STAFF
Jeffery Howell
Pastor
Pastor Jeffrey P. Howell has served the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod since 1988 as a classroom teacher and administrator in Detroit, MI; St. Louis, Missouri and the greater Chicago area. He was ordained and called as pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in 2011. Pastor Howell loves preaching and teaching the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ, who offers the gift of abundant life to all. He and his wife, Andrea, have three children—Jeffrey Jr., Chavon, and Jasmine; six grandchildren—Jeffrey III (Trey), Aaliyah, Delia, Jeremiah, Patrick III and Noelle.
Dr. Joni Ann Jones-Chaney
Principal
Dr. Jones-Chaney earned her Doctorate in Organizational Leadership (EdD); Post Masters in Nursing-Health Information Systems, Lead Emergency Medicine Instructor; Licensed Paramedic, grounding her expertise in both effective school leadership and student/community wellness. For over two decades, she has led schools and districts with a relentless focus on equity, inclusive curriculum, and measurable achievement gains.
Dr. Robyn DuBose
Instructional Coach
My name is Dr. Robyn Jacks-DuBose, and I have the honor of being the Coach at St. Paul Lutheran School. I love St. Paul School. We push our students to achieve beyond their expectations! We set the bar high and our students rise to the occasion. They are great scholars!
My career in education started with Chicago Public Schools (CPS). I served in various positions from Classroom Teacher, Lead Teacher, Director, Curriculum Coordinator, Literacy Coach and Assistant Principal. I left CPS, because I was missing something as an instructional leader. The missing something was GOD. Christian Education inspires our students to serve, to discover their truths, and to have tolerance of others. This is so important. I had the pleasure to serve as Principal at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran School.
I have a doctorate degree in Education Administration and Supervision, and I am a Van Lunen Fellow in Executive Management in Christian Schools.
Wayon Collins
Office Administrator
Shermaine Herndon
Early Childhood and Kindergarten Teacher
I love the small family-oriented Christian environment that St. Paul School provides. I was a St. Paul School parent before becoming a St. Paul teacher. Faith and family are so important to me. I have three children who graduated from St. Paul School and currently have a son and two granddaughters who attend. I believe in the school’s mission and the legacy it leaves for generations to come.
When I am not teaching, I am spending time with my family. I love cooking, gardening and reading. Each day is a gift and I love working with the children, planting seeds of encouragement and sharing the Word of God.
Johnathan Lee
First and Second Grade Teacher
Hi, I am Johnathan Lee, the 1st and 2nd grade teacher at St Paul Evangelical Lutheran School. While this is my first year teaching early childhood education, I believe this is my true calling. I have an Associate Degree in the Arts. I am currently working towards my Bachelor of Arts Degree, in which I have taken several courses in education. I have many years of experience working with children in various mentorship programs. In fact, I had the privilege of working at St. Paul Lutheran School during the Summer Boost Program where I connected with many of the students. I am a Freelance Multimedia Artist. My mediums consist of digital and film photography, videography, painting, graphic design, and various other mediums.
While I am new to the St. Paul Lutheran School family, I feel like I am at home and exactly where God needs me to be. St Paul Lutheran School has a legacy of teaching students about the Gospel and the life of Jesus Christ. I am honored to be a part of that legacy. I am impressed with the close-knit environment of the school and the solid parental involvement. It truly does take “an entire village to raise a child” on the right path, and it is my passion to help guide, and be a mentor to our students.