Dave Gartner, has served his entire 25 year ministry at St. John after being assigned in 1992 as 2-3 grade teacher and athletic director. Mr. G, as the children fondly call him, has this to say: "Since being at St. John I have had the pleasure of teaching in grades 2-8 which has really helped me understand multiple grade/age levels. In 2010 I earned my Master’s Degree in Leadership from Martin Luther College of New Ulm, MN. My wife, Michelle, is the Events Coordinator at Martin Luther College and we have two children, Nicolas who is a junior at Martin Luther College, New Ulm and Luke who is a senior at Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School in New Ulm. I have thoroughly enjoyed raising my family in Redwood Falls and it has been great to have my children receive Christian education through St. John, MVL, and MLC." I consider it a true joy to serve as principal at St. John Lutheran School and Early Childhood Learning Center. May the Lord be with you all.