The magazine for friends & family | Fall 2015
Welcome
to the Overend Learning Commons!
Statement of Philosophy Trinity School is an independent co-educational school serving preschool and elementary age children. Founded in 1951 by Trinity Presbyterian Church and grounded in the ethical framework of the Christian faith and its Jewish heritage, Trinity accepts children of diverse backgrounds and provides experiences that foster mutual respect, trust, and cooperation among students, faculty, and parents.
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WELCOME TO THE OVEREND LEARNING COMMONS! The Trinity Community celebrates as the Overend Learning Commons opens just in time for the 2015-16 school year.
READING: A PERSONAL JOURNEY Learning to read is a unique journey for each and every child. Trinity teachers work to empower and engage children to discover their own passions for reading.
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TRINITY WELCOMES NEW MATH SPECIALIST Becky Holden joins Trinity’s Early Elementary Department as the Math Specialist for Threes through First Grade.
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STAYING FIT AND HAVING FUN! Physical Education teachers Jedd Austin and Justin Cahill bring fitness and fun to campus with a dynamic after school program.
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ONCE A TRINITY CHILD, ALWAYS A TRINITY CHILD Trinity alums return to campus as educators and lifelong learners.
EDITOR
CONTRIBUTERS
Liz Ball
Liz Ball Maryellen Berry Margaret Douglas Joe Marshall Rhonda Mitchell Ginny Perkinson Khette Plyler Katie Rosengren
ASSOCIATE EDITORS Margaret Douglas Katie Rosengren
ART DIRECTION & DESIGN Ridge Creative, Inc.
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Alison Short Alice Trahant Brooke Weinmann
PHOTOGRAPHERS Liz Ball Billy Howard
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“We offer our students time to discover, tinker, think, create by themselves and in groups.” Throughout the history of education there has always existed a tension between the two extremes of what I term “knowledge acquisition” and “student empowerment.” Those who believe the primary purpose of school is “knowledge acquisition” view children as empty vessels or blank slates to be filled with information content. Knowledge acquisition classrooms are typically teacher-centered. Teachers lecture, construct assignments, quizzes, and tests. They assess student work and progress, and then assign grades, which summarize how much students have learned and retained. Students take notes, study, and complete tests and assignments. ED Hirsch’s book Cultural Literacy and its list of core knowledge typifies this type of schooling.
The other extreme views the outcome of education as empowering students to become lifelong learners and questioners. Rather than seeing children as empty vessels, schools build upon the innate curiosity children demonstrated as toddlers when they learned so much without formal teaching. These proponents believe that students need ample time to self-discover at their own pace through “voice and choice” opportunities in the classroom. Instead of “one-size-fits-all” and “one right answer” models common in “knowledge acquisition” classrooms, a student empowerment environment celebrates a wide definition of success. Students, based on their interest and curiosity, focus on different topics, demonstrate their understanding in different ways, and develop intrinsic focus and motivation. This more naturalistic philosophy of education is found in Rousseau’s Emile and the writings of John Dewey.
At Trinity, we find the magic balance between those two educational approaches, helping our students to form “adaptive expertise.” Especially as an elementary school, we are focused on developing our students’ proficiency in basic skills, e.g., literacy and mathematics, and exposure with the general knowledge of other disciplines, like the arts. This concentration on the establishment of essential skills is critical as educational research supports the importance of prior knowledge on subsequent learning. But just as vital, we offer our students time to discover, tinker, think, create by themselves and in groups. In this way we develop in students both mastery of important skills and the ability to apply their learning to new situations. This is vital in our changing world. Tony Wagner wrote in The Global Achievement Gap, “in today’s world it’s no longer how much you know: it’s what you can do with what you know.”
There are advantages and drawbacks to both extremes. A “knowledge acquisition” focus helps ensure students master important skills, concepts, and procedures. A “student empowerment” focus ensures school remains relevant and exciting for students. The most significant disadvantage of the “knowledge acquisition” approach is the constant demand to add more and more content in classrooms. This results in the “push-down, pile-on” effect with earlier grades covering material that had previously been taught in older grades, often pushing students to learn skills and concepts beyond their developmental readiness. The main drawback of “student empowerment” is that when students are allowed to pursue their interests, gaps in knowledge can result.
At the beginning of this school year, we opened our new Learning Commons with its flexible learning spaces and classrooms designed to stimulate and inspire student creativity and ingenuity as well as skill development in areas like computer science, engineering, and audio-visual design and production. While many schools are influenced by either the extreme of ‘knowledge acquisition’ or ‘student empowerment’, Trinity students have the benefit experiencing the advantages of both valuable approaches in one school!
In today’s Information Age with its ubiquity of digital technology, many schools are in the process of moving away from the extreme of “knowledge acquisition” toward the extreme of “student empowerment.” The problem with this dualistic view of education is neither extreme is enough: the secret of education is that an emphasis on both knowledge acquisition and student empowerment is what all students need.
Sincerely,
Joseph P. Marshall Head of School
GROWING LEADERS: A CAMPAIGN FOR TRINITY
Welcome
to the Overend Learning Commons! By: Margaret Douglas, Director of Advancement
The excitement level at Trinity this fall has been overwhelming as our students, teachers, and families explore the new Learning Commons, discovering all that this state-of-the-art facility has to offer. Students and teachers alike have already demonstrated myriad ways in which the newly renovated space is making a difference in how our community collaborates, investigates, and problem solves. From the new digital production studio to the mezzanine, the Community Room to the iHub (Trinity’s makerspace) and Idea Lab, the dynamic Learning Commons is full of flexible learning space that has the Trinity community creatively thinking outside the box and broadening their approach to learning.
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The Community Room can accommodate large groups for a variety of events such as professional development lectures, parent volunteer meetings, social events, and more.
As an elementary school, Trinity remains committed to traditional reading skills. Students are encouraged to find comfortable spaces throughout the casual reading area and curl up with a book.
Members of this year’s Sixth Grade Leadership Class have been collaborating with Stripes the Tiger in the new Beck Production Studio as they film and produce upcoming episodes of Trinity TV.
