Prior to coming to ILS, Dr. Buster served as the Director of Professional Development at a nearby school district. Also, previously, Dr. Buster served on Immanuel's Board of Directors, for two terms with the second term as President. She has historically supported ILS with WASC by serving in an advisory capacity since 2014. She is a lifelong Christian worshipping in Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod churches. Dr. Buster graduated from Christ College, Irvine (now Concordia University, Irvine) . She served seven years teaching in two Lutheran Elementary Schools. She earned a master’s degree from Cal State LA and doctoral degree from the University of La Verne. She holds both a Multiple Subject and a Special Education teaching credential. She lives in Riverside with her husband of 40 years. Her two daughters, son-in-law and two grandchildren live less than 4 miles from her, as well. Sharing the Gospel and love for Jesus in all settings throughout her life have been a blessing.
Dr. Sue Buster
Principal
Preschool Co-Directors
Jean Kempe (right) and Angie Knapp (left)
Born and raised in Minnesota, Jean Kempe has been at Immanuel since 2002 as Director of Christian Education working with children and youth. She recently joined the Preschool and is working toward her Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
Angie Knapp, from Victorville, has been in Early Childhood for many years, and at Immanuel since 2017. In fact, both her mom (recently retired) and brother work in early childhood too!
Their strengths complement each other and love working as a team in ministry to support the families, teachers, and children in the preschool.
Angie Knapp, from Victorville, has been in Early Childhood for many years, and at Immanuel since 2017. In fact, both her mom (recently retired) and brother work in early childhood too!
Their strengths complement each other and love working as a team in ministry to support the families, teachers, and children in the preschool.
Ali farnan
Administrative Assistant
Ali has served in various roles at Immanuel over the years, including preschool teacher, church secretary, and currently, Administrative Assistant. She graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 2011 with degrees in Liberal Studies and Child & Adolescent Development and, later, Santa Ana College with a degree in Speech Language Pathology Assisting. She has worked with children in educational and private practice settings and has a passion for helping others. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and being an auntie to her six nieces and nephews.