Meet our Staff


  • Mrs. Amy Roth

    Principal

    Principal


    Amy Roth has been teaching at Trinity since 2012. Prior to that, she served for over 20 years in children’s ministries, teaching and directing Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and MOPS. She earned her BA from Siena Heights University and Master Degrees in both Special Education and Early Childhood Education. She is married to Michael and has 8 children. She loves spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren.

  • Mrs. Angela Martinez

    Office Manager

    Office Manager


    She is the mother of two wonderful children- Anali and James. Her and her family relocated from Hammond, Indiana in August 2015 and have since grown to love the beautiful state of Michigan. Angela is in her first year of obtaining a Bachelors degree in Accounting after 4+ years in the accounts payable/receivables department. Angela enjoys singing, writing, but holds family time spent watching her children grow the closest to her heart. 

  • Mrs. Steph Olohan

    School Assistant

    School Assistant

  • Ms. Jessica Rush

    Kindergarten

    Kindergarten


  • 1st  Grade


    Kim Kelly has served at Trinity since 2006. During her time here she has volunteered, been a substitute teacher, taught Kindergarten and is now in her current position as our 1st grade teacher. Kim earned her BA from Hope College and her Colloquy from Concordia. Kim is the mother of 3 beautiful children, Sam, Hannah, and Max who all have attended Trinity. Her husband Dave is the Curriculum Director at New Buffalo Area Schools. They have been married 31 years. They love to spend time with family, play tennis, and ride their Harley. Kim loves to be outside, plant flowers, and take walks.

  • Mrs. Cindy Kotanko

    2nd Grade & Spanish Teacher

    2nd Grade & Spanish Teacher

  • 3rd Grade


    Heather Steffens has been teaching at Trinity since 2007. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Concordia University, River Forest and a Master’s Degree in Reading and Language Arts from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. Heather enjoys spending time with her husband and four children and loves living near Lake Michigan.

  • Mr. Roger Meier

    4th Grade & PE

    4th Grade & PE

  • Mrs. Alison Jakubs

    5th & 6th Grade

    5th & 6th Grade


    Alison Jakubs has been teaching at Trinity since 2015. She attended Concordia University, Ann Arbor and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education - Language Arts in May 2015. In 2020, Alison earned her Master's Degree in Reading Education from Concordia University Chicago. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Ben, and loves to visit her family in her free time. 

  • Mr. Jeff Weiss

    7th & 8th Grade

    7th & 8th Grade


    Jeff Weiss received his Bachelor's in Elementary Education - Mathematics from Concordia University, Ann Arbor. From the town of Christmas and German Chicken, Jeff was raised in Frankenmuth, Michigan and enjoys going there for family time. Jeff, his wife, and sons currently reside in South Bend, Indiana. Jeff enjoys spending time with his growing family, weight lifting, tinkering with a variety of items, and proclaiming Christ risen.

  • Mrs. Lisa Dove

    Music Teacher

    Music Teacher

  • Mrs. Amanda Koch

    Art Teacher

    Art Teacher

  • Jill Lubbers

    Lutheran Special Education Ministries

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  • Lori Tucker

    Lutheran Special Education Ministries

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