Trinity Weekday School - McMurray, PA

Our Staff



	At Trinity Weekday School, we pride ourselves on maintaining a low child/teacher ratio with a staff of exceptional and caring teachers. All of our teachers have a degree in Education. In addition to a degreed teacher, each classroom has a full-time teaching assistant. The child/adult ratio for our Three Year Old program is 1:6, and the ratio for our Pre-K program is 1:8. Teachers and assistants are required to attend seminars and workshops to remain current and to introduce new and innovative teaching styles. We follow the guidelines of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
	Mrs. Barbara Luckhardt • Director Barbara has been involved with Trinity Weekday School since 1985 as a Pre-K teacher. She is now in her third year as Director at TWS. A graduate of Purdue, Barbara has a degree in Education with post graduate credits in education from Northern Illinois University and Lehigh University. Barbara has lived in McMurray with her husband John for the past twenty-three years. Barbara and John have two grown children.		"I fell in love with the children - they amaze me and enrich my life every day. In addition to the children, I thoroughly enjoy the people with whom I work. They are a wonderful group of dedicated professionals and lots of fun to be around!" - Barbara

	Mrs. Joann Lewis • Teacher Joann has been with Trinity Weekday School since 1993 and lives in McMurray with her husband Bob and two grown children, both of whom attended TWS. Joann graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Education and from Duquesne University with a MS in Education as a Reading Specialist. Joann spent twelve years as a third and fourth grade teacher in the Pittsburgh Public school system. While on staff at TWS, Joann has taught both Pre-K and Nursery Classes.		"Being involved at TWS has been a rewarding experience. As a Board member, a parent and now a teacher. I know what a special place it is!" - Joann

	*Mrs. Jane Schieb* • *Teacher* Jane has been with Trinity Weekday School since 1996 and relocated to McMurray from Westfield, Wisconsin. Jane and her husband John have two children. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire, Jane has a degree in K-12 Education.		"Although my name will never appear on the list of the world's richest people, I love what I do and have loved teaching at TWS since 1996!" - Jane

	*Mrs. Susan Young* • *Teacher* Susan joined Trinity Weekday School in 2003. She and her husband relocated to McMurray from the Butler area in 2002 with their children. A graduate of Slippery Rock University with a major in Elementary/Early Childhood Education, Susan spent five years as a second grade teacher before taking time off to start her family. Susan then spent fourteen years running her own preschool program, "Tender Tots," and teaching three and four year old students.		"I am thrilled to be working at Trinity and having the opportunity to work with preschool students again!" - Susan

	*Mrs. Cheri Griffith* • *Teacher* Cheri joined Trinity Weekday School in 2000 and is a twenty-three year resident of McMurray with her husband Roy and their two children.Cheri graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in education.		"I find working with preschoolers both challenging and more rewarding than I ever imagined. I feel privileged to be part of this amazing staff!" - Cheri

	Mrs. Carolyn Rinaldi-Lieb • Teacher Carolyn has been substituting for Trinity Weekday School for the past four and one-half years. Currently, she is a permanent substitute for Karen Meyers who is on sabbatical. Carolyn graduated from Marywood University with degrees in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She is a resident of Peters Township and has two children. Her youngest attended Trinity Weekday School.		"My daughter thrived in this nurturing and caring environment. As a substitute, I can tell you that it is truly nurturing for both the children and the professionals that work here!" - Carolyn

	Mrs. Susan Krewin • Teaching Assistant Susan has been with Trinity Weekday School since 2000. Sue lives in McMurray with her husband and two daughters.		"Being involved at TWS has been such a rewarding experience!" - Susan

	Mrs. Joyce Wells • Teaching Assistant Joyce has been with Trinity Weekday School since 1993. Joyce relocated to McMurray, PA from Burke, VA with her husband and two children. Both of Joyce's children attended Trinity Weekday School.		"What I enjoy most about working at Trinity Weekday School are the smiles on the children's faces and the sweet innocence they have about everything at this age!" - Joyce

	Mrs. Lori Ducouer • Teaching Assistant A lifelong resident of the area, Lori has been with Trinity Weekday School since 1993 and lives in McMurray with her husband and children. Both of Lori's daughters attended TWS.		"I enjoy being part of this wonderful team and I take pride in the positive influence we have on the development of young children." - Lori

	Mrs. Kristen McGavitt • Teaching Assistant Kristen was a substitute for Trinity weekday School for three years before joining us as a teacher's assistant full time in 2005. Kristen lives in Washington, PA with her husband and two children. Both of her children attended Trinity Weekday School. Kristen attended Slippery Rock University and currently works as PTA President for a local elementary school.		"I feel blessed that, not only did my children have a wonderful experience at Trinity Weekday School, but I have made friendships working with this great group of women." - Kristen

	Mrs. Donna Moshier • Teaching Assistant Donna has been a part of Trinity Weekday School as a board member, substitute, parent of a child who attended TWS and now as a Teachers Assistant in Nursery. Donna graduated from Anne Arundel Community College with a two-year degree in Early Education/Special Education. She worked for two years in Colorado at a Mom's Day Out program as a teacher and assistant before moving to McMurray in 1994. Donna is very involved with many levels of swimming programs within the township. Donna and her husband Bill have two children.		"The nurturing environment, the freedom of being a child, and the kindness that is felt when you walk into TWS makes it hard not to smile and feel blessed. I love being a part of children learning about themselves and the world around them." - Donna

Trinity Weekday School • McMurray, PA • 15317
(724) 941-4771