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GROWING LEADERS: A CAMPAIGN FOR TRINITY
Growing Leaders:
Campaign Update and Events
Total Raised as of June 30, 2015: $12,778,749
$5 MILLION GOAL
$5 MILLION GOAL
$5 MILLION GOAL
$3,656,259
$4,230,160
$4,892,330
2014-15
2014-15
2014-15
$3,446,100
$2,310,000
$4,107,043
2013-14
2013-14
2013-14
$3,158,600
$806,500
$2,837,165
2012-13
2012-13
2012-13
$2,060,000
$115,000
$1,835,206
2011-12
2011-12
2011-12
ENDOWMENT
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$15 MILLION TOTAL GOAL
CAPITAL AND UNRESTRICTED
THE TRINITY FUND
Due to support of the School’s endowment through the Growing Leaders campaign, Trinity was able to award seven esteemed members of the faculty and staff with grants this August.
Sneak Peek On Thursday, August 6, more than 100 guests gathered at Trinity for cocktails, a buffet dinner, and a special sneak peek of the new Overend Learning Commons. Generous supporters of the Growing
Established through the Growing Leaders campaign in 2013, The Childress Family Fund for Faculty Excellence supports faculty members in their professional growth and development. Awards presented each year give faculty members the opportunity
to pursue an innovative program to increase awareness, knowledge, and proficiency or insight that will be applied in the classroom and shared with Trinity colleagues. First Grade Lead Teachers Sarah Bristow and Hilary Daigre and Second Grade Assistant Teacher Anne Hobart received awards from The Childress Family Fund for Faculty Excellence this year. Shaun McCarthy was also honored at the reception for receiving a grant from the Teacher Opportunity Fund. Established in 1994, the Teacher Opportunity Fund is an endowment fund set up to honor excellence in teaching. The fund grants awards of $2,500 annually to faculty for exploration and curriculum enhancement.
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Grant Recipients
Accounting Manager, Terrell Lee, Third Grade Lead Teacher Robin Martin, Science Teacher Lauren Rose, and Technology Systems Manager, Eugene Horn, were honored with Rollins Quest for Excellence grants, which recognize employees who embody excellence, dedication, and loyalty to Trinity. These grants, which include a $5,000 stipend to be used for personal and professional growth and renewal, were made possible by a very generous gift to Growing Leaders from the Gary W. Rollins Foundation.
Leaders campaign received a preview of the new space complete with a hard hat tour. We remain truly grateful to all those who have helped make the Overend Learning Commons a reality.
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Growing Leaders: Campaign Update and Events
Ribbon Cutting The Trinity community was thrilled to celebrate the official opening of the Overend Learning Commons with a ribbon cutting ceremony before Visitation Day. Thank you to all those
Gates Leadership Society Reception On September 16, more than 140 members of the Trinity community gathered for an enjoyable evening at Canoe in appreciation for their generous
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support of Trinity School. The Gates Society reception recognizes donors who make gifts to The Trinity Fund at the $2,500 level and above. The evening’s program included an inspiring speech by Sixth Grader Brennan Law.
who helped celebrate this hallmark event in Trinity’s history. Chairman of the Board of Trustees Allen Moseley ’81 acted as the official ribbon cutter along with Head of School Joe Marshall, David Overend ’86, and Catherine Overend Stewart ’95.
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rinity School is an exceptional institution that has been dedicated to educating young children since 1951. As Trinity’s founder, Reverend Allison Williams helped to guide the School’s vision of providing a challenging academic program for elementary students in a nurturing environment that fostered mutual respect, trust, and cooperation among students, faculty, and parents. Reverend Williams’ vision of Trinity is an inspiration, encouraging each of us to follow in his footsteps, and create our own legacy. The Allison Williams Legacy Society pays tribute to individuals and families who hold Allison’s vision for the future of Trinity and create their own legacy through giving.
Members of The Allison Williams Legacy Society have invested in the future of Trinity through a very special and important form of financial support – making a gift with Trinity as a named beneficiary. You create a permanent and generous legacy when you provide for Trinity through your will, life insurance or retirement account designations, or other planned gifts. As a proud member of Trinity’s community, you may already support the School’s mission to create a community of learners in which children are empowered to grow and thrive. Joining The Allison Williams Legacy Society will enable you to create your lasting legacy and ensure the future for all Trinity students. Please contact Alison Short at 404.760.4407 of ashort@trinitaytl.org if you are interested in making a planned gift to Trinity or have already done so.
Trinity’s Board of Trustees has five new members this year. We welcome each one of them and thank them for their commitment to Trinity’s mission and vision for the future. Allen Moseley ’81 Allen Moseley returns to Trinity School’s Board of Trustees this year serving as Chairman. As an active alumnus and current parent, Allen brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new role. He knows firsthand the value of a strong elementary education and the lasting impact Trinity has on its students. Allen believes that Trinity, with the support and leadership of the Board and administration, is charting a strategic path to continue and strengthen the School’s position as a
Governors of the Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) and Board of Trustees of the Georgia Research Alliance and the Technology Association of Georgia. Allen and his wife, Melissa, are active members at Trinity Presbyterian Church and have three girls; Helen ’16, Caroline ’19, and Charlotte ’22.
Allen has been at Noro-Moseley Partners, a venture capital firm, since 1998 leads the firm’s healthcare practice focused primarily in healthcare information technology and healthcare services. In addition to representing NMP on many boards, he currently serves on the Board of
Florida Huff ’79 Trinity welcomes Florida Huff back to the Board of Trustees this year. Florida’s
Matt Bartelt Matt Bartelt and his wife, Tara, have been strong believers in Trinity’s mission since their oldest son, Jay, started in Pre-Kindergarten. Jay graduated from Trinity in 2014 and is now in Eighth Grade at The Paedia School. Their second oldest child, Banks ’20, is currently in Second Grade at Trinity and their daughter Camille is four years old. We are honored to have Matt join Trinity’s Board of Trustees. He looks forward to helping shape the future of Trinity alongside the exceptional leadership team already in place and is excited for this opportunity to give back to an organization that means so much to his family. Matt also serves on the Board of Directors at the Children’s Museum
leader in elementary school education. The possibilities for Trinity’s future keep Allen excited and motivated as he takes on this leadership role.
of Atlanta, where he has focused his efforts on attracting and developing corporate donors. Matt works in Strategic Marketing at Equifax where he leads Customer Insights for the company’s U.S. Business. Prior to joining Equifax, Matt ran Customer and Market Insights at PGi, an Atlanta-based virtual meetings company, as well as various marketing, product, and research roles at BellSouth and AT&T.
