Teachers & Staff

Say Hello to the New Hope Christian School Team for the 2025-2026 School Year

Joe Reinl - School Administrator & Teacher

Joe joined the NHCS staff in 2025. He grew up on a farm in the Chilton area on the east side of Lake Winnebago. As the youngest of nine children, he learned the importance of family and faith from his loving Christian parents. He earned his teaching degree from UW-Oshkosh in 1988 and his LCMS colloquy certification from Concordia, Wisconsin in 2001. He comes to NHCS with over 30 years of teaching experience.


“I became a Lutheran teacher to share the love and saving grace of Jesus Christ. I also am very passionate about teaching my students to have compassion for their fellow man and that God expects them to be servants in the community.”


Angela Cartwright - Business Manager

Angie joined the NHCS in 2015. She is married to her husband Brett, and they have three children. Angie loves spending time with her family, being outside, and playing games.

Katy Kelly (soon to be Vande Hey!) - Teacher

Katy joined the NHCS staff in 2025. She was born and raised in Greenfield, Wisconsin, in the suburbs of Milwaukee. She graduated in 2018 from Concordia Wisconsin with a dual major in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. Her desire to help all students receive a strong foundational education as well as growing their love for the Lord brought her to teaching. Her goal is to help her students grow socially, emotionally, spiritually, and academically. In her free time, Miss Kelly enjoys theater, walking in local parks, singing, listening to music, and doing various crafty activities.


Nicole Prentice - Teacher

Nicole joined the NHCS staff in 2018. She and her husband Scott have three children. Nicole loves spending time with family and friends, cooking, playing games, being outside, and taking their lively golden retriever, Piper, for walks!

Cherish every moment!

Barb Bergner - Educational Assistant

Barb joined the NHCS staff in 1999. She and her husband Pat have four children. Barb enjoys hiking, baking, attending Christian concerts, reading, and watching a good movie. Barb also loves to travel and spend time with her children and grandchildren!

Christ wants to be your best friend!

Nichole Arnoldussen - Art Teacher

Nichole joined the NHCS staff in 2008. She and her husband Josh have three sons. Nichole enjoys spending time with her friends and going on adventures with her family in God's beautiful world!

Live life to the fullest!

Ryan Dummer - Music Teacher

Ryan joined the New Hope Church staff in 2023 and is excited to now help NHCS with music. He and his wife Brooke have one daughter. Ryan has been a music teacher at all grade levels since graduating from college. He loves listening to new worship music, watching the Brewers and Packers, listening to podcasts, and getting outside whenever he can.



Emily Runnoe - Extended Care Coordinator

Emily joined the NHCS staff in 2019. She and her husband Blake have a dog named Leo. Emily loves to spend time with her family, and enjoys watching a good movie!

God isn't a religion, it's a relationship.



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