GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Peggy graduated from Northern Arizona University with her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, her Master’s degree in Elementary Education, an Early Childhood endorsement and a Reading Endorsement. She has lived almost her entire life in Arizona. After being away, she moved back to the Prescott area over nine years ago to be closer to her grandchildren. Peggy began her teaching career in Cottonwood, Arizona over 30 years ago.  She has taught Kindergarten, 2nd grade,3rd grade, 6th grade, and was a reading specialist. 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 14 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.

Joseph recently moved to Prescott, Arizona from Southern California with his wife and newborn daughter. He received his Associate of Science from Mt. San Jacinto College, then attended Calvary Chapel Bible College and received his Bachelor of Biblical Studies. He met his wife at Calvary Chapel Bible College where they both attended as students and transitioned to staff. He has over 6 years of experience with youth ministry and leading Prayer Teams. Joseph is passionate about teaching Scripture, prayer, Christian fellowship, card/board games, and good food. Joseph is excited and honored to be teaching at Trinity Christian School!

Mindy 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.

Jacque grew up in Phoenix and graduated from ASU with a Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Tourism Management. She spent 5 years as a Health Educator for Yavapai County Community Health Services and taught Physical Activity and Tobacco Prevention Education to students all over the county. Jacque was blessed to be able to stay home for 9 years raising their 3 young children. In 2021, Jacque was hired at Trinity as a 6th grade classroom aide and has enjoyed getting to know the students and discipling them with God’s Word when opportunities arise these past 4 years. Jacque is excited to begin a new chapter this year teaching 2nd grade and serving the Lord at Trinity. Her hobbies include singing worship, playing bass guitar, reading, and watching movies with her children.

Andrea 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.

April grew up in St. Augustine, Florida where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education as well as endorsements in teaching reading at Flagler College. After marrying her husband Matthan and moving out to Prescott,  she started teaching right away. She has been blessed to have taught grades 1st - 3rd so far in her career. April and her husband have three children and she was privileged to stay home with them before they entered school at Trinity. April has a passion for teaching and showing her students the love of God. Away from school, she enjoys running, anything outside and spending time with her family and friends. She is extremely excited for this next chapter as a teacher at Trinity. 

Originally from North Carolina, Karis first came to Trinity as a student. She attended Trinity from fourth grade until she graduated in 2022. It was at Trinity that she met her husband, Jonny. After graduating, Karis went on to attend Grand Canyon University and received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education this past fall. Aside from teaching, she enjoys baking, running, hiking, traveling, and attending sporting events.

Lindsay Bacon moved here with her family from California, where she taught 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 continue teaching fourth grade. 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 and now a teacher at Trinity.. Amy is now excited to be fulfilling her passion to equip the hearts and minds of children through her teaching.  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. 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

Molly recently moved back to her hometown of Prescott after living several years in Illinois. She holds degrees in education from Wheaton College and National Louis University. She has taught various grade levels as an elementary teacher, worked as a general music teacher as well as having given private piano lessons to dozens of students over 20+ years. Molly has always had a passion for missions, and she is excited that the Lord has called her family to be a part of the work He’s doing at Trinity. She and her husband, Justin, have four children.

Originally from Texas, Lisa earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville and has a Pre-K-12th grade Art Education Certification. Lisa taught high school art at a public school in addition to 15 years of  children’s ministry 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.

Anni is a native Arizonan and has been involved in Christian education all her life. She 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.

Lisa 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, Lisa 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.  Lisa moved to Prescott in 2017 and helped start the music program at Trinity Christian School.