Meet Us

Faculty & Staff

Our staff creates a loving and safe atmosphere for your child to learn and grow in. We believe in instilling leadership, perseverance and innovation so our students are prepared for their future.

Laura Securro

Laura Securro

School Administrator

Mrs. Laura Securro, School Administrator of Trinity Christian School was born and raised in Novi, Michigan where she lived for twenty-five years. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in English/ Language Arts…

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Laura Securro

Mrs. Laura Securro, School Administrator of Trinity Christian School was born and raised in Novi, Michigan where she lived for twenty-five years. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in English/ Language Arts with an emphasis in Elementary Education from Grand Valley State University. She then obtained a Master’s degree in Leadership Studies from Marshall University and is certified in school administration. For six years she has passionately taught 3rd and 4th grade in the largest county in West Virginia. During those six years as a teacher, she led a number of professional development programs. Included in these programs was an action research project on mindfulness in the classroom that was presented at a statewide educator conference. Mrs. Securro also had a leadership role in a professional development program training educators across the state to incorporate movement in the classroom. She has been blessed to be part of the Trinity Christian School family serving as the administrator since 2018. When she is not at school she is spending time with her husband Michael, two year old daughter Julia, and her English Bulldog Bogey. She also enjoys spending time at the beach, reading, cooking new recipes, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Her modeling of pursuing life-long learning is intended to be an example to students and staff that we never stop learning. She treats her students as her own and will continuously push them to strive for success. Mrs. Securro believes in her students and knows God has called on each of them specifically to be part of our Trinity family.

Barbara Cunha

Barbara Cunha

Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Cunha was born in Brazil and moved to South Florida at the age of 7. She is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Mrs. Cunha has experience in both the administrative and legal fields. In her spare time, she…

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Barbara Cunha

Mrs. Cunha was born in Brazil and moved to South Florida at the age of 7. She is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Mrs. Cunha has experience in both the administrative and legal fields. In her spare time, she enjoys spending her time with her husband and their dog, eating good food, exploring new places and crafting. Although she has just recently joined the Trinity Christian School Family, she is extremely grateful for this opportunity and is ready for what the future will bring. 

Nicole Crump

Nicole Crump

Kindergarten Teacher

Ms. Crump was born and raised in Boynton Beach, Florida. She attended Florida State University and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree, Go Noles! Her teaching journey began during her undergrad where…

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Nicole Crump

Ms. Crump was born and raised in Boynton Beach, Florida. She attended Florida State University and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree, Go Noles! Her teaching journey began during her undergrad where she taught STEAM classes to elementary students in Tallahassee, Florida.

During her free time, she loves going to beach, staying active and spending time with her family. Ms. Crump says, “God called on me to come to Trinity Christian School & the rest is history!”

Tanya Peyton

Tanya Peyton

Kindergarten Aide

Mrs. Peyton was born and raised in Tampa, Florida and is a mom to three amazing children! Over the past 15 years she has always found opportunities to help the Young Generation learn…

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Tanya Peyton

Mrs. Peyton was born and raised in Tampa, Florida and is a mom to three amazing children! Over the past 15 years she has always found opportunities to help the Young Generation learn the fundamentals of life as well as helping equip them to have a strong foundation in knowing God!

Mrs. Peyton has been a Children’s Pastor for the past 10 years, helping ages 0-11 and also serving alongside her husband as the Youth Pastors for grades 6th- 12th. She is truly honored to be a small voice in their lives! Her hobbies are exploring new places to eat with her family as well as enjoying the beach and other fun activities!

The quote that Mrs. Peyton lives by is: “Find something you love and you will never work a day in your life”. Working with these kids is her true joy and she’s so excited for this school year to begin!

Rebekah Fagiani

Rebekah Fagiani

1st Grade Teacher

Mrs. Fagiani was born and raised in Thomasville, Georgia. She attended Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama where she graduated with her degree in Elementary Education. Mrs. Fagiani has been…

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Rebekah Fagiani

Mrs. Fagiani was born and raised in Thomasville, Georgia. She attended Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama where she graduated with her degree in Elementary Education. Mrs. Fagiani has been an elementary teacher since 2015 and has received her Reading and ESOL endorsements.

