Tressa 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 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 Jones
Assistant Director
I am a native Harford County resident and have 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 the classroom to the administrative side of preschool for 4 years. This new role is where I became a mentor to the teachers and allowed me know all the students and families better.
I am so excited to be joining the Trinity Episcopal Preschool team and I am looking forward to meeting all the children and families of the Towson community.
Two-year-old Teachers
Lora 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 21 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 independance 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
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 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 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 two 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.
Tanyel Brown
Two-Year-Old Assistant Teacher
I have a B.A. in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Elementary Education and Early Childhood from Notre Dame of Maryland University. I have experience in both Baltimore County and Baltimore City schools with elementary aged children and special education. I love to coach, motivate, encourage, and inspire children to want to excel and learn.
I love the atmosphere here at Trinity and the environment is very warm and kind. I look forward to assisting and helping students achieve their goals and grow into the best version of themselves.
Three-Year-Old Teachers
Kathy 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 class in Psychology and Early Childhood education at Towson University. I have worked at Trinity Episcopal Preschool for 24 years and have been a threes teacher for 20 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 Bandell
Three-Year-Old Lead Teacher
I have my 45-hour Infant/Toddler Certificate and 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 13 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 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 Bittner
Pre-K Teacher
My name is Linda Bittner, and this is my third 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.