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Administration / Teaching Staff

ADMINISTRATION:

	Kyle Maestri - Headmaster (kyle.maestri@trinitytricity.com) Mr. Maestri is a passionate follower of Jesus Christ. He grew up in a Christian home where he was taught to ask hard questions which deepened his faith at a young age. He attended Biola University and was part of their first full graduating class of the Torrey Honors Institute, a Christ-centered classical education great books program. While at Biola he studied Philosophy and Theology and gained a passion for K-12 classical education. In 2003, he was approached to help start a classical Christian school for the tri-city area. He was daunted by the task, but trusted that God was leading and did not want to miss out. This will be his eighth year at Trinity. He recently completed his Master in Educational Leadership at Northern Arizona University and is excited to see what God will continue to do at Trinity. He loves teaching, spending time with students, being at home with his family, reading, and playing basketball. Along the way, during the start of the school, he married his true love, Anni. They now have two beautiful daughters they are working hard to raise in the truth of God's Word. They will be welcoming another daughter into their home this December. Please pray for him and his family as he leads this ministry with the guidance of the School Board, and the Word, and Spirit of God.

	Denise Griggs - Principal (denise.griggs@trinitytricity.com) Mrs. Griggs is beginning her sixth year at Trinity. She first came to Trinity as a teacher and is now the principal of the school. Mrs. Griggs began her educational career in California where she attended Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College as an Elementary Education major. Denise has been in education for 23 years in both Christian and public schools. She has taught at all levels of education as well as in administration. Denise has been involved in countless ministries over the years. Mrs. Griggs enjoys working with children, teens and adults. She feels God has called her to this ministry to build the kingdom of God and strenghten the family unit. Denise loves to read and write, play volleyball and be outdoors. Mrs. Griggs has 2 grown sons who are married, a 9 yr. old daughter who attends Trinity, and has been married for 30 years to David, the "love of her life".

TEACHERS:

	Kristine Hofmann - Kindergarten (kristine.hofmann@trinitytricity.com) Kristi is a graduate of Arizona State University. She has a Bachelor's of Art in Integrative Studies with an emphasis in Religion. She loves spending time with her friends and family and enjoys activities such as reading, hiking, and camping. This will be her second year at Trinity and she is excited and feels blessed to be here, again.

	Tina Ford - 1st/2nd Grade (tina.ford@trinitytricity.com) Ms. Ford is a native of California who received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education at Azusa Pacific University. Tina has worked in education for over 20 years in both a Christian School and homeschooling. Tina has always been actively involved in Children's ministries throughout her life. Ms. Ford has two children, a 16 yr. old daugher and 5 year old son. Ms. Ford feels God has called her to work with children and enjoys watching them grow to be servants of God.

	Deborah Blount - Third Grade (deborah.blount@trinitytricity.com) Deborah graduated from Simpson College in Iowa with a degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Language Arts, Title 1 Reading, and Early Childhood Education. She and her husband Bill, who is a retired Physical Therapist, have been married for 24 years. They moved to Prescott seven years ago with their daughter, Sarah, who is a 9th grader at Trinity. Bill and Deborah also have five grown children that live in Colorado, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Maryland. Deborah feels that her ministry is in teaching and is grateful that the Lord has placed her here at Trinity. This will be her third year teaching at TCS.

	Jenifer Coonfield - 4th/5th Grades (jenifer.coonfield@trinitytricity.com) Jeni is a Prescott native who received her Bachelor’s of Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University. She has been involved in Christian ministry for most of her life, volunteering with youth and children as well as overseas missions. This is Miss Coonfield's second year at Trinity Christian School. She feels blessed to teach in a school where the name of Jesus is exalted, not forbidden.

	Jamie Anderson- 5th/6th Grades (jamie.anderson@trinitytricity.com) Jamie moved to Arizona 11 years ago from Meridian, Idaho to become a Children's Pastor at a local church. He was introduced to a wonderful, talented and beautiful woman named Parrish. In March of 2002, they were married and instantly became a family with her three children, Dylan and Shelby (now 16 yr. old twins), and Seth (now 12). Carter was added to the family in May of 2003. In November of 2007, God answered Jamie's prayer by opening a position at TCS as the 2nd/3rd grade teacher. Over the past 2 years, Jamie has taught 4th, 5th and 6th grade and has the privilege of teaching the 6th grade students for the 4th straight year. Jamie looks forward to the new challenges and opportunities that God has in store for him. In May, Mr. Anderson graduated with a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University. After being around Mr. Anderson, you will know that he loves Jesus, his family, soccer, The Ohio State Buckeye's, and John Deere tractors. He has played most sports, enjoys times outdoors, but really enjoys spending time coaching his kids.

