Mr. Thomas - Principal and Teacher
"Once a Bobcat, always a Bobcat"

I was born in Ohio and raised in Indiana.  I attended Lutheran grades school, high school and college.  I earned my Bachelor's of Science from Concordia Teachers College in Seward, NE and my Masters from Indiana University.  

I have been teaching since 1982.  I have been at Trinity Lutheran School since 1992.  I chose to teach at a Lutheran school because I loved my teachers in grade school and wanted to be like them and because the Lord's word is the focus of a Lutheran school.

Mrs. Suzie Thomas - Kindergarten Teacher
"Trinity is our special place, where we are a family.  Christ brought us together.  It's a place where we can learn about our Lord, then take that love out into the world and let His light shine!!"

I have lived in Montana most of my life.  We have four children:   Michael, Jonathan, Christina and Kelly and a daughter in law, Megan.

I attended Concordia Teachers College in Seward, NE where I earned my  Bachelor's of Science Degree in Education with an Early Childhood Endorsement.  

I have been teaching kindergarten at Trinity since 1993.  Prior to that I taught 1st grade in Indiana.

I choose to teach at a Lutheran school because I love being in God's Word everyday.  I may be a teacher to those kindergartners, but they teach ME everyday about their love for Jesus.  It doesn't get any better than that!

Mrs. Laura McCoy - Second Grade Teacher
"Trinity is a very special place and I feel blessed to be a part of it.  We have exceptional students, parents and staff!"

I grew up in Warland, Wyoming and earned my Bachelor of Science in Education from Concordia University, Seward, NE.  

I have been teaching at Trinity Lutheran School since 2003.  I taught 3rd grade for four years and am now teaching 2nd grade.

I choose to teach at a Lutheran School because I get to talk about God all day long!

Mrs. Katie Douglas - Third Grade Teacher

I was born in Barron, WI, raised seven years in Grand Haven MI, three years in Fort Wayne IN, one year in New Rockford, ND, and the rest of my grade school and high school days in Gwinner, ND.

My dad is a Pastor in Gwinner, ND and my mom is a daycare provider.  I have two married brothers, two nieces and one nephew.

I attended Concordia University in Seward, NE where I earned my degree in elementary education with an emphasis in biology.

I began  my teaching career at Trinity Lutheran School in 2010.

I chose to teach at a Lutheran school because I have the freedom to openly share my Christian faith and I love kids.

Mrs. Kerri Kanning - Resource Room Teacher
"The joy I have in using my God given gifts, talents and abilities in the Resource Room at Trinity Lutheran School is indescribable.  It is: the "joy of the Lord is my strength" (Nehemiah 8:10)

I was born in Great Falls, Montana.  I lived there until I left for Billing to go to Eastern Montana College, which is now Montana State University - Billings (MSUB).  My mom raised me, my brother and sister alone and worked as a stenographer for the Milwaukee Railroad.  

I attended Eastern Montana College (now MSUB), from 1977 - 1979.  I studied special education and deaf education.  I attended MSU - Bozeman from 1979 - 1981 and graduated with my Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education.  I Attended MSUB from 2000 - 2001 and earned my endorsement in special education and have 64 credits equatable to a Masters level.

I homeschooled my own four children for ten years and taught in preschools and public schools.

I interviewed with Mr. Thomas during the summer of 2002 twice.  The first time I brought in my resume and did the proper interview.  I visited different teachers and asked them why they taught at Trinity Lutheran School.  They all said that they were free to teach the Bible and impact eternity. I know what that means now.  After visiting with several teachers, I biked home and prayed about teaching there.  One hour later I biked back and assertively told Mr. Thomas (who was bespeckled with paint from working) that I wanted to work at Trinity Lutheran School and I know God had called me to fill that position.  I was hired and have been there since.  

Mrs. Karole Michel - 7th grade math and Algebra
"Trinity is a wonderful mission and I love being part of it."

I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona and then Tucson.  I have two siblings, a brother and a sister.  My husband, Roger, and I have three children, Eric, Alex and Bethanie.

I graduated from Concordia College in Seward, Nebraska in 1982 with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with concentrations in math and physical education.  I earned a Master's Degree from Montana State University - Billings.

I have been teaching at Trinity for since 1982.  It was my first call out of college.

I believe tht God called me at a young age to be a teacher in a Lutheran school.   I feel very blessed to be able to serve the Lord daily with the students He sends me at Trinity.  It is a joy to be able to speak of Christ while teaching math.