Miss Coffey, started teaching in 2024 and joined SJLS the same year. She graduated from Fresno State in May 2024 and is currently working on her teaching credential. She grew up in Bakersfield and spent a lot of time coaching club and high school volleyball, which has been such a rewarding experience. She loves bringing her faith into everything she does, whether it’s through Christian rituals, team Bible studies, or just encouraging her students to grow.
When she's not teaching, you’ll find her coaching or squeezing in a workout. At home, she loves spending time with her adorable pets — my cat, Fish, and my puppy, Tootsie Roll. she's passionate about sharing the love of Jesus and creating a fun, supportive environment for her students every day!

Mrs. Green  started teaching in the 2010-2011 school year. St. John's has been her home since.
After attending Concordia University in Irvine, she's also taught: 3rd grade for eleven years,  and K-6 PE for two years.  A Bakersfield native, she and her husband have two kids, and two dogs named Arnold and Bernie.  She enjoys beach or lake trips and reading.

scrutcher@sjlschool.org

Mrs. Crutcher is entering her 15th year at SJLS. She taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grades prior to coming to St. John's. She  and her husband have a daughter. They enjoy sports, playing games, traveling, and quiet Saturdays at home.

aallio@sjlschool.org

Mrs. Allio enters her 3nd year teaching at SJLS. She has taught pre-k (ages 2-5), Intervention K-6, 3rd grade and 5th grade.  She is married, and has 3 children, 2 of which attend St. Johns. She enjoys spending time with her family.

ewren@sjlschool.org

My name is Emily Wren, and this will be my third year at St. John’s. I have worked in multiple areas of education for the last four years, but I have over eight years of experience working with children from infants to high school. I enjoy learning and love being able to see students find their own passions in learning. I have lived in Bakersfield for the last eight years and have truly enjoyed my time here. I have been married for two years, and we have one dog, Grace. I enjoy cooking, baking, reading, and spending time with my husband and dog.

lwheeler@sjlschool.org

Mr. Wheeler has enjoyed teaching in Lutheran Schools for 42 years. He moved to Bakersfield in 1997 from the Bay Area where he taught first and second grade for 15 years. He has been blessed to serve at St. John’s at different grade levels and in administration. He has been blessed with three wonderful children and enjoys visiting his grandsons and doing activities with my kids.

ahoffman@sjlschool.org

Mrs. Hoffman enters her 10th year at SJLS and is also one of our girls' Volleyball coaches. Her dogs are just as adorable as her kids and enjoys spending time with all of them. 

epaulk@sjlschool.org

Ms. Paulk grew up in Bakersfield and is an SJLS alumni. She got her Bachelors degree from Cal Lutheran and is currently in a masters program. After a long and successful career with Enterprise, she took on the calling to substitute teach for schools around Bakersfield.  She has two incredible boys, Jacoby 13 and Asher 6.  She enjoys nurturing her faith with her family  and in her spare time, she enjoys bike riding, swimming, and hiking with her children. 

ehoffman@sjlschool.org

Mr. Hoffman enters his 10th year at SJLS, from Arizona originally. He runs the athletics department including Football, Basketball and Volleyball.  

8th Grade

I am born and raised in Bakersfield, CA. I received my teaching credential in Physical Education as well as a Masters degree in Sports Management/Kinesiology. I came to St. John’s from teaching Special Education with the Kern High School District. I have two young sons-Cooper (4) and Caleb (2) that attend SJCC and a wife who is also a Physical Education teacher.   I took many math courses in my Masters degree program, such as statistics, and thoroughly enjoyed them!  I am excited to teach pre algebra to our amazing students!

jweiss@sjlschool.org

Jason Weiss enters his 13th year of teaching. He taught for 7 years in Junior High before moving to 5th grade for 3 years, and now enters his 3rd year of teaching technology. In his free time, he loves to golf, spend time with my family, or learn something new he can incorporate into his life or classroom.

pappold@sjlschool.org

Mrs. Appold has served 39 years in School ministry and Administration. After "retiring" she still serves part-time at the school and enjoys crocheting and traveling in her free time. 

bwilliams@sjlschool.org

Mr. Williams is a renowned musician and trumpet player. He shapes musicians of the future and also serves on the church ministry team. He enjoys being a new dad to son Colby. He is also a member of the accomplished group Mento Buru.  

scawthon@sjlschool.org

Mrs. Cawthon enters her 6th year of teaching. She serves on the church worship team alongside her husband. Their son Sam will be a kindergartener at SJLS this year. She  is an amazing baker and sometimes spoils the SJLS staff with homemade delicious treats!

dbaraibar@sjlschool.org

Mrs. Baraibar enters her 8th year teaching Art at SJLS. She and husband have two boys in high school who are alumni of St. John's.  Originally from  Mexico, she has lived in Bakersfield for 15 years.  She is into triathlons at this moment.

pschrank@sjlschool.org

Mrs. Schrank enters her third year at SJLS after moving from Texas. She has worked in schools as a School Social Worker/Counselor for many years and truly enjoys being a listening ear to all who need it. She and her husband have three kids and they love spending their time at home, the soccer field, church, and all the other busy activities.

jquintana@sjlschool.org

Mrs. Q has been at SJLS for many years. She served in the Children's Center and also taught Kindergarten. She has a fun, beautiful spirit and  enjoys spending time with her lovely family. 

cpratt@@sjlschool.org

Miss Pratt begins her journey with St. John's  in her first year here.  She graduated from Oklahoma State University. She is also a personal trainer Orange Thoery and likes to go on walks with her dog Baxter. 

sdestefani@sjlschool.org

Mrs. Destefani enters her 14th year at SJLS. She has two adorable kids at SJLS. In addition to all her library duties, she also  coaches volleyball.  

kkamper@sjlschool.org

Mrs. Kamper has been a kindergarten teacher with St. John's for a few years. This year she joins the resource team to assist students across multiple grades. Her bright spirit and sweet demeanor is a blessing to be around. 

smora@sjlschool.org

Mrs. Mora begins her 2nd year teaching at SJLS, after teaching in Science in Spain for 3 years. She also worked as a Pharmacist for 9 years. She and husband have three beautiful children. When she's not working she enjoys painting and traveling. 

jjeffries@sjlschool.org

Julie Jeffries begins her second year as school nurse at SJLS! She and husband Bryan have two beautiful daughters, Emma June  and Lucy.  Julie attended Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Family Life Services, with a double minor in Child Development and Psychology. She later attended Bakersfield College and received her Nursing Degree in 2012. She enjoys the beach with her family or riding her Peloton bike! She is also a huge KC Chiefs fan!!

whollar@sjlschool.org

After Teaching in our Junior High and Science departments, Mr. Hollar will now take on various roles around campus: including Spanish, Yearbook, electives, Extended Care and after school clubs. 

cwren@sjlschool.org

This is Cody's 5th year working at St. John's and his second year in the Security Department.  He's a jack-of-all trades. and also serves with our student ministry team. In his free time he enjoys hiking, hunting, and spending time with his wife and their dog Grace. 

resource@sjlschool.org

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