Flourish Magazine | Fall 2018 by Trinity School

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FALL 2018

Mission Statement Trinity School creates a community of learners in a diverse and distinctly elementary-only environment, in which each child develops the knowledge, skills, and character to achieve his or her unique potential as a responsible, productive, and compassionate member of the School and greater community.

Program and Pedagogy Pillars Celebrating the present and preparing our students for the future within a nurturing and caring educational environment, we: • Cherish Childhood Provide joyful experiences that include play- and passion-based learning

Non-Discriminatory Statement Trinity School does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or family composition in the administration of our admission and educational policies, in the extension of financial aid, or other schooladministered programs.

Ensure developmentally appropriate experiences Design experiences around what is important in the life of a child • Deepen Students’ Educational Experience Develop creative and critical thinking and questioning skills Value both process and product of learning Connect learning vertically, horizontally, cross-curricularly, and globally • Empower Students in Their Learning Foster a growth mindset Cultivate voice, choice, and self-reflection Promote leadership

So that our students: • Build Academic Foundation Establish proficiency in essential knowledge and skills Embrace diverse experiences of a well-rounded education On the Cover Before the school day begins, Sixth Graders Caroline and Pierce share the strategies they used for their second debate of the year. Held eight times annually, debates are part of the Sixth Grade social studies curriculum and students' study of ancient Rome. To support Trinity School, please contact: Margaret Douglas Director of Advancement 404-240-9446 | mdouglas@trinityatl.org trinityatl.org/give Please send address changes to: changeofaddress@trinityatl.org Comments? Contact the editor at: nfash@trinityatl.org

• Develop Character Foundation Exhibit ethical skills, habits, and attitudes of empathy, integrity, and respect Demonstrate performance skills, habits, and attitudes of accountability, persistence, and resilience • Exhibit Continued Curiosity, Creativity, and Confidence Imagine, discover, and experiment independently and collaboratively Adapt to new situations and a changing world

Leadership Team Joe Marshall, Head of School Ken Bomar, Director of Finance Brad Brown, Director of Admissions Margaret Douglas, Director of Advancement Nicole Fash, Director of Marketing and Communications Jill Gough, Director of Teaching and Learning Reginald Haley, Director of Operations Rhonda Mitchell, Early Elementary Division Head Jeff Morrison, Director of Education Technology Ginny Perkinson, Assistant to the Head of School Sarah Barton Thomas, Upper Elementary Division Head Kayleen Whitmer, Director of Extended Programs

2018–2019 Board of Trustees Bill Jordan, Chairman Matt Bartelt Mark Bell ’88 Robert Campbell Jason Chambers ’89 Elena Chang Susan Churchill Richard Courts Robert Cunningham Chris Gabriel David Genova Scott Hawkins Anne Hennessy Florida Huff ’79 Molly Jamieson Jenny Latz Tish McDonald Brand Morgan Charlie Ogburn Leslie Patterson Veena Reddy Tina Roddenbery John Shepard ’68 Farah Spainhour Ann Speer Mary Watson Ellen Wiley

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Letter from the Head of School

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Ready to make a difference Additions to the Board are a mix of new and returning Trustees, including Chairman Bill Jordan.

Modeling a lifelong love of learning Trinity School’s new Upper Elementary Division Head, Sarah Barton Thomas, is in a constant state of learning and growing.

Trinity welcomes new Director of Extended Programs Kayleen Whitmer brings extensive experience in managing after-school and summer camp programs to the School.

Award recipients demonstrate excellence in service We honor passionate employees who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to Trinity.

Grant supports STEAM initiatives Funding provides an annual full day of STEAM professional development for three years and adds new faculty position.

Meet Kate Burton, STEAM Integration Specialist Kate Burton’s commitment to both student and teacher learning makes her the best fit for this new role.

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Trinity Tidbits Read highlights from a very busy spring at Trinity as well as the great learning and leading done by Trinity faculty and staff.

Trinity Traditions Take a peek at the recent traditions that reinforce Trinity’s identity, curriculum, and values.

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Celebrating a 27-year legacy Previous Upper Elementary Division Head Maryellen Berry always knew she would be an educator.

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles puts spotlight on Spotlight on Art Spotlight on Art is the preferred art provider for the 2018 Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse.

Honoring the man who founded Trinity School and the woman who was the heart behind it Legacy society name change is a tribute to Reverend Allison Williams’ wife, Josephine.

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No stone left unturned: Spotlight on Bonnie Beauchamp-Cooke ’79

Professional artists inspire students Students create and collaborate under the expert guidance of working artists through Trinity’s Artists-in-Residence program.

Embolden Your Inner Mathematician A cohort of faculty-learners gather each week to deepen their understanding of best practices in teaching mathematics.

2018 high school graduates and their college choices

Class of 2018: “What are you leaving Trinity with?”

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Passion for math led to Pi in the Sky Pi in the Sky Math Mornings pulls in students who normally shy away from math because of its perceived difficulty.

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Contributing Writers

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Nicole Fash

Maggie Carr Nina Chamberlain Kerry Coote Nicole Fash Jill Gough Pat Kerner Joe Marshall Khette Plyler Katie Rosengren Leisy Ruddock

Michie Turpin Paul Ward

Art Director and Design Cheryl Beverly, Ridge Creative, Inc.

Associate Editor Margaret Douglas

Flourish magazine is published bi-annually by the communications department at Trinity School and mailed to parents, alumni, grandparents, and friends of Trinity. 3

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Letter from the Head of School

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Ready to make a difference Additions to the Board are a mix of new and returning Trustees, including Chairman Bill Jordan.

Modeling a lifelong love of learning Trinity School’s new Upper Elementary Division Head, Sarah Barton Thomas, is in a constant state of learning and growing.

Trinity welcomes new Director of Extended Programs Kayleen Whitmer brings extensive experience in managing after-school and summer camp programs to the School.

Award recipients demonstrate excellence in service We honor passionate employees who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to Trinity.

Grant supports STEAM initiatives Funding provides an annual full day of STEAM professional development for three years and adds new faculty position.

Meet Kate Burton, STEAM Integration Specialist Kate Burton’s commitment to both student and teacher learning makes her the best fit for this new role.

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Trinity Tidbits Read highlights from a very busy spring at Trinity as well as the great learning and leading done by Trinity faculty and staff.

Trinity Traditions Take a peek at the recent traditions that reinforce Trinity’s identity, curriculum, and values.

Features 34

Celebrating a 27-year legacy Previous Upper Elementary Division Head Maryellen Berry always knew she would be an educator.

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles puts spotlight on Spotlight on Art Spotlight on Art is the preferred art provider for the 2018 Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse.

Honoring the man who founded Trinity School and the woman who was the heart behind it Legacy society name change is a tribute to Reverend Allison Williams’ wife, Josephine.

Alumni 46

No stone left unturned: Spotlight on Bonnie Beauchamp-Cooke ’79

Professional artists inspire students Students create and collaborate under the expert guidance of working artists through Trinity’s Artists-in-Residence program.

Embolden Your Inner Mathematician A cohort of faculty-learners gather each week to deepen their understanding of best practices in teaching mathematics.

2018 high school graduates and their college choices

Class of 2018: “What are you leaving Trinity with?”

53 Class Notes

Passion for math led to Pi in the Sky Pi in the Sky Math Mornings pulls in students who normally shy away from math because of its perceived difficulty.

Editor

Contributing Writers

Photographers

Nicole Fash

Maggie Carr Nina Chamberlain Kerry Coote Nicole Fash Jill Gough Pat Kerner Joe Marshall Khette Plyler Katie Rosengren Leisy Ruddock

Michie Turpin Paul Ward

Art Director and Design Cheryl Beverly, Ridge Creative, Inc.

Associate Editor Margaret Douglas

Flourish magazine is published bi-annually by the communications department at Trinity School and mailed to parents, alumni, grandparents, and friends of Trinity. 3

Dear Trinity Community, One of the qualities that attracted me to Trinity was the faculty and administration’s palpable commitment to continuous improvement in order to enhance the experience and learning of our students. This dedication to thoughtful and intentional change sets Trinity apart from schools across the country. Trinity’s commitment to continuous evaluation, reflection, and improvement emanates from our founding principles from 1951. In my first two years as Head of School, I had the good fortune to have a number of visits with Trinity’s founder, Allison Williams. From those conversations, I gleaned the three values that continue to guide Trinity today: be kind and caring to all; have the moral courage to do what’s right even if it runs counter to current convention; and keep an open mind, always seeking to learn more. At Trinity, we are always finding new ways to enhance the interconnection between celebrating the wonder and joy of childhood and establishing our students’ foundation of skills, habits, and attitudes upon which future success and happiness is built. As such, faculty work diligently on strengthening our curriculum—both the what and how we teach—from numeracy and literacy (reading, writing, speaking) to the important life skills of autonomy (ability to plan and self-direct), critical and creative thinking (ability to problem solve), motivation (ability to sustain attention), and reflection (ability to monitor one’s performance). In addition to ongoing curricular enhancements, we are also making other improvements at Trinity. Since last spring, members of the Board and school administration have been developing a Campus Master Plan to ensure our building and grounds support the future needs of students and reflect current pedagogy, particularly the need to support cooperative learning and the visibility and process of learning. We will share the plan when it moves beyond concept and seek feedback from the Trinity community.

As many of you may remember, the SAIS Accreditation Report in 2016 recommended that we consider updating the School’s mission and philosophy. In particular, the SAIS team queried why our mission statement did not include that Trinity is an elementary-only school since they heard from so many of us about how critical that is to who we are, what we believe, and how we operate as a school. Based on the work of various board committees and administrators over the past year and with feedback from faculty, staff, parent leaders, and the Alumni Association Board, the Board of Trustees approved the following updated version of Trinity’s mission statement in May: Trinity School creates a community of learners in a diverse and distinctly elementary-only environment, in which each child develops the knowledge, skills, and character to achieve his or her unique potential as a responsible, productive, and compassionate member of the School and greater community. The essence, meaning, and structure of the mission remain the same. The updated statement now includes that Trinity is elementary-only and a diverse community. Additionally, “character” replaces “attitudes,” and “school and greater community” replaces “global community,” which we feel are more appropriate word choices for an elementary school focus. Also, as you can tell by looking at this magazine, we have refreshed the School’s look with new graphics and fonts and the addition of orange and yellow to our color palette. Join me in enjoying this issue of Flourish replete with examples of how we both affirm our founding roots and continue to grow and thrive! Sincerely,

Joseph P. Marshall Head of School @JosephPMarshall

Bright, young minds

thrive here. Trinity is elementary only, age three through Sixth Grade, by design. Research reinforces our belief that this configuration best supports children’s growth and development. Our entire focus – expertise, facilities, resources – is devoted to these young learners and helping them flourish. Experience Trinity firsthand at an Open House. November 13, 2018 December 5, 2018 January 9, 2019 Each Open House begins at 9:30 AM. To RSVP or for more information: 404-231-8118 | trinityatl.org

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our solid financial strength. Trinity is the single best place for a child to get a foundation for lifelong learning, and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with such an incredible Board and with Joe over the next few years.”

Trinity’s Board of Trustees welcomes five new members this year, including new Chairman of the Board Bill Jordan. We thank each of them for their commitment to Trinity’s mission and vision for the future.

Jordan is drawing upon the incredible experience and passion of the 28 other Trustees to help the School anticipate where the road is going and put us in a position of long-term stability and growth.

Bill Jordan

He says, “Our strengths lie in the foundation laid by those who came before us and believed in the mission of Trinity School. For the future, we need to reinforce that strength with the voices of new leaders who will devote their energies and resources to keeping Trinity at the forefront of elementary education and to keeping our students at the center of all that we do.”

