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 earned her Associates degree from Southern Union State Community College. She worked as the Office Manager at Machen, McChesney Accounting Firm for 26 years before joining the staff of Trinity Christian School. She serves as the Business Office Manager for the school. She works alongside her husband, Larry, and they have one son, Matthew. 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, hunting, 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 a grandson, Jack. She enjoys reading, music, playing the piano, and building things. The Sistrunks are members of Trinity Methodist Church.

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. Mrs. White serves as the Reading Interventionist for K-3rd grades, Kindergarten Enrichment teacher, and Head Volleyball Coach for the Middle School and Varsity Girls Volleyball Teams. When not working for the school, she enjoys cooking, baking, photography, and being by the water. The Whites attend Auburn Church of Christ.

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 teaches one of the kindergarten classrooms. Mrs. York and her husband Steve have two married sons and two grandchildren. When not teaching or with her grandchildren, Mrs. York enjoys gardening and cooking. The Yorks are members of Journey Church of Valley.

Mrs. Stephens earned a Bachelors in Education and Masters of Education in Early Childhood Special Education and Collaborative Special Education from Auburn University. Before teaching at Trinity, she worked in the Auburn City Schools as a Preschool Special Education teacher. She transitioned to this school when her children, Calli Ann, Birdie, and Graham, began attending. Currently, Mrs. Stephens serves as one of our Kindergarten Enrichment teachers. She is married to Aaron and enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, and traveling to new places. The Stephens family attends Auburn Community 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. 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.

Mrs. Blackstock graduated from Troy University with a B.A. in Early Childhood Education. She previously worked for Fairfax First Baptist WEE School, Camp Marannook, Opelika City Schools, and Fairfax Elementary (Chambers County) School. After moving to Opelika, Mrs. Blackstock started serving as the 2nd grade teacher for Trinity Christian School. She is married to Judson, and they have two children: Hannah Grace and Joshua. Outside of teaching at Trinity, she enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors, playing games, exercise, cooking, baking, and trying new recipes. They are members of Journey Church of Valley.

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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 Auburn 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 her certificate in Radiologic Science and worked at the Orthopedic Clinic. Her children entered Trinity Christian School 6 years ago, and she serves TCS as the 3rd grade teacher assistant. She and her husband Chris have two children: Ethan and Emily. Outside of school, she enjoys anything that involves a body of water. The Clarks are members of Trinity Presbyterian Church.

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.

Mrs. Pratt earned her B.S. and M. Ed in Secondary Education with a concentration in business/marketing education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She spent 7 years teaching high school marketing at Knoxville Central High School. She and her husband Andrew have four children: Cooper, Weston, Grace, and Charlee who all attend TCS. Outside of school she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and staying active. The Pratts attend Church of the Highlands. 

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.

Mrs. Ingram earned her B.A. in Physical Education from Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. She previously served as a P.E teacher at Eddy Junior High in Columbus, GA. As a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, when the school, a ministry of the church, needed a teacher quickly in 1998, Mrs. Ingram joined the faculty, loved it, and stayed. Currently, she teaches 6 th and 7 th grade Latin. When not working at the school, she enjoys reading and any kind of needlework. She has a son and daughter and seven wonderful grandchildren.

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, were looking to teach at the same school. When they found Trinity, it seemed like a perfect fit! She enjoys reading books and comics, gardening, crafting, and 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. He previously worked in residential construction and served as a pastoral intern at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, NC. As the assistant pastor at Trinity Presbyterian Church, he joins the TCS faculty to teach the 11th grade Introduction to Christian Doctrine course. He and his wife Emily have two girls: McClaine and Neely. He enjoys hiking, kayaking, and wood working.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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.

Mr. Smith earned his B.A. in Music – Teacher Preparation from Emory & Henry College and his M.M. in Music Performance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He served in the United States Army for seven years before joining the faculty of Trinity Christian School, looking for the opportunity to teach and grow under the light of Truth. He serves as the Assistant Cross Country Coach. Outside of school, he enjoys reading, running, learning piano, and time with Link the Dog. He is a member of Providence Presbyterian 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, has worked at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and has taught for a number of years at Lakeview Christian School and as a part of Classical Conversations. Beginning in August, she will teach eighth and ninth grade English, ninth grade History, and seventh grade Introduction to Christian Worldview. She and her husband Kevin, who is on staff at Lakeview Baptist Church, have four children.

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. Kinney earned his B.S. in Exercise Science from Hillsdale College. After his time at Hillsdale, he pursued teaching jobs all over the country but felt the Lord leading him to Alabama and Trinity Christian School. Currently, Mr. Kinney serves as the Athletic Director, Upper School P.E. teacher, Anatomy and Physiology teacher, and the Cross Country and Varsity Boys Soccer coach. He is married to fellow Trinity employee, Emily, and they have a young son, Henry. His hobbies include fishing, disc golf, sports, music, and gardening. The Kinneys attend Trinity Presbyterian Church.

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.

Mr. Smith started playing the trumpet in 6th grade. He furthered his musical abilities by studying Music Education at Emory & Henry College and receiving a Masters degree in music from University of North Carolina at Greensboro. After finishing school, Mr. Smith served in the United States Army as an Army Bandsman from 2013-2020. He was stationed in Savannah, GA, Afghanistan, Japan, and finally at Fort Benning. His many responsibilities included playing for military ceremonies, funerals, and memorials; American and foreign civilians; strengthening troop morale; and for local, state, and federal politicians. Mr. Smith now serves as the 5th-6th grade band teacher at TCS. 

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 5 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.

Mr. Davis earned his B.S. in Secondary Math Education from Brewton-Parker College and his M. ed in Education Leadership from Valdosta State University. He served in multiple schools as a math teacher, coach, and administrator. After learning about Classical Christian Education, Mr. Davis joined Trinity Christian School as a math teacher. He now serves as the Director of Development and 9th grade Geometry teacher. He is married to Kacey, and they have three daughters: Lyla, Charlotte, and Evelyn. He enjoys sports activities with his girls. The Davis family are members of Trinity Presbyterian Church.

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 assistant to the Director of Development. Mrs. Johnson is married to Paul and enjoys tennis, hiking, and napping. 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.