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Welcome, New Board Members!
return to the Board continues her long, rich relationship with her alma mater. Since graduating from Trinity, Florida has remained connected as a parent and most recently a Fifth Grade Teacher for the past three years. The timing of her return to the Board is wonderful for Florida as it allows her to remain involved at Trinity even though her children – Graham ’09, Florida ’11, and Peter ’13 – have graduated, and she is no longer teaching. Florida left the classroom this past year to transition back into the business world. Her background includes management consulting and an MBA from Harvard Business School. In addition to serving on Trinity’s Board, Florida also serves on the Boards of the Woodward Fund, the Blanche Lipscomb Fund, and the Ellis Foundation. 13
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Welcome, New Board Members! Jenny Latz
Leslie Patterson
Jenny Latz and her husband, Todd, have been actively involved in the Trinity community for eight years and counting. Previously serving as a Grade Level Representative, Growing Leaders Grade Captain, Spotlight on Art Treasurer, and most recently, President of the Trinity School Parents’ Association, Jenny is looking forward to continuing her leadership work as a member of the School’s Board of Trustees.
Trinity School is delighted to have Leslie Patterson joining the Board of Trustees this year. Leslie brings a wealth of experience from serving on a university board and several academic advisory program boards in addition to a strong belief in Trinity’s mission and philosophy.
Jenny is truly grateful for the support and guidance Trinity has given her three children (Alex ’16, Sophie ’18, and Gaby ’21) throughout their elementary years. Being able to join forces with the School’s leaders who are also inspired by Trinity’s mission and vision, Jenny is thrilled to serve
the greater Trinity community and help ensure the School’s continued success well into the future. Outside of Trinity, Jenny serves on the Board for the Center for the Advancement and Study of International Education (CASIE), a non-profit organization that promotes multi-language programs and international understanding, and is an independent Chief Financial Officer and Business Consultant for multiple organizations in the Atlanta area including Trees Atlanta and an architectural and engineering firm.
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Trinity has proved to be an excellent fit for the entire Patterson Family; Keven, Leslie, Caleb ’20, Austin ’22, and Blake ’22. Leslie
attributes this to the commitment, diligent work, and attention of the administration, faculty, staff, and parents. She is eager to merge her family’s passion for Trinity with her professional knowledge to help ensure that Trinity continues its legacy as a prestigious elementary-only school. Leslie is a Partner at Ernst and Young. She has worked for EY (formerly Ernst & Young) for more than 22 years as a CPA and currently serves as the Southeast Region Talent Leader. Prior to this role, Leslie co-led the firm’s Inclusiveness efforts and previously was a national recruiter for EY, focusing primarily on the firm’s minority campus and experienced hire recruitment efforts and building relationships with external professional organizations. Leslie began her career with EY in the firm’s Assurance practice. Leslie also serves as a member of the Hampton University Board of Trustees, the Atlanta Police Foundation Board, and the Vanderbilt University MaCC Advisory Board. Leslie is also a member of Leadership Atlanta.
Help us show the world that Trinity is Growing Up! You still have the opportunity to be a part of this exciting time in Trinity’s history by making a gift to the Growing Leaders campaign. The School will celebrate the culmination of the campaign in December 2015. With your partnership, Trinity School and its students will continue to flourish, today and long into the future. Please contact Margaret Douglas, Director of Advancement, at 404.240.9446 or mdouglas@trinityatl.org to learn more or to make your commitment to the Growing Leaders campaign today.
Reading: A Personal Journey FACULTY
By: Maryellen Berry, Upper Elementary Division Head
“There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.” ~Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis I cannot recall a time when I couldn’t read. Magically, it just seemed to happen for me. Reading street signs, menus, and my parents’ notes to each other demonstrated the power of print. Before long, I was pouring over Highlights magazines followed by my voracious appetite for the Bobbsey Twins series and Nancy Drew mysteries. Not all students share the ease with which I acquired reading. Some find the experience less smooth and, at times, the transition to becoming a confident reader is more challenging. Trinity’s reading curriculum is committed to empower and engage each reader to grow into life-long readers. Over the past two years, a committee of faculty led by Caroline Peevy, Michelle Perry, and Samantha Steinberg worked together to revise the reading curriculum. Monthly meetings and summer curriculum work resulted in a thorough examination of current practices, research and reading,
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which included sending Michelle and Samantha to Teachers College at Columbia, and school-wide participation in professional development. The intensive work by this committee with the support of the Trinity community at large resulted in a strong curriculum which has empowered students to discover their own passion for reading. “As teachers, we must meet each child where he or she is on the path to becoming a reader by giving them appropriate building blocks. What I hope for my students is not only to be able to read the words on the page, but I also want them to think about and question what they are reading,” Caroline Peevy states. “Children benefit when parents read to them every day, talk about what they are reading, and let the children see you read.” Young children are skillfully taught about sounds of letters and how to blend sounds as well as break them apart. They learn that syllables in a word can help them figure out or decode unfamiliar words. Becoming facile at reading the words on a page with accuracy and fluency are both important components of being a good reader. But equally as important – if not more so – is a student’s ability to understand what was read. Consequently, we also ask children to think about what the pictures in the story mean, to make connections in the text, and to wonder what might happen next in the story and why. Thinking about reading builds comprehension, and after all, this is what reading is all about.
“While decoding is essential to learning how to read, reading is more than just saying the words. Reading is thinking. We want children to know that even when they can read all of the words correctly, their goal should always be to understand the story the author is telling. We want children to learn to love reading and all the places it can take you. When teachers share their love of reading, students notice,” shares Samantha Steinberg. Research shows that children become better readers when they read many, many books at their independent reading level. Comprehension skills increase when children spend time with “good fit” books. Reading the words with ease allows the
“There are perhaps no days of our childhood we lived so fully as those we spent with a favorite book.” ~ Marcel Proust children to linger with the meaning of the text, the themes presented, or a character’s motivation. Teachers know their students well and can direct them toward books that match their interests and reading
Michelle Perry says, “Read aloud is one of the most important things we can do as teachers and parents. By reading to students on a daily basis we are not just building the knowledge for future reading success but also helping children to become skillful, curious, and voracious readers. Curling up to listen to a good book with a teacher or parent is an invitation to the exciting world of literacy and imagination. Books read aloud help to excite, inspire, develop comprehension and vocabulary and to model what fluent reading sounds like. So no matter what stage your child is in their own reading journey, find a comfortable spot to read together and get lost in the good book.”
