Mr. Cornelius earned his B.A. in Music Education from the University of Montevallo and M. Ed from Auburn University. He previously served in the Auburn City Schools before joining Trinity Christian School in 2011 out of a desire to educate his son with the benefits of a classical Christian education in a covenant community of believers. He currently serves as the 8th principal of the school. He is married to Jeanna, fellow TCS employee, and they have one son, TCS student Matthew. Mr. Cornelius enjoys reading, exercise, and watching (and quoting frequently) Andy Griffith reruns. The Cornelius family are members of Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Miller earned her B.S. in Early Childhood Education for the Handicapped from Auburn University. Since her graduation from Auburn, she has worked at Trinity Christian School. She has served in many different roles throughout the years, and currently she is the school Administrator. She is married to Jim, and they have a daughter, Bonnie. Outside of her time at Trinity, Mrs. Miller enjoys quilting and crocheting. The Millers are members of Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Conway earned her Associates Degree in Applied Science from Southern Union State Community College. She previously worked with radiologic technology. When her two boys, Fife and Rutledge, started attending Trinity, Mrs. Conway sought to serve the school as well. She currently helps with all the lunch orders and distribution. When not at the school, she enjoys being outdoors. She is married to Basil, and their family attends Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Cornelius is beginning her eighth year at Trinity and serves as the Business Office Manager. She works alongside her husband, Larry, and they have one son, Matthew, who is a recent graduate of Trinity. Outside of her time at Trinity, Mrs. Cornelius enjoys playing the piano and spending time with her family. The Cornelius family are members of Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Before joining the staff at Trinity Christian School, Mrs. Marrs worked for the division of Student Affairs/Student Media, Communications, and Marketing at Auburn University for 27 years. She serves as an Administrative Assistant for TCS. Mrs. Marrs is married to Gary and has one son, Brady. Outside of her time at the school, she enjoys crafts, embroidery, sewing, fishing, and spending time with her family on their farm. She attends Union Christian Church.

Mrs. Sistrunk graduated from Auburn University with a B.A. in Political Science/Pre-Law and a minor in History. She worked at Trinity Christian School from 1996-2019 starting as the music teacher. She then taught 7th-12th grade history before taking two years off. We are thrilled to have her back at the school as the receptionist. Mrs. Sistrunk is married to Mark and they have two sons, Justin and Webb, and two grandsons, Jack & Bennett. She enjoys reading, music, playing the piano, and building things. The Sistrunks are members of Trinity Methodist Church.

Mrs. Battles earned her B.A. in Early Childhood Education from Auburn University. She spent six years teaching in the public school system, and she is about to start her 9 th year here at Trinity Christian School as our 1 st grade teacher. She attended TCS as a child and always dreamed of coming back to teach at this school. Mrs. Battles and her husband Matthew have two children: Maxwell and Ella Kate. When not at the school, she enjoys camping, spending time with family, going for a walk, sipping coffee on her back porch, and watching Auburn sports. The Battles are members of First Baptist Church of Opelika.

Mrs. Mayes earned her B.A. in Special Education, Modified K-12 from the University of Memphis. She previously worked as a special education teacher for Shelby County Schools and Madonna Learning Center. When she and her family moved from Memphis, TN to Auburn 5 years ago, the Lord opened the door for her to return to the classroom as a Kindergarten teacher. She and her husband Keith have two sons: Bryson and Joseph. Mrs. Mayes enjoys hiking, camping, and spending time with family. The Mayes attend Lakeview Baptist Church.

Mrs. White graduated from Harding University with a B.A. in Elementary Education (K-6). While her husband, Jonathan, completed his Masters at Auburn University, she joined the faculty of Trinity Christian School. The Whites just welcomed a handsome baby boy over the summer and are loving being parents!  When not working for the school, she enjoys cooking, baking, photography, and being by the water. The Whites attend Auburn Church of Christ.

Mrs. Lashley is new to our school as the reading intervention specialist. She graduated from Auburn University with a BS in Elementary Education and has experience teaching Pre-K, 1st Grade, & Reading Intervention. Mrs. Lashley is married to Jake and they have two children attending Trinity, Harper & Wyatt. She is thankful for the opportunity to teach at a school she loves. Mrs. Lashley enjoys spending time with family, camping, reading, sewing, and crafting. The Lashley family attend Church of the Highlands.

Mrs. York earned her B.S. in Elementary Education from Troy State University. She taught in Huntsville, Montgomery, and Valley before becoming a teacher at Trinity. She has been at Trinity

for over 20 years and currently assists in one of the kindergarten classrooms. Mrs. York and her husband Steve have two married sons and three grandchildren. When not teaching or with her grandchildren, Mrs. York enjoys gardening and cooking. The Yorks are members of Journey Church of Valley.

