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Board of Directors

CNLS
Leadership

Guiding our mission to deliver Christ-centered education that shapes sharp minds, faithful hearts, and courageous servant leaders.

Our Governance

The Role of the Board

As Central Nebraska Lutheran School continues to grow, our commitment remains unchanged: to deliver the same Christ-centered education that has shaped generations of students from our legacy schools. The Board of Directors stewards this mission by thoughtfully charting the school’s future, making strategic and financially responsible decisions that honor the exceptional educational experience we promise to our students, families, faculty, staff, and the entire school community.

Voting Members

Current Board of Directors

Our elected board members bring diverse expertise and a shared commitment to Lutheran education and the CNLS mission.

President

Rachael Buck

Vice President

Lisa Manchester

Treasurer

Josh Meier

Secretary

Leah Michel

Member

Erin Theisen

Member

Wendy Heider

Member

Blake Saltzgaber

Advisory Members

Non-Voting Members

Advisory members serve in a consultative capacity, providing valuable insight and expertise to support the Board’s mission and strategic decisions.

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Andy Rathe

Executive Director
Non-Voting
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Jeremiah Slough

GILH Principal
Non-Voting
Non-voting members serve in an advisory capacity, providing valuable insight and expertise to support the Board’s mission and strategic decisions.

Our Commitment to You

Together, we are dedicated to stewarding Central Nebraska Lutheran School’s mission with wisdom, faith, and a steadfast commitment to excellence, ensuring every student receives an education that transforms lives and glorifies God.

CNLS

212 W 12th St
Grand Island, NE 68801

308-382-5274

GILH

3900 W Husker Hwy
Grand Island, NE 68803

308-385-3900

TRINITY

208 W. 13th Street
Grand Island, NE 68801

308-382-5274

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