Mrs. Fagiani loves to spend time with her family- her husband (Rafael), daughter (Kaylynn), son (Lucca) and bulldog (Pepe). She loves to go to the beach, read a good book, and spend time outdoors. Mrs. Fagiani loves being apart of Trinity Christian School where she can pour love and truth into the hearts and minds of her students and families.

Erika Salandanan

Erika Salandanan

2nd Grade Teacher

Ms. Erika Salandanan was born in Boca Raton, Florida. She moved around quite a bit from North Carolina to Kentucky where she earned her degree in Psychology at the University of Louisville, Go Cards! Ms. Salandanan has…

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Erika Salandanan

Ms. Erika Salandanan was born in Boca Raton, Florida. She moved around quite a bit from North Carolina to Kentucky where she earned her degree in Psychology at the University of Louisville, Go Cards! Ms. Salandanan has been working with kids since the day she turned 16. She continued to teach at the same preschool throughout college and has volunteered with the children’s ministry at her church in Louisville, Kentucky. She is moving back to Boynton Beach after graduating college to start her teaching career here at Trinity Christian. In her free time, she enjoys working out and spending time with her wiener dog EJ! Ms. Salandanan is so excited to be a part of Trinity Christian and grateful for the opportunity to teach second grade with us.

Talley Madden

Talley Madden

3rd Grade Teacher

Mrs. Madden was born and raised in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. She enjoys paddle boarding, crafting, and spending time with her husband and their…

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Talley Madden

Mrs. Madden was born and raised in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. She enjoys paddle boarding, crafting, and spending time with her husband and their 3 fur babies! Prior to teaching at Trinity Christian School, Mrs. Madden was a substitute teacher and a lead teacher in an autistic support classroom.  Teaching is a huge passion for her, and she loves getting to share her passion for learning, and her love of the Christian faith with her students!

Julie Portugal

Julie Portugal

4th Grade Teacher

Mrs. Portugal was born and raised in Boca Raton, Florida. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with Reading and ESOL endorsements…

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Julie Portugal

Mrs. Portugal was born and raised in Boca Raton, Florida. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with Reading and ESOL endorsements from Florida Atlantic University. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching movies, and being outside. She loves to eat, especially all things sweet. Mrs. Portugal is looking forward to teaching at Trinity and expectant of all that God has in store for her.

Jasmine Barrett

Jasmine Barrett

5th Grade Teacher

Ms. Barrett was born and raised in South Florida. She enjoys reading, roller blading, traveling to different countries and cooking. She graduated with a focus on business management.  After college…

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Jasmine Barrett

Ms. Barrett was born and raised in South Florida. She enjoys reading, roller blading, traveling to different countries and cooking. She graduated with a focus on business management. After college, she spent time as a homeschool teacher to families within her community. She has been teaching her whole life and loves every minute of it. Ms. Barrett is a dog mom and part-time Realtor serving the tri-county area and serves as a Board Director for two committees overseeing the South Broward Region. She is beyond excited to be a teacher at Trinity Christian and looks forward to an amazing year.

Patricia (Patty) Ryan

Patricia (Patty) Ryan

Technology Teacher

Mrs. Patricia Ryan was born in Aurora, Illinois and moved to south Florida one year ago. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Benedictine University, which is in the Chicago suburb of Lisle, Illinois. She majored in elementary education with an emphasis in …

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Patricia (Patty) Ryan

Mrs. Patricia Ryan was born in Aurora, Illinois and moved to south Florida one year ago. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Benedictine University, which is in the Chicago suburb of Lisle, Illinois. She majored in elementary education with an emphasis in social sciences. Mrs. Ryan has been teaching elementary school for the past 21 years. She has a true passion for teaching as children bring so much joy to her life that she cannot imagine doing anything else.

When Mrs. Ryan is not at school, she enjoys spending time with her husband and Siamese cats Sadie and Bell. She enjoys swimming, watercolor painting and singing while playing her ukulele.

Mrs. Ryan feels so blessed to be given the opportunity to join this amazing team at Trinity Christian School. God has been so good to her and she feels this is another blessing from our amazing creator in heaven.

