Head of Schools. The Rev. Arthur F. Hebbeler III, STS, is the founding head of schools. Since its inception in 2005, Pastor Hebbeler has been the driving force in the development, growth, and success of Augsburg Academy.
Academic Background. Pastor Hebbeler is a graduate of Culver Military Academy (Culver, Indiana), Butler University (Indianapolis, Indiana), University of North Dakota (Grand Forks, North Dakota), and Lutheran Theological Seminary (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). He is also a graduate of the Air Command and Staff College (Maxwell AFB, Alabama), and numer- ous other military schools.
Professional Background. Pastor Hebbeler has served as pastor for two congregations in Maryland, and also served as a seminarian at churches in Maryland and Virginia. Before ordination and seminary, Pastor Hebbeler was director of marketing and operations for Pictometry, Inc, of Rochester, New York, and served over thirteen years in the United States Air Force in a variety of assignments, often as an instructor or training officer.
Personal Background. The child of two public school teachers, Pastor Hebbeler is an Indiana native. He is married to Debbie, and they have three grown children. Pastor and Debbie are avid sports fans, and are often found at Washington Capitals hockey games.