Mrs. Holt earned her B.A. in Elementary Education from Auburn University. She has taught in the public school system, at a private tutoring company, and at FBCO Bright Beginnings Preschool. Last year she was the 2nd Grade teaching assistant. Mrs. Holt is married to Jared Holt, and they have 2 children: Molly Beth and Emmett. When not at school Mrs. Holt enjoys baking, cooking, gardening, Auburn sports, and spending time with her family. The Holts are members of First Baptist Church of Opelika.

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Mrs. Middleton took classes at Southern Union State Community College and previously worked at Sonshine Preschool and East Alabama Medical Center. She joined the staff of Trinity Christian School out of a desire to be involved in Christian education and the school lives of her children, James, Cole, Lilah, and Erin. She serves as the 1 st grade Assistant. Mrs. Middleton is married to

Frank and enjoys crafts, camping, reading, and being with her family. The Middletons attend Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Miss Mitchell earned her B.S. in Apparel and Textile Design from Auburn University and her M. Ed in Early Childhood Education from George Mason University. She served as a designer in New York and then as an Elementary Teacher in Vienna, Virginia, and for Auburn City Schools in Kindergarten & Grade 1 before joining the faculty at Trinity Christian School out of a desire to work in a Christ-centric educational setting. She serves as the 3rd grade teacher. Outside of school, she enjoys art. Miss Mitchell attends First Baptist Church of Opelika.

Mrs. Clark earned a certificate in Radiologic Science from the University of South Alabama. She worked locally at the Orthopedic Clinic until she had her children Ethan and Emily. Her children started attending Trinity after homeschooling for 4 years. She began working at Trinity 5 years ago, and she is currently the 3rd grade teacher assistant. She is married to Chris Clark, and they attend Trinity Presbyterian Church. She enjoys long summer days by the pool or the lake.

Mrs. Payton received her Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education at Troy University. Since her graduation from Troy, she has taught fourth grade at Trinity. She is married to Connor and has a dog named Bentley. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, cross stitching, and exploring new cities. The Paytons attend First Baptist Church of Opelika.

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Mrs. Humphrey earned her B.S. and M. Ed in Elementary Education from Auburn University. Before coming to Trinity Christian School, she taught Spanish in the Montgomery Public Schools.  Although she has taught almost every grade during her time at TCS, Mrs. Humphrey currently serves as the 4th grade Latin and 5th grade Math, Science, and Latin teacher. She and her husband Larry have four children: Michael, Mary Beth (married to fellow TCS teacher Mr. Gardner), Matthew, and Robert. Outside of school, she enjoys exercise, reading the Bible, and enjoying family and friends. The Humphreys are members of Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Carpenter earned a B.S. in Statistics and a M. Ed in Elementary Education from Auburn University. She has spent the last 22 years teaching at Trinity Christian School and currently serves as one of our 5th and 6th grade teachers covering subjects such as English, history, math, and science. Mrs. Carpenter is married to David, and they have two children. When not at TCS, she enjoys tennis and pickleball. The Carpenters are members of Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Bell graduated from the University of Kentucky with a B.A. in Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Cultures: Classics, a B.A. of Mathematics, and a M.A. in Classics. He previously taught Latin, literature, history, and calculus at the Lexington Latin School. After finishing his M.A., he realized he would rather teach at the secondary level than pursue a Ph.D. He and his wife, fellow TCS teacher Gloria, visited Trinity Christian School and were convinced it was the right place for them. he enjoys board games and acting. The Bells are members of Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Bell earned her B.A. and M.A. in French from the University of Kentucky. Before moving to Opelika to work at Trinity Christian School, she served as a teacher’s assistant in French at the University of Kentucky and as an Adjunct French Instructor at the University of Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky University. She and her husband, Dru Bell, love teaching at the same school. They have one son, Griffin. She enjoys reading, making jewelry, swimming, and playing board games. The Bells are members of Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Collins earned his B.A. in Bible from Columbia International University and Masters of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. He is the Assistant Pastor at Trinity Presbyterian Church and teaches the 11th grade Christian Doctrine course. He and his wife Emily have three girls: McClaine, Neely, and Gretta.

Mr. Cook earned his B.A. in History from Montreat College and M.A in Theological Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary. He previously taught at Christian schools in Georgia and North Carolina. Currently, Mr. Cook teaches worldview, apologetics, and economics. He and his wife Kristin have one son, Kai and one daughter, Ellie. He enjoys playing disc golf, watching sports, and reading. The Cooks are members of Crosspointe Church.

