Mission Staff

Greg & Kathy Staley
since 1972
In 1972, Greg and Kathy came to Immanuel Mission, Greg returning to his childhood home and Kathy joining him. They have done various jobs over the years--dorm parents, bookkeeper, school cook, Bible teaching, maintenance. Fourteen years ago, they moved off the Mission compound and out to a Navajo home. Their current ministries are co-pastoring the local fellowship and serving the community, which includes home-building, auto repairs, home repairs of every variety (that would be Greg). Kathy spends her time with School Counseling,one-on-one Bible Studies, and ministering to an elderly neighbor.

John & Ruth Bloom
since 1988
John is the school principle and administrator and is a bus driver. He teaches high school math & Bible classes. He is also coordinates the summer youth teams.
Ruth is the Mission Bookkeeper. She also is in charge of receiving and distributing the boxes that come to the mission from our supporters. She is the newsletter and yearbook editor. She is also in charge of ladies parties and general hilarity.

Becky Knopf
since 1989
Becky teaches 6th grade. She operates the store and handles donated soup labels that are used to fund various school related purchases.

Anne Denny
since 1990
Anne is the Music teacher at Immanuel Mission School. She also teaches high school Math. In the past she has also taught 4th grade.

Megan Thruston
since 1997
Megan comes from Wasington state. Her duties include teaching Bible, English and history to the junior high class and history to the high school class. She also drives a bus and is in charge of guest housing.

Lorena Herbert
since 1998
Lorena is involved in adult ministry. She also does a kids club on Wednesday evenings.

Dorothy Harvey
since 1999
Dorothy is the manager of a thrift shop for the community located at the Mission.
She is pictured here with her sons Tyrone and Gerald. Tyrone graduated from Immanuel Mission School in 2006. Gerald teaches Sunday School for Immanuel Navajo Chapel.

Tony Blackwater
since 2001
Tony is a school janitor and dishwasher.

Ranson & Lula Tom
since Summer 2001
Ranson maintains the school buses and is head of the vehicle repair shop for the community.
Lula is the school cook.

Andrew "flash" Nelson
since Summer 2002
Andrew maintains the staff and school computers. He produces the Mission newsletter and keeps the website updated. He also teaches computer courses at the school.
Website: drewnels.net

Esther Yazzie
since Summer 2005
Esther is the 3rd Grade teacher.

Darrel & Barbara Valdois
since Summer 2006
Darrel is the science teacher and a bus driver.
Barbara is the art teacher and school librarian. She also teaches grammer.

Melissa Meinziner
since August 2006
Melissa is the Kindergarten teacher.

Kelli Wilson
since August 2007
Kelli is the 1st grade teacher.

Solomon & Sarah Sun
since August 2007
Solomon is the 4th grade teacher.
Sarah is a mom. She also helps with kids club on Wednesday evenings.
Pictured with them is their daughter Eden and dog Eve.

Tina Hanley
since August 2007
Tina is the school janitor.

Running Feather Hosteen
since December 2007
Running is helping Ranson in the bus barn.

Former Staff
There have been many that served at Immanuel Mission in the past 85 years. We are still compiling that list. Click here for a partial list of former staff.
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