
FACULTY AND STAFF
FACULTY & STAFF

MISS JAMI PRYOR
Principal
School Secretary
MRS. RISA FALTER
Mrs. Risa Falter started with Zion May of 2021. Risa resides in Gillespie with her husband Brad and daughter Marly.

Bio coming soon!
Seventh and Eighth Grade
MR. CHRISTOPHER COVERT
Fifth and Sixth Grade
Miss Pryor attended the University of Nebraska where she earned her degree in Elementary Education.
She has taught at Zion for 22 years first starting in 1999.
Miss Pryor has one brother and 2 nieces age 7 and 3.
Miss Pryor loves to read, play board games and spend time with family and friends.
MISS JAMI PRYOR

MRS. MINDY FISCHER
Mrs. Fischer is a graduate of The Teacher College in Seward, Nebraska. She taught for several years in Detroit and then Troy, IL. She started teaching at Zion in 2019. She lives in Highland, IL with her husband John, son Laurence, and daughter Maccenna. Mrs. Fisher is a HUGE HUSKER FAN and enjoys time in her pool and reading. GBR!! (Go Big Red)
Fourth Grade

Third Grade
MRS. SUSAN COVERT
Second Grade
MS. LYDIA COOK

Ms. Cook attended Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska. There she earned her degree in Elementary Education, with an endorsement in Special Education. She also received her Lutheran Teaching Diploma. At Concordia, Ms. Cook ran on the cross country and track teams all four years. This is her first year at Zion. She enjoys art, running, and spending time with friends, family, and her dog, Ella.
MS KATIE GULLEY
First Grade

Kindergarten
Mrs. Sharp attended Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville where she graduated with an Elementary Education degree. She began teaching at Zion in 2000. She currently lives in Staunton, IL with her husband Jim, and her sons Ethan, Jace, and Colton. In her free time she likes to travel.
MRS. LISA SHARP

MRS. ERIKA FORTNER
BIO COMING SOON
Pre Kindergarten

MRS. SAVANNAH BOSTON
Pre-Kindergarten Aide
A.M. Pre-K extended day Program
MRS. LAURA KNOBLICH

Bio coming soon!
P.M. Pre-K extended day Program
MRS. CERESSA WALDRUP

MR. ERNIE THOMACK
Choir and Handbells Director
After School Aide