The more children read, the better their skills as readers become. From novels to cookbooks or sports magazines to books about dog ownership, students develop stronger vocabularies from the sophisticated language found in picture books, non-fiction texts, and novels. The wide variety of sentence structures models more complex ways of writing. For those whose path to fluent reading is more challenging, reading “good fit books” that the teacher suggests will build skills, and hearing great literature will enable them to delve deeply into the exciting world of stories.
Our beautiful Learning Commons is filled with books that will inform and take children on fantastic journeys. It is also equipped with a multitude of nooks and crannies to curl up and enjoy the wonder of books.
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ability. Additionally, teachers can extend the reading palate of children to include genres not yet experienced, a new author, or a book with a compelling subject matter.
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Honoring 80 Years of Service Teachers are at the heart of the Trinity experience. Their guidance, love, and care have an immeasurable impact on the students they teach. Members of the 2014-2015 Yearbook Staff honored four such teachers who retired this spring. Following are the dedications that were presented to our 2015 retirees. We wish each of these outstanding educators the best of luck in their future endeavors.
Miss Martha, a veteran Pre-K and First Grade teacher, has taught at Trinity School for 24 years. Although many memories fill her mind from her experience at Trinity, Miss Martha especially remembers dancing “The Turkey Dance” when she taught First Grade, hosting a café for the parents with the students and Miss Em, and participating in the Pre-K Olympics. One of her favorite times of the day was
Martha Barnes
reading stories to her students. With much excitement, she also enjoyed to sing and do finger plays. Many of these activities take hard work, but they end with joy and happiness. She has changed our Trinity community for good, and we will always remember Miss Martha Barnes. By: Christian Conte ’15
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Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Ms. Deaton is a well-known person at Trinity. She is known for working with children to improve their reading skills and her friendly face in the halls. Her favorite memory at Trinity is watching the Fifth Grade Greek Olympics. She loves everything about her job and working at Trinity, specifically, the kids, the parents, and the friendly teachers she
Jan Deaton
Learning Team Specialist
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works alongside. Ms. Deaton has spent an amazing 13 years at Trinity but has 35 years in education. She says she is going to miss everything at Trinity. We will all remember Ms. Deaton and the wonderful things she did for our school! By: Julia Jamieson ’16
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Ms. Hansen has been a vital part of the Trinity community as a Second and Third Grade teacher for 28 years. Ms. Hansen says that the biggest change she has seen in her time at Trinity is the technology. When she began, there were no computers! She says that she has learned so much about technology in recent years. Of her favorite memories at Trinity, Ms. Hansen notes that reading to her students and teaching math
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are her favorites. She will miss the children and wonderful lunches once she retires. Ms. Hansen feels that Trinity has greatly impacted her life and feels lucky to have taught in such a great school. We will miss Ms. Hansen and all of the wonderful contributions she has made to the School. By: Jack Herokovich ’16 and Kennedy Walker ’15
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Third Grade Lead Teacher
Beryl Horton
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Ms. Horton is a huge asset to our school, and Trinity will miss her bright spirit at school each day when she retires. From leading the robotics team to teaching math, Ms. Horton has been a wonderful teacher at Trinity for 15 years. Her favorite thing about Trinity is the friendly atmosphere and wonderful children. Although the children can be energetic, she loves their respectful demeanor. “My biggest role at Trinity is showing kids that math can be fun and making it fun,” Ms. Beryl says. She will take away lots of pleasant
memories about adults and students learning. She went Jekyll with Sixth Grade, and loves her memories with the math team. The math team often goes to compete with junior high students, and she enjoys pushing her students to do their best. Ms. Horton will cherish her time at Trinity, and our school won’t be the same without her. By: Kaelan Kelly ’15 and Mary Locke Speed ’15
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Early Elementary Division Math Specialist
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Trinity Welcomes Math Specialist Becky Holden! FACULTY
By: Rhonda Mitchell, Early Elementary Division Head
“I am immensely excited to be at Trinity, collaborating with teachers and working with students, thinking deeply about primary mathematics! Working at a school that honors the importance of establishing a strong, developmentally supported mathematical foundation is extremely powerful.” Becky joins the Trinity community with expertise and a vision of developing strong young mathematicians that aligns well with the School’s approach to early learning. She is working with all Early Elementary Division (EED) students to extend and enrich the curriculum through experiences that deepen understanding and help students to make connections through application. Becky also serves as a resource and coach to teachers, providing ongoing professional development in differentiation and best practices of early math instruction. Becky received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and National Board Certification as an Early Childhood Generalist. Her work has been highlighted in the journal, Teaching Children Mathematics, published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and she has served on teams to develop professional development for school systems across the United States. Becky received her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Middle Tennessee State University, and then received a master’s degree in Education from The University of Tennessee. We are excited to have Becky join our community!
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Building a Solid Mathematics Foundation Math is a language we all use but at different levels of complexity and confidence that are likely linked to our early math experiences in school. Research shows that early math understanding is critical to ongoing engagement with and understanding of higher-level concepts. At Trinity, we firmly believe that facilitating positive and successful experiences in math early on has a great impact on a student’s potential to develop curiosity, confidence, and competencies for later math experiences. One key concept crucial to the development of number sense, or the ability to think flexibly about quantity, is a key foundational skill on which algebraic thinking is based. “When students fail algebra it is often because they lack number sense,” explains Stanford University Math Professor Jo Boaler.
Like reading skills, mathematical understanding begins developing at a very young age. In order to build the foundation our students need to be successful mathematicians throughout life, we must consistently provide them with rich, engaging, and age-appropriate experiences that develop healthy attitudes as well as strong skills and practices. Beginning with our youngest learners, we are thoughtfully utilizing our knowledge of child development, content, and best practices to achieve the following overarching goals: • Students will have a growth mindset about mathematics in which they believe everyone has the ability to become good at math by learning strategies and developing skills. • Students will have a firm understanding of mathematical concepts while developing procedural knowledge and fluency. • Students will understand that there are multiple ways to solve problems, look for different approaches, and be able to explain their thinking to others.
