The community and culture of the school are a perfect fit for my kids. The personalized care and attention they receive in their classes from faculty and school administration is outstanding.
— Trinity Academy Parent

EXECUTIVE STAFF

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.


FACULTY

Dr. Darren Barber

darren.barber@trinityacademyportland.org

Ph.D. in Medieval Studies, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK, 2020; M.A. in Medieval Studies, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK, 2010; A.A. in German, Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA, 2008; A.A. in French, Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA, 2008; M.Div., Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 2004; B.A. in Business Administration, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA, 1997.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2024-present; Postgraduate Tutor in History, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK, 2016-18.


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.


Abigail Mysliwiec

abigail.mysliwiec@trinityacademyportland.org

B.S. in Computer Science, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, 2018.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2018-present.



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.


Dr. Heidi (Francie) Roberts Longshore

francie.longshore@trinityacademyportland.org

Ph.D. Philosophy, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium May 2011; Franciscan Theology on Divine and Human Knowledge, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC January 2006; M.A. Medieval Studies, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL May 2003; M.A. Christian Thought, Towson University, Baltimore, MD January 1995–May 1997, 32 credits in Mass Communications/Film, St. John’s College, Annapolis, MD May 1993; B.A. Liberal Arts, May 1993.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2012-Present. Tutor, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium Spring 2008-Spring 2009; Adjunct Instructor, Loyola University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD Summer-Fall 2006; Teaching Fellow, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC Fall 2006; Teaching Assistant, The Catholic University of America, Washington DC, Fall 2004-Spring 2006.


Genevieve Olsen

genevieve.olsen@trinityacademyportland.org

B.A. in Program of Liberal Studies, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 2019.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2019-present.


Jane Olson

director of college guidance

dean of girls

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.


Dr. Krista Slagle

krista.slagle@trinityacademyportland.org

Ph.D. in Literature, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, 2017; M.A. in Literary Studies, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, 2007; B.A. in French Literature, Portland State University, 1994.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2016-present; SKAN, Leuven, Belgium 2008-15; Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium, 2009-2012.


Patrick Tomassi

dean of boys

patrick.tomassi@trinityacademyportland.org

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Portland, Portland, OR, 2014.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2014-present.


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.


Jonathan Willard

jonathan.willard@trinityacademyportland.org

B.S. in Economics and Philosophy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 2016.

Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2017-present.


STAFF

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.


Trinity Academy does not unlawfully discriminate with respect to race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable law, with respect to the administration of its programs.