Bill Jordan and his wife, Lacey, began their Trinity journey in 2006 when they attended their first Admissions Open House for their eldest child, Bill Jr. They knew immediately that they wanted to be a part of this community. Now, 12 years later, the Jordans have a current Fifth Grader, Clark, and two Trinity Graduates, Bill Jr. ’13 and Lilly ’15. Jordan returns to the Board after a oneyear hiatus, having previously served as a Trustee for 10 years. During his decade of service, he spent time on various committees, including Governance, Facilities, Communications, and Educational Policy. As the new Chairman of the Board, he says, “It is an exciting time for Trinity School as we together look at new ways to support our faculty and administration, to enhance and maintain our top-notch facilities, and to increase

Both Jordan and his wife have volunteered at Trinity in a myriad of ways, including Jordan’s leadership of Cub Scout Pack 212, which is made up of about 70 percent Trinity students. He has been involved with a number of other nonprofit organizations, including Families First, Trinity Presbyterian Church, and Atlanta Area Council for the Boy Scouts. Jordan practices law at Alston and Bird, where he is the chair of the firm’s national Litigation & Trial Practice Group and its Health Care Industry Team.

Mark Bell ’88 As a member of Trinity’s Class of 1988 and the parent of two Trinity Fourth Graders, Anselm and Max, Mark Bell is excited to join the Board of Trustees. As a long-standing member of the Trinity Alumni Association Board, Bell is especially looking forward to becoming a Trustee and serving an institution that has had such a formative and positive impact on his development as well as his children’s. Bell states, “Trinity’s greatest strength is its true child-centric approach. The magic is what happens when an elementaryonly focus is combined with cutting-edge pedagogy and genuine caring.” The Bell family has benefitted tremendously from Trinity’s mission, and the School will now benefit from his leadership and dedication to Trinity. The Managing Principal of Diversified Trust Company in Atlanta, Bell also sits on the company’s board. Additionally, he serves on several for-profit boards as well as several nonprofits: The Schenck School, MAP International, The Georgia Tech College of Computing, The Bodleian Library of Oxford University, The Visiting Board of Emory University, the Advisory Board of the Atlanta Ballet, and the Christian Mission Committee of The Westminster Schools. He is married to Dr. Bianca Bell.

Returning Trustee and new Board Chairman Bill Jordan stands with new Trustees Mark Bell ’88 and Elena Chang, returning member Charlie Ogburn, and new Trustee Veena Reddy.

Elena Chang Elena Chang and her husband, Steven Liu, are the proud parents of two Trinity students: Fourth Grader Ryan and First Grader Andy. Now in her seventh year as a Trinity parent, Chang has served in many volunteer roles, including President and Vice President of the Trinity School Parents’ Association, Chair of Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day, Grade Level Representative, and Room Parent.

Chang says, “I look forward to continuing to serve this community and helping to shape its future as a board member. As an active parent volunteer, I have enjoyed contributing my effort and time to Trinity, a school that has offered so much to our children. This school has provided not only a strong academic foundation for our two boys, but also, most importantly, a nurturing, joyful environment that has fostered a love of learning. “We are so fortunate to have teachers and administrators who continually

research best teaching practices in order to advance the curriculum and create an optimal learning environment for our children,” she continues. “Trinity is always striving for better, and our children are the beneficiaries of this hard work, passion, and dedication.” Chang earned a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Operations Research from Columbia College at Columbia

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Jordan is drawing upon the incredible experience and passion of the 28 other Trustees to help the School anticipate where the road is going and put us in a position of long-term stability and growth.

Bill Jordan

Returning Trustee and new Board Chairman Bill Jordan stands with new Trustees Mark Bell ’88 and Elena Chang, returning member Charlie Ogburn, and new Trustee Veena Reddy.

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University. She is an independent consultant, providing strategic marketing services to both large organizations and start-up businesses. Her work experience includes more than 15 years of strategy consulting and brand management for both business-to-business and consumer packaged goods companies.

Charlie Ogburn Having previously served as a Trustee from 1998 until 2007, Charlie Ogburn is excited to rejoin Trinity’s Board. He and his wife, Lisa, have two sons who graduated from Trinity, Charlie ’01 and Andy ’04. Ogburn is excited to return to Trinity in a different capacity, serving as a community member and not a current parent at the School. He says, “Trinity School is a special place, and we should never lose sight of that. The focus on elementary education is a major plus, and the size allows Trinity to do lots of things well without losing the individual touch that is so important with young students.” Ogburn was on the Board when Trustees made the decision to relocate to the current campus, which allowed the school administration to continue growing the programs and offerings for our students and families. A graduate of Duke University and Vanderbilt Law School, Ogburn came to Atlanta to practice law in 1980. He is now a director of Crawford & Company, a global insurance services firm based in Atlanta, as well as the Cook & Bynum Fund, a mutual fund based in Birmingham, Alabama. On the nonprofit side, he serves as a trustee for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Georgia Research Alliance, a public-private entity that recruits eminent scholars to Georgia

and encourages collaboration among the state’s universities.

Veena Reddy Veena Reddy and her husband, Praveen, have a Fifth Grader, Vikas, and a Third Grader, Rekha, at Trinity. Both children began in the School’s Early Learners program. Reddy says, “I was honored to be asked to join Trinity’s Board of Trustees. I have been fortunate to take on a myriad of different parent volunteer roles over the last several years and am looking forward to seeing how I can be of service as a Trustee. I am most excited about working collaboratively with other Board members for the benefit and future of the School.”

the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business, where she earned her Master of Business Administration in Marketing and Management Information Systems. Reddy’s professional experience has spanned marketing and technology management roles at FedEx, Intel, and Georgia Pacific. Outside of Trinity, she is also involved with the University of Pennsylvania Secondary School Committee, The Terry College of Business MBA Alumni Mentor program, and the March of Dimes Communications Leadership Committee.

Walking into her freshly arranged office in July, I find new Upper Elementary Division Head Sarah Barton Thomas flipping through more than 350 flashcards of Second through Sixth Grade students. When asked what she is doing, a smiling Thomas says, “I’m learning the names and faces of all of the UED students, then my plan is to learn all of our EED students.” Thomas’s approach to learning students’ names and faces exemplifies the enthusiasm, positivity, and meticulousness that she has shown since joining the Trinity faculty this past summer. She has hit the ground running, focusing her energy on learning as much as she can about our students, our families, our programs, and our mission.

In Reddy’s eyes, Trinity’s greatest strengths are its elementary school focus, teachers, and parent involvement. “When we first toured the school many years ago, we were in awe of the happiness and excitement we saw in the faces of the students. We wanted our children to be able to experience the ’magic’ of learning that comes from a school focused only on elementaryage children,” she says. “And both of our children have had wonderful teachers over the years that will leave lasting impressions on them.” Reddy has taken on numerous roles at Trinity over the years, including Community Service Co-Chair, Welcoming Committee Co-Chair, Media Center Chair, Grade Level Representative, Room Parent, and various roles with Spotlight on Art. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English from the University of Pennsylvania. After working several years in marketing and communications, she was awarded a Graduate Assistantship at

Modeling a lifelong love of learning

Written by: Margaret Douglas Director of Advancement

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish University of Georgia At Trinity since 2008

A Maryland native, Thomas has a rich educational background, including time as an Education Fellow for OPERA America, Curriculum Specialist for the San Diego Opera, and an elementary and K–8 music teacher. Most recently, she was the Middle School Director and acting Director of Admissions at The Montgomery Academy in Montgomery, Alabama, and the K–8 Technology Integration Coordinator at Norwood School in Bethesda, Maryland. She holds a Master of Science in Education with a concentration in School Administration and Supervision from John Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, and a Bachelor of Science in Vocal Music Education from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri. She has completed numerous professional education programs and courses at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) and the Klingenstein Summer Institute at Columbia University’s Teachers College. A voracious learner, Thomas is currently

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Modeling a lifelong love of learning

Written by: Margaret Douglas Director of Advancement

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish University of Georgia At Trinity since 2008

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taking more courses from HGSE alongside many of her Trinity colleagues. “I am in the constant pursuit of both formal and informal learning,” she says. “I’m never without multiple books on my reading stack and listening queue. My personal hashtag is #learnwithoutceasing because I want to model learning while gleaning as much knowledge as I can, every day.” So, let’s take a moment to learn more about this joyful and bright new leader of Trinity’s Upper Elementary Division. Q: Why did you choose a career in education? A: I became a teacher to make a difference in the lives of children in the way that my teachers Mrs. Berko, Mrs. Sobel, Mr. Bruce, Mrs. Frederick, and Dr. Weymuth did for me. I believe that every child has an amazing story, and it is our job to get to know all of them. Q: Why did you want to work at Trinity? A: It is the perfect age grouping, and Trinity is dedicated to cherishing childhood. Not every school feels this way. I was also mesmerized by the commitment of teachers to be constant learners for their students and the School’s commitment to a balanced education. Also, Discovery Woods and Fast & Fit! Q: What do you bring to Trinity that is unique? A: I have taught every grade level Pre-K–12, but my primary experience is in K–8 so I feel strongly about my understanding of child development in our UED years. I have a passion for leadership and organizational development, so I may bring new procedures and protocols to help continue to move our mission forward. Also, I wonder how many UED heads enjoy a good cartwheel in the hub or break out into opera voice? Q: What are your priorities this school year and beyond? A: My main priority is to get to know

and love the community of Trinity School. I want to bring my passion for learning, joy, and inquiry to the community; ensure that every child is known and loved; and help Trinity to become a national thought-leader for elementary education. Q: What has surprised you most about Trinity School? A: The magic that you hear about is real. This is my fourth independent school and I’m amazed by the resources available to children at Trinity: from Discovery Woods to the playgrounds, from the TV studio and makerspaces to the music rooms and science labs, from the Learning Commons to lunch! Trinity is a gift.

conducted my Fifth Graders at the National Cathedral was life affirming. And I had the chance to be an NAIS Teacher of the Future, and it was an incredible way to shape the national conversation of education innovation. Q: How do you decompress? A: I used to be a fairly competitive endurance runner and triathlete. Now I run and swim to decompress but also like to spend time in the woods and on the trails with my two dogs. I read a lot. I also have a deep and abiding love for the show The West Wing and always know which episodes can help meet my needs for a particular situation (chill out, get inspired, take a nap, feel empowered).

Q: What is your ideal environment for UED students? A: Messy, happy classrooms where children are known and loved. Access to every subject area in equal measure. Time outside and time to move. A strong balance of firm and kind, structure and choice. All areas where Trinity excels!

Q: What are some of your proudest teaching moments? A: I’m most proud of the relationships I’ve kept with my students over my dozen-plus years in independent schools. My first group of First Graders are entering college this year. I am proud that I’ve had a part in shaping their lives and making sure they’re loved. I was also proud to be the first female varsity cross country coach in the history of Montgomery Academy. Breaking that ceiling was hard fought and so rewarding. The day I

School lunch: Hands down, Mexican pizza and tater tot day was the best. Elementary teacher and why: Mr. Bruce. While technically, he was our assistant principal, he and I spent a LOT of time together my Fourth Grade year as I dealt with behavioral challenges. He was patient, kind, firm, honest, and took copious amounts of time to see my strengths, not just my challenges. The following year, he cast me as the lead in our school play, which opened my world to theater. School subject: Music! It was where I felt the most confident and found success through hard work. My senior year of high school, I was studying some difficult vocal literature and took an independent study every day for practice.

Q: How do you relate to children? A: I love to spend time with kids and hear about what they like, love, do. I love reading to children, spending time in their classrooms learning with them – making art, music, writing, math, science. I love when kids stop by my office to share what’s going on in their lives.

A few childhood favorites

Written by: Nicole Fash Director of Marketing and Communications

Master of Arts in Media and Cultural Studies University of Sussex, Falmer, England

Favorite children’s book: So many to choose from! If I had to pick only one, it would be Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. However, I have yet to make it to Australia. (To get it, read it!)

Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Spanish Shorter College, Rome, Georgia At Trinity since 2016 @trinityatl @trinityschool /trinityatl

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A few childhood favorites

Written by: Nicole Fash Director of Marketing and Communications

Master of Arts in Media and Cultural Studies University of Sussex, Falmer, England

Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Spanish Shorter College, Rome, Georgia At Trinity since 2016 @trinityatl @trinityschool /trinityatl

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Summer Camp 2019!

