Staff

We are proud to have 12 classroom teachers on staff, with an average of 14 years of experience in a classroom. Each teacher exceeds the Arlington County requirements for lead teachers, which include having college coursework in Early Childhood Education.  Our teachers are certified in First Aid, CPR and the use of emergency medications.

Mrs. Morrissey

Director

Mrs. Morrissey has been a dedicated part of the Trinity Preschool community for 25 years. During that time, she has taught 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, and Pre-K classes, bringing an understanding of early childhood development to each age group. As director, Mrs. Morrissey continues to be driven by her love for children’s curiosity, the joy of watching them grow, and the strong connections formed with families and staff. She believes in a nurturing and caring approach that supports every child’s unique needs.

Favorite Ice Cream: Chocolate Walnut

Favorite Children's Book: "Make Way for Ducklings"

Hobbies: Travel with my family!

Mrs. R

Mrs. Rome

Teacher - 2 Day 2s

Favorite Ice Cream: I've never met an ice cream I didn't like.

Favorite Children's Book: "Runaway Bunny"

Hobbies: Running & Eating

Mrs. Johnson

Teacher - 5 Day 4s

Favorite Ice Cream: Mint Chocolate Chip

Favorite Children's Book: "Gerald McBoing-Boing" by Dr. Seuss

Hobbies: Paying for college

Mrs. Houle

Teacher - 5 Day 3s

Favorite Ice Cream: Banana

Favorite Children's Book: "The Giving Tree"

Hobbies: Traveling, Orange Theory, Spending time with my family and my dogs

Mrs. Cruder

Teacher - 3 day 4s

Favorite Ice Cream: Mint chocolate chip

Favorite Children's Book: "Corduroy"

Hobbies: Spending time with my family, reading, and traveling

Mrs. Nix

Teacher - 5 Day 3s

Favorite Ice Cream: Chocolate

Favorite Children's Book: "The Little Mouse, Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear"

Hobbies: Reading, traveling, cooking and gardening

Mrs. Schmotzer

Teacher - Pre-K

Favorite Ice Cream: Chocolate

Favorite Children's Book: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"

Hobbies: Running & painting

Mrs. Huallpa

Teacher - 3 Day 4s

Favorite Ice Cream: Chocolate Chip

Favorite Children's Book: "Pinkalicious" by Victoria Kann

Hobbies: Horseback riding, Baking & Drawing

Mrs. Papadales

Teacher - 2 Day 3s

Favorite Ice Cream: Coffee

Favorite Children's Book: "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!!"

Hobbies: Reading, long walks with my dog listening to music, and exercising

Mrs. Banks

Office Administrator

Favorite Ice Cream: Hazlenut

Favorite Children's Book: "Stop that Pickle!"

Hobbies: I enjoy art and design, and I sketch practically every day. I love living in the DC area because there are so many wonderful art galleries and museums. In summer, I like hiking, and in the cooler months I keep myself stretchy with yoga.

Mrs. S

Mrs. Gaby Sansalone

Teacher - 3 day 3s

Favorite Ice Cream: Cookies and cream

Favorite Children's Book: "Gustavo the Ghost"

Hobbies: Baking, nature walks with the family, movies!

Diane Olson is a teacher at Trinity Presbyterian Preschool

Mrs. Olson

Assistant

Favorite Ice Cream: Mint Chocolate Chip

Favorite Children's Book: Goodnight Moon

Hobbies: Reading and Entertaining

Mrs. Hardin

Teacher - 5 Day 4s

Favorite Ice Cream: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Favorite Children's Book: "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

Hobbies: Love to knit and sew

Mrs. Hodder

Teacher - Pre-K

Favorite Ice Cream: Snickerdoodle

Favorite Children's Book: “I Wish You More” by Rosenthal

Hobbies: Traveling (road trips, national parks, overseas), exercising, photography and crafting.

Mr. Alan MacEwen

Music Teacher

Favorite Ice Cream: Banana Ice Cream from Toby's

Favorite Children's Book: "Green Eggs & Ham" by Dr. Seuss

Hobbies: Sailing