Gabe Flicker
Executive Director Grace Lutheran School

During his thirty year career Gabe Flicker has served Grace Lutheran School as a teacher, principal, director of ministry development, and is now the Executive Director. Mr. Flicker was named as a National distinguished Principal by the United States Department of Education and under his direction  the school was honored as an Idaho Merit school and as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.   As Executive Director Gabe is the chief officer of the school and his focus is on the future development of the institution. Gabe and his wife Karen have three children, all graduates of GLS. The Flicker family loves to camp, cross country ski and ride bicycles through the many interesting places Idaho has to offer.

Anne Bopp,
Principal

Anne Bopp was born and raised a college professor's daughter in River Forest , Illinois . One of seven children, she grew up attending Grace Lutheran School, in River Forest, and graduated from Walther Lutheran High School in Melrose Park, Illinois. Seeking adventure, she left her Concordia, River Forest home (she grew up on the campus!), and headed to the west to attend Concordia, Portland, OR.

Anne majored in elementary education and wrapped up her degree a little early so she could graduate with her soon to be husband, Ron. Having taught a brief time at Hope Lutheran, Seattle, WA to finish out the term for a teacher who was transferred, Anne then accepted a call to Grace Lutheran School, Pocatello, ID to teach second grade.

While beginning her teaching career, Anne also began her master's degree at Idaho State University. Upon completion, Anne accepted a position at the INNEL, only to return to her love for teaching after the birth of her first child, Samantha.

After 20 years, three children (Sam, Ben and Ryan) and three different grade levels/positions at Grace, Anne recently accepted the position of principal, this April. Anne's passion is children and the development of programs and experiences that enrich their faith experience and talents given to them by God. It is with thanks to Him and gratefulness to her supportive husband, children, colleagues, and school families that she celebrates 20 years in teaching this year.

Julie Hoyle
Grace Lutheran Early Childhood Director

Mrs. Julie Hoyle has been with Grace Lutheran since 1995, where she started working with the after school program while attending college. Mrs. Hoyle received her education at Idaho State University, with minors in English and music. Mrs. Hoyle has worked with students of all ages, and is currently teaching the music & movement program for the Pre-K 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Mrs. Hoyle and her husband Charlie, a graduate of GLS, have two beautiful children Zoey, and Jon-Michael. They enjoy camping, skiing, and other outdoor activities with their two dogs Buster and Blue.