Trinity welcomes new Director of Extended Programs A Michigan native, Trinity’s new Director of Extended Programs, Kayleen Whitmer, graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work from Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Most recently the Director of the Extended Day Program and AfterSchool Activities at The Walker School in Marietta, Whitmer has extensive experience working with children, developing curriculum and programming for elementary-age students, and managing large staffs. At Walker School, she made the after-school program a positive experience for students. “[At Walker] I focused my goals around creating a safe and fun-filled environment for the kids,” says Whitmer. “A place where students wanted and chose to come versus a place that they ‘had’ to come. I established a strong after-school program with various options for Early Learners to Kindergartners and enhanced the programs for the First through Sixth Graders. I was able to leave Walker knowing that the culture of the afterschool program was positive and well loved by the children and families.” Before leading after-school programs at Walker, Whitmer spent seven years at the Marcus Jewish Community Center 14

of Atlanta (MJCCA), working her way up to Director of Camp Isidore Alterman, a nationally recognized summer camp that each year has more than 600 participants ages four to 13. Prior to MJCCA, she spent time as a master counselor and youth counselor. Whitmer is excited to be a part of the Trinity community and is focused on learning more about our families and programs and providing a smooth leadership transition and excellent customer service. “I love that Trinity is an elementary-only environment where children can learn and grow while being surrounded by loving, caring, child-focused teachers and staff,” she says. “My goals are to get to know the students and families at Trinity, explore what they are enjoying in EP, and discover what additional offerings might enhance the program. Additionally, I am learning all the best ways to communicate with all families about our programs.” Whitmer is impressed by the number of after-school classes at Trinity and is looking forward to her first summer camp season. “The amount and variety of offerings at Trinity is amazing,” she says. “Every child can find something he or she likes and can choose multiple experiences throughout the day and week. I love that students can continue this during our summer camp program. A chance for kids to be in a known, comfortable setting while trying something new is exciting.”

When asked about her favorite afterschool activity as a child, Whitmer says, “So many! I am a sporty girl, so anything to do with sports, mostly soccer.” Whitmer and her husband, Mark, have two sons, two-year-old Rowan and nine-month-old Kai, and an angel baby, Julian.

Written by: Nicole Fash Director of Marketing and Communications

Master of Arts in Media and Cultural Studies University of Sussex, Falmer, England

Session 1: June 3–7 Session 2: June 10–14 Session 3: June 17–21 Session 4: June 24–28

Atlanta Sports Camps

Special Interest Camps

9 AM–2 PM

9AM–Noon

Rising First–Sixth Grade Students

Rising Pre-K–Sixth Grade Students

Trinity School Summer Camp is open to the public. Trinity parents will receive a sneak peek of the camps in December, and registration will be offered to Trinity families at the end of January before opening to the public on January 31, 2019.

Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Spanish Shorter College, Rome, Georgia At Trinity since 2016

Please contact Kayleen Whitmer, Director of Extended Programs, at kwhitmer@trinityatl.org for more information.

@trinityatl @trinityschool /trinityatl

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Mark Your Calendars for Trinity School

Summer Camp 2019!

Written by: Nicole Fash Director of Marketing and Communications

Master of Arts in Media and Cultural Studies University of Sussex, Falmer, England

Session 1: June 3–7 Session 2: June 10–14 Session 3: June 17–21 Session 4: June 24–28

Atlanta Sports Camps

Special Interest Camps

9 AM–2 PM

9AM–Noon

Rising First–Sixth Grade Students

Rising Pre-K–Sixth Grade Students

Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Spanish Shorter College, Rome, Georgia At Trinity since 2016

Please contact Kayleen Whitmer, Director of Extended Programs, at kwhitmer@trinityatl.org for more information.

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Front Row: Early Learners Lead Teacher Gale Weber; Fifth Grade Lead Teacher Kathy Bruyn; Assistant Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management Elizabeth Edwards ‘02; Kindergarten Lead Teachers Brooke Kelly, Caroline Tritschler, and Monique Hickey; Fifth Grade Lead Teacher Bridget Billups Back Row: Fifth Grade Lead Teachers Thomas Benefield and Laura McRae, P.E. Teacher Jedd Austin, Pre-K Lead Teacher April Patton, Extended Programs Curriculum Associate Catlin Wood, Sixth Grade Lead Teachers Kristi Story and Javonne Stewart

Award recipients demonstrate excellence in service Each year, because of the generosity of Trinity’s community members, the School’s administration has the opportunity to recognize exceptional faculty and staff members with grant awards from the endowment. These awards, which provide unique professional development experiences or stipends to enhance salaries, allow the School to honor passionate employees who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to Trinity or want to explore specific educational opportunities. This year, the Leadership Team celebrated

excellence in service by presenting grant awards to 14 esteemed members of the faculty and staff. P.E. Teacher Jedd Austin, Fifth Grade Lead Teacher Kathy Bruyn, Assistant Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management Elizabeth Edwards ’02, Pre-K Lead Teacher April Patton, Sixth Grade Lead Teacher Javonne Stewart, and Extended Programs Curriculum Associate Catlin Wood were honored with Rollins Quest for Excellence grants to recognize their dedication and loyalty to Trinity. These grants, which include a stipend to be used for personal and professional growth and renewal, were made possible by a very generous gift from the Gary W. Rollins Foundation and are a meaningful way to recognize outstanding service to Trinity School. Kindergarten Lead Teacher Brooke Kelly, Sixth Grade Lead Teacher

Kristi Story, and the Fifth Grade Lead Teacher team of Thomas Benefield, Bridget Billups, Kathy Bruyn, and Laura McRae received awards from The Childress Family Fund for Faculty Excellence this year. Established in 2013, The Childress Family Fund for Faculty Excellence supports faculty members in their professional growth and development. Awards presented each year give teachers 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. For example, using their grant to determine how to “collaborate to make our thinking visible and empower our students to grow, retain, and strengthen their skills, understanding, and learning,” the Fifth Grade Lead Teachers will make anchor charts using

iPads and Apple pencils. They will share the anchor charts with students in order to give them quick access for selfassessment and self-reporting when applying new strategies and skills. Kindergarten Lead Teachers Monique Hickey and Caroline Tritschler were honored at the reception for receiving grants 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 provides awards of $2,500 annually to faculty for exploration and curriculum enhancement. Teaching about the culture and geography of Italy each year, this talented Kindergarten team is excited to use their grants to learn more about Italy firsthand so that they can further the incredible work they are doing with their students.

Early Learners Lead Teacher Gale Weber was recognized with the Stephen G. Kennedy Fund for Faculty Excellence award. Established to honor previous Head of School Stephen Kennedy’s 11 years of service to Trinity, this award and stipend honors a faculty member using innovative best practices to foster Information Age skills. Early Elementary Division Head Rhonda Mitchell says, “Gale has championed efforts to develop common learning objectives and practices while differentiating instruction so that our students have high quality learning experiences and equitable outcomes. She has embraced our goal to increase science in the classrooms and partnered with specialists across the School to provide high-level learning experiences for our youngest learners that focus on both product and process.”

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Bachelor of Arts in Economics Washington and Lee University At Trinity since 2003

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Written by: Katie Rosengren Associate Director of Advancement

Bachelor of Arts in Economics Washington and Lee University At Trinity since 2003

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Grant supports STEAM initiatives In May 2017, Trinity was thrilled to receive a very generous grant from The Goizueta Foundation, an Atlantabased foundation that partners with organizations to give “young people the opportunity, through education, to succeed.” The grant, to support STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) initiatives, is providing exciting opportunities for Trinity to expand our focus of incorporating STEAM into the classroom at all grade levels. Through funding a full day of STEAM professional development for our faculty each year for three years as well as providing the opportunity to add a new position, STEAM Integration Specialist, the grant has already made and will continue to make a meaningful impact on Trinity Teachers and students. We hosted Sylvia Libow Martinez, an internationally-known speaker and educator, for our first full day of professional development in January. Martinez provided an innovative,

inspiring, and fun-filled day of learning and exploration for our faculty around the maker movement. She stressed the significance of play in the movement, underlining that keeping learning fun maintains student interest and engagement. She encouraged our teachers to provide opportunities and an environment conducive for students to think with their heads, their hearts, and their hands, allowing them to dive deeply into something that they care about while working together to collectively create and learn. After connecting our faculty with the maker movement, Martinez introduced a small group of teachers to some exciting new STEAM tools and materials. By practicing, playing, and exploring on Hummingbird Robotics Kits and the computer program TurtleArt, the teachers worked independently or in small groups to design and create something to use in the classroom to connect with their students. From making a villain from Harry Potter fall from a structure with a light sensor, to creating the orbit of the moon and the Earth with rotation, to using a sound sensor to activate a stop sign when it becomes too loud in the classroom, the teachers truly enjoyed the challenge.

Makerspace Specialist Paul Pileggi and Kindergarten Learning Specialist Jennifer Tran watch as Pre-K Lead Teachers Tiki Norris and April Patton work with items in the Hummingbird Robotics Kit.

They took great pride in presenting their projects and shared what they learned through trial and error. The participating teachers have also been inspired to increase their use of STEAM activities in the classroom and share their ideas with colleagues across all grade levels and in all subject areas. First Grade Lead Teacher Rebecca Stewart incorporated multiple STEAM collaborative learning exercises into her classroom this past spring as a result of the positive experience with Martinez, including a Lego bridge building challenge and a challenge to build a trap to catch a Leprechaun. Pre-K Lead Teacher April Patton was excited and inspired by the workshop and felt that Martinez reinforced a lot of the concepts that she uses with her four- and fiveyear-old students. Upper Elementary Division Art Teacher Pat Kerner came away from the workshop with many ideas of how to incorporate STEAM into her Choice-Art studios, from encouraging students to animate artwork using Hummingbird Kits to using programming tools to make artwork interactive by adding music or sound. The grant also provided for the addition of a STEAM Integration Specialist to work collaboratively with our faculty to integrate STEAM lessons, habits, and assessments into our existing curriculum at each grade level. In collaboration with the STEAM Integration Specialist—who researches, designs, and co-teaches lessons—our teachers are seamlessly integrating STEAM into the subjects they are already teaching, deepening the learning experience for our students. In addition to researching, planning, co-teaching, and mentoring, the STEAM Integration Specialist also records, documents, and archives STEAM lessons for the benefit of teachers and students for years to come.

Sylvia Libow Martinez watches as Science Teacher Lauren Kane and Fourth Grade Lead Teacher Brian Toth learn more about the Hummingbird Robotics program.

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Makerspace Specialist Paul Pileggi and Kindergarten Learning Specialist Jennifer Tran watch as Pre-K Lead Teachers Tiki Norris and April Patton work with items in the Hummingbird Robotics Kit.

Sylvia Libow Martinez watches as Science Teacher Lauren Kane and Fourth Grade Lead Teacher Brian Toth learn more about the Hummingbird Robotics program.

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Meet Kate Burton, STEAM Integration Specialist After a comprehensive search, Kate Burton was selected to serve as Trinity’s STEAM Integration Specialist, beginning this school year. Burton, a highly regarded member of the Trinity community since 2007, rose to the top of a competitive applicant pool of both internal and external candidates due to her depth of knowledge of science at the elementary school level, her exemplary work at Trinity, her ability to work with both children and adults, her understanding of integrated studies, and her community knowledge and expertise. She is a proven science leader in our community as well as across the country, speaking and presenting at the conference for the National Science Teachers’ Association. Through her commendable work as Co-Chair of Trinity’s Faculty Forum, Burton has successfully proven her experience and dedication for teacher learning as well as student learning, which makes her the best fit for this new role. At Trinity, Burton has served as a Fourth Grade Lead Teacher, a Fourth and Sixth Grade Science Lab Teacher, and most recently a Sixth Grade Science Teacher. An educator as well as a perpetual learner, she is pursuing a Doctor of Education in Teacher Leadership at Kennesaw State University.

Kate Burton reads Rosie Revere, Engineer, to Second Graders as a beginning-of-the-year introduction to engineering. Students were then challenged to build something to solve a problem like Rosie Revere would do.

