Faculty News

WELCOMING NEW FACULTY AND STAFF

Mary Jordan will hold the new position of Head of Employee Life, overseeing professional development and core faculty values, recognition of excellence in teaching, and human resource support. Jordan comes to Trinity after holding administrative roles at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria as well as Saint Mary’s Catholic School here in Richmond. Jordan has extensive experience in both upper and middle schools and a wealth of experience in school administration, professional development, faculty support and student life. Her holistic approach in understanding teaching and learning from both the instructor and the student perspective will contribute to the continued success of the school. Mary received her bachelor of science in education and her master of teaching degrees from UVa. She has a second master’s degree from George Mason in educational leadership. “I am so thrilled to be in this role, and to support our community as a whole,” says Jordan. “Witnessing first hand Trinity’s commitment to developing and celebrating faculty and staff who in turn offer that same energy to our students in their chosen paths is empowering and specifically aligns with my personal and professional goals.

JORDAN Alyssa McBride has begun this fall as Director of Development. McBride comes to Trinity from All Saints Catholic School in Northside Richmond, where she was director of development and communications for over a decade. Her efforts to elevate a culture of philanthropy at All Saints culminated in a MCBRIDE $2.3M capital campaign. “I have had the opportunity to help build a better future by ensuring ample resources are available to help students and families—and the institution—grow and thrive,” she said. She has been recognized for her nonprofit leadership by Leadership Metro Richmond (Emerging Nonprofit Leaders Program) and Style Magazine (“Top 40 Under 40”). With over twenty years of experience in nonprofit and government work including elections, housing, human rights and health care, McBride says “none have been so rewarding as working in education.” McBride has an undergraduate degree in English from Utah State and a master’s in nonprofit management from Arkansas. “As I tell more people about my new position, I am struck by the many comments of very high opinion about Trinity,” she says. “The school holds a significant positive status in the community, and I am excited to be a part of it and to continue to grow others’ passion and investment in the school and its students.”

James Flowers ’16 is the school’s new Alumni Relations Coordinator. A 2020 graduate of Texas Christian University with a degree in sports broadcasting, Flowers spent the last year helping to launch Trinity’s sports media channel (TESPN), while also serving as assistant baseball coach. Flowers is eager to connect with Titans of all ages and welcome alumni back to FLOWERS campus. “Whether it is for a short visit or an alumni event, we value our alums and enjoy hearing how they’ve contributed to their communities!” he says. “I am looking forward to knowing Trinity better through the perspective of our alumni and what makes it so special to all past, present and future Titans!”

John Benson is joining the science department teaching chemistry and conceptual physics. Formerly, he taught Chemistry and Forensic Chemistry at Monacan and Albemarle High Schools. He received his Bachelor of Science degree and his Master’s in Teaching from VCU.

Cynthia Chinworth is the new technology and innovation teacher. Most recently Chinworth worked at Prince George High School where she spearheaded the development of engineering and computer science courses for the school. She is also a proud VCU alum.

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Jim Clary joins the math department where he will teach precalculus and geometry honors. He taught most recently at Millwood School as well as several schools in the New Orleans area. Clary received his BA at Loyola University in New Orleans.

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Daniel Fisher joins the science department from St. Stephen’s Episcopal School in Austin, TX. Fisher will be teaching multiple levels of chemistry. Fisher did his undergraduate work at the University of Richmond and earned his PhD at VCU. He has worked both at St. Christopher’s School and Church Hill Academy.

Sarah Herbert is the new board relations and stewardship coordinator, working both in the development office and assisting the head of school. Herbert joins Trinity from St. Joseph’s Villa where she was the advancement and communications coordinator. She holds a bachelor of science degree in technical photography from Appalachian State University.

Sarah Schriber joins the English department from the Edmund Burke School in Washington, DC, where she also led the department of health, values, and ethics. She will be teaching multiple levels of English, creative writing and communication. She earned her BA at Johns Hopkins University with a major in English and a minor in Spanish.

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SCHRIBER Brian Yazinski will be working with Maureen Mauck in the Academic Resource Center (ARC). Yazinski comes from Monacan High School where he has been a special education teacher and soccer coach since 2012. Brian did his undergraduate and graduate work at Bloomsburg University, where he received a master’s in curriculum and instruction. He later was certified in special education at Slippery Rock University.

