Elementary K-5 Faculty

Emily Prusha – Kindergarten

This is my first year at St. Paul’s. I am so excited to be able to work in this amazing community. I have known that I have wanted to teach since as long as I can remember. I remember playing school in my mom’s classroom while she would go in to get her classroom ready for the upcoming year. Yes, I was that girl who enjoyed playing teacher over barbies and dolls. I did half of my student teaching in Bloomington and the other half in San Jose, Costa Rica. I graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato in May of 2016. Since graduating, I have substituted at various schools around the metro as well as EEC St. Paul’s Little Saints.

I live in West Bloomington and have a pet fish named Max. My immediate family consists of my mom, dad, and brother. My parents live in Minnesota, while my brother and sister-in-law live in Iowa. I am happy to announce that I will have a niece arriving this November! I enjoy traveling, swimming, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.

I am ecstatic to work with you all this upcoming school year. I feel so honored to be able to grow and teach in the footsteps of Jesus!!

eprusha@spls-pl.org

Cindy Bauder-1st & 2nd Grade

It is a privilege and an honor to be your first and second grade instructor! I have been a Lutheran grade school teacher since 1986, ranging from first grade through eighth grade. I’ve taught in inner city Chicago, Oconomowoc, WI, Bloomington, MN, and Prior Lake, MN. In my earlier years I coached girls’ sports. I’ve also served as an adult and youth choir director. I’ve had several student teachers over the years, and I’ve presented several workshops to other teachers. I have my Masters in Curriculum & Instruction/Teacher Leadership as well as my Minnesota license. My undergraduate studies took place at Martin Luther College in New Ulm.

I live in Savage with two adorable dogs-Jasmine and Benji. I have a very small family. My parents and grandparents are with Jesus in heaven. I have one brother who is married (Illinois) along with one nephew who is married with a wife and son (Texas) and one niece (Illinois). My hobbies include singing/playing the guitar, photography, working in my yard, searching educational sites on the computer/learning new things, and playing with my dogs.

I’m very excited to meet each and every one of you. I’m especially excited to meet the children and start a remarkable relationship with them. Teaching is my life! You can rest assured that I will love your children and give them my very best each and every day. I’m thankful to be a part of the St. Paul’s family!!

cbauder@spls-pl.org

Anne Neilitz – 3rd/4th/5th Grade

I have been at St. Paul’s since 2004 and have taught grades 2 through 6 at various times. I love working with children and watching them grow, especially in their faith walk. I have been a teacher for over 13 years and have been blessed to be in a Lutheran school the entire time. I graduated with my degree in Elementary Education from Concordia University, St. Paul, in 2000. I completed my Master’s degree in June of 2009 in Classroom Instruction with a K-12 Reading License from Concordia University.

aneilitz@spls-pl.org