Administrative Team
Principal Charles Galecki
"For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you."
Charlie grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was adopted out of foster care around the age of 7. He developed a love for working with children from a very young age. This love led him to pursue teaching. He graduated with honors in 2015 with a double major in K-12 physical education and elementary education. He received his Master of Science in Educational Administration with a principal emphasis in 2020. He has served at St. Paul's since 2015.
During his free time he loves competing in just about anything ranging from board games to basketball to doing chores at home with his wife, Abby. He finds nature relaxing and loves to spend time in nature just taking in God's wonderful creations with his wife.
Email: cggalecki@stpaulsk8.org
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Pastor Snowden Sims
"God has told us to equip the saints, so that they can continue to build up the body of Christ."
Pastor Snowden Gene Sims has served St. Paul's since June, 2009. Pastor Sims is a 1985 graduate of Northwestern College. He holds a Master of Divinity from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. In his spare time Pastor Sims enjoys fishing, working out, listening to jazz, and playing guitar. He and his wife, Melinda, enjoy spending time with their daughter.
Email: ssims@stpaulsk8.org
Pastor Ross Gottschalk
Pastor Ross graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in 2023 and began serving as pastor at St. Paul’s the same year. Pastor Ross wanted to be in the pastoral ministry because he wants to help those who are hurting and in need of the hope that only Christ can provide. He enjoys meeting with people and forming new connections and is regularly available to meet or grab a coffee. In his spare time, Pastor Ross enjoys being outdoors, hunting, lifting weights, and practicing martial arts. He and his wife, Laura, also share a passion for music, youth ministry, board games, and sharing the love of Jesus with others.