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FACULTY TRANSITIONS

After 15 years as IB Diploma Programme coordinator, Marti Truman has begun a new position as Faculty Development Coach, bringing with her an interest, aptitude, and strong leadership in supporting young teachers. Stepping into the IB coordinator role is Elizabeth Kelley, former head of the science department. Kelley is only the third IB Diploma Programme Coordinator in Trinity’s thirty-year history with IB.

FACULTY DISCOVERY AWARDS

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Two administrators have been selected by the board of trustees to receive the 2021-22 Faculty Discovery Award. The award includes a grant enabling a faculty or staff member to travel study, or pursue a passion during the summer months.

Sam Mickens, associate admission director and head football coach, attended the 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction in Canton, Ohio, to witness the honoring of the late Sam Mills Jr. a twelve-year veteran NFL career linebacker for the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers and three time All-American at Montclair State MICKENS University in New Jersey (also Mickens’s own alma mater). “He had a tremendous impact on my life in a short period,” said Mickens. “It would be an honor to have the opportunity to celebrate the life and legacy of my friend and mentor Sam Mills Jr. at his induction.” Brian Phillips, head of campus life and theatre director, will head to Edinburgh, Scotland to experience the Edinburgh Festival Fringe — the biggest art festival in the world. “Growing up, our Scottish heritage played an important part in my family, especially with my father and me,” said Phillips. “I have always wanted to visit my ancestral home country with my family and to discover the beauty and culture of Scotland along with the magic of The Fringe.”

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SPARTAN HALL OF FAMER

Adam Lonon, assistant athletic director and girls basketball coach, was inducted on April 28 into the Steward School Athletic Hall of Fame along with four other Spartan alumni. As a student-athlete, Lonon helped lead the 2003-04 Spartan basketball team to a VISAA Division III State Championship and was named Tournament MVP. At VMI, Lonon was an all-time top-10 assist leader and earned All-Big South Academic Team honors.

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CONFERENCES AND EXHIBITIONS

For the second year in a row, Malcolm Bell, marketing and communications specialist and assistant football coach, was one of about 30 coaches across the country chosen to participate in the NFL Quarterback Coaching Summit in Los Angeles on June 21-23. This year, the summit was held in-person which gave participants the opportunity to dive in and collaborate, face to face, with NFL head coaches, coordinators, front office personnel and general managers as a way to help move BELL minority coaches forward in the business. At 28 years old, Bell was among the youngest coaches chosen for this prestigious opportunity. Tom Condon, photography teacher, was a featured artist in the “Salutary Sculpture” exhibition at the Aronson Fine Arts Center St. Louis February 12 - May 15, 2022. The show featured “a selection of eight artists who use sculpture, photography, video, drawings, and performance to explore art’s capacity as a therapeutic tool for adaptation, recovery, and rehabilitation.” Condon’s “abstract photographs loosely replicate his own visual field as he regained his eyesight after being diagnosed with a rare illness, Idiopathic Pseudotumor Cerebri,” the exhibition abstract stated. In March 2022, Brian Phillips, Chris Markunas ’01 and Kyle van de Kamp ’12 attended The Association for Performing Arts & Entertainment Professionals conference and stage expo in Baltimore.

FACULTY MILESTONES

Mandy Augst, librarian, welcomed Adalie Delle Augst to the world at 12:22 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2022. She weighed 7 lbs 12 oz and measured 19.5 in. “She is a little superstar mover and eater,” says Augst. “Big sister Loella couldn’t be happier.”

Faculty member Jennifer Street (now Waters) married Joseph Waters on April 18, 2022. Brian Griffin served as the officiant and Trinity Page ’22 photographed the exciting day.

TRUSTEE TRANSITION 2022

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Members of Trinity’s Board of Trustees recently completed their terms of service in June 2022. Trinity appreciates their leadership, guidance and dedication to the Titan community. Leaving the board are Beth

Williamson Ayers, Jeff Elgin, Gayle C. Marget, William Isler

Sanderson ’94, and Tracy Teal.

Joining the board are new elected members, Sourya El-Ayoubi, Henry D.W. Burt and Clay C. Reynolds. Lisa Schuster will serve as this year’s Trinity Parents Association President as Erin Bacon rotates off.

Serving as officers for the coming year are Charles T. Hill, Jr. ’98, chair; Chris Ellis ’81 as vice-chair; John G. Mills ’90 as treasurer; and Cynthia Coleman as secretary.