Burton is particularly excited about the new role because it supports what she has been studying—building capacity in teachers and creating a culture of continuous improvement to impact student learning. The STEAM aspect of the position suits her experience in teaching math and science and is, in her words, “an area of endless potential and creativity.” Burton looks forward to working with Trinity Teachers to find ways to incorporate STEAM content and thinking processes into their units of study and teaching.

She says, “While our students already come to school eager to learn and willing to try new things, I think that we will all see increased engagement from the students as they gain confidence in their tremendous problem-solving capabilities and see how interconnected all content areas can be.” Burton began her teaching career in 1995 at the Cushman School in Miami, Florida, specializing in Fifth and Sixth Grade math as well as assisting with language arts and social studies. She went on to teach Seventh Grade

“While our students already come to school eager to learn and willing to try new things, I think that we will all see increased engagement from the students as they gain confidence in their tremendous problem-solving capabilities and see how interconnected all content areas can be.” language arts at Miami Country Day School. Before coming to Trinity, she taught Fourth Grade, led Fifth Grade science and advanced literature, and served as the Fifth and Sixth Grade Leadership Council Advisor at Shorecrest Preparatory School in St. Petersburg, Florida. Burton has served on multiple accreditation teams throughout her career. She is an awardwinning educator; an avid presenter, having presented on topics that include STEAM, technology, science, service learning, and digital photography; and a member of the National Science Teachers Association. She holds an educational specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Kennesaw State University, a master’s degree in Elementary Math and Science from University of South Florida in St. Petersburg, and a bachelor’s degree in English from Stetson University in Florida.

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Bachelor of Arts in Economics Washington and Lee University At Trinity since 2003

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Written by: Katie Rosengren Associate Director of Advancement

Bachelor of Arts in Economics Washington and Lee University At Trinity since 2003

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Award-winning children’s book author and illustrator David Biedrzycki visited with Trinity students on February 1. During his presentations, he discussed writing, editing, research, and biology. Additionally, he shared his digital illustration process and technology with students.

Inspiring a new generation of scientists

Then-Second-Grader Elaina reacts to seeing the inside of the sun using augmented reality in the Idea Lab.

In March, author and self-proclaimed science evangelist Ainissa Ramirez, PhD, regaled all of our students with stories about “The Wonderful World of Science” and how science is a fun and rewarding area of study and career choice. She also met separately with the Class of 2018 and spent time with faculty discussing how to inspire a new generation of scientists. Dr. Ramirez’s visit was made possible by the Apollo Grant. Named for the Apollo lunar landing program, this grant was established by Marilyn and Jim Black, grandparents of Early Learner Kelsey, Third Graders Sophie and T.J., and 2018 graduate Leah BlackHolmes, to support Trinity’s mathematics and science curriculum. The Apollo Grant attracts an inspiring individual, distinguished in math or science, to interact with Trinity students of all ages. It also supports faculty development in math or science or a unique opportunity for student instruction or training.

David Biedrzycki inspires last year’s Kindergartners to become authors and illustrators.

Trinity hosts AISL Conference attendees

Trinity Tidbits Students experience augmented reality In February, Kindergarten through Sixth Graders used AR (augmented reality) to explore the ocean floor, see planets up close, and watch a volcano erupt. Trinity was selected by

Google to pilot their Expeditions Augmented Reality Pioneer Program. This AR technology enables students and teachers to bring virtual objects into their physical space, bringing abstract concepts to life. Students were amazed as they could see and walk around objects as if they were right in front of them, immersing them in an entirely new learning experience. The Education Technology department plans to implement this newly available technology this year.

In April, Trinity School hosted attendees of the Association of Independent School Librarians annual conference in The Overend Learning Commons. Organized by Trinity Media Specialists Myra Morrison and Meredith Burris, the event was part of a three-day program that consisted of visits at four other host schools, workshop sessions, and tours that showcased Atlanta’s educational and cultural resources. Trinity was proud to share our best practices and wonderful facilities with members of this association.

Director of Teaching and Learning Jill Gough presents at the AISL conference.

Award-winning author visits Trinity

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Inspiring a new generation of scientists

Then-Second-Grader Elaina reacts to seeing the inside of the sun using augmented reality in the Idea Lab.

David Biedrzycki inspires last year’s Kindergartners to become authors and illustrators.

Trinity hosts AISL Conference attendees

Director of Teaching and Learning Jill Gough presents at the AISL conference.

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Trinity’s Director of Operations graduates from FBI Citizens Academy

Reginald Haley is pictured with fellow FBI Citizens Academy alum Farrah Spainhour.

Director of Operations Reginald Haley graduated from the FBI Citizens Academy on March 22. The focus of the Academy is to educate local leaders over a six-week training course about how they can partner with the FBI. Alumni serve as ambassadors for the FBI in the fight against terrorism and crime. Promoting safe communities for children is especially important to Haley as the School’s Crisis Manager, and he was nominated to participate in the program by Trinity Trustee Farrah Spainhour, a Trinity parent and an academy alum.

Celebrity chef demonstrates expertise to students Celebrity chef and restaurateur Jet Tila visited Trinity School on April 13. He had a full schedule of events, including separate cooking demonstrations for Trinity parents and students in grades 3–6, teaching them about Asian tastes, cooking techniques, and culture. In addition, he brought his special “modern Asian” cuisine to that day’s school lunch. An engaging culinary storyteller, Chef Jet has appeared on many national TV

shows, including Iron Chef America, Cutthroat Kitchen, and Chopped.

Trinity students selected as art finalists In April, then-First-Graders Frazier and Mack were selected as National Art finalists in the River of Words (ROW) contest. Under the guidance of Art Teacher Nina Chamberlain, and after studying the local Chattahoochee watershed with Science Teacher Lauren Kane, Frazier created “Zipper Spider of the Web” and Mack created “Disturbance of the Dragonflies” using watercolors and colored pencils. Both students were invited to attend the awards ceremony in Georgia as well as the national ceremony in California. In addition, their artwork was published in the 2018 River of Words Anthology and are on display in a yearlong traveling exhibit. The ROW Project is designed to help students understand their sense of place by studying a watershed in their own environment and then expressing their discoveries through poetry and art.

Dr. Ainissa Ramirez captivates students and teachers during Trinity Together Time (TTT).

Russell, Ethan, and Buckley are pictured with renderings of their award-winning Pillbug lockbox design and prototype.

Trinity team takes fourth place at K-12 InVenture Prize State Finals

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In March, Trinity’s InVenture Challenge winners, then-Fifth-Graders Russell, Ethan, and Buckley, took their team’s SMATH project to Georgia Tech for the K-12 InVenture Prize State Finals at Georgia Tech. They placed fourth in their division and were invited to participate in the 2018 National Invention Convention and Entrepreneurship Expo in Dearborn, Michigan, this summer.

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InVenture challenges students to identify real-world problems and design novel solutions through careful analysis, creativity, and the scientific method. The Trinity team designed an automated lockbox that distributes pills based upon the prescribed dosage to help solve prescription drug abuse. More than 2,000 students take part in the program each year, and top teams from each school earned a spot at the K-12 InVenture Prize State Finals. Chef Jet answers students’ questions during a cooking demonstration.

The Center of Environmental Literacy Co-Directors Luz Casquejo Johnston and Christopher Sindt stand with Art Finalist Frazier at the 2018 River of Words Award Ceremony at Saint Mary’s College of California’s Claeys Lounge on April 29. Photography by Adriana Avila.

Instructional Technology Specialist Karen Boykins, who holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Portland and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta in Canada, is always on the cutting edge of educational technology, bringing new ideas into her classroom, the aptly named Idea Lab. Over the last several months, Boykins, a 12-year veteran faculty member, has received numerous certifications and re-certifications. In January, she re-upped her BrainPOP Educator certification, which recognizes teachers who demonstrate a mastery of BrainPOP resources and notable creativity when using them to help students learn. This online, award-winning multimedia resource enhances teaching in the classroom.

products for teaching and learning. She also received recognition through Apple for her ability to learn and teach code using their Swift Playgrounds program. This summer she became a Google Certified Educator, Level 1 and 2, the capstone certification for Google’s International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)-inspired professional development training courses for teachers. The program helps educators master the technological skills needed to integrate Google tools into the classroom. Most recently, Boykins completed Code.org’s Computer Science

In March, Boykins became a certified Apple Teacher, a professional learning certification designed to celebrate educators effectively using Apple

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Trinity’s Director of Operations graduates from FBI Citizens Academy

Reginald Haley is pictured with fellow FBI Citizens Academy alum Farrah Spainhour.

shows, including Iron Chef America, Cutthroat Kitchen, and Chopped.

Dr. Ainissa Ramirez captivates students and teachers during Trinity Together Time (TTT).

Russell, Ethan, and Buckley are pictured with renderings of their award-winning Pillbug lockbox design and prototype.

Trinity team takes fourth place at K-12 InVenture Prize State Finals

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In March, Boykins became a certified Apple Teacher, a professional learning certification designed to celebrate educators effectively using Apple

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Fundamentals program focused on teaching code to Kindergarten through Fifth Grade students, and she became a Seesaw Ambassador. As an ambassador, she will help shape the future of Seesaw products, tools that are used by Trinity for our nationally recognized My Learning student digital portfolio program.

Over the summer, Upper Elementary Music Teacher Caitlin Grubbe completed her Master of Music Education from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago, Illinois. Now in her second year at Trinity, Grubbe also holds a Bachelor of Music from Shorter College in Rome, Georgia.

In April, IT Manager and Extended Programs Robotics Teacher Eugene Horn graduated from the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools’ Early Career and Aspiring Technology Director’s Institute. This year-long learning experience is designed to prepare individuals to direct an independent school technology program. At Trinity since 2011, Horn

holds a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from Seattle University.

Leading Professional Development A hallmark of Trinity School, continued professional development means more than learning for our teachers and administrators. It means being subject matter experts and leading educational conversations around the country.

Kindergarten Lead Teacher Shaun McCarthy, who joined the Trinity faculty in 2013, earned her Master of Arts in Teaching with an emphasis on Early Childhood Education from Mercer University this past spring. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Marketing from Vanderbilt University.

In the spring, Third Grade Lead Teacher Matt Scott earned his Master of Arts in Teaching from Mercer University. Scott, who started at Trinity in 2014, also holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

STEAM Integration Specialist, thenSixth-Grade Science Teacher Kate Burton spent time over Spring Break in March leading a workshop on “Science for Service Learning Success” at the National Science Teachers Association national conference held in Atlanta. She started at Trinity in 2007. Director of Teaching and Learning Jill Gough, who began working at Trinity in 2012, is a regular on the professional development circuit, and her spring and summer were filled with speaking engagements. In February, she led peers around the country during her webinar, “Passion-Based Learning: Rise of the Co-Learners.” In March, she was a featured speaker at the T3 (Teachers Teaching with Technology) conference, presenting “Leading Learners to Level Up: Deepening Understanding of Mathematical Practices,” “Using Technology Alongside #SlowMath to Promote Productive Struggle,” and “#SlowMath: Looking for Structure and Noticing Regularity in Repeated Reasoning.” On March 20, Gough presented “Mathematizing Read Alouds” at Kennesaw State University’s 27th Annual Conference on Literature for Children and Young Adults. She rounded out the month co-facilitating the first of a four-part webinar series that concluded in September on the “Principles to Actions Mathematics Teaching Practices.” Presented by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), this series was sponsored by Texas Instruments. In April, Gough co-presented “Promoting Productive Struggle in the Mathematics Classroom” and “Leading Mathematics Learning and Teaching in a Digital Age, a.k.a. Embolden Your Inner

Mathematician” at the 50th National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics annual conference. Also in April, she co-facilitated “#SlowMath: Looking for Structure and Noticing Regularity in Repeated Reasoning” and “Leading Learners to Level Up: Deepening Understanding of Mathematical Practices” at the NCTM annual meeting and exposition in Washington DC. In June, she led a three-hour workshop on promoting productive mathematical struggle at Traverse, an expeditionary, experiential learning conference in Boulder, Colorado. At Trinity since 2012, Director of Operations Reginald Haley led a session in June on school safety and School-

Pass at the IS4 Independent School Safety and Security Summit in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Math Specialist Becky Holden, who joined the Trinity faculty in 2015, led a class on “Context, Strategies, and Using First Graders’ Toolkits” at the TMathC annual conference held in Cleveland, Ohio, in July. Her presentation was based on a series of lessons focused on operations and algebraic thinking that she conducted with Trinity students. First Graders were directed toward deep learning through the context of the college national championship and our connection to SEC football. It Manager and EP Robotics Teacher Eugene Horn co-presented “Geek

to Teach” at the 2018 Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools (ATLIS) conference in April about what happens when you put an IT professional into a school for the first time. Horn, who is also a Trinity parent, discussed his journey from sitting in the back of the room to teaching faculty, staff, and students. Fifth Grade Lead Teacher Laura McRae, who is in her ninth year teaching at Trinity, co-presented “Revealing Reader’s Thinking: Doodling, Digitalizing, and Deepening Learning” at the Kennesaw State University’s 27th Annual Conference on Literature for Children and Young Adults in March.

