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Elementary Art: 

Ms. Baker grew up as a pastor's kid where Christianity and faith were constantly discussed. After having moved several places in her young life, her faith became her own when she made the decision to accept Christ at 10 years old. When her family made their way to Texas, they were led to TCA, where she graduated. After a time at Weatherford College, she moved towards earning her Bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas, which came in spring 2023. Soon after graduation, Ms. Baker found her way back to TCA with the opportunity to work with young minds in elementary art. She is currently teaching all grades from Pre-K up to 5th grade. Not only is she teaching, but she also works with Trinity's high school theatre program in the Scene Design department. Through the avenues of art, it is Ms. Baker's hope that she can practice creativity with students while gaining an understanding that our need and desire to create reflect our God as Creator. 

Elementary Music: Candice Blanton

Mrs. Blanton has been teaching music at TCA since 2017.  In addition to teaching music, she also leads Elementary Chapel Worship.  Music has always been a big part of Mrs. Blanton’s life, performing in musicals and choirs.  She also has led children’s worship for 25 years.  Mrs. Blanton has directed many children's musicals for churches and for TCA.  With so many creative outlets in music, Mrs. Blanton encourages her students to try different things, discover their gifts, and use those gifts to bring joy to others, thanking God for those gifts and giving glory to Him always. 

Secondary Art/Photography: Melanie Overholt

Mrs. Overholt was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She was blessed to be raised in a Christian home where she accepted Christ and was baptized at 9. With a degree in Visual Art Studies and an all-level certificate in teaching art from The University of North Texas, plus over 15 years of experience in teaching art and photography, Mrs. Overholt loves creating and teaching art, taking photos, and playing drums at her church. This is Mrs. Overholt’s fifth year at TCA, and in that time, our art program has grown to the point of having two art teachers and a variety of classes to offer our students. Mrs. Overholt teaches 6th,7th, and 8th-grade art, Art 1, Advanced Art, and Photography. 

“The most fulfilling thing in life is to use the gifts and talents to honor and glorify The Lord.”

Theater: Wendy Kaznowski

Mrs. Kaznowski is currently in her 5th year teaching and directing Theatre Arts at TCA. She is a graduate of The University Of Texas at Arlington, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts with Honors and holds an All-level Teaching Certificate from the State of Texas. Before coming to TCA, Mrs. Kaznowski taught and directed Theatre for 7 years in public school. 

“The creative process of bringing a story to life on stage is a beautiful and almost magical endeavor, but what is even more beautiful are the relationships that are created and the discoveries that are made in the process that shape who you are and how you will contribute to the world.” 

Percussion: Chris Dorrell

Mr. Dorrell has been the Director of Percussion at TCA for 7 years. He took his music education to Texas A&M University and was a part of many different ensembles, including the TAMU Wind Symphony, the TAMU Orchestra, the TAMU Jazz Band , and the Hullabaloo Band. These groups played in several venues throughout his time there, such as Carnegie Hall in NYC, American Airlines Center in Dallas, The Midwest Clinic in Chicago, and Texas Bandmasters Association and Texas Music Educators Association in San Antonio. While in college, Mr. Dorrell was also the Resident Percussionist at A&M United Methodist Church. This is where he learned to use his talents to help lead worship. He continues to help lead worship at Aledo United Methodist Church.

Yearbook: Carman Peterson

Mrs. Peterson is a Weatherford native, although she has also lived in Florida, Georgia, and Kansas. She accepted Christ as a college student at Pensacola Christian College, where she earned a degree in broadcast communications. She began her career as a journalist before transitioning into education, earning her teaching certification through Grand Canyon University. This is her second year at TCA, where she teaches 8th grade English and English II as well as serving as the yearbook adviser. She loves reading, spending time outside, and completing puzzles with her family.

"The stories we tell about others and about ourselves reveal so much about us. My hope is that my students will recognize their place in God's story and embrace their role in it."
 

 

Praise Team Coordinator & Digital Media: 

Michael Polomo

Mr. Palomo grew up in the DFW metroplex and accepted Christ at the age of 20 while in college.  He holds a degree in Audio Engineering from Dallas Baptist University and a Masters of Music in Worship Leadership from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary as well as 15 years of experience as a professional musician and sound engineer.  He came to TCA in 2022 to direct the praise team and since then has also helped start the digital media program at TCA.  Mr. Palomo teaches digital media and praise team, as well as serving as the A/V Director for the school.  While teaching at TCA, Mr. Palomo also leads worship part-time at Lake Church in Arlington Texas.