Dr. Joannah Clark

Head of School

joannah.clark@trinityacademyportland.org

Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, 2002; B.S. in Chemistry, Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN, 1995.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2011-present; University of Portland, Portland, OR, 2009-2011; St. Mary's Academy, Portland, OR, 2009; Trinity School at Meadow View, Falls Church, VA, 1999-2003.

John Kurdelak

Executive Director

john.kurdelak@trinityacademyportland.org

M.T.S. in Moral Theology, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN; B.A. in Government/ International Studies and Theology, University of Notre Dame; Certificate in Executive Fund Development Leadership, University of Notre Dame.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2018-present; Trinity School at Greenlawn, South Bend, IN, 2000-2018.

Patrick Clark

Director of Operations

patrick.clark@trinityacademyportland.org

M.A. in Liberal Arts, St. John's College, Sante Fe, NM, 1996; B.S. in Chemistry, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 1992.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2011-present; University of Portland, Portland, OR, 2009-2011; Pope Paul VI Catholic High School, Fairfax, VA, 2002-2003; Trinity School at Meadow View, Falls Church, VA, 1998-2000; Trinity School at Greenlawn, South Bend, IN, 1992-1998.

Jesse Califf

jesse.califf@trinityacademyportland.org

M.A. in Bible and Theology, Western Seminary, Portland, OR, 2014; B.A. in Theology and English Literature, Multnomah University, Portland, OR, 2012.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2022-Present; Product Data Specialist, Revant Optics, Portland, OR, 2015-2022; Inventory Manager, Silver Star Industries, North Bonneville, WA, 2012-2015.

Greg Cole

greg.cole@trinityacademyportland.org

M.A.T. in Secondary Mathematics Education, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA, 1997; B.A. Ed. with a major in Secondary Mathematics Education, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA, 1992.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2022-present; Davis High School, Yakima, WA, 1992-2002; Reynolds High School, Troutdale, OR, 2002-2022.

Chris Fotinakis

chris.fotinakis@trinityacademyportland.org

B.A. in Music, emphasis on violin and voice, University of Portland, Portland, OR, 2000.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2012-present; Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Portland, OR, 2019-present; Holy Redeemer Catholic School, 2014-present; BRAVO Youth Orchestras, Portland, OR, 2014-present; Valley Catholic School, Beaverton, OR, 2012-2014; Community Music Center, Portland, OR, 2010-2014.

Patrick Gaffney

patrick.gaffney@trinityacademyportland.org

B.A. in English, Minor in History, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 2015.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2015-present.

Dr. Gretchen Gusich

gretchen.gusich@trinityacademyportland.org

Ph.D. in Philosophy, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, 2005; M.A. in Philosophy, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, 2001; B.A. in Philosophy and German, University of Notre Dame, 1997.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2023-present; Adjunct Instructor, University of Portland, Portland, OR, 2017-2023; Associate Professor, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA, 2015-2017; Assistant Professor, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA, 2008-2015; Assistant Professor of the Practice, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, 2005-2008; Teaching Fellow, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, 2001-2004.

Larissa Hawk

larissa.hawk@trinityacademyportland.org

B.S. in Ministry Leadership with a concentration in Creative Arts, New Hope Christian College, Eugene, OR, 2017.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2019-present; Journey Theater Arts Group, Vancouver, WA, 2017-present; Cathedral Park Performing Arts Collective, Portland, OR, 2018-2020.

Marc le Roux

marc.leroux@trinityacademyportland.org

M.A. in Biblical and Theological studies, Western Seminary, Portland, OR, 2018; B.F.A., (Hons.) in Information Design, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa, 2002.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2021-present; Family Pastor, Mosaic Church, Portland, OR, 2020-2021; Executive Pastor, Door of Hope Church, Portland, OR, 2018-2019; Pastor of Children’s Ministries, Door of Hope Church, Portland, OR, 2015-2018; Pastor and Director of Communications and Children’s Ministry, Urban Life Church, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2006-2014; Adjunct Faculty, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa, 2005-2007.

