Pastor Simek graduated from Rhodes College in Memphis, TN with a major in psychology and a minor in Greek and Roman studies in 2010. He graduated Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN with a masters of Divinity in 2015. He was ordained into the Office of the Holy Ministry in 2015 and has served as the Pastor of Trinity Rantoul since August 2020.

He has been married to his wife Nicole since 2011 and they have been blessed with 3 boys. In addition to preaching and teaching to every generation, he also enjoys a round of golf and cigar. Pastor Simek has also served Higher Things as Catechesis Coordinator since 2017.

Hi, I am Elyse and I have been working at the daycare since 2016 and have been the daycare director since 2018. It has been such a joy to help and watch our kids grow! I have been part of Trinity my whole life. We are such a family out here and that is what I love most! 

Ms. Katelyn (Mrs.Campshure) grew up in Potter, WI and attended school at Trinity-Rantoul. She and her husband Nate have a daughter and a son that both attend Trinity Daycare.  You can find Ms. Katelyn at our daycare as well serving as a teacher! Outside of school, Ms. Katelyn loves to spend time at the farm with her family. She brings a lot of patience and love to 3K. 

Mrs. Lau has been at Trinity since August 2021. She grew up in Chilton, Wisconsin and teaches 1st and 2nd graders. Nicole is married to her husband Jake and together have the beautiful Miss Madelyn! In Mrs. Lau's free time, she enjoys to golf, read, and spend time with family and friends. Mrs. Lau is very devoted to her teaching and loves bringing new and fresh ideas to her multi-grade classroom to see her students best succeed. 

Mr. Stenklyft has been at Trinity since August 2022. He grew up in Milwaukee and then Sheboygan. He graduated from Concordia-Wisconsin. He is an excellent singer, artist, and boardgame enthusiast.

Ms. Nicole Wittmann was born and raised in Hilbert, WI where she currently resides. She has two brothers, one twin, and a younger brother. She attended Concordia University Wisconsin. After graduation she served as a Director of Christian Education for two years, traveled the world for a year as a missionary, and taught first and second grade for three years. She enjoys spending time outside hiking, camping, and reading a book in her hammock. Or you can catch her crafting, painting, and DIYing.

Mrs. Schoen works for both the church and the school in our office. She has been a lifelong member at Trinity and has been working in the office since 2022. She is married to her husband Brandon and has 4 children. Adley and Reed both attend Trinity School and Lainey and Mia both attend Trinity Daycare. Marcy has a passion for Lutheran education and the students and loves that she can work at the school.