Rev. J. Bart Day (Associate Pastor and Headmaster) has served MLC&S for nine years, after having been ordained here on June 22, 1997. He especially enjoys working with youth and young families. Pastor Day and his wife, Julie, have been blessed with four boys - Jonah, Seth, Caleb and Jotham. Pastor Day is an avid bird hunter and an accomplished vocalist and musician. He holds the degrees of B.A. from Concordia University, Seward, cune.edu,, NE and M.Div. from Concordia Seminary, csl.edu, St. Louis, and is currently working toward an MA in Liturgical Studies from Notre Dame University, nd.edu. He is the recent editor of two collections of essays (Festschrift) presented to professors who have influenced his life and ministry, Teach Me Thy Way, O Lord, published in honor of The Rev. Dr. Glen Zweck, Tutor of Westfield Theological House, Cambridge, England, and Lord Jesus Christ, Will You Not Stay Concordia Publishing House, published in honor of The Rev. Dr. Ronald Feuerhahn, professor of Church History at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. E-mail: revday@mlchouston.org

Janet Muth (Cantor/Music and Choir Director) is the Cantor of Memorial Lutheran Church & School. “Cantor” is the church’s name for a director of parish music. She was raised in Anchorage, Alaska. Prior to serving in Texas, her professional service to the church has been in the Midwest, primarily in Michigan and Indiana. Cantor Muth holds the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Music Education and Church Music from Concordia College, Portland and Master of Music in Organ Performance and Church Music from Indiana University. She has served The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod as a member of the Commission on Worship and on the Hymnody Committee for the Lutheran Service Book. In addition to organ, Cantor Muth plays a number of other instruments including viola, violin, and guitar. She also has served the church as a workshop leader and children’s choir clinician and performs as an organ recitalist. She also serves the church as organist, adult and children's choir director and handbell director. (Click here for a class description.)
Email: janet@mlchouston.org

Mary Vidal (Spanish) is the Spanish teacher here at Memorial Lutheran School. This is her second year to teach at MLS. She's originally from Cuba but she has lived in Houston for 26 years. She graduated from Stratford High School and has completed two semesters at the University of Houston. She has a 13 year old son named Andrew. (Click here for a class description.)
Email: mvidal@mlchouston.org

Cindy Del Monte (Latin & Logic) is a 1976 graduate of Geneva College with a B.S. in Business Administration, majoring in Computer Science/Business Data Processing. Mrs. Del Monte earned a diploma in pastoral theology from the University of St. Thomas in December 2000. She is presently completing a master's degree in theological studies at the University of St. Thomas / St. Mary's Seminary. She also has completed doctorate-level studies in writing at Rice University. Mrs. Del Monte previously held a number of information technology positions in various corporations and served as a manager of consulting services for Deloitte & Touche. Mrs. Del Monte began teaching at Memorial Lutheran School as a substitute teacher in 1999, a preschool teacher in 2000, and a pre-kindergarten teacher from 2001 through 2005. She has served the community since 1980 as a 20-year volunteer at The Lighthouse of Houston during which time she was nominated and named runner-up for the Mayor of Houston's Volunteer of the Year award. From 1998 until 2001, Mrs. Del Monte served Memorial Lutheran School as president of the Parent-Teacher League. (Click here for a class description.) Email: cdelmonte@mlchouston.org

Tiffany Engler (Kindergarten) Tiffany Engler graduated from Concordia University at Austin in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education. She has taught 3rd grade here at Memorial the past 3 years, with this year being her first teaching Kindergarten. Tiffany also coaches girls volleyball and basketball, and is a member of Memorial Lutheran Church. She will begin work on her Masters in Early Childhoon Education from Concordia this year as well. (Click here for a class description.) Email: engler@mlchouston.org

Amy Keilman (2^nd grade) earned her Bachelor's degree at Concordia University at Austin. In her five years of teaching experience she has taught kindergarten, first grade, and second grade in Lutheran Schools throughout Texas. She enjoys teaching second grade the most because there is so much they can do and learn as independent learners! She is a member of Memorial Lutheran Church. (Click here for a class description.)
Email: akeilman@mlchouston.org

Sarah Martin (5th grade) is a Kentucky native who received her Bachelor's degree from Western Kentucky University. She completed her Texas teaching certification through Tomball College. This year she is finishing her Lutheran Teaching Colloquy. She has three years teaching experience and her favorite subject to teach is science. Mrs. Martin is married with two children, Ruth (5) and Daniel (1) and is a member of Memorial Lutheran Church. (Click here for a class description.) Email: smartin@mlchouston.org