Faculty / Board

“I like all my subjects and all the teachers that go with them!”—5th grade Trinitas student

Head of School

Mark Wagner (B.S., University of Michigan; M.B.A., Baker College)

Mr. Wagner began his career at DuPont as a research chemist and has held various senior leadership positions with the company throughout the United States and Japan. Most recently, he has served as President of Coastal Training Technologies and Regional President of Sustainable Solutions. In addition to his experience in business and development, Mr. Wagner served for ten years as School Board Chairman and President at Wilmington Christian School in Hockessin, Delaware, working closely with their head of school; he also served as interim head of school for one year. Mr. Wagner has a deep passion for the ministry of classical Christian education, and we’re eager to welcome him as our new head of school. Mr. Wagner is a certified Six Sigma/Lean Blackbelt and Six Sigma Champion.


Kindergarten Teacher

Jill Hultink

Mrs. Hultink studied elementary education at Cornerstone College and has worked in a variety of educational and administrative settings aiding in preschool, developing a catechesis curriculum and program for school-age children, and managing the office of her family’s business. She also previously assisted with office responsibilities and was a classroom aide at Trinitas. We are pleased to have her as our kindergarten teacher. Mrs. Hultink is well suited for this position and is a warm and welcoming presence for all who come to the school, including our youngest students.


1st Grade Teacher

Ginnie Stawicki (M.A.T., James Madison University)

Mrs. Stawicki has a Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with honors from James Madison University. She is an experienced elementary educator, having previously taught for seven years in Northern Virginia where she taught second and fourth grade and specialized in curriculum development as well as helping English as a Second Language (ESL) students. Before teaching, Mrs. Stawicki served in various part-time roles at Trinitas, helping with office duties and providing pull-out support for math to our fourth-grade class. Outside of school, she has served in a volunteer role to supplement Children’s Ministry curriculum materials at her church.


2nd Grade Teacher

Susan Mehari (B.A., Hillsdale College; M. Ed., Cornerstone University)

Both a National Merit Scholar and honors student at Hillsdale, Miss Mehari majored in history and minored in Spanish. Classically educated herself, she is a teacher who has both an excellent rapport with children and extensive knowledge of classical education. Miss Mehari is an invaluable member of the Trinitas community, as she brings a wealth of ideas, energy, and educational expertise to our school.  In the two years our students are in her classroom, Miss Mehari does a masterful job of transitioning them from kindergarten to the responsibilities of 3rd grade.


3rd/4th Grade Teacher

Samantha Bodine (B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M. Ed., Gratz College)

Mrs. Bodine taught 7th and 8th grade history/geography for eight years in a suburban Philadelphia public school and spent summers teaching English in China, Romania and Bolivia. She helped launch a new Classical Conversations home school program in her area and served as Children’s Ministry Director, K-12, at her church in Pennsylvania. She has received ongoing training in classical philosophy and methodology and has a passion for classical education. With her 16 years of experience in education, Mrs. Bodine brings maturity, creativity, and energy to the classroom and the Trinitas community.


Bible/Greek/History/Logic/Dean of Academics and Admissions

Peter Marth (B.A., Concordia College; M. Div., Concordia Theological Seminary)

Before joining Trinitas for its inaugural year in 2006, Mr. Marth was senior pastor of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hilbert, Wisconsin. In addition to his pastoral responsibilities, he taught 5th and 6th grade at St. Peter’s Lutheran school, where he designed and implemented a classically-based religion curriculum. Mr. Marth also taught Greek at Concordia College and courses in 7th and 8th grade at Zion Lutheran Academy, a classical school. A 2011 graduate of the St. Stephen’s Course in Orthodox Theology, he serves as a subdeacon in the Antiochian Orthodox Church. Mr. Marth brings to Trinitas a rare blend of administrative, pastoral, and academic experience in a classical setting. He has an excellent rapport with students, teachers, and parents alike. We are delighted to have a man of so many talents with us.


Grammar/Literature/Writing

Liana Williams (B.A., Hillsdale College)

Liana Williams is a graduate of Hillsdale College where she studied English Literature and classical education and was involved in ballet, piano, and community leadership. Growing up in a homeschooled family of ten, Ms. Williams enjoyed assisting her mother in the education of her younger siblings. She continued to grow in her love of working with children through her time as a camp counselor, and her passion for education was increased by her education classes at Hillsdale. Ms. Williams believes it is the intentional focus on student character that sets the classical approach apart from other forms of education, and she hopes to pursue a Master’s degree in classical education in the future. We are glad to have Ms. Williams guide our 5th through 8th grade students in the reading of great works of literature and in the discipline and art of writing.


Latin

Rebecca Tellinghuisen (B.A., Augustana College; M.A., North American Baptist Seminary)

Mrs. Tellinghuisen teaches 5th-8th grade Latin. A lover of language study from her middle school years, she studied Greek and Latin while pursuing a master’s degree in Bible and theology with a focus on early church history and theology of baptism. She served as a classroom aide in our Latin classes for many years while her children were attending Trinitas as homeschool partners. In addition to part-time homeschooling, she held various church positions in the areas of early childhood, youth educational ministries, and worship leadership. A co-founder of the Reader’s Theater program at Trinitas, she looks forward to helping our students enhance their knowledge and love of Latin through skits and plays. We are grateful for the combination of insight, creativity, and love of education that shines in all Mrs. Tellinghuisen does for Trinitas.


Logic/Math/Science/Physical Education

Robb Fynewever-Muyskens (B.S. and B.A., Calvin College)

Mr. Fynewever-Muyskens earned degrees in both geology and philosophy and has taught high school math, chemistry, physical science, geophysical science, biology, and honors physics as well as environmental sustainability classes. He has also taught science exploration classes for later elementary and middle school students as well as a rocketry course and prepared 6th-8th grade teams for the Michigan Aerospace Challenge and Davenport University’s Tivitz math game competition. In addition to his science teaching, he has served as a teacher-liaison to the West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology and coaches baseball and soccer for players ranging in age from 5-14 years old.  We are pleased to have Mr. Fynewever-Muyskens share his gifts and experience with our students.


Art/Administrative Assistant

Natalie Mouw (B.A., Calvin College)

If you stop by the office or the art room, you’re sure to see a friendly face behind the desk or masterfully guiding our students in art appreciation and creation. We are pleased to have Natalie Mouw as both our administrative assistant and art teacher. Mrs. Mouw graduated from Calvin University with a B.A. in classical studies and literature and previously taught Latin to K-8th graders. She is a self-employed artist and proficient in drawing, painting, and calligraphy and has enjoyed sharing these skills with students teaching in various art camps. Her additional professional experience includes working at Calvin University’s Center Art Gallery (architectural research and gallery exhibitions) and administrative assistant roles at both Calvin and in a church office. Having been raised in a classical school, she knows the fruit of classical education firsthand and is excited to be part of the Trinitas community both in the office and the classroom. Mrs. Mouw’s own education, skills, and passions make each of the many hats she wears for Trinitas a perfect fit!


Board of Trustees

    • Marcy Benedict
    • Austin Hakes
    • Jeff Kirkpatrick
    • Robert Lough
    • Doug Poortenga
    • Julie Tatko