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In Memoriam: Gwen Cleghorn (1930-2015) FACULTY
By: Brooke Weinmann, Co-Founder of Atlanta Girls’ School and Past Trinity Parent
young parent – I would realize later in life that sharing these years at Trinity School gave our relationship a wonderful starting place. As a “come here” to Atlanta, I had no knowledge of the lore surrounding this amazing woman from The Westminster Schools, Emory University, Trinity Presbyterian Church, or the other institutions she influenced. I was soon to learn why she was an adored icon throughout the Atlanta educational community.
Gwen Cleghorn personified
many of the most venerated virtues. Among them are graciousness, independence, humility, good humor, intellect, common sense, determination, courage, empathy, integrity, perceptiveness, gratitude, and grace. I first met Gwen when she was Interim Head of School at Trinity. Since our four children attended Trinity over fifteen years, we knew several heads along the way. Gwen was distinctly different. When thinking of those Trinity years, what comes to mind are long, mostly happy, hectic, sometimes harried days filled with raising a houseful of children in partnership with Trinity School. Of course, parents can’t forget the tangible aspects dominating the early school years: backpacks, carpools,
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notes to and from the teachers, schedules, the Oregon Trail, teacher meetings, Spotlight fundraisers, homework, Pre-K Olympics, projects, operas, playdates, snack prep, choir rehearsals, Back-toSchool nights, phone trees, Nutcracker performances, and more. In anticipation of imminent emptynesthood, for me memories of these cherished times are blurring a bit…a medley of sounds, colors, impressions, feelings…punctuated by several extraordinary individuals who entered my life. Mrs. Cleghorn was one of these remarkable, unforgettable, truly peerless people. While we didn’t know each other well back then – she the experienced school head and I an often overwhelmed
When she stepped in to begin her two years as Trinity’s Head of School, my first impression of her was her impeccable style and femininity: always in high heels, dark stockings, fashionable suits, scarves, broaches and every hair in place. Next was her quiet voice which, though emanating from the delicate frame of a lady small in stature, gently commanded attention, silence, and respect from child and adult alike whether in a classroom, meeting room, or auditorium. I remember, too, that it seemed her presence at Trinity was incredibly calming for the entire school community. She was a constant, a north star, a reassuring leader. Mrs. Cleghorn silently signaled by her values, demeanor, and deep experience in education that the bar for Trinity children was set high, but they could and would meet the mark with support from the School and their parents. She was also full of surprises. At our new head’s first Thanksgiving assembly, packed with parents, students, and teachers anxious to begin the holiday, Miss Emily began her traditional Turkey Trot. Who joined in, dancing and whooping vigorously, but Mrs. Cleghorn. We could not believe our eyes! Really? Dignified and proper Mrs. C. participating in this loud, raucous circus and seeming to enjoy it? Everyone was delighted and instantly charmed. How many other surprises did Mrs. C. offer students and teachers as she steered this ship and others during her years as
an educator? Quite a few, I would wager, knowing her later as well as I did. Fast-forward to the next time our lives intersected. Emily Ellison and I, cofounders of Atlanta Girls’ School (AGS), were not Atlanta natives. Thus, as part of our planning to start a new school for girls, we wanted to understand the history of single-gender education in Atlanta. I called Allison Williams, someone I idolized, who was the retired senior minister at Trinity Presbyterian Church and had close ties to Trinity School. I suspected he would have valuable insights into the city’s historical educational environment. Allison said yes, but, he said, the person we really needed to talk with was “Gwennie.” To make a long story short, “Gwennie” readily agreed to meet with Allison, Emily, and me in my Brookhaven living room. Allison, in fine form, and Gwen, stylish as ever, gave us what amounted to a lively oral history of education in Atlanta, including detailed background about Boys High, Girls High, North Avenue Presbyterian School (NAPS), Washington Seminary, and the founding of Westminster. Gwen’s knowledge of this history, specifically of single-gender education, was unparalleled. It was an afternoon I will never forget. From that day until her final breath, Gwen loved and steadfastly supported AGS. She firmly believed in the school and knew that
with its founding came the opportunity to create an educational institution for girls that was unique in all the best ways. She officially joined the team as a trustee and worked tirelessly to build the school’s board, program, student body and reputation. Gwen actively participated in countless meetings, kept up with hundreds of emails, frequented school fundraisers and was in the middle of the action as long as she was physically able. Even when no
longer driving and later when mobility was difficult, Gwen stayed abreast of school happenings and continued to offer valuable counsel.
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“I will forever be inspired by Gwen’s insatiable curiosity, keen interest in people and ideas, sharp memory and genuine care for past, present, and future students, deep faith, belief in lifelong learning, dedication to her beloved family, sense of justice, her ability to make everyone feel special, and her unwavering religious faith..”
On a personal note, while I did not know Gwen until later in her life, she became one of my closest and dearest friends. I loved her as family. No matter if our last visit had been days, weeks or months before, we always picked right up where we had left off. We laughed and cried together. I will forever be inspired by Gwen’s insatiable curiosity, keen interest in people and ideas, sharp memory and genuine care for past, present, and future students, deep faith, belief in lifelong learning, dedication to her beloved family, sense of justice, her ability to make everyone feel special, and her unwavering religious faith. I am blessed to have known her. I miss her immensely. While volumes could, and one day might, be written about our Gwen Cleghorn, the woman and the educator, suffice it to say that she gave generously and selflessly of herself to everyone she knew. She was the consummate teacher, conveying knowledge to us with her words, but more importantly, demonstrating how to live by the life she led. This precious woman’s generous, loving spirit surely will live for generations to come through all whose lives she touched.
Gwen with Reverend Allison Williams, Trinity Teacher Meredith Burris ’68, former Chairman of the Board George Overend, and students at the groundbreaking ceremony for the School’s current campus.
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PARENTS
We celebrated another successful year with the close of Spotlight on Art 2015! With the hard work and support of our wonderful parent volunteers, we were able to raise $592,000 for Trinity School – an amazing and record-breaking total! Spotlight on Art proceeds continue to benefit Trinity’s top funding priorities, such as scholarship funds and continuing teacher education, and are a major contributor to the School’s operating budget each year. In addition, The Sixth Grade Leadership
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Class, as part of their Values curriculum, selected Atlanta Pet Rescue and Adoption to receive the annual Spotlight on Art charitable gift. We are so thankful to all of our Trinity community members that contributed to the event. It truly takes a village! Spotlight on Art 2016 marks our 35th anniversary! It is no surprise that in 35 years, we have grown from a small school fundraiser to the largest Artists Market in the Southeast region. Our Parent
Leadership Team volunteers are already hard at work with preparations for the Neiman Marcus Preview Market, Artists Market, and our exciting Gala Auction celebration at American Spirit Works. We look forward to continuing Spotlight’s tradition of supporting Trinity School through art and community!
