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

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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

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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

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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!”

Danielle Petrillo

Danielle Petrillo

Kindergarten Aide

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Danielle Petrillo

Mrs. Petrillo holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and has 15 years of experience as a pediatric nurse at Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia. During her time there, she had the privilege of working closely with children and their families, which ignited her passion for working with young learners. Mrs. Petrillo is currently in the process of obtaining her teacher certification, as she is eager to transition into an educational role where she can make a positive impact on children’s lives. One of the things that makes teaching so enjoyable for her is her patience, sympathy, and nurturing qualities. Mrs. Petrillo believes in creating a supportive and engaging environment with a strong foundation in Christian faith where children can flourish. Outside of work, she cherishes spending time with her husband, children, and grandbaby. Mrs. Petrillo enjoys outdoor activities such as running and boating, as well as relaxing on the beach. She also has a special place in her heart for animals and finds comfort in spending time with her fur babies. Mrs. Petrillo is excited about the opportunity to contribute her skills and passion to the kindergarten assistant position. She is  confident that her background in nursing, love for working with children, and ongoing dedication to her Christian faith makes her a strong addition to the Trinity family.

Rebekah Fagiani

Rebekah Fagiani

1st Grade Teacher

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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

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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

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Talley Madden

Mrs. Madden was born and raised in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. She holds a Bachelors of Arts in Educational Studies with a focus on Elementary Education. Aside from teaching, Mrs. Madden 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 for three years and a lead teacher in an autistic support classroom. She is so blessed to be used as a means in which she can teach children to grow in their faith through Christ Jesus, and she takes great enjoyment in getting to share the truth of scripture with her students across their curriculum.

Julie Portugal

Julie Portugal

4th Grade Teacher

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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

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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.

Nikki Ricciotti

Nikki Ricciotti

Technology Teacher

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Nikki Ricciotti

Ms. Ricciotti holds a degree in Sociology and Digital Marketing from Florida Atlantic University. Raised right outside of New York City, her upbringing infused creativity, a trait she has brought to South Florida for the last 5 years. Ms. Ricciotti has a passion for working with children and is thrilled to be a part of Trinity Christian School!

Kristen Cairns

Kristen Cairns

Art Teacher

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Kristen Cairns

Mrs. Cairns grew up just outside of Chicago, IL. From an early age, she gravitated toward work with painting, mixed media and pottery. Something that has stuck with her through the years until this very day. By the time Mrs. Cairns reached high school, she knew teaching was the career path for her. This became more and more evident as she gravitated toward helping others with their art projects; assisting in daily classroom activities or volunteering in afterschool programs. Indiana University is where she earned her degree in art education, with a minor in general education. During her time at Indiana University she served as President of the Art Club and headed a community art project titled “County Seats”. The art gallery at Indiana University still displays Mrs. Cairns’ work, which they purchased from her, during her senior year. Mrs. Cairns concluded her education in Australia, where she completed a cultural awareness master’s program. Upon graduating she moved to England for 5 years, becoming a fully qualified teacher in the UK, where she worked as a fine art teacher, photography teacher and deputy head of Sixth Form that helped prepare students for university. In addition, she organized three international art trips for dozens of students to experience art and culture in other countries.

Currently, Mrs. Cairns resides in Delray Beach with her husband and 3 year old son, where she has continued her teaching career. She is a member of the National Art Education Association; National Education Association and had previously been a Chairperson on the Delray Beach Education Board. In her free time Mrs. Cairns is passionate about gardening, cooking and as a Certified Lactation Consultant she helps raise awareness of the importance of Human Milk donation for NICU babies.

Andrea Mitchael

Andrea Mitchael

Music Teacher

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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.

Carisma Greenwell

Carisma Greenwell

Bible Teacher

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Carisma Greenwell

A devoted mother to Chloe, Judah, and Hannah Greenwell, and wife to Christopher Greenwell, Mrs. Greenwell was born and raised in the vibrant culture of Brazil. Her love for the Word of God has been a guiding force in her life.

That love has led her to Pasadena, CA where she studied Theology at Living World Bible College with the focus on Worship and Creative Arts.

Together with her husband, Christopher, Mrs. Greenwell co-founded Arts for the Kingdom, a Creative Arts Ministry school, and Dance Company in Brazil, actively shaping and influencing the landscape of worship and creative arts from 2001 to 2006. Their ministry took them across the United States, Europe, and Brazil, where they ministered and equipped churches.

During her time in New Jersey, Mrs. Greenwell served and attended Hillsong New Jersey, and was on staff as a Care Pastor.

Mrs. Greenwell’s deep love for the Bible has manifested in her dedication to creating family-friendly content. Recognizing the importance of a biblical worldview, she has developed materials that make it easy for both parents and children to engage with, understand, and cherish the teachings of the Bible.

With a heart devoted to ministry, creative arts, and spreading the Word of God, Mrs. Greenwell continues to leave an indelible mark on the lives of those she encounters.

Kiamesha Wilson

Kiamesha Wilson

P.E. Coach

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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.

Josh Mitchael

Josh Mitchael

Pastor

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Josh Mitchael

Josh is passionate about seeing people connect with and respond to God through worshiping Jesus. Nothing is more exciting for him than to see people step into a committed relationship with Christ and begin serving Him! Josh graduated from John Brown University with a Bachelor of Science in Worship Arts with an emphasis in vocal performance. Josh is married to his amazing wife, Andrea. They have four children, two boys and two girls. Josh and Andrea moved their family to South Florida, from Northwest Arkansas, in March of 2014. In his spare time, Josh loves spending time with family, friends, meeting new people, entertaining, playing games, drinking coffee, writing and arranging music, playing guitar, and developing people!