Emma McNeel

emma.mcneel@trinityacademyportland.org

B.A. in Classics, Reed College, Portland, OR, May 2021.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2022-present; Reed College, Assistant Dean of Admission, Portland, OR, 2021- Present.

Jane Olson

director of college guidance

jane.olson@trinityacademyportland.org

M.A. in Secondary Education, Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI, 2007; B.A. in English and Creative Writing, Hope College, Holland, MI, 2003.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2021-present; Washington Christian Academy, Olney, MD, 2011-2016; Johns Hopkins University, Associazione Italio-Americana, Bologna, Italy, 2010-2011; Contra Costa Christian School, Walnut Creek, CA, 2006-2010; Grand Rapids Christian High School, Grand Rapids, MI, 2006.

Glenn Rymsza

glenn.rymsza@trinityacademyportland.org

M.A. in Theology with a Biblical Studies concentration, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 1996; B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 1989.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2011-present; Director of Religious Education, St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Portland, OR, 2011-present; Portland State University, Portland, OR, 1998-2003; Portland State University / St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Portland, OR, 1996-2010.

Kristen Wegener

Academic Dean

kristen.wegener@trinityacademyportland.org

M.A. in Teaching in Classical Education, Templeton Honors College, Eastern University, St. David’s, PA, 2021; B.A. in History, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, 2010.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2021-present; Glendale Preparatory Academy, Peoria, AZ, 2014-2021; Glendale Archway Classical Academy, Peoria, AZ, 2013-2014; Centennial Elementary School, Mt. Vernon, WA, 2010-2013.

Nicola Ash

Athletic Director

nicola.ash@trinityacademyportland.org

BA in Spanish and Economics, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, 1991.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2023-present; HighlineK9, Portland, OR 2022-present.

Dr. Robby Larson

Major Gift Officer & Campaign Strategist

robby.larson@trinityacademyportland.org

Ed. D. in Higher Education Leadership, George Fox University, Newberg, OR, 2014; M.B.A. in Management and Organizational Behavior, California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA, 2002; B.B.A. in Marketing Resource Management and International Business, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA, 2000.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2023-present; Multnomah University, Portland, OR. 2017-2023; George Fox University, Newberg, OR, 2007-2017; California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA, 2000-2006.

Rebecca le Roux

Director of Admissions

rebecca.leroux@trinityacademyportland.org

M.A. in Global Leadership, Western Seminary, Portland, OR, 2018; B.A. in Social Behavior, University of South Africa, 2013; B.A. Sociology, George Fox University, Newberg, OR, 2000.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2021-present; Volunteer Coordinator, Botshabelo, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2006-2008; Program Director, International Family Services, Newberg, OR, 2002-2003; Literacy Specialist, Boston, MA, 2001-2002; Lead Teacher, Southwest Christian School, Beaverton, OR, 2000-2001.

Jessica Mackie

Executive Assistant

jessica.mackie@trinityacademyportland.org

B.A. in Biblical Studies, Multnomah University, Portland, OR 2001; A.A. in Accounting, Highline Community College, Seattle, WA 1998.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2023-Present; Blackhawk Church, Ministry Support Coordinator, Madison, WI, 2003-2011.

Ashley Mills

director of development

ashley.mills@trinityacademyportland.org

B.S. in Marketing, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas 2005.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2023-Present; First Image, Portland, OR, 2018-2023; OHSU School of Medicine, Portland, OR, 2017-2018; Banfield Pet Hospital Corporate, Portland, OR, 2015-2017.

Emily Roth

School Administrator

emily.roth@trinityacademyportland.org

M.A.T with an Administrative License, George Fox University, Newberg, OR; B.A. American Studies and Journalism, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2022-present; Teacher, Veritas School, Newberg, OR, 2017-2022.

Elee Paivarinta

Volunteer & Event Coordinator

elee.paivarinta@trinityacademyportland.org

Special Education Certification, American University, Washington, DC, 1994; B.A. Developmental Psychology, University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, 1991.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2021-present.