at Concordia University, Wisconsin, and educational leadership at Grand Canyon University. Marissa has taught a variety of grade levels as she has served in a leadership role. She has spent almost two decades learning to grow schools by God’s grace. She holds her state license for both elementary education and administration. Marissa enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her family.
Mr. Joey Bluege – Executive Director/Pastor
Joey Bluege loves to work with individuals and groups to help them reach their God-given potential. Joey grew up in northern Illinois before attending College of the Ozarks in Branson, MO. After completing his degree in Marketing and Psychology in 2015, Joey served at Salem Lutheran Church in Tomball, TX. During this call, he was part of a team that planted an online congregation and developed digital discipleship initiatives. During his time at Salem, he completed the Specific Ministry Program through Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. In 2020, he and his family moved to St. Louis to complete his Masters of Divinity in 2022. Since then, he has served at Faith Lutheran Church with a focus on family ministry. Joey is blessed to be married to his wife, Catherine, and blessed to have three wonderful young children in their home. Joey enjoys watching sports, playing golf, and hanging out with this family.
