Faculty

Kevin Klug is Pilgrim Lutheran School’s Principal and 5th and 6th Grade Teacher. He is a 1999 graduate of Martin Luther College and was assigned to St. John’s Lutheran School, in Juneau, Wisconsin. He served there as the Athletic Director and taught many different grade combinations from 4th through 8th. He also coached many sports while at St. John’s. Four years ago he took a call to serve as 5th and 6th grade teacher and principal at Holy Trinity, in Okauchee.

He likes to watch sports (at least he did before Covid 19) and cheer for the Packers, Brewers, Bucks, and Badgers. He also likes to play sports, especially volleyball and softball. He loves being outdoors and enjoys fishing, hiking, boating, and kayaking. He has been happily married for 25 years to his wife Gretchen. She is an RN and works as a navigator at the UW Cancer Center, Pro-Health Care, in Pewaukee. They have two children, Jacob, who is studying at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, and Madelynn, who attends WLC.

A 2014 graduate of Martin Luther College, David Porth earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Music. David currently holds a Wisconsin state teaching license and a Master’s Degree in Church Music from Concordia University – Wisconsin. In addition to teaching Grades 7-8, David also serves the congregation as Worship Coordinator. Outside of Pilgrim, David helped with various projects on the new WELS hymnal and is also a curriculum writer for the Synod’s new Hymnology Curriculum.

David is married to Naomi who is a teacher in Milwaukee. They have two sons, Michael and Jameson, who bring much joy and energy to their lives. Both David and Naomi have a passion for music and traveling.

A love for her Lord and children led Amy Kuske to pursue a career in elementary education.  She grew up on a dairy farm in the tiny western Wisconsin farming community of Woodville.  After graduating from MLC she taught at St. John’s Burlington and St. John’s Mukwonago before arriving at Pilgrim.

Amy has completed numerous graduate courses in reading, math and technology and has obtained her Wisconsin DPI license for K-8.

Engaging students in the learning process is important to Mrs. Kuske.  She writes curriculum lessons that place an emphasis on student involvement and creativity.  She believes learning needs to be fun and meaningful!

She has been blessed with a husband and three children.  She’s also an avid sports fan—so when she’s not teaching she’s busy watching her son play football at WLHS and her daughter run cross country, and cheering on the Badgers, Brewers, and Packers.

Jodi Murphy graduated from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. In 2007 she completed the teacher certification program in Middle Childhood/Early Adolescence and English and is currently licensed in Wisconsin.

Jodi’s passion for teaching and sharing the love of Jesus has led to over 25 years of working with children in grades PK-8. Prior to accepting the call to Pilgrim, she most recently served as a classroom teacher at Trinity in Brillion, and as a math specialist in the Brillion Public Schools. She is currently pursuing professional development opportunities in the areas of instructional technology and special education.

Jodi and her husband Mark reside in Jackson and have one son, Joshua. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, participating in a wide variety of outdoor activities, cheering on her favorite sports teams, and spending time with family and friends.

Kathy Brandt graduated from Dr. Martin Luther College, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a concentration in science. She is married to Jim and together they have been blessed with three sons. During her years of teaching she had the privilege of teaching students of all ages in Lutheran schools throughout California, Illinois, and Wisconsin. After completing her Mentor Certification through Cardinal Stritch University, Kathy has gone on to mentor several beginning teachers.

Kathy helped students develop a broad range of skills outside the classroom by coaching forensics and various sports, directing school plays, advising student council, and chairing the art show at the Menomonee Falls Library. She has since moved on to becoming the Athletic Director here at Pilgrim Lutheran. Keeping students active in the learning process is important to Kathy, but nothing gives her more joy than to see her students learn about Jesus and grow in their faith.

When Kathy isn’t teaching, you can find her traveling to visit her sons in Indiana, Utah, and Japan. She also enjoys hiking, biking, and kayaking.