The Board of Christian Day School plans, sets, and administers policies in the school, assists the Principal in selecting personnel, and secures means and facilities for the school.

	John Schulz Jr., Chair Born in Houston, John Schulz Jr. has spent most of his life in Knoxville, graduating from FLS and eventually the University of Tennessee with a degree in Industrial Engineering. John is an industrial engineering supervisor at Denso Corporation. He joined the Board of Christian Day School in 2009 after serving two terms as congregational president at First Lutheran Church. Having spent nine years in a Christian day school, John knows firsthand the importance of a Christ-centered education and the role the school plays in outreach to the community. Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1
	Mark Fettig After serving a six-year stint in the U.S. Navy and attending Pellissippi State University, Mark Fettig began working in the information technologies department at Brunswick Corporation in Knoxville, where he is now the regional IT manager. Mark is married to Debbie (Niedens) Fettig, who is an FLS alumna, and he has a son, Joshua. Mark joined the Board in 2010. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9
	Tom Garst As an investment manager at Home Federal Bank, Tom Garst brings a host of financial experience to the Board, which he joined in 2010 in order to help support and sustain First Lutheran School's important legacy. He has a master's and doctorate from the UT Knoxville Graduate School of Business, and occasionally teaches classes at various colleges and universities in the area. Tom is married to Alicia, and they have a son and a daughter. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Psalm 3:5-6
	Matthew Lundien Dr. Matthew Lundien, an MD specializing in pediatric pulmonology and sleep disorders medicine at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, joined the Board of Christian Day School in 2010. He and his wife, Dawn, chose FLS for their two children to provide them with the best possible academic opportunities in the context of a Lutheran Christian environment. Dr. Lundien is originally from Vicksburg, Miss., and has also lived in Illinois, Louisiana, Indiana, South Dakota, and Tennessee. “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." John 6:68
	Mark Parker Mark Parker holds an MBA from the University of Memphis and is a systems analyst for the City of Knoxville, where he works on information systems for human resources and financials. Mark is married to Rhonda, a speech pathologist, and they have three children, two of whom attend FLS and one a future student. He joined the Board of Christian Day School in 2010. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:2
	Wendy Slifka Wendy Slifka, an MBA who works as a business management analyst for Knoxville Utilities Board, joined the Board of Christian Day School in 2011. Originally from suburban St. Louis, Wendy attended St. John's Lutheran School from K-8, the same school her mom attended. She and her husband, Doug, want their son to receive the same quality Lutheran education that Wendy had, and she hopes to help First Lutheran School thrive and grow during her tenure on the Board. For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16
	Christine Sprecher With a master’s degree in mathematics and a decade of teaching behind her, Christine Sprecher joined the Board of Christian Day School in 2006 because she believes in FLS’s family atmosphere that strives for excellence in the education of the whole child. Christine is married to Jered, an artist and UT professor. They have two young sons, one a preschooler at FLS and the other a future student. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27