Eugene Horn presents to fellow independent school technology professionals at the ATLIS conference.

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Master of Arts in Media and Cultural Studies University of Sussex, Falmer, England Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Spanish Shorter College, Rome, Georgia At Trinity since 2016 @trinityatl @trinityschool /trinityatl

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holds a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from Seattle University.

Eugene Horn presents to fellow independent school technology professionals at the ATLIS conference.

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Trinity Traditions Trinity School’s rich history began in 1951. While the campus has moved twice since its founding and the School’s programming is enhanced every year, Trinity also maintains numerous gradelevel, division-wide, and school-wide traditions that reinforce the School’s identity, curriculum, and values. This section is dedicated to highlighting some of the many special events that our students look forward to every year.

Pre-K Olympics In February, Pre-K students trained hard to participate in specially adapted sporting events during their very own Pre-K Olympics. Students had fun and learned a lot about teamwork as they earned medals during events such as pushcart contests, tricycle and “horse” racing, hurdles, basketball, and soccer with the entire Trinity community of students cheering them on.

101 Days of First Grade At the beginning of the second semester, First Graders celebrated the 101st day of school. Dressing up as one of the 101 Dalmatians, students developed numeracy through special games and activities designed around the number 101.

Kindergarten Trip Around the World In March, Kindergarten students learned the history, geography, and culture of various countries as they deepened their understanding of community. Parents were then invited to join them for a Trip Around the World celebration, where they “traveled” around the world with their Kindergartners and experienced all that students learned about different communities.

Third Grade Living Museum In the spring, history came alive as each Third Grader researched and took on a historic figure’s persona. After coming together with the rest of the Trinity students at a celebratory assembly, Third Graders confidently told their character’s story to visitors during the Living Museum.

Fourth Grade Wagon Train In April, Fourth Graders explored the life of a pioneer in the 1800s as they set out on the Oregon Trail. They endured treacherous trails, desert heat, winter storms, mountain passes, river crossings, wild animals, and snakes before the culminating wagon round-up when they arrived in Oregon.

Third Grade Colonial Day In April, Third Graders enjoyed Colonial Day, the culminating event celebrating several months of cross-curricular study. They presented the colonial singing and dancing they learned in music, the colonial journals they wrote from the perspective of a colonist living in the new world, and the different crafts they made in Choice-Art Studios and on Colonial Craft Day. They also performed a reader’s theater to demonstrate their knowledge, fluency, and presentation skills in regards to Colonial America.

Fifth Grade Olympics In April, Fifth Graders culminated their study of different countries through a fun and competitive outdoor Olympics event. The entire Trinity student community joined the Fifth Graders for the opening ceremony and team events – baton relay and chariot races. The fun continued with individual events, an Olympic-sized feast, and an awards ceremony.

Sixth Grade Opera For the 42nd year, Sixth Graders performed an annual opera that was a highlight of their time at Trinity. Taking the stage as characters in the specially adapted version of H.M.S. Pinafore, students amazed audiences with beautiful live singing, lavish costumes, and incredible set design.

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All highlighted traditions and accompanying photos occurred during the second half of the 2017–18 school year.

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Professional artists inspire students

Learners through Second Graders on a variety of collaborative artworks that focused on classical artists, such as Henri Matisse, John James Audubon, and Vincent Van Gogh.

Every few years, the Miriam Griffin Artistin-Residence Program enraptures Trinity students. Started in 1976 by Amanda Griffin Hyatt, daughter of the late Miriam M. Griffin (1919-1998) who served as the first head of Trinity School, this outstanding program offers students the opportunity to create and collaborate under the expert guidance of working artists. The lessons fostered by these artists allow students hands-on experiences that cultivate 21st-century skills needed to become a global citizen: creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.

The wake left behind by the AIR classes has been astounding; students and teachers alike continue to discuss what they absorbed throughout the program and applied those skills into their own teaching and learning. After attending a workshop taught by Taylor, Early Elementary Division Music Teacher Phyllis Sommer began working on a cross-curricular unit of study focusing on listening lessons and songs about birds derived from classical music. Her teaching tied to observational drawing with EED Art Teacher Nina Chamberlain as well as locating and naming important body parts of birds with EED Science Teacher Thalia Scott. This cross-curricular unit continues this school year.

During the 2017–18 school year, under the direction of UED Art Teacher Pat Kerner, Trinity invited two local artists, Pam Beagle-Daresta and Randy Taylor, to become our artists in residence. Within their regularly scheduled art classes, every student from Early Learners through Sixth Grade studied directly under these artists throughout the month of February, four rotations in total. Taylor and Beagle-Daresta also offered professional development classes to Trinity’s faculty and staff. Beagle-Daresta, a painter and printmaker with more than 30 years of residency experience, worked with Third through Sixth Graders on a variety of printmaking processes and bookmaking techniques. Taylor, known for his workshops with the Alliance Theatre, M.C. Carlos Museum, and Young Audiences, worked with Early

Artist Randy Taylor oversees as then-First-Grade students sit in their “spaceship” and observe each other’s alien environments that were drawn on acetate projection slides. Then-Fourth-Graders Banks and Max receive personalized instruction from artist Pam Beagle-Daresta last school year.

Sommer says, “I immediately started connecting dots within Randy’s workshop. His introduction to the Pre-K students about the extinction of the Carolina Parrot tapped into my existing knowledge of so many songs and instrumental selections that involve birds. For example, the composer Vivaldi uses the flute to portray a goldfinch and Handel uses the organ in his piece ‘The Cuckoo and the Nightingale.’ It was such an enjoyable unit of study for both myself and the children that we decided to play some of our bird singing games during Muffins for Moms in May.” Upper Elementary Division students also valued the experience of working with a professional artist who could inspire their work in the Choice-Art Studios. In addition to learning about various forms of printmaking, book design, and drawing techniques from Beagle-Daresta, students were guided by Kerner through the creation of preliminary drawings, creating mythological hybrid animals and observational drawings of animals for their prints. Working through this entire creative process pushed the students’ ability to stretch and explore their artistic skills as well as teach them persistence

when faced with new and challenging printmaking procedures. Then-Fifth-Grader Maya, reflected on the feedback Beagle-Daresta would provide throughout the students’ creative process. “It was great seeing the opinion of a professional artist,” she says. “I like the ideas she had for everyone because they were so creative!” While the lessons learned from last year’s Artist-in-Residence Program have been innumerable, each student had the opportunity to reflect and revise, abilities that are essential to learning. Students were able to refocus their work and deepen their understanding of how to enhance their final products, skills they will use in their everyday lives.

Written by: Nina Chamberlain in collaboration with Pat Kerner Nina Chamberlain Early Elementary Division Art Teacher Bachelor of Arts in K-12 Art Education, Winthrop University At Trinity since 2010 @MakeSomeArt

Pat Kerner Upper Elementary Division Art Teacher Masters of Arts in Humanities, Central Michigan University Bachelor of Science in Art Education, Kutztown University At Trinity since 2000 @AuntPatville

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Learners through Second Graders on a variety of collaborative artworks that focused on classical artists, such as Henri Matisse, John James Audubon, and Vincent Van Gogh.

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Fourth Grade Lead Teacher Brian Toth, Director of Teaching and Learning Jill Gough, Fourth Grade Assistant Teacher Cathrine Halliburton, and Math Specialist Becky Holden show each other different ways to solve the same math problem.

Em·bold·en əm'bōldən/

Verb: give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something or to behave in a certain way.

Embolden Your Inner Mathematician Arriving at school, ready to learn at 7:15 AM, a dedicated cohort of 14 faculty-learners gather every Wednesday morning this fall to learn together at our in-house professional development course called “Embolden Your Inner Mathematician.” The purpose is for participants to deeply study, learn, and implement the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ eight teaching practices, which provide a framework for strengthening the teaching and learning of mathematics. We gather to reinforce

our mathematical flexibility and to expand our understanding of the rich trajectories of the mathematics we teach and how it contributes to our students’ future success in middle school and high school. This is the third session of Trinity’s Embolden series, which includes “Embolden Your Inner Writer.” Just as “I can make sense of tasks and persevere in solving them” is a major focus of our work and learning with student-mathematicians, “I can build procedural fluency from conceptual understanding” is a major focus of our work and learning with teachermathematicians. As we team to build deep, strong academic foundations in our students, we feel called to this work and learning as part of our mission to deepen students’ educational experiences and have them exhibit creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking. When we recall a basic multiplication fact, it’s like flipping on a light switch in our house. The electrical wiring that allows us to turn on that light is linked to sound, safe, and deeply connected infrastructure, but the light switch itself is not part of the house’s foundation. Just like the light switch is not part of the house’s foundation, memorization of multiplication facts is not foundational. It is efficient and functional. And at Trinity,

efficiency must not trump understanding. In the book Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All, Steve Leinwand, a principal research analyst and mathematics expert at American Institutes for Research and best-selling author with more than 35 years of holding leadership positions in mathematics education, says, “Equitable teaching of mathematics focuses on going deep with mathematics, including developing a deep understanding of computational procedures and other mathematical rules, formulas, and facts. When students learn procedures with understanding, they are then able to use and apply those procedures in solving problems. When students learn procedures as steps to be memorized without strong links to conceptual understanding, they are limited in their ability to use the procedure.” Conceptual understanding of multiplication lays a foundation for deeper understanding of many mathematical topics. Memorizing facts denies our students the opportunity to connect ideas, exercise flexibility, and interact with multiple strategies. Our goal is to have confident, competent, and creative critical thinkers. We, as educators, slow down so that our students develop deep understanding of

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This course was a huge asset in recognizing the connections throughout grade levels. I loved seeing how our calculus work could be translated into finding patterns and connections the same way we do with our most fundamental skills in Pre-K.

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I am more thoughtful about the questions I ask students and I feel like I can give parents more detail about our approach to math instruction. Additionally, I have a deeper understanding of the benefit of talking to others while ‘doing’ math, as well as the importance of showing one’s thinking in more than one way and making connections to others’ work.

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My students seem surprised that I am in a class, learning more math. I like to share my struggles and successes with them, modeling growth through perseverance and the exchanging of ideas with other teachers. I have been able to share my experiences with them, using them to encourage their growth as students. Learning with others who have different backgrounds, strengths, and perspective has been powerful.

In Daniel Coyle’s book, The Talent Code: Greatness Isn’t Born. It’s Grown. Here’s How., he says, “[G]oing slow helps the practitioner to develop something even more important: a working perception of the skill’s internal blueprint – the shape and rhythm of the interlocking skill circuits.” By exercising our own lifelong love of learning, we are committed to building strong academic foundations while fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical reasoning in our students. So we gather faithfully every Wednesday morning to embolden our inner mathematicians, deepening our understanding of best practices in the learning and teaching of mathematics. Dedicated to our students, we strive to learn more, do more, serve more.

