Trinity Episcopal School has long been associated with quality education in Victoria. Since

1954, Trinity’s presence in this Texas, mid-coastal region known as “The Crossroads” has served to help children discover the power of their own minds. This K3-Grade 8, parish day school is proud of its academic program, offering a well-rounded education and individual attention to its students—from the youngest to the oldest. Yet, Trinity Episcopal School is so much more. The School empowers its students to grow as children of God and nurtures their passion for learning within a caring, Christian environment. The School emphasizes the total development of each child and believes education is a shared responsibility of the student, family, school, and community. Fulfillment in this mission builds lifelong, confident learners who have the tools necessary for success in a changing world. The pursuit of excellence is central to all that Trinity Episcopal School does.

The Position.

Quick Facts Enrollment Grades Early Learning Center, K3-K4 Lower School, K5-Grade 5 Middle School, Grades 6-8 Male Female Diversity Faculty

Tuition K3/K4 K5-Grade 5

EDUCATION FAITH ACHIEVEMENT

HEAD OF SCHOOL SEARCH

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275 students

45% of students55% of students26% of students

26 total13 years experience (avg)19% hold a Master’s degree

$4,160$6,730

Grade 6-Grade 8 $7,350

July 2019

Trinity Episcopal School is seeking anenthusiastic and effective Head of School who is commi:ed tofurthering the School’s mission to “ins=ll the highest academicstandards within a Christian environment while maximizing eachchild’s potential through spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotionaland social development.” The successful candidate will demonstrateeffective leadership in overseeing day-to-day school opera=ons,recruiting and retaining outstanding teachers, and shaping schoolprograms and the quality of life in a school community. The newHead of School is expected to be the inspirational leader of theSchool, broadly informed about academic matters, committed toexcellence, and grounded in the moral and educational vision to take the School forward. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a person who is a proponent of Christian educa=on and who leads by example.

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Since its inception in 1954, Trinity Episcopal School has been a major outreach of its founding Church. Formally organized in 1869, Trinity Episcopal Church stands on the shoulders of Episcopalians who shared the gospel in a Victoria house church beginning in 1848. By the early 1950s, the congregation had outgrown its buildings first constructed in 1885, and the present site was purchased. Today, Trinity is blessed with a beautiful and spacious campus situated on two adjacent city blocks, which houses both the Church and the School. A new master plan has recently been completed for the expansion of this complex of buildings. Before the reader learns more about Trinity Episcopal School through this Position Profile, click on the following video link to hear what the children say about their School.

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Academics. The academic success of current and

Trinity Episcopal School believes that learning takes place beyond the four walls of a classroom. Thus, enrichment field trips, better known as the Outdoor Education Program, are an integral part of the curriculum, and participation is required for all students in Grades 4-8. Students learn about the world around them by visiting educational sites throughout the area to enhance classroom learning. Experts are also invited to the School to talk to students.

Small class sizes open avenues through which students can receive one- on-one a6en7on and personal guidance in subjects or assignments they may not understand or fully grasp. Individual atten7on to students is a priority. Children in kindergarten through third grade are assessed three 7mes a year using the DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) assessment tool. This early observa7on is what leads to school reading scores in the 99 th percen7le.

former students is one of the hallmarks of Trinity Episcopal School. Great care is taken to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education, knowledgeable in the core subjects of language arts, math, social studies, science, and Spanish as well as art, music, poetry, and multimedia. The education program is grounded in tradition yet remains flexible and adaptive to individual needs. Its goal is to help each student develop the ability to communicate effectively and to understand, analyze, question and think creatively and critically.

Trinity students have access to top-of-the-line technology as part of their education. Every day, students visit the Lower School computer lab, which is stocked with iMacs and iPads. A mobile computer lab complete with Macbooks is taken to students for typing class. Every classroom is equipped with whiteboard/projector technology.

