Staff Directory

Email addresses and phone numbers are listed under each teacher below.

Please contact the main office at 303-934-2345 for general questions.

Ron Brandhorst, M.A.

Courses Currently Teaching
Chemistry, Physics

Extracurricular Activities
Track, Yearbook, Community Lights Career

Teaching Experience: 41 Years

Experience at DLHS-Denver Campus: 41 Years

Contact Information 303.934.2345 x1202 Ron.Brandhorst@denverlutheranhighschool.org

Joel Brase, B.S.

Courses Currently Teaching
Adv. Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Algebra

Extracurricular Activities
Head Varsity Football Coach

Teaching Experience: 6 Years

Experience at DLHS-Denver Campus: >1 Year

Contact Information 303.934.2345 x1302
Joel.Brase@DenverLutheranHighSchool.org

Ryan Bredow, B.S.

Courses Currently Teaching
AP English, Men's PE, Bible III

Extracurricular Activities
Head Varsity Men's Basketball Coach,
Assistant Baseball Coach

Teaching Experience: 4 Years

Experience at DLHS-Denver Campus: 4 Years

Contact Information 303.934.2345 x1306
Ryan.Bredow@denverlutheranhighschool.org

Linda Cusimano

Courses Currently Teaching
Concert Choir, Light Brigade

Extracurricular Activities
Music Theatre Director, Light Brigade

Experience at DLHS-Denver Campus: 1 Year

Contact Information 303.934.2345 X1300
Linda.Cusimano@denverlutheranhighschool.org

Paul Duensing, B.S.

Courses Currently Teaching
Concert Band, Computer Apps., Government,
Geography, Video Editing

Extracurricular Activities
Pep Band, Theatre Orchestra Director

Teaching Experience: 29 Years

Experience at DLHS-Denver Campus: 20 Years

Contact Information 303.934.2345 x1251
Paul.Duensing@denverlutheranhighschool.org

Dan Gehrke, B.A. - Principal

Courses Currently Teaching
AP Calculus

Teaching Experience: 12 Years

Experience at DLHS-Denver Campus: 12 Years

Contact Information 303.934.2345 x3103
Dan.Gehrke@denverlutheranhighschool.org

Andrew Hellmers, B.S. - Technology Coordinator

Courses Currently Teaching
Computer Programming, Web Design and Publishing, Advanced Web Design, Pre-Algebra

Extracurricular Activities
Theatre Director

Teaching Experience: 5 Years

Experience at DLHS-Denver Campus: 4 Years

Contact Information 303.934.2345 x1406
Andrew.Hellmers@denverlutheranhighschool.org

Mark Hollenbeck, B.S.

Courses Currently Teaching
Bible I, Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Introduction to Art

Extracurricular Activities
JV Girls Volleyball Coach, Head Women's Tennis Coach

Teaching Experience: 15 Years

Experience at DLHS-Denver Campus: 12 Years

Contact Information 303.934.2345 x1201
Mark.Hollenbeck@denverlutheranhighschool.org

Loren Larrabee M.S. - Athletic Director

Courses Currently Teaching
Strength Training, High-Comp Team Sports

Extracurricular Activities
JV Boys Basketball Coach, Athletic Trainer

Teaching Experience: 27 Years

Experience at DLHS-Denver Campus: 11 Years

Contact Information 303.934.2345 x3105
Loren.Larrabee@denverlutheranhighschool.org

Denise Noffze, B.A. - Guidance Director

Courses Currently Teaching
English I, Freshman Seminar, Freshmen Honors English

Extracurricular Activities
Crossplay

Teaching Experience: 23 Years

Experience at DLHS-Denver Campus: 7 Years

303.934.2345 x1305 (Classroom)
303.934.2345 x3305 (Counselor's Office)
Denise.Noffze@denverlutheranhighschool.org

Alicia Oates, B.S.

Courses Currently Teaching
Women's Fitness, Honors English III, British Literature, Women's Health

Extracurricular Activities
Head Varsity Women's Volleyball Coach

Teaching Experience: 4 Years

Experience at DLHS-Denver Campus: 4 Years

Contact Information 303.934.2345 x1303
Alicia.Oates@denverlutheranhighschool.org

Craig Parrott, M.S., M.A. - Spiritual Director

Courses Currently Teaching
Bible IV, English II

Extracurricular Activities
JV Women's Tennis Coach

Teaching Experience: 28 Years

Experience at DLHS-Denver Campus: 17 Years

303.934.2345 x1105 (Classroom)
303.934.2345 x3302 (Counselor's Office)
Craig.Parrott@denverlutheranhighschool.org

Dave Renquest, M.A. - Assistant Principal

Courses Currently Teaching
Geometry

Extracurricular Activities
JV Baseball, Yearbook

Teaching Experience: 18 Years

Experience at DLHS-Denver Campus: 13 Years

Contact Information 303.934.2345 x3104
Dave.Renquest@denverlutheranhighschool.org

Troy Stelling, B.S.

Courses Currently Teaching
Bible II, Honors English II, British Literature, Men's Christian Sexuality

Extracurricular Activities
Head JV Football Coach

Teaching Experience: 17 Years

Experience at DLHS-Denver Campus: 8 Years

Contact Information 303.934.2345 x1304
Troy.Stelling@denverlutheranhighschool.org

Sarah Strohschein, B.S.

Courses Currently Teaching
World History, U.S. History, America in the 20th Century

Extracurricular Activities
Girl's "B" Squad Head Coach, Assistant Track Coach

Teaching Experience: >1 Years

Experience at DLHS-Denver Campus: >1 Years

Contact Information 303.934.2345 x1103
Sarah.Strohschein@denverlutheranhighschool.org

Leonarda Van Der Werf B.A.

Courses Currently Teaching
French

Extracurricular Activities
Track, Yearbook, Community Lights Career

Teaching Experience: 41 Years

Experience at DLHS-Denver Campus: 10 Years

Contact Information 303.934.2345 x5201

Paul Von Rentzell, M.A.

Courses Currently Teaching
Biology, Men's Health, Physical Science

Extracurricular Activities
Theatre Director

Teaching Experience: 23 Years

Experience at DLHS-Denver Campus: 23 Years

Contact Information 303.934.2345 x1203
Paul.VonRentzell@denverlutheranhighschool.org

Matt Zoeller, B.S.

Courses Currently Teaching
Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III

Teaching Experience: 3 Years

Experience at DLHS-Denver Campus: >1 Years

Contact Information 303.934.2345 x1104
Matthew.Zoeller@denverlutheranhighschool.org

Staff

Cathy Hellmers - Secretary to the Principal

Contact Information 303.934.2345 x3102
Cathy.Hellmers@denverlutheranhighschool.org

Warren Kettner - Grounds

Don Loptien - Property/Maintenance

Ron Brandhorst
Joel Brase
Ryan Bredow
Linda Cusimano
Paul Duensing
Dan Gehrke
Andrew Hellmers
Mark Hollenbeck
Loren Larrabee
Denise Noffze
Alicia Oates
Craig Parrott
Dave Renquest
Troy Stelling
Sarah Strohschein
Leonarda Van Der Werf
Paul Von Rentzell
Matt Zoeller

Staff
Cathy Hellmers
Warren Kettner
Don Loptien