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Join Us! Neiman Marcus Preview Market December 3 through January 26
Artists Market, Gala Auction Celebration February 13 February 1 through February 6
Neiman Marcus Lenox Square Atlanta, Georgia
Trinity School Campus 4301 Northside Parkway NW Atlanta, Georgia
SpotlightOnArt.com
@SpotlightOnArt
American Spirit Works 199 Armour Drive NE Atlanta, Georgia
facebook.com/TrinitySpotlightOnArt
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I like Fast and Fit because you get to get stronger.
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Angus
We talk about a lot of important things like staying hydrated. Fast and Fit is fun because we get to run.
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Finn
We get to do a lot of fun games! Claire
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Staying Fit and Having Fun! You can see them from a mile away. Their brightly colored t-shirts fill the hallways at Trinity on Monday afternoons (and non-uniform days!). Since its inaugural session in the fall of 2013, Trinity’s Fast and Fit Club has quickly become one of the School’s most popular after school activities. Fast and Fit is a running club led by P.E. Coaches Jedd Austin and Justin Cahill for First through Sixth Graders. The Club welcomes students at all fitness levels and abilities who want to be part of a team dedicated to having fun, challenging mental and physical limits, and developing teamwork and leadership skills. “Fast and Fit gives students the opportunity to improve their endurance and a variety of fitness skills in an encouraging and positive environment,” explains Coach
Austin. “We structured the program to align with Trinity’s mission of enabling each child to reach his or her own unique potential through experiences that foster teamwork and problem solving.” As part of the Fast and Fit Team, students build character and resiliency while participating in a wide variety of fun games, track and field events, long runs, hikes, obstacle courses, and team relays. Fast and Fit athletes build speed and endurance, gain flexibility, and work as a cohesive team in relays. Students encourage each other as they take on challenging runs ranging from 50-yard sprints to one and two-mile track and cross country runs.
“One unique element of the Fast and Fit program is that students at a wide range of ages have the opportunity to work together as equals in a team setting. It is great to see First Graders having the opportunity to compete alongside Sixth Graders,” says Coach Cahill. “The dynamic really gives the kids a sense of confidence.” Team Fast and Fit continues to grow in popularity among students and parents. It offers students a great opportunity to try a number of sports and hone key fitness skills that will serve them well throughout life.
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Trinity’s Fast and Fit Program encourages teamwork and fitness.
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Once a Trinity Child, Always a Trinity Child ALUMNI
Alums return to Trinity to pay forward the lessons of their elementary school days.
Trinity School is known for its nurturing and supportive community that fosters a lifelong love of learning in its students. Alums often reflect on the impact that the School had on their lives and how the Trinity Experience guided them to the career path they eventually followed. For some, that path led them right back to where it all started.
Julianne Schaaf ’81 First Grade Trinity Teacher
Jenny McIntosh ’94 Former Third Grade Trinity Teacher
Coming to Trinity has felt like a return to my roots. Although it certainly looks different from the days when I went
I have always loved children and knew that I wanted to work with children in some way. During my senior year of college, I decided that I wanted to be an elementary school teacher, in large part because of my wonderful elementary experiences. While many things have changed since I attended
to school in the church basement, it is brimming with the same feeling of joy that made it special forty years ago. Children are happy and confident. They boldly question, search for answers, make mistakes, and solve problems. As a student here, I did not know anything different, but now as a teacher, I realize that Trinity is unique in its ability to cultivate the thrill of discovery that comes naturally to young children. I think it is because Trinity teachers honor students as individuals first and as members of a learning community second. When children feel known and loved, they have the courage to challenge themselves.
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The Trinity families are incredible and their involvement with the School is remarkable. And, of course, at the heart of it all are the Trinity children. They are full of life, excitement for learning, and enthusiasm to take on the world. Trinity is a very special place, and I am so thankful that it has played a part in shaping my life for the last 26 years. Grace Granade ’03 Second Grade Trinity Teacher I have wanted to be a teacher since I was in kindergarten. To me, teaching is one of the greatest jobs because of how much I am able to learn from my students. Kids
Trinity, the heart of the school has not. The Trinity community is truly unique. Every day, the faculty and staff support each other in countless ways professionally, but also consistently provide each other with personal and emotional encouragement. They sincerely care about each other as more than just colleagues.
are constantly surprising their teachers with their creativity and thoughtful perspectives about the world around them. The experiences I had at Trinity shaped me into becoming a lifelong lover of school and learning. Though the school has grown (literally!) and changed since I was a student, so many of the same core values about children and learning are still
Casey Leonard ’05 Second Grade Assistant Teacher I have so many good memories from the time I spent at Trinity School and it has
always been my dream to come back to this community as a teacher. When I was offered the position in Second Grade, I was especially excited. The Second Graders have reached a milestone in their career at Trinity as they move to the upstairs classrooms. It was one of my favorite years as a student, and it is proving to be just as exciting and special for me as a teacher.
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in place. I think that one thing that makes Trinity unique is the commitment that families, students, and teachers make to the School. As a student, I remember countless parents volunteering their time, talents, and energy to help facilitate incredible learning experiences. The level of commitment and participation from parents at Trinity helps to strengthen learning for their children. In the same way, the teachers at Trinity love the School, the families, and the children and strive to be better at what they do every day. Their interest is not that students simply learn and develop strong reading and writing skills; teachers are concerned with each student’s personal development and character growth.
Julianne Schaaf ’81 with some of her First Grade students.
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Once a Trinity Child, Always a Trinity Child Trinity strives to make every day count for each student. While a big part of me always knew Trinity was a special place, it was not until I studied in the field of education that I fully realized Trinity’s significance. Children are valued as individuals and are encouraged to be their full-selves as they learn by working with others and discovering their individual strengths and passions. I have never seen another school with the same passion for elementary education. The teachers still maintain the same commitment to early education, but the new advancements in technology have helped evolve the school’s approach to academics. I think the new renovations to the library are absolutely incredible. I am excited to see how Trinity will continue to grow in the future!
at Trinity was September 11, 2001, I was in Sixth Grade. We were in Mrs. Berry’s class when parents began picking up my classmates. Through the disruption, uncertainty, and terror, Mrs. Berry continued teaching. We did not know what was happening; yet she quickly reverted our attention to the lesson at hand with grace and love. In the nurturing environment of Trinity, life and learning continued. Once I learned what happened, I cherished the time I spent in the classroom that day, and I was comforted by the thought of returning the next day. That day, that moment exemplifies the Trinity experience for me—a place to learn, to be comforted, to grow, and to be loved.
