Administration and Staff

Head of School Kristy Nelson has worked in K-12 education since 1994 and has been involved with Trinity in some way since 2008, serving as the Board of Trustees President, development director, teacher, and past interim Head of School. But her most important role has been as a parent, tasked with ensuring her children had the best educational opportunities for success. All three of her children are graduates of Trinity and she considers this school a second home for her family and herself. Dr. Nelson has worked at several public school districts as well as two different Education Service Centers in Texas. She currently serves as Secretary of the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools Board of Directors, Trinity’s parent organization., and as a member of the SAES Standards Committee for Accreditation. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Vine School, a private school focused on autism. She is married to Richard Nelson and has three adult children.

• BA in Broadcast Journalism: Texas Tech University 1993
• Teacher Certification: University of Houston-Victoria 1997
• M.Ed. in Education Administration: Lamar University 2008
• Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership & Learning: Vanderbilt University 2021
 

Katherine has been with Trinity Episcopal School since 2011, starting as the school's Business Manager and later transitioning to the Admissions Director position in order to cultivate relationships with prospective and newly enrolled families.  In 2016, Katherine became the Assistant Head of School to support our growing campus with a focus on our students' conduct and Christian behavior.  

Katherine came to Texas after 15 years working for the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, most recently as Director of Operations at the campus Wellness Center. A lifelong athlete, Katherine played college basketball at South Dakota State University where she earned a degree in fitness and wellness. She later earned her MBA at Cardinal Stritch University.

Katherine is a proud mom of a Trinity alumni and current Stanford University student.

My name is Amy Aitchison, and I am excited about serving Trinity Episcopal School as the Curriculum and Instruction Director! This year will be my thirteenth year in education and second year at Trinity.  I worked in public school for eleven years as a teacher and Instructional Coach.

I have been married to my husband, Matthew, for ten years, and we have a beautiful daughter, Kennedy.  We have two dogs, Harlow and Bentley, as well as a turtle, Reggie.  Our family enjoys swimming, fishing, traveling, and going to the beach. 
I graduated from University of Houston- Victoria in August of 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, and I am certified to teach early childhood through 6th grade. I also have a master’s degree in Administration and Supervision from University of Houston- Victoria.

I love working with teachers and students to maximize their potential! I am passionate about fostering a love of learning and building teacher capacity. My goal is to inspire, motivate, challenge, and enrich student learning experiences.  I look forward to working, growing, and learning alongside my Trinity family this year! 

Sasha Burns is originally from Oklahoma, but has called Victoria home since 2008. She received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Oklahoma State University in 1998. From there she worked for Intuit Inc. as a Tax Analyst/Software Developer. After more than 15 years with Intuit, Sasha decided on a career change and started working with Victoria Independent School District as a Teacher Intern. She began teaching 2nd Grade at Shields Elementary and moved to 4th Grade.

In her free time, Sasha enjoys being an active part of our Victoria community and sharing her time with friends and family. She is also the mother of former student Devin Burns. Sasha prides herself in the work she does and has an open door policy for those needing anything.

After graduating from Southwest Texas State University with a degree in Nutrition, she spent 6 years as a sales manager for Tiffany & Co. in Austin and The Woodlands.  Cheryl and her husband Seth decided to leave city life for the peace of country living and to raise their son Waylon amongst hometown family and friends. 

She is passionate about Trinity Episcopal School and her role as Development Director.  Building relationships with Trinity families, alumni, and students through special events, fundraising, school communication, and social media is her main priority in helping to showcase Trinity as the premiere private institution in the Crossroads.

Alli Brinkman is a graduate of UHV with a Bachelor of Science in Communications. Alli and her husband, Austin, are proud parents of their three children Blaine, Tripp, and Collins who are students here at Trinity. She has been a part of the Trinity family for decades as she is a Trinity alumnus and church member, who came back as a parent, volunteer, and substitute, and is now here as our Administrative Assistant.

During her time off, she owns a photography business that has allowed her to be a stay-at-home mom before deciding to join us full-time.  Aside from that, she loves spending her time chasing the kids around to extracurricular activities and enjoys quality time with her family and friends. 

Kataryna Smith is entering her senior year at the University of Houston-Victoria to earn her Bachelors in Business Administration. She will be transferring over from being a 2nd Grade Aide to working as the schools' bookkeeper.

This will be her second year being here with us at Trinity. What she loves most about her job is the joy the kids bring when they walk through the doors every day and the daily interactions she has with our smallest Patriots!

In her free time, she enjoys watching sunsets, baking, spending time with her family, friends, and her fiancé, Peyton. 

Jamie Zeller is a Registered Nurse who joined the Trinity team in 2022 as School Nurse and Chapel Coordinator. A Victoria native, Jamie graduated cum laude with her Bachelors of Science degree in Nutrition from Texas State University in 2009. She taught Nutrition and Human Growth & Development courses at Victoria East High School before resigning to stay home with her children for six years. In 2018 she returned to school to pursue her true calling as a Registered Nurse. Jamie’s experience is in the Emergency Department and she is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and has completed the Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC). 
Jamie is married to Ben Zeller, our Victoria County Judge. Together they have three children, Ainsley, Adelyn and Benjamin Jr., who are all students at Trinity. As a family they enjoy worshiping at Parkway Church, reading, traveling and spending time outdoors.

Lucas Schuckenbrock is originally from Mission, Texas, but moved to Victoria in 2006 with his wife.  They have two boys, Gunner and Austin, both at Trinity. The Schuckenbrock's have been involved with many activities around Trinity as their children have grown up there.  Luke is a jack of all trades and has a thirst for knowledge.  Friends call him Mr. Googles.  He has a passion for cooking and catering.  He has cooked many meals for the school over the past two years and looks forward to cooking in the Trinity Kitchen more in the upcoming year.  Luke likes minibikes, BBQ/cooking competitions and building small projects in his spare time.