Passion for math led to Pi in the Sky

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I enjoyed the opportunity to work on math that was applicable to my grade level, but we also had the chance to see where our students have been and where they are going. I also felt as if this class pushed us to strengthen our own number sense, perseverance, and use of strategies – all of which are qualities we strive to empower in our own learners.

Making mathematics more accessible to students is a passion of mine. Students who have the quickest computational abilities can easily dominate instruction during math time. As teachers we do our best, including the use of best practices and creativity, to avoid situations in which the relative strengths of a few students do not crowd out the participation of others.

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-Casey Leonard ’05, Second Grade Lead Teacher

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This class has helped me deepen my learning in math, and then in turn, deepen the way I teach math for my students. I loved being able to take the math we did and applying it in my classroom through number talks, number strings, children’s literature, and mathematical practices. I was always thinking deeply about math as soon as I entered the class because of engaging tasks and conversation with colleagues.

-Caroline Tritschler, Kindergarten Lead Teacher

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Written by: Jill Gough Director of Teaching and Learning

Master of Combined Sciences in Mathematics and Computing Science Mississippi College Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Mississippi College At Trinity since 2012 @jgough

Fifth Grader Naomi intently solves a math puzzle during Pi in the Sky.

I created Pi in the Sky Math Mornings, a free early morning math enrichment program open to Upper Elementary Division grade levels, to complement the great work happening daily in our classrooms. From 7:30–8 each morning, students solve puzzles and engage in other fun activities to explore math concepts. Attendance at Pi in the Sky classes is voluntary, and each Upper Elementary grade level is able to attend on a specific day each week.

Pi in the Sky activities are intentionally designed to pull in students who normally shy away from math because of its perceived difficulty. Puzzles and games of logic present math as play and provide more opportunities for each student to uncover their innate critical thinker to solve math challenges. Working through difficulty and solving a fun but tough puzzle gives children a surprising boost of confidence. Pi in the Sky helps build students’ resilience, respect for the value of trial and error, and problem-solving skills. I am a big fan of Dr. Jo Boaler, an author and Professor of Mathematics Education at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education. One of her core beliefs is that math appreciation and flexibility can be organically inspired by math puzzles and playing games. She also believes that children achieve their best learning outcomes when this is complemented with formal classroom learning. Math is beautiful! It does, however, require us to put in time to realize results and to appreciate the elegance of its solutions to everyday problems. Starting each morning with math in a fun and safe environment is a meaningful way

for students to feel empowered in their learning and develop their creative and critical thinking skills.

Written by: Kerry Coote Second Grade Assistant Teacher

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Written by: Jill Gough Director of Teaching and Learning

Master of Combined Sciences in Mathematics and Computing Science Mississippi College Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Mississippi College At Trinity since 2012 @jgough

Fifth Grader Naomi intently solves a math puzzle during Pi in the Sky.

for students to feel empowered in their learning and develop their creative and critical thinking skills.

Written by: Kerry Coote Second Grade Assistant Teacher

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Kennesaw State University Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Physics University of the West Indies At Trinity since 2012 @CooteMrs

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Celebrating a 27-year legacy Born in Washington and raised in Syracuse, New York, Trinity’s previous Upper Elementary Division Head Maryellen Berry always knew she wanted to be an educator. This desire was reinforced numerous times at a young age, including when she taught a then four-year-old sister how to read and when her Second Grade teacher asked her to teach a classmate how to read. “I was often called upon to be a leader, whether I sought it out or not,” says Berry. “I always knew that education was where I would land. My father was a teacher and a headmaster, so I saw the life of an educator firsthand. Teaching came to me naturally as I sought to help others. It wasn’t about what I taught that drew me to education, but more about helping and supporting people.” After receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Stetson University in DeLand, Florida, and graduating with her Master of Science in Elementary Education from the State University New York at Cortland, Berry taught Kindergarten, Second, and

Berry began her time at Trinity as a Fifth and Sixth Grade Teacher and continued teaching throughout her time at the School, designing the study skills curriculum and leading the weekly study skills class from 2003 to 2018. In 2003, she became Trinity’s Placement Counselor and Curriculum Coordinator, then moved into the role of Upper Elementary Division Head in 2008. Her rise to academic leadership during her 27 years at Trinity was based on hard work and a desire to support those around her. Having moved on to a new professional challenge as Lower School Principal at Whitefield Academy, where her daughter, Sarah, a 2017 graduate of Trinity, is now an Eighth Grader, Berry says she misses the people and the relationships that were built fulfilling the mission of Trinity.

“Even that long ago, I saw the incredible creativity that was a part of Trinity, and I loved that there was flexibility in what teachers could do,” she says. “I wanted to be in a place where there were amazing teachers and that was clear as I came to visit.”

“In her 27 years at Trinity, Maryellen built an indelible legacy,” says Head of School Joe Marshall. “From developing and teaching study skills—both lauded and valued by Trinity graduates—to documenting and enhancing our curriculum, from mentoring faculty members to always finding the magic balance between care and challenges of elementary children. Maryellen is fondly remembered by students, faculty, staff, and parents for her care, professionalism, enthusiasm, and expertise.”

Maryellen Berry quiets the crowd before her final performance of The Nutcracker.

“Trinity made me a better educator,” she says. “I had opportunities to grow, and learn, and stretch, and observe others so that I could better impact those students that God put in my path. And I am grateful. I have strong opinions about education, but as I learned and engaged in conversation with others, I was able to have new learning shape my decisions. If you are willing to take in what a place offers, you walk away with more to give. Thank you, Trinity School,

"I saw the incredible creativity that was a part of Trinity, and I loved that there was flexibility in what teachers could do.” Third Grade for six years in Florida and Virginia before joining Trinity’s faculty in August 1991.

Everyone who came in contact with Berry knows what a lasting mark she has made on Trinity and its community.

for everything you have given to me and to my daughter.” Berry wants to be remembered as someone who cared about everyone she interacted with during her time at the School. “I want parents to know that I heard them and cared about their kids,” she says. “I want teachers to know that they mattered and that their work mattered.”

Written by: Nicole Fash Director of Marketing and Communications

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Maryellen Berry quiets the crowd before her final performance of The Nutcracker.

Everyone who came in contact with Berry knows what a lasting mark she has made on Trinity and its community.

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Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles puts spotlight on Spotlight on Art

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Over the course of 38 years, Spotlight on Art—a series of events that includes the largest artists market in the Southeast and Trinity’s largest fundraising event— continues to grow each year. Not only is this an incredible testament to the hard work and support of Trinity’s amazing parent volunteers, but also evidence of our expanding partnerships with local businesses and artists. Spotlight on Art is proud to partner with three established organizations: ADAC (Atlanta Decorative Arts Center), Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine, and Neiman Marcus.

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse November 15–December 9 Artwork from Spotlight on Art will be featured throughout the Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse, which is located at 4540 Jett Road NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30327.

Artists Market January 28–February 2, 2019 Featuring the work of more than 350 selected artists, spanning all price points and styles, the Artists Market includes an ever-changing inventory in 6,000 square feet of gallery space. The Market averages daily sales of 1,000 pieces of artwork, and curated sections include contemporary, realism, sculpture, and jewelry.

Last year, Spotlight on Art provided artwork in the hallway for the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles’ Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse. This year, we are excited and honored to be the preferred art provider for the 2018 Showhouse. Designers will have the opportunity to select and place artwork from Spotlight on Art in their Showhouse rooms. This year’s Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse will take place from November 15–December 9. This new opportunity will broaden our reach and will help further market Spotlight on Art.

Opening Night Celebration Monday, January 28 | 6-9 PM

Cocktails and Canvases Friday, February 1 | 6-9 PM Held at Trinity School, the Market is open to the public with free parking and admission. Visit SpotlightOnArt.com to see daily market hours.

Showhouse designers were ecstatic to learn about our partnership with Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles and expressed great interest in using our art in their rooms. We hope you get the chance to visit the 2018 Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse to view the artwork displayed from Spotlight on Art.

Gala Auction Celebration February 23, 2019 Atlanta History Center 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30305 Parents, faculty, staff, and current and past members of the Board of Trustees and Alumni Association Board are invited to this special evening that is the culminating event of the Spotlight on Art season. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and other members of the community can participate by bidding online for items. Visit SpotlightOnArt.com for details.

We again thank all those who contribute to Spotlight on Art. We look forward to celebrating another great year!

Written by: Leisy Ruddock Director of Spotlight on Art and Special Events

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Rhodes College At Trinity since 2018 @spotlightonart @spotlightonart

“Abstract Monochromatic Blue Botanical” by Spotlight on Art participating artist Lindsey J. Porter was utilized by designer Mallory Mathison in her 2017 Home for the Holidays Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Designer Showhouse room. Photo provided by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine.

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Mark Your

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Opening Night Celebration Monday, January 28 | 6-9 PM

Cocktails and Canvases Friday, February 1 | 6-9 PM Held at Trinity School, the Market is open to the public with free parking and admission. Visit SpotlightOnArt.com to see daily market hours.

We again thank all those who contribute to Spotlight on Art. We look forward to celebrating another great year!

Written by: Leisy Ruddock Director of Spotlight on Art and Special Events

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Rhodes College At Trinity since 2018 @spotlightonart @spotlightonart

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Jo Williams was the proud mother and grandmother of four Trinity graduates – her children Hadyn ’64 and Brice ’68 and her grandchildren Mac ’00 and Hayden ’03. She never made her presence known with public speeches or great fanfare, but rather led with a quiet kindness and an ability to step in with no expectation of thanks or recognition. Williams always made herself available to help whenever and wherever needed. She was no stranger to substitute teaching at any grade level, assisting with carpool, and even playing piano when called upon. She was a familiar face at every Spotlight on Art Artists Market and never missed a Board function that included spouses. “Jo’s care for others was unsurpassed and to be her friend was a real gift,” says Ann Speer, Trinity Trustee; parent to Bill Speer ’76, Ty Speer ’78, Susan Speer Reese ’80, Sandy Speer Garrett ’82, and David Speer ’83; and grandparent to Fifth Grader Ben, Sixth Grader Anna, Carson Speer ’18, Sam Reese ’17, Elizabeth Reese ’15, and Will Reese ’14.

Honoring the man who founded Trinity School and the woman who was the heart behind it As the founder of Trinity School, Reverend Allison Williams helped to guide the School’s mission of providing a challenging academic program for elementary-age students while cherishing the wonder of childhood in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. Williams’ wife, Josephine Culp Williams, was beside him every step of the way. Her love and passion for Trinity School brought her tremendous joy and fulfillment. Given the Williams’ service to Trinity School as a couple, the Board of Trustees has renamed the planned giving society, formerly known as The Allison Williams Legacy Society, to The Allison and Josephine Williams Legacy Society. “For both mom and dad, the growth and success of Trinity School was a source of much happiness and pride. They were both totally committed to the importance of early childhood education,” says son Brice Williams ’68. 44

Trinity School was founded on the fundamental pillars of human compassion and character. Kindness and care to all, moral courage, and lifelong learning are the cornerstones upon which Allison and Jo Williams built the School. Trinity students come on campus each day, welcomed into a warm and loving environment. The Williams’ strong moral courage led to Trinity School’s policy to welcome any qualified applicant without discrimination, the first independent school in Atlanta to do so. And the School remains steadfast in its commitment to develop a lifelong love of learning in students with the knowledge that growth—academic and personal—never truly ends. Ultimately, Jo and Allison Williams’ true legacy is creating a school where each child is known, loved, and valued.

Allison Williams left a lasting legacy with the founding of Trinity School in 1951. Allison and his wife, Jo’s vision of Trinity serves as an inspiration that should encourage each of us to follow in their footsteps and create our own legacy at Trinity.

Make the gift of a lifetime Members of The Allison and Josephine Williams Legacy Society have included Trinity in their wills or estate plans. Their gifts provide financial support that is critical for the School’s future. Trinity relies on planned gifts to grow and flourish. Our physical campus, named professional development funds, and endowed scholarships all benefit from the generosity of The Allison and Josephine Williams Legacy Society members. Planned gifts continue our readiness for opportunities and challenges ahead and help Trinity remain a leading elementary-only institution. We are grateful for these thoughtful donors because their unique financial support ensures that the School will be prepared for the future and for future generations of Trinity students.