Elizabeth Edwards ’02 Trinity Admissions Assistant
Before becoming a full-time assistant in Fifth Grade, I substituted some at Trinity and loved every day I spent in the classroom with students at all grade levels. I admired the way learning is an adventure at Trinity, every day, and the students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning process. I wanted to learn to teach like those amazing teachers and share my own gifts with Trinity students on a daily basis. Some of my best Trinity memories are of my favorite teachers, Miss Mo (Second Grade), Mrs. Kirkland (Fifth Grade) and Mr. Kimsey (Sixth Grade). I remember our Sixth Grade outdoor ed trip to Callaway Gardens and the musical productions (The Sound of Music, Hansel and Gretel) with Mrs. Vrieland,
I have always loved the moment when something just clicked—an abstract math concept, a growing friendship, or even
collaboration among a diverse team. I also love to learn and hope to always be a student in everything I do. Working in education allows me to continue to be a lifelong student and witness those “ah-ha” moments every day. Trinity is unique in that at Trinity, every grade is celebrated and every accomplishment praised. One of my strongest memories from my time
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Today at Trinity, students are given more opportunities to learn about things that interest them and show their learning in unique, personal ways. There’s more of an emphasis on depth than on breadth, and much more of a focus on reflection learning how you learn best - and selfawareness as well as self-advocacy. These are great skills to prepare students for middle school and beyond. Mary Nunnally ’75 I knew I would work with children in some capacity since I was in Ninth Grade at Lovett. Because my elementary years at Trinity were so memorable I knew it would be with younger children. They
Florida Ellis Huff ’79 Former Fifth Grade Assistant Teacher
learning about the 50 states and reading A Midsummer Night’s Dream, as well as readaloud (Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH) and spelling bees in Fifth Grade.
are refreshing, funny, loving, contagious and oh so curious! My claim to fame as a Trinity student was an award winning performance of the Old Grey Goose in a First Grade Spring Fling performance! It was Oscar worthy! The thing that makes Trinity such a unique place is the relationships - between teachers and students, teachers and colleagues, and teachers and parents.
Arvind Atmuri University of Chicago
William Korn The University of the South
Olivia Rezek University of Alabama
Keller Austin University of Georgia
Erin Lamberth Williams College
Emerson Rollins Bucknell University
Reilly Bradford New York University
Elizabeth Long University of Mississippi
Mia Ruggiano University of Virginia
Allison Burns Howard University
David Long Oxford College of Emory University
Russell Sewell Clemson University
Sarah Caswell University of Mississippi
Grayson Martin University of Georgia
Rose Sheehan Brown University
Charlie Cawley Georgetown University
Clara McCollam Washington and Lee University
Ella Small Swarthmore College
Elizabeth Culton Loyola University New Orleans
Jorie Moran Rhodes College
Adam Smith Texas Christian University
Josh Dolan Washington and Lee University
Virginia Parson Auburn University
Wheeler Sutton Georgia Institute of Technology
Leslie Fellwock University of Michigan
Richard Pennington Hampton University
Walker Thompson School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Elizabeth Ferguson Wake Forest University
Elizabeth Phelps Auburn University
Jack Tucker Cornell University
Ian Gipson Washington and Lee University
Charlotte Preuss Loyola University New Orleans
Jake Walton University of Colorado, Boulder
Brielle Hentz Johns Hopkins University
Payton Pulver University of Georgia
Whit Weinmann University of Georgia
Graham Huff Berklee College of Music
Katie Radulovacki Dartmouth College
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2015 High School Graduates and College Choices
This list reflects the information received by the Alumni Office by press time. Please contact Alice Trahant, Director of Special Events and Alumni Relations, at 404.231.8119 with updates.
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What Are You Leaving Trinity With?
Emily Abercrombie Marist School
Huston Alford Marist School
I’Mani Barnes Atlanta Girls’ School
friendships with everyone that I will never lose
special friendships I have made with everyone
leadership skills
Griffin Collier Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School
Christian Conte Marist School
Ava Douglass The Westminster Schools
amazing bonds with friends that I will never forget and outstanding teachers that I will always be grateful for
wonderful memories from exciting events and a lifelong memory of academic and leadership skills from opportunities given to help me flourish
great friendships, wonderful memories, and happy wishes
Arin Francis Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School
Eric Francis Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School
Emily Grace Fuller Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School
Harrison Fuller Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School
friendships that will last a lifetime
amazing friends and supportive teachers
great friendships I have made
great friendships
Jack Joyce Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School
Conner Kanaly The Lovett School
Iris Kase Atlanta Girls’ School
Kaelan Kelly The Westminster Schools
great friendships
my best friends, my favorite teachers, and much more that I will never forget
great friendships
leadership skills and awesome friendships
Andrew Pinkston Woodward Academy
Ted Pound Woodward Academy
Elizabeth Reese Woodward Academy
great friends and great teachers
leadership skills
great friendships
Hayes Reifenberger Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School great friendships
great friendships and memories from all of the great years at Trinity
Ella Shutze Woodward Academy
Beau Sodemann Woodward Academy
Stone Sparkes The Westminster Schools
Mary Locke Speed The Westminster Schools
Sarah Street The Westminster Schools
kindness of a lifetime
amazing memories
friendships with every person in the grade
bonded friendships, lasting memories, wisdom, and a passion for reading and writing
great friendships
Claire Genova The Westminster Schools wonderful memories with friends and experiences with kind teachers
Bishop Lusink Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School great friendships
Michael Rinker Woodward Academy
Anna Brandigi The Westminster Schools
Nicole Brooks Atlanta Girls’ School
Sara Kate Cole The Lovett School
great friends and study skills
grade level memories of all our adventures together
friendships and teachers
friendships as well as great memories
Chloe Emch The Westminster Schools
Charles Ferguson Atlanta International School
Charlotte Ficery The Westminster Schools
Sophie Forte Atlanta Girls’ School
Samantha Foshee The Westminster Schools
touching memories
a love of robotics
great friends, memories, and knowledge
amazing friends
amazing friendships that will last forever
