“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. ”
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
Shirley Bardone
shirley.bardone@trinityacademyportland.org
Post-Graduate Certificate in Education, Rhodes University, South Africa; BA, English Literature & History, Rhodes University, South Africa.
Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2025-present; Remote, The Good and the Beautiful Education Publishing Co, 2024-present; Substitute Teacher, Edustaff, 2022-2025; Portland Playhouse, Production of A Christmas Carol, November & December 2021 & 2022; Ealing, London, Questors Theater, Production of Oliver, January 2005.
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.
Dr. Joshua Hartman
joshua.hartman@trinityacademyportland.org
Ph.D. in Classics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 2011-2016; Dissertation: Allusion and Cultural Memory in Late Antiquity: Ausonius, Prudentius, and Claudian (director: Stephen Hinds); M.A. in Classics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 2010-2011; B.A. in Classics and History, and Latin, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI, 2004-2009.
Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2025-present; Bowdoin College, Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics, 2021-2025; Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics Kalamazoo College, 2017-2021; Postdoctoral Fellow in Classical Studies University of Waterloo, 2016-2017; Graduate Instructor University ofWashington, 2011-2016.
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.
Genevieve Mbona
genevieve.mbona@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.
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.
Meaghen Igloria
office coordinator
meaghen.igloria@trinityacademyportland.org
B.A. in History, Portland State University, Portland, OR, 1998.
Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2025-present; Pastoral Associate, Holy Redeemer Church, Portland, OR, 2019-2022; Auction Chair, Holy Redeemer Catholic School, Portland, OR, 2015-2017; Bidspotter & Recorder, Benefit Auctions 360, Portland, OR, 2013-2014; Contract Worker, Catholic Charities Adoption, Portland, OR, 2006-2007; Director of Admissions, St. Mary’s Academy, Portland, OR, 2000-2005; Case Manager, Catholic Charities Adoption Program, Portland, OR, 1999-2000.
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.
Tavianna Orlando
Volunteer & Event Coordinator
tavianna.orlando@trinityacademyportland.org
B.S. in Project Management, George Fox University, Newberg, OR 2023.
Trinity Academy, Portland, OR, 2025-Present; BeHome, PM of Marketing & Design, Vancouver, WA; City Bible Church North Sound, Co-Pastor, Linden, WA; Copywriter, Ambassadors of Compassion.
Jessica Mackie
Executive Assistant & Student Accounts Coordinator
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.
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