GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Peggy has lived almost her entire life in Arizona. She moved to the Prescott area nine years ago to be closer to her grandchildren. She began her teaching career in Cottonwood, Arizona 30 years ago.  She has taught 6th grade, 3rd grade, 2nd grade, kindergarten and was a reading specialist. Peggy graduated from Northern Arizona University. She has her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, her master’s degree in Elementary Education, an Early Childhood endorsement and a Reading Endorsement. This is her seventh year here at Trinity and she loves being a part of the Trinity Christian School family.

Although not a native Prescottonian, Melanie has been in the Prescott area for over 30 years and considers it home. She graduated from Prescott High School and went on to Southwestern Bible College (now Arizona Christian University) where she graduated with a B.A. in Biblical Studies. After college, Melanie married Chad, who also teaches here at Trinity. Chad and Melanie enjoy coaching the High School Girl’s Varsity Volleyball team together. Melanie stayed home with their two children and homeschooled them both for kindergarten and first grade before re-entering the workplace teaching preschool. After teaching, she moved on to be the administrator of a successful preschool here in town. Melanie is blessed to be a part of the Trinity family, teaching and ministering in Kindergarten for over 12 years now.

Originally from Michigan, Christine moved to Arizona in 2011. She graduated from Siena Heights University in Michigan with a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development Education with a concentration in Psychology. She has been teaching for over twenty years and is thankful to be a part of Trinity. Christine is married to her husband, Paul, and has three grown daughters, Sarah, Abby and Ellie and three granddaughters, Aurora, Blair and Izzy.

Mandy is a fourth-generation Prescottonian. She grew up all over the state and graduated from Mayer High School in 1994. In college, Mandy attended Western New Mexico University in Silver City and studied Elementary Education, and later went on to receive her Master’s degree in Elementary Curriculum and Instruction. She has taught in both California and Ohio. She is enjoying being back in the classroom after nine years of being a stay at home mom and homeschool teacher to her two beautiful children. Mandy feels blessed to have had both of her children at TCS with her where she knows they’ve received a fantastic education. Her passion for teaching children about Jesus and His lifesaving power grows each year and she’s excited for the opportunity to be a part of this community!

Mrs. Mindy Collins graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education.  She enjoys the outdoors and spends her summers with her husband, James, and two kids, Lanie and Cooper, at their family farm in Missouri. Mindy’s faith is her stronghold.  She has a deep love and curiosity for the numerous ways God continues to grow her and show Himself faithful in her life.

Mrs. Amy Edwards grew up in Tucson, AZ, and earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University in 2016. She taught 5th grade in Tucson for 1 year and married her husband the following summer. She moved to Bremerton, WA, where her husband was stationed at the time (Navy), and taught 1st grade for 2 years. Their 2nd year in WA she had their son, Cole, and later that summer they were stationed in Charleston, SC. While there, she was blessed with the opportunity to be a stay at home mom. During this time her faith and relationship with God grew exponentially and continues to grow everyday. After 9 and a half years of being in the military, her husband has decided to pursue his dream of becoming a pilot, which is what brought them back to Arizona. Later this year, they will welcome their second son, Luke, to complete their family. Amy knew that when she stepped back into the classroom she wanted it to be in a Christ-centered environment where she could share the love and knowledge of God. She’s excited for the opportunity to do so at Trinity Christian School.

Andrea Elston grew up in the Pacific Northwest and graduated from Northwest University with a Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education. She taught at a private school in Bothell, Washington, from 1999-2019, after which she and her husband, Chris, moved to Prescott. They love the area and are thankful the Lord has called them here for such a time as this.

Cheyenne Morrow grew up in a Christian home and attended Christian schools from fourth grade through college. She graduated from William Jessup University with a Bachelors of Arts in Multiple Subject Education and a Minor in Bible and Theology. She taught kindergarten for two years at a public school on Beale Air Force Base in Northern California. She felt the Lord calling her to return to her Christian school roots and has taught at Trinity for the past four years. Cheyenne enjoys reading, baking, all things outdoors, and spending time with her friends and family.

Lindsay Bacon moved here two years ago with her family from California, where she had been teaching for ten years in the public school system. She grew up in a Christian home where she was able to establish a strong foundation in Jesus. She graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor's degree in liberal studies; she then continued her education at San Jose State University receiving her multiple subject credential. She has always loved teaching and has a passion for helping students learn to love learning! Lindsay is excited to return to fourth grade for her third year at Trinity. In her free time, Lindsay loves reading, listening to music, and being with her husband, two daughters, and her son.

