New Board members offer fresh perspectives

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New Trustees Zenobia Godschalk, Stephanie Stephens, Jack Norton, and Kristin Carothers

New Board members

offer fresh perspectives

By Margaret Douglas, Director of Advancement

Trinity’s Board of Trustees welcomes four new members this year. We thank each of them for their commitment to Trinity’s mission and vision for the future.

Kristin Carothers

Clinical psychologist Kristin Carothers, PhD, began working with Trinity in 2019 when she gave a presentation to parents on developmental issues for children. An expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and behavioral intervention, she has provided trainings for Trinity Teachers on techniques to improve behaviors in the classroom and has engaged in some classroom observations as well.

“I am really excited about serving on Trinity’s Board of Trustees because it will be my first time serving on a school board,” says Kristin. “I believe that Trinity has amazing students, teachers, and families, and I hope to be able to contribute to the Board in a way that continues to grow the School. I look forward to meeting parents and faculty members through my board membership and providing service to the community.” Kristin believes that Trinity is a beautiful learning environment with teachers who care deeply about their students. She appreciates Trinity’s commitment to engaging in difficult discussions related to children’s social-emotional well-being. In addition to serving on Trinity’s Board of Trustees, Kristin currently sits on the board of Our Minds Matter, which is devoted to ending teen suicide. The organization is based in Washington, DC, and helps teams across the United States run student-led suicide prevention and social-emotional wellness groups at their high schools. A Chicago native, Kristin earned her Doctor of Philosophy as well as her Master of Arts in Clinical Child Psychology at DePaul University. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Columbia University Medical Center in New York and received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Howard University in Washington, DC. In addition to running her private practice, Peachtree Integrated Psychology, Kristin is an assistant professor of psychiatry at Morehouse School of Medicine. A media consultant and expert contributor for Understood.org as a host of the YouTube Web Series, From Our Family to Yours, she has a five-year-old son who began Kindergarten this fall.

Zenobia Godschalk

Zenobia Godschalk and her husband, Mark, have two sons who attend Trinity School. Chase is a member of this year’s Sixth Grade Leadership Class, and Finn is in Third Grade. “Trinity has provided a tremendous experience for both of our boys, who each have vastly different personalities and learning styles,” says Zenobia. “I am excited to work with and support the Leadership Team to help Trinity continue to be at the forefront of early education and to provide the foundation that our children need to be lifelong learners in a rapidly changing world.” Zenobia believes that Trinity’s elementary-only mission allows the School to be keenly focused on the needs of younger students, and the School and the faculty’s commitment to continuous improvement and learning sets a strong example and ensures that Trinity students benefit from the most current understanding of how to engage and motivate students.

She says, “In addition to the faculty and staff, the highly engaged parent community at Trinity also reflects a diversity of backgrounds and beliefs, providing a wonderful opportunity for students and parents to learn about the experiences of others in a positive, nurturing environment.” An involved parent, Zenobia most recently served as TSPA Vice President, then President and previously co-chaired the community service and faculty and staff appreciation committees. In addition to her volunteer time at Trinity, Zenobia serves as a board member for The Next IT Girl.

A graduate of Stanford University, Zenobia is the first person in her family to go to college and recognizes the tremendous value of a strong educational foundation. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Psychology with a minor in Industrial Engineering. Zenobia is a communications executive with more than 20 years of experience growing tech companies into multi-billion-dollar global brands. She serves as senior vice president of communications for Hedera Hashgraph, a next-generation distributed ledger (blockchain) company. She is also the founder and chairwoman of ZAG Communications, a leading PR and IR firm focused on cybersecurity. Prior to founding ZAG, Zenobia was a sell-side equity research analyst with Morgan Keegan, where she was awarded The Wall Street Journal’s #1 Software Analyst Team honor. She joined Morgan Keegan from Opsware (NASDAQ: OPSW), where she was part of the founding team.

Jack Norton

Jack Norton and his husband, Clifton Askew, have two children who attend Trinity. Edward is a Sixth Grader, and William is a Fourth Grader.

Jack says, “Our oldest child is in the Sixth Grade Leadership Class this year, and watching him grow and mature has really made me appreciate all that our time at Trinity and a Trinity education have off ered our family. I am excited to serve on the Board of Trustees to help show our appreciation.” Jack believes that the faculty and staff at Trinity are second to none. He says, “I love telling people about the 100 percent faculty and staff participation in The Trinity Fund each year. It is one of the many remarkable examples of their dedication to the entire Trinity community.” At Trinity, Jack has been a Trinity Fund caller and has volunteered with Spotlight on Art. He co-leads Cub Scout Pack 212, which is not run by the School but Trinity students make up most of the pack’s members. He is also active at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, where he teaches Fourth and Fifth Grade Sunday School. Jack is senior manager of knowledge services at Deloitte, supporting the technology industry. Before joining Deloitte, he was director of digital services at The Coca-Cola Company, leading teams that designed and built web-based solutions to address business needs. Prior to joining CocaCola, he worked at The Home Depot for 16 years, serving in diff erent roles before fi nishing his time there as the senior manager of web-based communications. Jack holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Georgia State University.

Stephanie Stephens

Stephanie Stephens and her husband, Austin, have two children who attend Trinity. Katherine is in Fourth Grade, and T is in Second Grade.

“I am thrilled for the opportunity to give my time and support to Trinity by serving on the Board of Trustees,” says Stephanie. “Trinity has already provided so much to my children and our family, and I look forward to being of assistance in promoting and expanding the School’s mission.” Stephanie believes that Trinity’s greatest strength and most unique feature, is its sole focus on elementary education. Because of this, she believes that Trinity is able to provide the most comprehensive educational experiences for its students. Stephanie admits that she is always a bit envious of her children when they view the world through their “Trinity eyes,” which she describes as full of curiosity and wonder, making observations and connections that she never could have done at their ages. She says, “It is amazing to see Katherine and T experience the world in this way, and I am so grateful to the Trinity faculty and staff for providing them with this gift.” Having served as a Room Parent for both of her children, a Media Center volunteer, a School Festival volunteer, and a Spotlight on Art Auction committee member, Stephanie has been an involved parent ever since Katherine began her Trinity journey. A native Atlantan, Stephanie graduated from The Lovett School, then from Vanderbilt University. Prior to becoming a stay-at-home parent, she worked in real estate for Dorsey Alston Realtors.

Celebrating 70 years

of joyful learning.

All of Trinity School’s resources are devoted to

building strong, independent young minds. For 70 years, Trinity has fostered a joyful love of learning, 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 Trinity Fund is the foundation of philanthropic support for Trinity students and everything they experience at Trinity. Gifts to this annual giving initiative are used to address the School’s immediate needs, such as curricular enhancements, classroom improvements, faculty salaries, technology, and need-based fi nancial assistance. The Trinity Fund gives the School the necessary resources to elevate the Trinity Experience from a great one to an exceptional one. Join us as we strive for 100 percent participation in The Trinity Fund. Your support and generosity ensure that our students will continue to fl ourish for years to come. To make your gift, please visit trinityatl.org/give or contact Katie Hammett, Director of The Trinity Fund and Major Gifts, at 404-760-4407 or khammett@trinityatl.org.