Mr. Duncan attended Auburn University and Reformed Theological Seminary. Before teaching at Trinity Christian School, he spent many years in sales. Now, he serves TCS primarily as a Bible teacher. His classes cover the Old and New Testaments, Church History, and government. He and his wife Mary Kathryn enjoy gardening and are members of Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Gardner graduated from Auburn University with her B.S. in Nutrition Dietetics and again

with her M.Ed. in Science Education. Mrs. Gardner is a Trinity Christian School graduate and is

married to fellow TCS teacher, Noah Gardner and is daughter to TCS teacher, Kathy Humphrey.

Outside of teaching, she enjoys being outside, spending time with her family, taking long walks,

photography, Diet Coke, and her dog, Lincoln. The Gardners attend Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Hendrix attended Auburn University and earned a B.S. in Mathematics and a M. Ed in Mathematics Education. She and her husband, Todd, previously served with Cru. She joined the faculty of Trinity Christian School out of a desire to minister to the students of this school through education. She enjoys spending time with her family of four children: Harper, Camp, Ann Langston, and Jack. They attend Grace Heritage Church.

Mr. Hendrix earned his B.A. in Graphic Communications from Middle Tennessee State University and Masters of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. He served for over 16 years in college ministry and has spent the last few years involved in classical Christian education. Currently, Mr. Hendrix teaches Logic. He also serves as a pastor at Grace Heritage Church. He and his wife Amy have four children: Harper, Camp, Ann Langston and Jack. Mr. Hendrix enjoys reading and a good cup of coffee.

Mrs. Jones attended Covenant College and earned her B.A. in Community Development with a minor in Spanish. Before arriving at Trinity Christian School, she served as an ESL teacher and program coordinator, completed a community development internship in South America, and taught Spanish for Lakeview High School. She joined the TCS faculty to teach Spanish and journalism. Mrs. Jones is married to Ryno, and they have a sweet baby, Caroline. Outside of Spanish, she enjoys cooking, playing board games, and being in nature. The Jones family attends Grace Heritage Church.

Mrs. Tillman graduated from Auburn University with a B.A. in English. After her time at Auburn, she served in the magazine publishing industry before staying home with her children for 12 years. Her husband attended Trinity Christian School in the 80s, and they returned to the school with their children in 2008. She originally joined the faculty in the Kindergarten Enrichment Program, and now she serves as the English and history teacher for 7th grade. Mrs. Tillman and her husband Shea have three children: Andrew, Campbell, and Frances. Outside of work, Mrs. Tillman enjoys cooking, reading, baking bread, and exercising. The Tillmans attend Covenant Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Watts graduated with a B.S. in Accounting from Auburn University. Previously, he has worked at Welburn Forrest Cabinets, the Sylvan Learning Center, EAMC, the Alabama Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, and as a State Sales Tax Auditor. When he enrolled his children at Trinity, he heard about an opening for a math teacher in the Upper School. He has since become the Director of Facilities for the school. Mr. Watts is married to Kelli and they have two daughters, Charlotte and Felicity. In his free time, he enjoys reading, writing fiction, and board games. The Watts attend Lakeview Baptist Church.

Mrs. Webb has a degree in English from Auburn University and has been teaching various courses in the humanities for 12 years. She homeschooled her own children classically for 10 years before coming to Trinity and is particularly passionate about teaching writing and literature. She teaches English for the 8th, 9^th and 10^th grades, Rhetoric 1, Journalism and Logic 2. She and her husband Kevin have four children and are members at Lakeview Baptist Church where Kevin is the College Pastor. When she is not teaching, she enjoys having college students in her home, cooking and reading. 

Mrs. Taylor attended Auburn University, earning a B.A. in Economics. She spent over 15 years as a homeschool mom to 4 children, while also previously serving as the Classical Conversations director of the Auburn Campus and the director of high school on-campus classes for Lakeview Christian School. She taught Civics, Public Speaking, and English during her time with CC and Lakeview. In 2015, Mr. Cornelius contacted her about a 3 rd grade opening at Trinity. She began in the Grammar School, but now she teaches 8th -10th grade English and Literature and 9th -10th grade history. She and her husband Danny have 4 children, Brooklyn, Chloe, Bella, and Nate, and two grandchildren, Dallas and Elam. Mrs. Taylor enjoys reading and going to the beach. The Taylors attend Lakeview Baptist Church.

