Our Team
The Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation team is committed to upholding our vision that children in Chicagoland have the opportunity to experience Christ’s love and grace through a high-quality, values-based Christian education.
Janet Klotz
Executive Director – janetklotz@clefchicago.org
A product of Lutheran schools, including Concordia University Chicago, Janet Klotz has more than 25 years experience in leadership and volunteer positions for many community and nonprofit organizations. As founder of All Things Not-For-Profit, an events and public relations company, she has organized successful fundraising events for organizations such as Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, Hinsdale Hospital Foundation, Condell Hospital, Robert Crown Center, Rotary Club of Hinsdale, and Zion Early Education Center. Janet joined the CLEF Board of Directors in 2011 and was named executive director in 2013.
Janet has served as vice president of Hinsdale Rotary Club, chair of Zion Lutheran Hinsdale’s Early Childhood Education Center, member of the Clarendon Hills Village Renovation Board and Clarendon Hills Library Board, chair of Clarendon Hills Infant Welfare Benefit, chair of Hinsdale Junior Women’s Club, and fundraiser and events coordinator for the Hinsdale Community House. Her creative and people skills serve her well in her multifaceted role as CLEF’s Executive Director.
Dr. Kevin BrockbergÂ
Director of Academic Excellence –Â kevinbrockberg@clefchicago.org
Most recently serving as the Superintendent of Schools for the LCMS Indiana District, Dr. Brockberg brings with him a wealth of experience in school administration both in public and non-public schools, nationally and internationally. A well-respected speaker, an adjunct college professor, and the author of numerous articles, Dr. Brockberg has served schools in several states as well as in Hong Kong before his service to the Indiana District.
A graduate of Walther Lutheran High School, Dr. Brockberg shares CLEF’s passion for urban ministry, having served in Detroit public schools during part of his career. In recent years, he’s been a valued CLEF partner, joining CLEF’s Medallion badge assessment teams and other projects.
Michael Cleavenger
Development Director – michaelcleavenger@clefchicago.org
Amanda Hays
Admissions and Marketing Manager  –  amandahays@clefchicago.org
Sue Lorr
Office Manager – suelorr@clefchicago.org/hr@clefchicago.org
Patricia Braun
School Health & Wellness Coordinator – patriciabraun@clefchicago.org
Dawn Robinson
Federal Funds Coordinator – dawnrobinson@clefchicago.org
Cheryl Saiki
Special Education Coordinator –Â specialed@clefchicago.org
Finance & Accounting questions:
Kelly Adrian –Â accounting@clefchicago.org