TRINITY ACADEMY ADMINISTRATION

Praying. Serving. Leading.
Velynna Spangler

Velynna Spangler

Administrator

I am humbled and excited to join Trinity Academy this fall. I reside in rural Ellisville with my husband, Bob. Since 1996, I have been home educating our children. Nine years ago I joined Classical Conversations and have served as a tutor, director, speaker trainer, and practicum speaker. Additionally, I have taught private piano lessons. When I am not teaching, I volunteer as a 4-H leader, and I serve in our church by helping with children’s ministry and playing piano on a worship team. My husband and I have four children and seven grandchildren. My hobbies include reading, gardening, playing piano, and spending time with my family.

I am thrilled to be part of this academic team. I am looking forward to this exciting opportunity to partner with staff helping students develop academically and spiritually.

David Murray

David Murray

Development Director

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as Development Director at Trinity Academy. After serving as Administrator for seven years, it is a privilege to continue advancing the mission of this remarkable school in a new role. I count it a joy to cultivate relationships throughout our community with those who share a passion for Christ-centered, classical education and the formation of young men and women in truth, goodness, and beauty.
Before coming to Trinity Academy, I spent nearly a decade teaching and serving in Christian schools across Indonesia, China, and Malaysia. Those experiences deepened my conviction that education is about far more than the pursuit of knowledge; it is about cultivating wisdom, virtue, and a lifelong love for God.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies, a Master of Divinity, and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership. Above all, I am thankful that God has called me to serve at Trinity Academy and to invest in a mission that equips students to know Christ, think wisely, and serve faithfully in His world.

It is a privilege to serve alongside our Administration, faculty, staff, Board of Directors, and school families as we work together to advance Trinity Academy’s mission of guiding our students to their utmost for His highest. To God alone be the glory!