Grades 2-8: 45% of students rank in the top 5% nationally on ITBS testing

Grades K5-3: 96% of students score above grade level expectation on DIBELS testing

Alumni: • 10% of St. Joseph High School population

• Comprise an average 50% of National Merit Scholars

• Comprise an average 50% of top honor graduates

TEN YEAR HISTORY

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Student Life: Chapel. Christian tradition is the foundation upon which Trinity Episcopal School

foundation, which later transfers over to instrumental performance. Starting with three-year-olds, children are trained to sing in head voice, and vocal warm-ups and rhythm drills are part of the daily routine. All students perform on Orff percussion instruments. Fourth- and fifth-grade students learn to play the flutophone and are able to read music based on their previous training in solfege. By Middle School, students have units of study on

Student Life: Arts Program. The music program has the Solfege approach to singing as its

Trinity Episcopal School is well aware of current research that asserts the physical, mental, and social benefits of including rock climbing in a school’s curriculum. The School has the only professional climbing wall (on the level of colleges or first-class gyms) available in Victoria. This rock wall, housed in the Middle School, has over 1,000 square feet of climbing surface designed to teach agility, balance and coordinaFon as well as build confidence and develop problem-solving skills, trust and teamwork.

builds its educational philosophy. In order to grow as children of God, all students and teachers participate in daily chapel services. On Tuesday of each week, chapel is held in classrooms, allowing students to participate in Sacred Study, a more in-depth, grade-appropriate unfolding of the week's scripture. Eucharist is celebrated in the Church the first Wednesday of the month. At some point in the year, all students are involved in leading a chapel service in some way—as scripture readers, acolytes, prayer leaders, musicians, or as assistants with technology. Middle school students have the opportunity to help plan chapel services by serving on the Middle School Student Vestry. Chapel buddies are a tradition at Trinity, where older students are paired with the younger students to provide guidance and a set of helping hands during Chapel. Chapel buddies foster a sense of belonging to the larger Trinity family and build connections between students in different grades. Parents are welcome to attend any chapel service.

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various instruments including piano, guitar, drums and hand bells. All students have the opportunity to sing or play instruments for chapel services and often compose or arrange hymns. It is the goal of the music department to give students the tools and experience necessary to enrich their adult lives with music. Trinity’s art program is designed to inspire students to explore and experience a wide variety of techniques using several different mediums. Students are introduced to the elements and principles of design. They are encouraged to become familiar with several master artists and their timelines, referencing major periods and styles. The art program has five major goals: 1) to develop self-worth through self-creation; 2) to develop knowledge of the elements of design; 3) to develop an appreciation of art; 4) to gain knowledge of art history; and 5) to develop knowledge of art techniques and medium.

Student Life: Activities. Trinity Episcopal School offers students an array of opportunities

through which students can participate, volunteer, and learn, whether in the School itself or within the wider community. Beginning in fourth grade, students are encouraged to represent Trinity Episcopal School in competitive sports. In fact, 94 percent of age-eligible students participate in at least one sport. These sports include: football, soccer, basketball, track and field, volleyball, and cheerleading. Currently, the School participates in the Diocese of Victoria Athletic League (DVAL). Trinity Episcopal School believes it is important to instill the value of community by asking each student to do his or her part in serving that community. One main way this is accomplished is through various community service projects undertaken each year by individual classes and the entire school. In some cases, these projects benefit the wider community. For example, the second grade recently collected items for the Dorothy O’Connor Pet Adoption Center, and the sixth grade provided landscaping for a local Habitat for Humanity. One school-wide project raised more than $10,000 for Jump Rope for Heart—more than any other school in The Crossroads area. Trinity has also formed a partnership with St. James Episcopal School in Los Angeles, CA, to provide monetary and spiritual support for its sister school in Haiti.

Other school ac+vi+es offered during the school year include the a4er-school art program, Spanish Club, Student Council, and Na+onal Junior Honor Society. Each year, Summer Camp offers four weeklong sessions to students who wish to have addi+onal academic instruc+on or enrichment. Classes are offered for children across all grade levels and include such topics as expressive wri+ng, scrapbooking, art, and a myriad of scien+fic subjects. Extended School Care is available before and a4er school through the P.A.L.S program.

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Facilities & Growth.

The Early Learning Center (ELC) provides the perfect environment for students as they leave home and venture into the new, structured world of school. The ELC has separate areas for K3 and K4 classes with rooms that are bright, cheerful, and developmentally appropriate with their “kid-sized” furnishings and fixtures. A playground is adjacent to the building.