Planned Giving at Trinity It is easy to leave a lasting legacy at Trinity through a planned gift. • Wills and Trusts: make an important impact on Trinity that doesn’t cost anything during your lifetime and will only take effect after your other obligations are fulfilled • Life Insurance Policies: create a long-term gift that won’t draw funds from your estate • Retirement Plan: name Trinity as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, and leave lesstaxed assets to family • Stock and Appreciated Assets: take advantage of appreciated securities without incurring a capital gains tax • Donor Advised Fund: make Trinity the final beneficiary of your existing fund

Written by: Maggie Carr Director of The Trinity Fund and Major Gifts

Contact Maggie Carr, 404-760-4407 or mcarr@trinityatl.org, to speak further about including Trinity in your future plans or if they already include Trinity. Additional information can be found on Trinity’s Planned Giving website: http://trinityatl.plannedgiving.org

Bachelor of Arts in American History Washington and Lee University At Trinity since 2017 and from 2013-2015

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Bachelor of Arts in American History Washington and Lee University At Trinity since 2017 and from 2013-2015

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trying to create a realistic image, her hope is to share the feeling invoked by a particular moment in time. Beauchamp-Cooke says her favorite classes at Trinity were art and science. She specifically remembers the science fair in the auditorium where she had the only working volcano. Jean Griffiths and Harriet Yarbrough stand out as her favorite teachers, and she well remembers Trinity’s founder, Allison Williams. “My friends and I would always be thrilled when Reverend Williams walked into our classroom to visit,” BeauchampCooke says. “He would randomly come in. He was so kind and inspirational, so full of heart!” She says that she remains close to many of those friends. “It’s funny how small Atlanta was when I was at Trinity and how large it’s grown since that time,” she says. “It’s interesting that I keep up with so many of my Trinity classmates. I even have two Trinity friends who live in my neighborhood.” After graduating from Trinity, Beauchamp-Cooke attended Pace Academy, where her love of art class continued. There, she had an art teacher who had a strong impact on her life. Recently, she came across a Certificate of Commendation in Art and a long letter detailing how proud her teacher was of her and her art. The letter mentioned her understanding of art techniques and mediums – a perfect description of the artist Beauchamp-Cooke is today. Beauchamp-Cooke followed another passion of hers, horses, in college. Initially attending a school in Virginia to compete on the equestrian team, she transferred after a year to the University of Georgia and then to the Atlanta College of Art. At that time, she was focused on art history and art, with thoughts of getting her master’s degree in social work later. But the pull to create was too strong to resist.

Bonnie Beauchamp-Cooke ’79 attended Trinity School when it was housed in its original location, Trinity Presbyterian Church. Throughout her academic career there was a common thread,

“Trinity definitely guided me to my career path by exposing me to the fine arts,” Beauchamp-Cooke says. “I feel that the School gave me the confidence to explore new things. I have been back to Trinity many times over the past years, and I think these young students really have a good feel for their direction in life. Whether it is in math, science, art, or whatever drives them.” Additionally, as a participating artist in Trinity’s Spotlight on Art Artist Market and Pop-Up Gallery at Neiman Marcus, she has received exposure to clients that she may not have reached through her galleries alone. Currently represented by Huff Harrington Fine Art and Huff Harrington Home, Beauchamp-Cooke also belongs to a cooperative art studio in Midtown Atlanta with several other artists. She and her husband love to spend weekends on their farm in Madison, Georgia, where they have close to 200 head of grass-fed cows and eight horses. The same horses that are often used as models in her non-commissioned works. She says she is proud of having been a working mother to her two “absolutely great boys” and marrying the love of her life. She is also proud of her contributions to the art world, including her role as a founding board member of MOCA GA and board member on the Hambidge Center for the Creative Arts & Sciences in Rabun Gap, Georgia. “I feel like I have left no stone unturned, and it keeps getting better,” says Beauchamp-Cooke.

Beauchamp-Cooke started out her career as an intern for Art Consultant Annette Cone-Skelton. This internship became a full-time job in which she worked on a giant corporate collection of Georgia Artists that is now housed at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA GA). As an art consultant, she worked in many art galleries around Atlanta, working her way up to become director of a gallery.

Artist Bonnie Beauchamp-Cooke ’79 stands in front of her backyard studio.

No stone left unturned: Spotlight on Bonnie Beauchamp-Cooke ’79

with the students about her creative process and give art demonstrations. She is always impressed by the students’ curiosity and willingness to participate in the lessons.

her favorite class was always art. And it is this thread that continues to tie Beauchamp-Cooke to Trinity today. Each year, she returns to the school where she first fell in love with art as a participating artist in Spotlight on Art, Trinity’s premier art event series that is also a fundraiser for the School. Beauchamp-Cooke works on large canvases, painting primarily horses, dogs, and figures. Audiences are especially taken by her horses, which are inspired by her own animals. She feels that if she paints her passion, it will show, and Beauchamp-Cooke is motivated by her love of nature. She tries to convey her sense of awe of the world and nature in all that she paints. Instead of

During the early 1990s recession, Beauchamp-Cooke went to work for a marketing firm. While there, she developed the creative look of the Coca-Cola Olympic City for the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Atlanta. During these years, she and her husband, George, had two sons, Tristan, now 22, and Kyle, now 20. Being a full-time working mom left little time to create art, but Beauchamp-Cooke was determined not to stop, so she created a small studio in her home and would paint at night when she felt her most creative. Beauchamp-Cooke feels that by the time she graduated from Trinity, her course had already been charted for her. In recent years she has returned to Trinity many times to talk

Written by: Khette Plyler Director of Alumni Relations and Assistant Director of The Trinity Fund

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences The University of Vermont At Trinity since 2012

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Bonnie Beauchamp-Cooke ’79 attended Trinity School when it was housed in its original location, Trinity Presbyterian Church. Throughout her academic career there was a common thread,

Artist Bonnie Beauchamp-Cooke ’79 stands in front of her backyard studio.

No stone left unturned: Spotlight on Bonnie Beauchamp-Cooke ’79

with the students about her creative process and give art demonstrations. She is always impressed by the students’ curiosity and willingness to participate in the lessons.

Written by: Khette Plyler Director of Alumni Relations and Assistant Director of The Trinity Fund

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences The University of Vermont At Trinity since 2012

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Growing

bright, young minds

All of the School’s resources are dedicated to supporting our young learners. And the results? Well, they’re pretty magical. Children thrive at Trinity as they develop into responsible, productive, compassionate school leaders, and we hope that you will help grow the annual fundraising effort that supports their growth: The Trinity Fund. Your gifts to The Trinity Fund support student learning, including: - curricular upgrades - classroom improvements - technology - need-based financial assistance - faculty salaries

Continual growth of this critical fundraising effort allows the School to continually grow our programs, enhancing each student’s Trinity Experience every year. Join us as we strive for 100 percent participation from our community. And if you have supported us in the past, we hope that you will consider increasing your annual gift. Members of the Gates Leadership Society give nearly 75 percent of the Trinity Fund total each year! To make your gift, please visit trinityatl.org/give or contact Maggie Carr, Director of The Trinity Fund and Major Gifts, at 404-760-4407 or mcarr@trinityatl.org.

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Raegan Kelley, Vanderbilt University

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Growing

bright, young minds

Cole Aaronson, Tulane University

Pete Law, University of Texas-Austin

Henry Alford, Northwestern University

Sam Leiter, Tulane University

Oliver Babb, Columbia University

Emerson Leonaitis, University of Southern California

Natalie Baker, Furman University

Caroline Levenson, Duke University

Jack Balloun, Clemson University

Nina Mares, University of Mississippi

Annie Bernot, Washington and Lee University

Rieley Martin, University of Arizona

Betsy Blitch, Duke University

Christopher McCaffrey, University of Colorado, Boulder

Daniel Bond, Tulane University

Ellie McCollam, Miami University-Ohio

Catherine Borrelli, University of Washington

Ellie McMurtrie, Northeastern University

Jillian Carroll, University of Southern California

Erik Montag, University of Michigan

Emma Cawley, Elon University

Lauren Moore, Howard University

Connor Cohen, Clemson University

Isabel Morgan, Auburn University

Catherine Cole, Emory University

Avery Newton, Colorado College

Tripp Corts, Samford University

Grace Nichols, Rice University

Jack Crawford, University of Georgia

Morgan Paige, Howard University

Miles Davis, Davidson College

Cameron Perchik, University of Georgia

Anna Day, Sewanee: The University of the South

Brianna Resuta, University of Texas-Austin

Emerson Delonga, University of Georgia

Caroline Rhodes, University of North Carolina

Davis Dodds, Morehouse College

Carlyle Rollins, Santa Clara University

Gabrielle Dolan, Georgia Institute of Technology

Crawford Schwieger, University of Alabama

Rains Draper, Wake Forest University

George Shepherd, University of Virginia

Emily Ferguson, Loyola Marymount University

Abby Shlesinger, Duke University

Meredith Ficery, University of Southern California

Julia Simmons, Columbia University

Will Floyd, Colorado College

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Bennett Speed, Wake Forest University

John Frazer, University of Alabama

Caroline Stewart, Florida State University

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Smith Alford

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Elizabeth Hodges

The Westminster Schools all the great memories that I had.

Whitefield Academy great friends, a love of science, and a growth mindset.

Wesleyan School all of my friendships and memorable moments I have had through all of my years here.

Aidan Barnard Mount Vernon Presbyterian School my friends and my most special memories.

Leah Black-Holmes The Westminster Schools a livelong love of learning, many amazing friendships that I will continue to grow at my new school, the support of the many teachers I have had through the years, and lots of memories.

Marist School great friends that I know I will always have, and good memories of Ms. Berry, Mr. Marshall, and more amazing staff and students.

Eden Foster The Galloway School tons of forever friendships, strong memories, and a community that will always be in my heart.

Isabelle Cascone Marist School amazing memories, many friendships, and a great education that will make me succeed in life.

Stella Chambless

Alston Euart

Holy Innocents' Episcopal School good memories and a lot of fun times.

St. Martin's Episcopal School having great bonds with friends and good teachers.

I am leaving Trinity with...

The Westminster Schools great friendships, good memories, and lots of knowledge.

Caroline Bowen

Marshall Cain

Class of 2018

Harrison Dixon

Marist School friendships that will last a lifetime, reading skills that I will take with me wherever I go, and a school experience that I won't be able to find anywhere else.

Owen Cohn The Westminster Schools a love of social studies as well as great friends that I will stay in contact with for the rest of my life!

Piper Gotch Marist School the closest friendships that I have ever made and a love of learning that will never go away.

Jett Hartley The Westminster Schools many great memories and amazing friends.

Mia Heath The Westminster Schools a great personality, wonderful memories, great friendships, better people skills, and lots of confidence.

Gabe Herlong The Walker School great experiences.

Chiara Krishna-Reddy The Westminster Schools a lot of fun memories with friends that will remind me how awesome my Trinity life has been.

Sophie Latz The Westminster Schools all of the amazing friendships that I have made, all the awesome skills that Trinity has taught me, and memories that could last a lifetime.

Aggie Law Marist School many friends who care about me, great memories of experiences I have shared with my peers and teachers, and knowledge about many things.

Claire Markwalter Marist School lots of good friends who I will stay connected with for a while.

Alex McGruder The Westminster Schools something I have learned: learning is not always writing something on a board and doing an assignment. Learning can be fun, and when it's fun, it will inspire you to learn more and more.

Edee Moorman Mount Vernon Presbyterian School a wonderment about the world.

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Smith Alford

Jay Decker

Elizabeth Hodges

The Westminster Schools all the great memories that I had.

Whitefield Academy great friends, a love of science, and a growth mindset.

Wesleyan School all of my friendships and memorable moments I have had through all of my years here.

