Director

Kate has been a member of the HTPP community since 2011. Her three children attended preschool at Holy Trinity, and she taught the 3-year-old class for four years before coming Director in 2022.

A former public elementary school teacher, she holds a B.A. in Psychology from Vanderbilt University and an M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education from the University of Houston. Kate thinks she has the best job in the entire world!

When she’s not hanging out with her Holy Trinity friends, Kate loves singing, dancing, and spending time with her family.

Assistant Director

Sammy joined the team at Holy Trinity in 2024, after having been an HTPP parent and falling in love with this sweet community. A professional dance artist and administrator, Sammy has almost 20 years of teaching experience in both the classroom and the dance studio. In addition to her work at HTPP, she also teaches dance at Dance Foundry. She has trained in SEE Learning and Compassion-Based Ethics, and participated in the National SEED Project (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity). They also have a background in nonprofit management and communications.

Sammy believes in empowering young learners to develop their voice and sense of self, while creating a culture of respect and celebration in every classroom. 

Music Teacher

Pat has 25 years of teaching experience from preschool through high school, in both music and math. She plays piano, guitar, and accordion, and is a professional singer. Pat is also the music director for a local theater group and loves performing with them. She is currently the nanny to her two Georgia grandchildren (one of whom recently graduated from Pre-K at Holy Trinity).

Music Pat has a gift for teaching, even the youngest learners, music literacy and nurtures the joy of music and movement in each of our classes at HTPP.

Gardening Teacher

“Garden Sara,” as she’s affectionately known around here, is a certified Master Naturalist with a background in urban farming and environmental education. She also holds a degree in Art and is a certified yoga instructor, bringing both creativity and mindfulness to her teaching. Since 2019, she has been part of the Holy Trinity community as both a parent and a teacher. Sara loves digging in the dirt with little ones and helping them develop a lasting love for nature, gardening, and the outdoors. When she’s not in the garden, you’ll find her hiking, camping, or chasing after her two energetic boys.

Dragonflies Teacher (5-day 4s/Pre-K)

Erika has over a decade of teaching experience. She ran her own business, Reds Day to Day Care, teaching young students before becoming part of the HTPP team in 2021. She has become known amongst her peers as an amazing teaching resource and advocate for her students.

Erika enjoys being outside and attending to her backyard farm. Sometimes she even brings baby chicks to school! Erika is also a busy mother of two.

Dragonflies Teacher (5-day 4s/Pre-K)

Israt has been part of the Holy Trinity community for several years now. A mother of two, she has a wealth of knowledge and understanding about little ones. She cares deeply about her students, and loves sharing her warmth and compassion, not only with all the children at Holy Trinity, but also with her wonderful and hardworking co-workers. In addition to her experience here, she also has a BBA in Business, a CDA and experience working with refugees and middle school children.

Israt loves spending time outside, gardening, listening to music, reading, and enjoying the little things.

Love Bugs Teacher (5-day 3s)

Lacy Martin has been a part of the Holy Trinity Parish Preschool community for years. Her daughter, now in First Grade, is an HTPP Alum, and Lacy was a beloved substitute for several school years before joining the team officially in January 2026. In the past, Lacy has worked as a realtor and in the service industry. She has truly found her calling in the preschool classroom.

Her strengths lie in making her students feel loved and respected, her amazing patience and sense of humor; there is no one more delighted by preschooler shenanigans than Ms. Lacy.

Love Bugs Teacher (5-day 3s)

Margaret Stewart is a dedicated early childhood educator with more than 20 years of experience teaching preschool and elementary-aged students. In December 2025, she successfully passed the GACE (Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators) in Elementary Education (K–5), further demonstrating her commitment to professional growth and excellence in education.

Margaret is passionate about fostering a lifelong love of learning through hands-on activities, creative play, and meaningful relationships with children and their families. She believes every child thrives in a nurturing, engaging environment where curiosity and confidence are encouraged.

Outside of the classroom, Margaret enjoys spending time with her husband, their two young adult children, and her newest role as a first-time grandmother. She also loves reading, hiking, and actively participating in her church community.

Frogs Teacher (5-day 2s)

Teacher Jenna (they/them) is a warm and passionate educator with a BA in Deaf Education from Valdosta State University and years of experience teaching at both the Georgia School for the Deaf and an Episcopal preschool in Valdosta.

Bilingual in American Sign Language, Jenna loves working with neurodivergent children and proudly belongs to the neurodivergent community themself. They are committed to creating inclusive, welcoming spaces where every child feels they belong.

Outside the classroom, Jenna enjoys adventuring, baking, embroidering, and spending time with their daughter (who is a Holy Trinity student). Known for their love of glitter and their confetti jar, Jenna brings a joyful, creative energy to the classroom and makes every student feel celebrated.

Frogs Teacher (5-day 2s)

Ms. Teri is a familiar face at HTPP! She is a nanny for a family whose oldest started at HTPP in 2023. She fell in love with the school and has wanted to be a part of it as soon as she was available.

Besides being a mom and grandma, Teri has been a full time nanny for over 10 years and previously worked with teenagers at a residential treatment facility and high school setting.  Last year she was a sub at HTPP and loved working in all of the classes. This year the youngest of her nanny kids will be in Pre-K so she's excited to finally be a 5 day teacher!

Butterflies Teacher (3-day 2s & 3s)

Ms. Brown has been a member of Holy Trinity Parish since 2011 and is excited to continue serving the children and families of HTP. Her connection to the school began as a camper, and later returned as a counselor in training during HTP’s summer camp program. Through these experiences, she developed a passion for working with young learners and fostering positive, engaging environments where children can grow and thrive!

In addition Ms. Brown is a babysitter and encourages creativity, curiosity, and confidence. She currently attends Georgia State University pursuing a degree in marketing. Other interests include becoming a doula one day!

Butterflies Teacher (3-day 2s & 3s) and Caterpillars Teacher (2-day 16-24 month-olds)

Erin is originally from Douglasville, GA and has been teaching preschool since 2006. In addition to her robust teaching experience, she has worked as a student services coordinator and after-school program director at a charter school. For the past 5 years Erin has worked as private nanny and was excited to join the Holy Trinity team in 2024.

She is a former improviser who enjoys a variety of crafts or assembling Lego sets in her spare time. Erin is known among her coworkers as someone who goes above and beyond for her students, families and peers.

Caterpillars Teacher (2-day 16-24 month-olds)

Sophie joined our teaching staff in 2024, after spending several years as a stay-at-home parent to 4 amazing kids (3 are HTPP grads, and the littlest is a current HTPP student). She brings her vast parenting experience and endless patience into the classroom, where she is beloved by our youngest students.

Sophie has a Masters of Gerontology from Georgia State University and extensive childcare experience. A huge animal lover, Sophie shares her home with her husband, 4 children, 2 cats, and 2 dogs.

Our teachers are the heart and soul of Holy Trinity! These dedicated and passionate educators love what they do, and they do it well.

They are also invested in our community! The vast majority of our teachers have or have had children in preschool at Holy Trinity. We had 100% Teacher Retention from 2024-25 to 2025-26, and many of our returning teachers have been with HTPP for several years.

Each class at Holy Trinity has 2 teachers, and all our teachers are background-checked, CPR certified, and compliant with The Episcopal Diocese Safeguarding God’s Children certification.