	Monique Young - Fine Arts Department Head (monique.young@trinitytricity.com) Miss Young is entering her fourth year of teaching at Trinity. She is an Arizona native who has lived in Prescott for just over 33 years. She graduated from Prescott College's Adult Degree Program in 1994 with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Elementary Education, a K-12 special education endorsement, and minor in vocal performance. In 2007 she completed a 3 year ministry training certificate through the RCA. Miss Young has been teaching for 14 years and has many years experience in the arts; practicing, teaching, and performing and she is excited to share her love, passion and experience with the students at TCS. Additionally, she is active in worship, prayer and missions ministries, has a black belt in karate, and enjoys gardening, reading, and cooking.

	Susan White - 4-8th Grade Latin, 7th Grade Math (susan.white@trinitytricity.com) Susan White was raised in a Christian home and has been a follower of Jesus from an early age. She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a major in mathematics, and a secondary school teaching certificate. She spent the next five years teaching 5^th grade mathematics through Algebra I in public schools. For the next 20 years she raised and home schooled her two daughters. During this time, Mrs. White’s areas of academic interest expanded, particularly to history and children’s literature. She also read extensively about Christian education, and was particularly drawn to the philosophy of classical Christian education. This will be Mrs. White’s 7th year at Trinity Christian School where she has taught students from 4^th through 11^th grade and her subjects have included Bible, History, Literature, Math, and Latin. During this time, she has become enthusiastic about the importance (and fun!) of teaching Latin, and that has become her primary teaching assignment.

	Ken Jimison - Junior High P.E., Boys Bible, Secondary Bible and Coach (ken.jimison@trinitytricity.com) Mr. Jimison is a licensed and ordained minister who has pastored for over 20 years. He and his family moved to the Prescott area in June of 2007 after living and ministering in the Anderson, Indiana area for 15 years. He graduated from LIFE Pacific Bible College in San Dimas, California with a degree in both Bible and Pastoral Ministry. Mr. Jimison has also taken some graduate courses from Grace Seminary, as well as several workshops that focus on both education and ministry. He taught Bible and coached sports at Liberty Christian School in Anderson, Indiana for several years. He and his wife, Cynthia, have been married for over 23 years. They have 5 children. Josiah, is a 21 year old student at LIFE Pacific Bible College. Karissa is now also at LIFE Pacific as a freshman. Sarah, Micah and Zach are all at Trinity. Sarah is a Junior, Micah is in 8th grade, and Zach is in the 6th grade. Mr. Jimisons' favorite verses are Colossians 3:2-4. This will be Mr. Jimison's third year at TCS.

	Jill Patterson - JH/HS Literature and History (jill.patterson@trinitytricity.com) Jill is beginning her fifth year teaching history and literature here at Trinity. As a Jew who came to Christ, Jill has a deep and abiding faith in Him and a special love for teaching students to see Christ as present in the Old Testament scriptures and to see history as the unfolding of God's plan. Jill studied history and medieval studies at Brandeis University in Massachusetts and continued her studies in graduate school at the University of Kansas. Jill is a member of the Trinity community both as a teacher and as a parent. Her daughter is an enthusiastic fourth grader and her husband, Brian, contributes to the Trinity community as well whenever needed. Jill greatly loves her students and is thankful to be used of God in partnering with parents to raise children who follow Christ.

	Chad Shelabarger - HS Math and Science (chad.shelabarger@trinitytricity.com) Mr. Shelabarger is a state certified secondary math teacher who teaches Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry and Precalculus for Trinity. He also teaches some of the high school science courses, such as Biology, Chemistry and Physics. He received his Bachelors degree in Christian Ministries from Southwestern College, after completing two years at the University of Arizona. He returned to college to become certified as a high school math teacher through Arizona State University. This is his fourth year with Trinity. He loves to play a plethora of sports, such as basketball, football, volleyball and softball. He also loves outdoor activities such as camping and rock climbing. Spending time with his family, however, trumps the rest. He has been married to his wonderful wife, Melanie, for 11 years. Their two children are in the elementary here at Trinity. He tries to lay off the sweets as much as possible, but if you feel compelled to buy him some, a Snicker's bar is hard to turn down.

	Chad Roberts - Math, Logic and Band (chad.roberts@trinitytricity.com) Chad was born and raised here in Prescott. He graduated from Biola University in 2007 with a Bachelors degree in Music Theory and Composition and a minor in Biblical Studies. He's received recognition for a number of his compositions, and has been commissioned by the Yavapai College symphony orchestra. Chad began teaching at Trinity in 2007. He currently teaches 5th grade math, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Symphonic band, Jazz band, and leads the worship band. He also teaches private lessons independently in the areas of piano, guitar, music theory, composition, and improvisation.



	Greg Lane - Modern History, JH Science, Advanced Lit, Modern Lit, US Government and Economics (greg.lane@trinitytricity.com) Greg Lane was a teacher/administrator in Christian Schools for 10 years prior to a 27 year career in the construction industry. During that time Greg felt that some day God would call him back to Christian School teaching. The events of the past two years made God’s timing for that return clear. Greg feels privileged to be a part of the Trinity Christian School staff and looks forward to working with students and parents to prepare the next generation of God honoring leaders. Greg and his beautiful wife, Gail, have 4 adult children and 17 grandchildren ages infant to 14 years old. Greg feels truly blessed.