Dr. Godwin earned his BS degree from Auburn University and his PhD from Michigan State University. Joining the faculty at Auburn University in 1996, Dr. Godwin served in many student-facing and faculty-facing roles throughout his 30 years of service. During that time, he completed multiple terms on the Trinity School Board, serving as a member when the School added grades 9-12 and serving more recently as Board Chairman. In 2010, he volunteered to serve as Trinity’s first varsity boy’s basketball coach, a position he held for eight seasons. His four children attended Trinity, with three graduating from 2011 to 2014. He is a member and Elder at Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Miller obtained her B.S. in Early Childhood Education for the Handicapped from Auburn University. Since graduating from Auburn, she has been a valued member of the Trinity Christian School family. Over the years, she has held various positions, including teacher, principal, and interim head of school, and currently serves as the Director of Admission. She is married to Jim, and they have a daughter named Bonnie. In her spare time away from Trinity, Mrs. Miller enjoys quilting and crocheting. The Millers are active members of Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Taylor earned a B.A. in Economics from Auburn University. She spent over fifteen years as a homeschool mom to four children. She has served as the Classical Conversations director of the Auburn Campus and the director of high school on-campus classes for Lakeview Christian School. Mrs. Taylor joined the Trinity faculty as a third grade teacher in 2015 and has taught 3^rd grade, 4^th grade, and 7^th – 12^th grades at Trinity. She has served as Logic & Rhetoric School Administrative Support in the past. She and her husband, Danny, have four children, Brooklyn, Chloe, Bella, and Nate, four grandchildren, Dallas, Elam, Rosie and Thomas. Mrs. Taylor brings her vast experience, love of learning, and love for her students to her role at Trinity.

Mrs. Battles earned her B.A. in Early Childhood Education from Auburn University. She spent six years teaching in the public school system, and taught first grade here at Trinity for ten years. 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, who are both students at Trinity. The Battles are active members of First Baptist Church of Opelika.

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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  teacher. She is married to Randy, and they have four children: Evelyn, Gabriel, Lydia, Timothy & the best son in law in the world - Clay Odom. When not teaching, she enjoys hand sewing, hiking, and camping. The Boones are members of Lakeview Baptist Church.

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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. Holt obtained her B.A. in Elementary Education from Auburn University. She has experience teaching in the public school system, at a private tutoring service, and at FBCO Bright Beginnings Preschool. For the 2023 school year, she served as the 2nd Grade teaching assistant. Starting in 2024, she has taken on the role of our first-grade teacher. Mrs. Holt is married to Jared Holt, and together they have two children, Molly Beth and Emmett, both of whom are students at Trinity. In her free time, Mrs. Holt enjoys baking, cooking, gardening, cheering for Auburn sports, and spending quality time with her family. The Holts are active members of First Baptist Church of Opelika.

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

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

Mrs. 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 6th 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.

Miss Ingram is new to our school and will be the Kindergarten Enrichment teacher and reading intervention specialist. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Auburn University in 2024 with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Previously, she has been teaching preschool-2nd grade students. Ms. Ingram grew up in Auburn, AL, and she is so thankful to be teaching in her own hometown area at a school that honors and loves the Lord! After school, she enjoys reading, being outdoors, spending time with family and friends, or visiting different local coffee shops. Miss Ingram attends Lakeview Baptist Church.

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Mrs. Lashley graduated from Auburn University with a B.S. is Elementary Education. She has previously taught Pre-K, 1st Grade and Reading Intervention. She and her husband Jake, have 2 children that attend Trinity, Harper & Wyatt. Mrs. Lashley enjoys reading, needlepointing, camping and spending time cheering her kids on in their activities! The Lashleys attend Lake Pointe Baptist 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.

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

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

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

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

Mrs. Sistrunk earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a Pre-Law focus and a minor in History from Auburn University. From 1996 to 2019, she worked at Trinity Christian School, initially serving as the music teacher until 2004. Currently, she teaches history and has a deep passion for it. Mrs. Sistrunk is married to Mark, and together they have two sons, Justin and Webb, as well as two grandsons, Jack and Bennett. In her free time, she enjoys reading, music, playing the piano, and engaging in building projects. The Sistrunks are active members of Trinity Methodist Church.

Mr. Smith earned his BA degree from Emory & Henry College and his MM from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Following graduate school, Mr. Smith served in the United States Army as a trumpet player, with duty assignments in Georgia, Afghanistan, and Japan. He taught at Trinity from 2020-2024 and is returning after serving in multiple roles at Auburn Classical Academy. Mr. Smith is a member of Providence Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Snook is a native of Opelika, and she and her family have recently returned to the area from a long season living overseas. She earned degrees in music education from Auburn University and the University of Texas. She has experience teaching in both public and private schools, directing the youth choir at her church, and homeschooling her daughters. Her primary instrument is euphonium, but she enjoys playing piano and singing. She loves music and sharing that love with students. Mrs. Snook and her family are members at Grace Auburn Church.

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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 three children, Andrew, Campbell, and Frances, for twelve years. Her husband Shea attended Trinity Christian School in the 80s, and they returned to the school with their children in 2008. Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Tillman enjoys cooking, reading, baking bread, and exercising. Their family attends Covenant Presbyterian Church.

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 and Art Elective teacher in Logic/Rhetoric School. 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. Webb graduated from Auburn University with a B.A. in English. She homeschooled her children classically before coming to Trinity. She loves teaching her students to think clearly and write beautifully. She is married to Kevin and they have 4 children. The Webbs attend Lakeview Baptist Church, where Kevin is an associate pastor.

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Brooklyn previously served as an Administrative Assistant for the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences and taught preschool at Lakeview Preschool Adventures.  Brooklyn and her husband, Scott, met while working in forensics and have been happily married for 9 years. She has a 5-year-old son who is set to begin kindergarten at TCS next year, and she is thrilled to be closer to him again!  In her free time, she enjoys reading, restoring furniture, and visiting thrift shops. The Beltons are active members of Lakeview Baptist Church, and she is eager to embrace her new role at Trinity as the Receptionist!

Mrs. Clanton earned her B.A. in Elementary Education from Auburn University. She has previously taught in the public school system in Shelby County and Auburn, as well as worked in full time ministry. Mrs. Clanton is married to Jeremie and has two children at Trinity, Rhett & Everly. In her free time she enjoys traveling, going to the lake, and spending time with her family. The Clantons attend Grace Auburn Church.

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

Mrs. Johnson graduated Summa Cum Laude from Auburn University with a degree in Human Development & Family Studies. She has experience in fundraising for St. Joseph’s Mercy Foundation and served as a Pre-K teacher at 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. Currently, she contributes to the school as a kindergarten assistant and Development Office Coordinator. Mrs. Johnson is married to Paul and enjoys playing tennis, hiking, and cherishing time with her family. They are members of First Baptist Church of Opelika.

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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 the Business Accounts Manager for TCS. Mrs. Marrs is married to Gary and has one son, Brady, who is a graduate of Trinity. Outside of her time at the school, she enjoys crafting, pottery, embroidery, sewing, fishing, and spending time with her family on their farm. She attends Union Christian Church.

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 2nd grade Assistant. Mrs. Middleton is married to

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

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.