Jake Godwin Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School
Ryan Hockstein The Westminster Schools
Hannah Hoverman Bullis School (Maryland)
Isabelle Jordan Whitefield Academy
Lilly Jordan The Westminster Schools
friendships
multiple friends that helped me though all of my years here
a love of math and science, lots of great memories, and amazing friendships
strong friendships and positive leadership skills
Emma Riley McGahan The Westminster Schools
Alex Meyerhoff Marist School
Mira Mohan Atlanta Girls’ School
Andrew Nichols Woodward Academy
people who I know will support me throughout my life and a love of learning
knowledge, many memories with friends, and leadership skills
great friendships
great memories
Luke Ogbeni Holy Spirit Preparatory School
Preston Rollins The Westminster Schools
Eva Romero The Westminster Schools
Sarah Rose The Paideia School
Catherine Ruen Woodward Academy
Ava Shutze Woodward Academy
great friends and friendship
great friendships and a love of math
my amazing memories
amazing friendships
an experience of a lifetime with great friends, opportunities, many wonderful memories, and a love of acting
Maddy Sudlow Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School
Cooper Taylor Woodward Academy
Jack Valentine Whitefield Academy
Kennedy Walker The Westminster Schools
great friendships
great friends, a good education, and great memories
strong friendships and a great attitude
a newfound knowledge that can’t be found in books
a lot of friends
supportive friends and encouraging teachers
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Amelia Bergeron The Westminster Schools
Anna Kathryn Baxter Maddox Middle School (Alabama)
great friendships with students and teachers, and warm memories... I will really miss Trinity
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Class Notes Helen Symbas ’16, niece of John Symbas ’90 very much enjoyed her time and thrived at Trinity. She is excited to start her new journey at The Westminster Schools. John continues to work as both a cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon at Marietta Plastic Surgery.
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Josh Doman ’10 was recently awarded a Silver Medal in the United States Physics Olympiad. Josh was one of four Southern Silver Medalistes and he is the highest scoring Southeastern competitor. Josh is currently a senior at The Westminster Schools. Blake Gillikin ’10 has committed to play football at Pennsylvania State University. Gillikin has been called one of the nation’s top punters. Sara Lynn Been ’05 graduated from the University of Georgia and is joining overseas staff with Cru. Catherine Smith ’05 is teaching Kindergarten at Kipp Academy in Washington, D.C. Benjamin Yoder ’05 graduated from Texas Christian University with degrees in Business Information Systems and Marketing and will be working for Accenture in Dallas, Texas. Brooks Bradway ’04 married Laura Talton in Selma, Alabama. They live in Washington, D.C. Elizabeth Smith Edwards ’02 and husband, Scott, have moved back to Atlanta, and Elizabeth is working at Trinity as the Admissions Associate. Emily Grien ’02 moved to Nashville, Tennessee and is teaching Spanish. Annie Herndon ’02 finished her summer internship at Hall Booth Smith and is beginning her final year of Law School at Georgia State University. Caroline Turner ’02 graduated on April 9, 2015, from Trinity College Dublin with a masters degree in philosophy with honors, in Public History and Cultural Heritage. She will return to Dublin, Ireland, in the fall with a Graduate Global Scholarship to study World Heritage Management and Conservation at University College Dublin.
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Dessie Woodall Stowe ’02 married Jordan Stowe on July 18, 2015. Bridesmaids included Whitney Leet ’02 and Somer Woodall ’09. Parker Bradway ’01 continues touring the Southeast with his band, MamaDear. Fulton Byrne ’01 lives in Durham, North Carolina where he works as a computer programmer for IBM. Connor Davidson ’01 married Maddie Marston at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Groomsmen included Trinity alums Chase Davidson ’00 and Grant Bailey ’01. Katie Schwartz ’01 and Cameron Weller ’01 are both enjoying west coast life in San Francisco, California.
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Louis Battey ’99 married Keller Blincoe in Atlanta July 11, 2015. The ceremony was held as Peachtee Road Methodist. They will reside in Atlanta and work in finance and as a first grade teacher, respectively. Scott Turner ’99 married Karen Love on April 18, 2015, at Camp Marietta near Greenville, SC. They live in Orlando where Scott continues studies and Karen works at Walt Disney World in Education. Scott was named Student Writer of the Month for the State of Florida in December.
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Hattie Knox Gelhausen ’97 married Randy Gelhausen on May 30, 2015 at Serenbe Farms.
Brighton Kelly Coleman ’97 married Phillip Coleman on February 21, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Allen Freisem ’94 and his wife Kim welcomed a son, Henry Hamilton, on April 9. Henry was 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and 19 inches long. Everyone is happy and healthy and enjoying life as a family of three!
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Pierce Lowrey ’93 and his wife Katherine welcomed Olivia Christine Lowrey into the world in June of 2015. Pierce lives in Atlanta in the same neighborhood where he grew up and is the Founder of the Verta Group. Amy Arnold McBrien ’92 is so excited that her son Axley has joined the Trinity School family as a Pre-K student. He had a blast finding the gingerbread man this fall! Arthur Lucas ’91 recently moved back to the United States and has opened an organic brewery in Charleston, South Carolina. Freehouse Brewery has been heralded as a great success and has been featured in several news articles, including a recent article in Fortune. David Morse ’91 and his wife Jenny welcomed a baby boy, Wesley Hill Morse, in July 2015. Carter Phillips ’90 recently moved back from Los Angeles, California and works for Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty selling homes as well as specializing in providing Georgia Film and Television productions with homes to film in and homes for actors, directors, and producers to live in while filming. Carter has a portfolio of about 75 homes and properties in Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Inman Park, Virginia-Highland, Newnan, Midtown, Lake Rabun, Lake Seed, etc. through his website: www.filmlocationportfolio.com.
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Somer Rochow ’90 married Mark Ruggles on June 20, 2015 on Nantucket Island.
Mark Bell ’88 was delighted to be invited last summer to a papal audience and talk concerning his academic work on private equity and art. This work comes out of his last eight years of teaching at Emory, where he recently passed his thousandth student mark. Max ’21 and Anselm ’21, First Graders at Trinity, were able to attend. They determined conclusively that gelato was the best part of the trip.
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