Growing up attending a Christian school as a daughter of two teachers allowed Amy to see both the value of a strong Christian education and the impact teachers can make on students' lives.  A Wisconsin native who attended a Christian University in South Carolina, she is now actively involved in her church, where her husband is the lead pastor.  Amy has served in children's and teen ministry for over 25 years and homeschooled her children for eight years before working as a long term substitute here at TCS. Amy is now excited to be fulfilling her passion to equip the hearts and minds of children here at Trinity.  In her free time, Amy enjoys reading, hiking, and biking with her family.

Ashley is a third-generation Prescottonian who graduated from Prescott High School. After graduation, she moved to Oklahoma and married her high school sweetheart, who was stationed at Tinker Air Force Base. She received her English Associate in Arts with honors at Rose State College, then went to the University of Oklahoma and received her Bachelor of Arts in Administrative Leadership with distinction. Being away from "home" was hard, but military life was a blessing that allowed her to stay home with all three of their children.  In 2012, they made the decision to leave the military and move back to Prescott.  Once all three children were enrolled in school, Ashley began teaching at Trinity.  Proverbs 16:9 reminds, "the heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps."  Ashley looks forward to seeing God continue to work and move throughout the classroom, as a fellow parent, and as a teacher.

Although not native to Arizona, Kayla has lived in Prescott since 2006. She attended Fresno State, where she was a Division 1 athlete. In her past, she was an air traffic controller, a 911 dispatcher, and an admissions counselor at Embry-Riddle. In her spare time, Kayla enjoys hiking, camping, and being outdoors with her husband and two kids, Emma and Levi. She has ridden and shown horses her whole life and has two currently, along with a dog and a large flock of chickens.

During the fall of 1999, Jamie moved from Idaho to Arizona to answer God’s call by working with children as a Children’s Pastor at a local church. In 2007 God answered multiple prayers by opening a position at Trinity as the 2nd/3rd grade teacher. Since 2007, he has taught classes in 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th grades. While teaching 5th and 6th grade from 2008-2010, Jamie earned his Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and graduated from Northern Arizona University. After being around him, you will know that he loves Jesus, watching his son play sports, soccer, The Ohio State Buckeye’s, John Deere tractors, and spending time outdoors.

Jared is an Arizona native and has lived in Yavapai County since 2005 after graduating with a B.S. in Christian Ministry from Southwestern College (now Arizona Christian University). He has spent several years in different ministry roles including, Children's Pastor, Youth Pastor, and Associate Pastor. When not teaching students here at Trinity, Jared enjoys working with his hands and can be found working on home construction projects, cars, trucks, and his sons' go-kart. He also enjoys playing music and can play guitar, bass, and keyboard. Jared and his wife Angela have been married since 2007 and are honored and blessed to have four children attending Trinity

Mrs. Maestri is a native Arizonan and has been involved in Christian education all her life. Mrs. Maestri graduated from Arizona Christian University with a degree in Christian Ministries and a minor in Bible and Counseling.  Having been involved with the Trinity community since day one, she has worn every hat possible, but currently teaches Grammar School music and choir. Anni and her husband Kyle also enjoy music with their four daughters.

Mrs. Rudi was born and raised in Illinois until the age of 19 when she moved with her family to Anaheim, CA.  She started playing the flute in 7th grade and fell in love with practicing and performing music.  She majored in music at Cal State Fullerton where she earned a B.A. in Music Education and a Teaching Credential for K-12 Music.  During her time at Cal State Fullerton, Mrs. Rudi became proficient at the Flute, Clarinet, Trombone, Baritone and Guitar. She married Alan in 1986 at Hephatha Lutheran Church in Anaheim, CA where she was the choir director and he was a choir member.  Mrs. Rudi moved to Prescott in 2017 and helped start the music program at Trinity Christian School. 

Originally from Texas, Lisa earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. She also has a Pre-K-12th grade Art Education Certification and has been teaching high school art at a public school for the past 4 years. In children’s ministry, she has 15 years plus experience leading/teaching VBS, Girls in Action (mission studies), and children’s AM Bible study classes. She enjoys finding the perfect mountain lake, eating good BBQ, and admiring a beautiful sunset. Lisa is excited for the opportunity to teach elementary art at Trinity.