The Lower School campus consists of the original Trinity Episcopal School building, a temporary portable building, and the Fine Arts building. K5-Grade 3 classrooms are located in the main building along with the computer lab,

library, parish hall, and chapel. A few administrative offices are also located in this building, including the Head of School Office. The temporary building houses two Spanish classrooms as well as classrooms for Grade 4 and Grade 5. The Middle School building houses core curriculum classrooms, a science lab, competition gymnasium, lockers, and offices for the Assistant Head of School and Development Director. Students have access to the gym for physical education classes during the day. Volleyball and basketball games are held in the gym after school. The School’s amazing, 1,000 square- foot Rock Wall proudly hangs in this space.

The goal of Trinity Episcopal School is to introduce its students to innovative,

creative, and proven teaching methods while realizing there is an intellectually

curious learner within every child.

Trinity Episcopal School consists of three campuses: Early Learning Center (K3-K4), Lower School (K5-Grade 5), and Middle School (Grades 6-8). These individual buildings allow students to remain in developmentally appropriate surroundings for the majority of their day. A video monitoring system at all outside doorways ensures enhanced safety. To create a campus that encourages spiritual growth and academic excellence, a new master plan has recently been completed for the expansion of the Church and School.

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Living in Victoria. Located less than a two-

hour drive from Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi, Victoria is the cultural, historic, and economic hub for its 67,000 residents and another 160,000 in the surrounding seven-county areas. Founded in 1824, Victoria is one of the oldest cities in Texas and is rich in the early history of the State. Often referred to as A City with History, Victoria is characterized by a wealth of antique buildings and homes. The National Zoo of Texas, which houses more than 150 animals native to the State, is located in Victoria. Residents enjoy Riverside Park and Rose Garden with its 562 acres of woodland bordered by the Guadalupe River.

Three golf courses and a 45-minute drive to the Gulf of Mexico provide numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. And, all of this can be enjoyed year round.

• A mutually respectful and collaborative relationship between the Church and the School

• The School’s longstanding reputation in the community as a school with a strong academic, caring and Christian environment

• A strong sense of family within the school community

• A dedicated and supportive Board of Trustees and parent community

• Bright students eager to learn

• Small classes and individual attention

• An array of extracurricular programs, activities and community service opportunities

Opportunities. Trinity Episcopal School is fortunate to have a supportive network of organizations

• Work with the Board and Vestry in advancing the goals of the new Master Plan

• Capitalize on the strengths of the School in a competing marketplace

Considered one of the most progressive and fastest developing ci3es in Texas, residents enjoy a moderate climate and a low cost of goods and services. Most will tell you that Victoria is a wonderful place to raise a family.

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focused on crea+ng healthy learning environments for students. The next Head of School will continue to work on the following areas as priorities:

Build a strong sense of community across the various TES constituencies

! Strengthen the academic curriculum and create new educa0onal opportuni0es

• Work with the Rector to promote strong and healthy church-school relations

School Strengths. The next Head of School will be asked to embrace the School’s mission, con:nueits momentum of growth, and direct a vision that takes the School along the pathway to excellence. She or he will enter a school environment that is supportive, energetic, and excited for what the future holds for the School and its students. At Trinity Episcopal, she or he will find:

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Candidate Qualifications.

The successful candidate should be:

• A person who models a strong Christian faith (Episcopal preferred)

• A person of integrity, authenticity, and credibility

• An effective communicator with verbal, written, and presentation skills

• Approachable, visible, and accessible

To apply, interested candidates should provide a résumé, cover letter highlighting your interest and fit for

the position, a statement of educational philosophy, and a list of five (5) references with all contact information, as an attachment to: The Education Group Gloria Snyder, Lead Consultant gloria@educationgroup.com 214-906-7886 Karen Drawz, Consultant karen@educationgroup.com 214-535-7093 Trinity Episcopal School is accredited by National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) and Southwest Association of Episcopal Schools (SAES).

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! A strong business acumen! A combina)on of warmth, fairness, and firmness! Strong leadership skills with a successful track record of eleva5ng a school! Intui&ve wisdom and judgment as well as experience in working with various school constituencies! An ability to ar+culate a clear vision! An embrace of Trinity’s culture, mission, and core values! An advanced degree (required)

This person should have:

A fiscally conserva.ve and mindful steward of school funds

• A confident leader who is both collaborative and decisive

An experienced administrator with background in and knowledge of current educational trends

! An advocate for faculty and students