Our School Teachers

Mrs. Julie Neujahr grew up on a dairy farm near Ripon, Wisconsin. She graduated from Northwestern Preparatory School and Dr. Martin Luther College. She began serving at Mt. Olive in 1997. Before returning to the classroom, she had been at home raising her family and teaching piano lessons part time.

"I believe Mt. Olive Lutheran School has been blessed with the privilege of sharing the great news of God's love with the children as well as guiding them to learn in other subject areas. It is a great joy to watch them grow in the knowledge of their Savior as well as academically."

Julie's husband, Jim, is a teacher at Fox Valley Lutheran High School. They have four children, Joel, Jonathan, Joshua, and Johanna. She enjoys sewing, quilting, gardening and music.

Carol Richmond was born and raised in South Haven, Michigan where she attended St. Paul Lutheran School. After graduating from Dr. Martin Luther College, she got married and raised two children. Carol has been in the teaching ministry for over 25 years. She began teaching at Mt. Olive in 2000.

"I thank God for the privilege of teaching Christ's lambs. Through His Word, the children at Mt. Olive are not only prepared for life on this earth but more importantly for life after death."

Carol and her husband Ken, have one granddaughter.

Mrs. Sarah Sehloff, was born in Arizona. Her family moved to San Diego when Mrs. Sehloff was seven.

Mrs. Sehloff attended DMLC for four years. She then spent one year at San Diego State University for further study in reading and special education. She received her California teaching credential and later an early childhood certificate. Mrs. Sehloff moved back to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, for two years teaching in grades 3 & 4. There she married Peter Sehloff. They moved back to San Diego and Mrs. Sehloff taught various grades (pre-kindergarten - 6th grade) for ten years.

Her husband teaches United States and Old Testament history at Fox Valley Lutheran high School. They have two children, Emily and David. Mrs. Sehloff enjoys gardening, cross stitch, reading and piano.

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path." Psalm 119:105

Mrs Barbara Green was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She attended Lutheran Elementary Schools in Wauwatosa and in California. Her high school years were spent in California and in Seattle, Washington. After graduating from Dr. Martin Luther College in 1972, she began teaching at Mount Lebanon Lutheran School in Milwaukee. In 1979, she accepted the call to Mount Olive Lutheran in Appleton where she continues to teach.

"I am grateful to the Lord for giving me the opportunity to serve Him in the classroom. Working with the children He places in front of me is a blessing."

Mrs Green enjoys walking and music of all kinds. Reading is another joy in her life.