Aidan Barnard Mount Vernon Presbyterian School my friends and my most special memories.

Marist School great friends that I know I will always have, and good memories of Ms. Berry, Mr. Marshall, and more amazing staff and students.

Eden Foster The Galloway School tons of forever friendships, strong memories, and a community that will always be in my heart.

Isabelle Cascone Marist School amazing memories, many friendships, and a great education that will make me succeed in life.

Stella Chambless

Alston Euart

Holy Innocents' Episcopal School good memories and a lot of fun times.

St. Martin's Episcopal School having great bonds with friends and good teachers.

I am leaving Trinity with...

The Westminster Schools great friendships, good memories, and lots of knowledge.

Caroline Bowen

Marshall Cain

Class of 2018

Harrison Dixon

Marist School friendships that will last a lifetime, reading skills that I will take with me wherever I go, and a school experience that I won't be able to find anywhere else.

Owen Cohn The Westminster Schools a love of social studies as well as great friends that I will stay in contact with for the rest of my life!

Piper Gotch Marist School the closest friendships that I have ever made and a love of learning that will never go away.

Jett Hartley The Westminster Schools many great memories and amazing friends.

Mia Heath The Westminster Schools a great personality, wonderful memories, great friendships, better people skills, and lots of confidence.

Gabe Herlong The Walker School great experiences.

Chiara Krishna-Reddy The Westminster Schools a lot of fun memories with friends that will remind me how awesome my Trinity life has been.

Sophie Latz The Westminster Schools all of the amazing friendships that I have made, all the awesome skills that Trinity has taught me, and memories that could last a lifetime.

Aggie Law Marist School many friends who care about me, great memories of experiences I have shared with my peers and teachers, and knowledge about many things.

Claire Markwalter Marist School lots of good friends who I will stay connected with for a while.

Edee Moorman Mount Vernon Presbyterian School a wonderment about the world.

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Class Notes In Memoriam

Evvie Morgan

Kyla Quiñones

Carson Speer

The Westminster Schools best friends, great memories, and a lifetime love of learning!

Griffin Middle School gained knowledge and friendships I could not have made anywhere else. I leave Trinity knowing that it has prepared me for what is next to come in life.

Ridgeview Middle School good learning materials, friends, and good memories.

Dorian Pinkston The Lovett School the memories of my friends from all the years I've been here. I will always remember my best friends and practicing for the opera.

Sennett Shaver The Lovett School tons of fun memories from field trips.

Lawton Sodemann The Westminster Schools great friendships.

Jack Stamoulis Woodward Academy basically every positive thing they can teach me.

Mikaella Thaiya Atlanta International School great friendships that will last for a lifetime, values that our wonderful teachers have taught us, and all the fun memories.

Charles F. Easley, Sr., a former Trinity parent, grandparent, and Trustee who served on the board for a decade, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. He was a devoted quiet leader of Trinity School for more than 25 years, strongly believing in, supporting, and championing all aspects of the Trinity education model. From chair of a Head of School Search Committee to trusted advisor to numerous school leaders, Easley was particularly instrumental when the School grew from a small program at Trinity Presbyterian Church toward the substantial institution it is today. Born in Dalton, Georgia, on May 3, 1935, Easley was a graduate and valedictorian of Emery Street School in Dalton, Georgia, and continued his education at Knoxville College in Tennessee, Atlanta University (now Clark Atlanta University), and Columbia University Teacher's College in New York City. Education was a top priority for Easley, and during his career he served as a high school teacher and coach at Stephens High School in Calhoun, Georgia; a college professor, faculty advisor of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, and Dean of Students at Morris Brown College; and Dean of Students and Vice President of Student Affairs of Atlanta Metropolitan State College (formerly called Atlanta Jr. College). He received many achievement awards, including a 1963 Georgia Teacher of the Year and 1971 Outstanding Educator Award. In addition to his time as a Trinity Trustee, Easley served on many boards for other organizations, including Sheltering Arms and The Westminster Schools. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen S. Easley, and all of his brothers and sisters. He is survived by daughter Tania P. Easley ’83; son Charles F. Easley, Jr. ’76; granddaughters Jenna Bailey ’99 (great-grandson Christopher Prothro) and Jessica Bailey ’03; sister-in-law Madge Easley; and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Former Trinity parent and faculty member Erma Doreen (Gold) Young, who taught French and assisted with the music program until 1971, passed away on April 28, 2018. Born in French West Africa to Christian missionaries, Young moved to the United States and earned a Bachelor of Arts from Wheaton College and a Master of Education from Georgia State University. After working at Trinity, Young accepted a part-time French teaching position at Pace Academy, then became the school’s first Lower School Principal, a position from which she retired. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she is survived by her children: Dori Gold (Bill Muscarella), Jeff Gold (Lori), Philip Gold ’67 (Debbie), Sue Stocksdale (Tim), and Jay Young (Leigh); her grandchildren: Vanessa Puckett (Craig), Eric Gold (Ariel), Austin Gold (Tara), Alex Gold (Mandy), Torrie Bullock (Richard), Evan Gold, Rachael Gold, Aubrey Gold, Chris Gold, Jena Young, Abby Stocksdale, and Jackie Bustle (Kevin); and her greatgrandchildren: Rylin Gold, Louie Gold, Jolie Gold, Presley Gold, and Magnolia Bustle.

Alumni

Class Notes In Memoriam

Evvie Morgan

Kyla Quiñones

Carson Speer

The Westminster Schools best friends, great memories, and a lifetime love of learning!

Griffin Middle School gained knowledge and friendships I could not have made anywhere else. I leave Trinity knowing that it has prepared me for what is next to come in life.

Ridgeview Middle School good learning materials, friends, and good memories.

Dorian Pinkston The Lovett School the memories of my friends from all the years I've been here. I will always remember my best friends and practicing for the opera.

Sennett Shaver The Lovett School tons of fun memories from field trips.

Lawton Sodemann The Westminster Schools great friendships.

Jack Stamoulis Woodward Academy basically every positive thing they can teach me.

Mikaella Thaiya Atlanta International School great friendships that will last for a lifetime, values that our wonderful teachers have taught us, and all the fun memories.

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Jenny Coyne McIntosh ’94 and her husband, Eric, welcomed their second son, Thomas Payton McIntosh, on February 22, 2018. He joins proud big brother Will.

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Catherine Overend Stewart ’95, husband Peter, and big sister Grace welcomed Christopher Corbitt Stewart on July 19, 2018.

Catherine Humann Callaway ’97 and her husband, T.J., welcomed their second daughter, Julia “Pace” Callaway, on February 28, 2018. Big sister Jane loves her new role.

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Frances Howell Parrish ’97 and her husband, Jack, welcomed Virginia Katherine “Kate” Parrish on October 14, 2017. Laura Parker Sykes ’00 and her husband, Sam, welcomed their first child, Samuel Samson Sykes III, on October 7, 2017.

Margaret Shepard Slaughter ’01 and her husband, Thomas, welcomed their first child Margaret “Maggie” Elizabeth Slaughter on June 12, 2018, in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Class Notes 1

Jenny Coyne McIntosh ’94 and her husband, Eric, welcomed their second son, Thomas Payton McIntosh, on February 22, 2018. He joins proud big brother Will.

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Catherine Overend Stewart ’95, husband Peter, and big sister Grace welcomed Christopher Corbitt Stewart on July 19, 2018.

Catherine Humann Callaway ’97 and her husband, T.J., welcomed their second daughter, Julia “Pace” Callaway, on February 28, 2018. Big sister Jane loves her new role.

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Margaret Shepard Slaughter ’01 and her husband, Thomas, welcomed their first child Margaret “Maggie” Elizabeth Slaughter on June 12, 2018, in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Amber Walker ’07 graduated in May 2017 from Wellesley College, where she double majored in English Literature and Cinema and Media Studies. Walker now works for Accenture and is based in Washington, DC. Grant Haley ’08 was elevated to the New York Giants’ roster in October after originally being signed as a rookie free agent in May. The cornerback faced the Atlanta Falcons in his first game as an NFL player. Haley played college football at Penn State, starting 36 of 49 games while completing his degree in advertising and public relations in threeand-a-half years.

Henry Alford ’12 and Matt Howard ’12 dressed as Kindergarten students and celebrated their friendship that goes back to their Early Learners (Threes) class at Trinity.

Rains Draper ’12 and Abby Shleshinger ’12 were among 70 local students who were named National Merit Scholarship finalists. Brendan Gipson ’12 is attending his top choice of Mississippi State University this fall. Accepted into their Professional Golf Management Program, he will work toward a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in marketing. Out of 18 PGA of Americasanctioned programs in the United States, MSU has the second oldest. Requirements to be accepted into the school’s golf management program include having a USGA handicap of eight or less and a letter of recommendation from a PGA Class A Professional. Pete Law ’12 received the Senior Award at Marist School’s Academic Awards and Senior Honors Assembly.

Five Trinity alums who graduated from The Westminster Schools this past spring will participate in collegiate athletics. Pictured left to right are: Oliver Babb ’12, who will row crew at Columbia; Will Floyd ’12, who will swim at Colorado College, Reagan Kelley ’12, who will play soccer for Vanderbilt; Gabi Dolan ’12, who will play volleyball for Georgia Tech; and Paris Howland ’12, who will participate in track and field at Cornell.

Gabrielle “Gabby” Wilson ’12 has received the A Better Chance Academic Achievement Award. This award is presented to outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated academic distinction. In addition, recipients must demonstrate exceptional leadership potential in their school or in their community. Wilson maintained a 3.7 GPA while remaining involved in athletics as well as a number of clubs and committees. She also volunteers her time with the theater program at Cumberland Academy, an elementary school for students with learning differences.

Westminster seniors who are members of Trinity’s Class of 2013 pose for a senior group photo. Front Row: Annie Parsons, Sreya Atmuri, Kate Gryboski, Virginia Harrison, Lily Stewart, Madison Aarons, Ellie Conway Middle Row: Mikaela Sanders, Katherine Hennessy, Sasha Fuson, Eliza Normark, Eva Pound, Zoe Wood, Kate Carson, Madeline Langley, Sophie McGahan Back Row: Drew Hockstein, Benjamin Egan, Cole Walker, William Foshee, Anders Feinour, Bill Jordan, Andrew Protiva, Peter Huff, Will Thompson, Donovan Mitchell, Trey Parikh

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Mikaela Sanders ’13, a senior at The Westminster Schools, was awarded a 2018–19 National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) scholarship by the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Sanders, who was selected out of more than 3,300 applications from across the United States, is one of approximately 670 students who will study Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Persian, Indonesian, or Russian overseas this coming year. During the six-week summer program, while in Nanjing, China, Sanders received formal language instruction, lived with a host family, and experienced the local culture as part of an immersion environment. Her exposure to the Chinese language began at Trinity School, and she has continued to study Chinese throughout middle and high school.

Olivia Graner ’14 played Charlie in The Paideia School’s student-run production of Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory.

Matthew Fernando ’16 set a new state record for the 800-meter run, winning the race at the 2018 Georgia State Middle School Track Championship. Morgan Whittle ’16 was selected to sing with the 2018 Georgia All-State Chorus. He performed with the mixed male and female ensemble in Athens, Georgia. Whittle was also awarded the Certificate of Merit Maxima Cum Laude for outstanding performance in the National Latin Examination. Emily Bronstein ’16 has launched a new website for The Seraphine Project, a nonprofit organization she started dedicated to helping at-risk teenage girls in Zimbabwe and Zambia. Bronstein was looking for a way to help other girls and felt immediately that she could make a difference. She created The Seraphine Project to experience what it means to be a hands-on leader of an important cause - including raising awareness, fundraising, and inspiring others to get engaged. Currently she is focused on raising money to build a critically needed safe space for the girls. To learn more, visit www.theseraphineproject.com.

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Henry Alford ’12 and Matt Howard ’12 dressed as Kindergarten students and celebrated their friendship that goes back to their Early Learners (Threes) class at Trinity.

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Olivia Graner ’14 played Charlie in The Paideia School’s student-run production of Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory.

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