Administration

Tressa AndrewsTressa Andrews
School Director

I am a native Harford County resident and hold a B.A. in Early and Elementary Education from Notre Dame of Maryland University. I have over 25 years of experience in education, 20 of those years in Pre-K. I am a certified Nature-based and Forest Teacher. I am honored to be the Director and be the Nature-Based Science Teacher in our new Outdoor Classroom.

It is essential that our youngest learners begin their educational journey loving nature and protecting their future environment. Our students gain a solid foundation not just in education, but in being a good neighbor and a kind human being.

Brenda JonesBrenda Jones
Assistant Director

I received my Associate of Arts degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education from Harford Community College. I have over 25 years of experience teaching preschool children. Prior to Trinity, I changed roles from teaching in the classroom to the administrative side of preschool for 4 years. This new role is where I could be more of a mentor to the teachers and get to know all the students and families of the center. I have been the assistant director at Trinity for over a year now, and I love being a part of the Trinity Episcopal Preschool family and the Towson community.

Two-year-old Teachers

Lora RobertsonLora Robertson
Lead Two-year-old Teacher

I am native to Greenville North Carolina and then moved to Baltimore where I was raised throughout my childhood. I graduated from high school and continued my education at BCCC.

I have been a teacher at Trinity for 24 years and love helping shape young children. The age group I work with is the foundation for their future experiences in education. The students learn independence and confidence in themselves.

Trinity is a second home to me. The people here are loving and caring to one another. My calling is to teach young children and I look forward to teaching for many years.

Mandy Wells Mandy Wells
Lead Two-year-old Teacher

I have my 90-hour Certificate in Preschool, a 45-hour Infant/Toddler Certificate and many classes in Early Childhood Education. I have over 30 years of experience working with children aged six weeks to six years old.

I love watching the changes my students go through as they learn. It is rewarding to be part of the Trinity family.

Alyssa HillAlyssa Hill
Two-Year-Old Assistant Teacher

I have my 90-hour Certification in Early Childhood Development. I have worked in early childhood education for over three years working with children from ages 2 years old to school age.

I love being able to work with the 2’s here at Trinity. The environment of the staff and children makes you feel right at home. I love teaching my little ones basic everyday skills that they will need forever and the bonds that are created with each individual student.

Kourtney NealeKourtney Neale
Two-Year-Old Assistant Teacher

Ever since high school, I have worked with little children at a center and loved it!! After taking a break from college, I moved to North Carolina and worked with children ranging in ages from 2 years-old to school age. Now that I am back in Maryland, I am currently continuing my education while working here at Trinity. I enjoy being with the 2’s because as they grow during this stage, I get to see them blossom! Everyday is something new and I enjoy watching them learn.

Three-Year-Old Teachers

Kathy TilmesKathy Tilmes
Lead Three-Year-Old Teacher

I received my Associates Degree in Early Childhood as well as my 90-hour certificate from Essex Community College. I have taken classes in Psychology and Early Childhood education at Towson University. I have worked at Trinity Episcopal Preschool for 25 years and have been a threes teacher for 21 years. Prior to Trinity I worked as a Pre-K teacher for 2 years.

I have a passion for music, theater and inspirational books and love to share that with the children. I also love to see how the children grasp concepts through play and social interactions. I am honored to be a part of building a foundation in these children at such an early age and watching them progress as they change and grow.

Tracy BandellTracy Bandell
Three-Year-Old Lead Teacher

I have my 45-hour Infant/Toddler Certificate as well as my 90-hour Certificate in Preschool. I am continuing my education at CCBC in Early Childhood Education towards my Associate of Arts Degree. I have taught infants and toddlers for 11 years, preschool for 14 years, and helped with all ages up to school age for Vacation Bible School.

I love teaching this age group. I love watching them grow and become independent. Working here at Trinity alongside the families and staff makes this such a special school.

Katie HornefferLinda Stansbury
Assistant Three-Year-Old Teacher

Although I went to college to become a nurse, I knew in my heart that I wanted to become a teacher after I tutored reading at my children’s school. I have both my 90-hour certificate and 45-hour infant and toddler certifications. I loved teaching children so much that I became a director and opened a learning center for children aged six months to five years old. I love teaching and seeing the excitement on the children’s faces when they learn something new. I am very excited to be teaching here at Trinity this school year.

Katie HornefferKatie Horneffer
Assistant Three-Year-Old Teacher

I hold a Bachelor’s Degree from Bethany College in Interdisciplinary Education and Psychology. In addition to my degree, I have my 90-hour Certification in Early Childhood Development. I have wanted to be a teacher since high school, and I have been babysitting since the age of 13.

I enjoy helping children develop and learn throughout the year. It brings me joy when the children try something new. I love helping them acquire a new skill and teaching them to keep trying until they succeed.

Pre-K Teachers

Linda BittnerLinda Bittner
Pre-K Teacher

My name is Linda Bittner, and this is my fourth year as an assistant Pre-K teacher at Trinity Episcopal Preschool. I have a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Towson University. Prior to working at Trinity, I was a speech-language pathologist working with children in grades K-2 with moderate to severe learning and speech and language disabilities. I love working with young children and fostering their development of foundational skills, as well as encouraging their imagination and self-expression.

I am excited every year for the opportunity to get to know each of the children in the Pre-K class and to help them grow individually and among their peers.

Patricia PirklePatricia Pirkle
Pre-K Teacher

I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Performing Arts from Armstrong State University in Savannah, Georgia. In addition to my degree, I have my 90-hour certification and over four years experience with ages 3 to 12 years old.

I am so excited to be joining the Trinity family as the lead Pre-K Teacher. I love sharing my passion for learning, and I live for those “light bulb” moments. I believe children that are able to get their hands dirty will help make lessons stick with them throughout their development.

Jennifer FischerJennifer Fischer
Pre-K Teacher

I hold an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, 90-hour preschool and 45-hour infant and toddler certificate. I have worked with children ages 3 to 5 years old for over 20 years. I used to live in South Carolina and was the after-school director, working with special needs children in Horry County Public Schools. For the past 7 years, I have worked with 3 and 4-year-olds at a private school. I love working with children and cannot imagine doing any other profession. I enjoy watching them grow throughout the year. This is my first year at Trintiy and it has been so nice and welcoming. I can not wait to work here for a long time to come!

Lauren AllardLauren Allard
Assistant Teacher/Floater

I attended Montgomery College and received my Associate of Arts degree in Community Health. I grew up helping in my mom’s home daycare and loved being with children. I then worked with special needs children one on one and as a paraeducator for three years. I’m excited to start my first year here at Trinity. I love seeing the impact we, as educators, have on the children and watching them grow. Being a part of the Trinity family here is extremely amazing and I’m grateful for my team every day.

Specials Teachers

Claudia Miranda

Claudia Miranda
Spanish Teacher

Lianna Reisman

Lianna Reisman
Art Teacher

William Zellhofer

William Zellhofer
Music Teacher