Staff

Administrator

Molly Rychener graduated from Bellevue High School in 1990 and went on to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Bowling Green State University. In 2014 she completed a three-year apprenticeship program with the CiRCE Institute earning a Certificate of Mastery in Classical Education. She now works as a Head Mentor in her own apprenticeship group through CiRCE as well as teaching workshops on classical education. Molly also serves on the Board of Trustees for her local library. She has two daughters in their 20s, both of whom attended Trinity K-8th. Molly has a passion for classical education, quality literature, and quiet time to enjoy her family.

Kindergarten Teacher

Melinda Crawford was born in raised in Manaus, Brazil. She graduated from Clearwater Christian College with an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education in 1991. From 1991-1995 she worked at Navy Child Development Centers in Florida and Nevada. In 2003 she was hired at TCA as the Kindergarten teacher. Melinda and her husband, Robert, have 2 grown sons and a teenage daughter.

“I am so thankful my children could attend TCA. It gave them a great educational foundation and reinforced the christian values we worked to instill in our children.”

First & Second Grade Teacher

Kristen is a 1991 graduate of Norwalk High School. She is married to Derrick and has three children. Mrs. Marsh attended classes at BGSU-Firelands working toward a Social Work degree.  She was employed as a Habilitation Specialist who provided housing for adults with MRDD.  She completed training and assisted Erie County Board of MRDD in writing behavior plans for clients.  She then took a position at Christian Day Nursery School working with 3-5 year-olds where she taught Bible for several years.  Upon starting her family, she was a stay-at-home mom until becoming a teacher for Trinity Christian Academy.

“TCA has been a blessing to our family.  We love this school and cannot say enough good things about the school, staff, and curriculum.  My children read books of quality, learn common sense math, and are immersed in a safe, Godly atmosphere every day.”

Mrs. Marci Snyder

Third & Fourth Grade Teacher

Marci Snyder graduated from Norwalk High School in 1991 and went on to attend Bradford Business School.  She has spent her life in her hometown of Norwalk and has enjoyed raising her 3 children and 3 bonus daughters.  Her youngest son has attended TCA since Kindergarten. Mrs. Snyder has worked professionally in Human Resource positions for local businesses and founded “The For Pete’s Sake Foundation” in 2001.  She was the Executive Director for 10 years and worked with schools across the state for drug prevention and awareness.  Mrs. Snyder also runs a ministry for ladies with her Vintage Boutique and empowerment activities.  She has always had a desire to be a teacher and is delighted by this opportunity God has provided.  Mrs. Snyder enjoys her family, teaching at her church, being outside in nature, and cheering her boys on in sports.

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Fifth & Sixth Grade Teacher

Mikki Ehrenberg graduated as valedictorian from Southwest Christian School in 1993. She then studied Children’s Ministries at North Central Bible College in Minnesota. It was there that she met her husband, moved back to Ohio, and started a family. For the next eight years she was a full-time mom who opened her home to other children as a daycare provider. Mikki began volunteering at TCA when her oldest started kindergarten in 2005. : “Jason and Mikki have been blessed with four children: Andrew, Brandon, Cara, and Deanna. Their two oldest boys attended TCA and their oldest daughter currently attends.