Mr. Gardner graduated from Auburn University with a B.A. in Journalism. Before starting at Trinity, he worked as the Multimedia Platform Coordinator at RadioAlabama. As a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and relative to two other TCS teachers, Mr. Gardner saw firsthand the community and educational philosophy of the school. He is married to fellow TCS teacher Mary Beth, and they have Lincoln the dog. Outside of Trinity, Mr. Gardner enjoys sports of all kinds, rooting for the Auburn Tigers, podcasting, graphic design, and writing.

Mrs. Kendrick graduated from Lee University with a B.S. in Business and a minor in Christian Education. She came to work at Trinity after her son, Kendall, began attending as a student. She serves as the Athletics and Special Events Assistant. Mrs. Kendrick enjoys spending time with friends, meeting new people, traveling, directing weddings, and drinking a great cup of coffee. She is married to Randall, and they attend Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Meadows graduated from Auburn University with a B.A. in History. She has served with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and as a teacher and soccer coach before her time at TCS. While she has coached our junior soccer teams for several years, she now joins our faculty to teach the Grammar School P.E. classes. Mrs. Meadows and her husband Dave have three children: Noah, Livi, and Luke. She enjoys time with her family outside, playing soccer and sports, and being in the mountains or at the beach. The Meadows family attends Grace Auburn Church.

Mrs. Boone earned her bachelor’s in Music Education from Troy University. She taught choir one year at a public middle school in East Tennessee before taking a break to stay home with her small children. She continued directing choir for their church while homeschooling. When her youngest was about to enter kindergarten, she learned about the opening at Trinity Christian School. Mrs. Boone applied for the position on the very day she heard about it. Currently, Mrs. Boone is the grammar school music and choral teacher. She is married to Randy, and they have four children: Evelyn, Gabriel, Lydia, and Timothy. When not teaching, she enjoys hand sewing, hiking, and camping. The Boones are members of Lakeview Baptist Church.

Mr. Cornelius began learning to play the saxophone when he joined band in the fifth grade. After playing in concert band, jazz band, and marching band, he participated in band in college and in graduate school. He has been privileged to work with many wonderful students in over 30 years as a band teacher. Mr. Cornelius loves working with the passionate and dedicated musicians in the Trinity Advanced and Jazz Bands.

Mrs. Waters graduated from Auburn University with a B.S. in Human Development and Family Sciences. She previously worked as the art teacher for Heritage Preparatory School in Atlanta, GA. At Trinity Christian School, Mrs. Waters serves as the art teacher for the Grammar School, the art electives, and 10th grade Survey of Art class. She is married to Matt, and they have three children: Lillie, Maggie, and Charlie. She enjoys painting, sewing, spending time developing relationships, reading, and enjoying music. The Waters family attends First Presbyterian Church in Opelika.

Mrs. Robinson graduated from Asbury University with a B.S. in Education and University of Kentucky with a M.S. in Library Science. She previously taught at Tates Creek Elementary School

and Stonewall Elementary School in Lexington, KY before joining Trinity Christian School as a kindergarten teacher in 2014. Mrs. Robinson has served TCS as the school Librarian for the last 8 years. She and her husband Jason have two sons: Colin and William. Outside of school, she enjoys reading and spending time with family. The Robinsons are members of First Baptist Church of Opelika.

Mrs. Hayley earned her B.A. in Political Science from Auburn University. Prior to her current role, she was an audio-visual systems designer. She now holds the position of Campaign Coordinator & Junior Soccer Coordinator at Trinity. Lindsey and her husband, Reede, are proud parents of three children: Lucas, Max, and Riley. In her spare time, she loves coaching soccer and baseball, playing pickleball, and spending time at the lake with her family. The Hayleys are active members of First Baptist Church Opelika.

Mrs. Johnson earned a B.S. in Human Development and Family Sciences from Auburn University. She worked in fundraising for St. Joseph’s Mercy Foundation and as a Pre-K teacher for Brookhaven Christian and ACHR. When working with Trinity students at past jobs, she noticed the “Trinity Difference” and committed to sending her children to TCS. She now also works at the school as a kindergarten assistant and Development Office Coordinator. Mrs. Johnson is married to Paul and enjoys tennis, hiking, and spending time with family. They attend First Baptist Church of Opelika.

When her daughter started kindergarten at Trinity Christian School, Mrs. Wood knew that she would like to work at TCS. Her previous jobs include catering, nannying, working for a church preschool, and working as an office assistant. She has served Trinity as the 4th Grade Assistant, School Receptionist, and now the Special Events Coordinator. Mrs. Wood is married to Brian and they have two current Trinity students, Sadie and Easton. When not at the school, she enjoys spending time with family, camping, antiquing, decorating, designing, floral arranging, cooking, landscaping, and gardening. The Woods attend Church of the Highlands.