Andrea Mitchael

Andrea Mitchael

Music Teacher

Mrs. Andrea Mitchael was born and raised in Springdale, Arkansas. With a love of music, she was involved in children’s choir at a young age both in church and a local community choir. Mrs. Mitchael began playing…

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Andrea Mitchael

Mrs. Andrea Mitchael was born and raised in Springdale, Arkansas. With a love of music, she was involved in children’s choir at a young age both in church and a local community choir. Mrs. Mitchael began playing flute and chimes in middle school and enjoyed performing and traveling. Music continued to be a passion as she competed in choirs, ensembles and individually in high school. She shared her love of music on the stage in musicals and plays including “Annie”, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”, “The Sound of Music”, “Miracle Worker”, “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”, “Singin’ in the Rain,” and more. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree of Music in Worship Ministries at John Brown University.

Mrs. Mitchael and her husband Josh serve as Location Pastors at Coastal Community Church’s Parkland location. She enjoys leading on the worship team a few times a month. She and her husband are raising four children who attend Trinity Christian School. Apart from music, Mrs. Mitchael loves exploring nature, playing Ultimate Frisbee, hiking, reading and meeting friends for coffee.

Lauren Moxey

Lauren Moxey

Art Teacher

Miss Moxey grew up in South Florida and attended Florida Atlantic University on a track and cross country scholarship, ultimately earning her BA in Studio Art. She has been serving as an art teacher since 2011…

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Lauren Moxey

Miss Moxey grew up in South Florida and attended Florida Atlantic University on a track and cross country scholarship, ultimately earning her BA in Studio Art. She has been serving as an art teacher since 2011.

Miss Moxey is passionate about sharing the joy of art with a younger generation just embarking on their art journeys. She loves helping students cultivate their appreciation and understanding of art and strengthen their artistic skills.

Most importantly, she loves God with her entire heart and therefore loves those he places in her care. She sees every student as a work of art he has created and puts painstaking effort into each facet of who they are, not just as budding artists, but as blossoming individuals.

Kiamesha Wilson

Kiamesha Wilson

P.E. Coach

Ms. Kiamesha Wilson “Coach K” PE and Health teacher at Trinity Christian School was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. where she lived for 17 years. She has earned her degree in Early Childhood Education and…

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Kiamesha Wilson

Ms. Kiamesha Wilson “Coach K” PE and Health teacher at Trinity Christian School was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. where she lived for 17 years. She has earned her degree in Early Childhood Education and Childcare Administration from Nova South Eastern University and Florida Memorial University, and holds several Florida Childcare training certificates. Coach K is passionate about health, fitness, wellness and mindfulness; She is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Health Coach and Registered Yoga Instructor (Children Yoga). For the past 15 years she has passionately worked with the School Board of Broward County in different administrative education roles at local elementary schools.

Her passion and love for her faith, health, fitness and wellness has led her to write her first book. “Exercising Your Faith” 31 Daily Devotions for a Healthy Lifestyle. Coach K enjoys working out, running, cross fit training, strength training, reading and public speaking as a Wellness Transformational Speaker. She is the mother of her beautiful 7-year-old daughter, who is her favorite workout and walking partner. She is excited to bring her love for health, fitness and mindfulness to the children and families at Trinity Christian School.

Cher McMillian

Cher McMillian

Bible Teacher

Mrs. McMillian was born and raised in Indianapolis Indiana. She attended Indiana University and graduated with a Bachelor of Art Degree in Human Development and Family Studies. She has always had a love and passion for…

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Cher McMillian

Mrs. McMillian was born and raised in Indianapolis Indiana. She attended Indiana University and graduated with a Bachelor of Art Degree in Human Development and Family Studies. She has always had a love and passion for others, especially children.

Mrs. McMillian and her husband have been married 26 years and have 7 children together. She has been living in South Florida for 4 years.  She and her husband Brian serve as Location Pastors at Coastal Community Church in Lighthouse Point. When Mrs. McMillian isn’t at the church or school, you can usually find her busy at home being a wife and mom to her 7 children. She is very excited to be joining the Trinity Team!

Brian McMillian

Brian McMillian

Pastor