Meet the Teachers

 I’m excited to be part of a community of like-minded faculty working passionately to bring Kingdom values to education.  With over 20 years of experience in education I have served in the capacities of teacher, coach, counselor, and District Administrator. With integrity being a driving force, I am dedicated to nurturing the potential within each student, fostering not just academic growth but also personal development.  

My free time is spent with my husband and our son Jace watching, playing or teaching him the game of basketball.

 I’m so excited to continue my career at Trinity in my new role as a Three-Year-Old Teacher for the upcoming school year! With eleven years of experience in early childhood education and an Associate’s Degree from Kilgore College, I am eager to bring my passion and enthusiasm into the classroom.

I deeply understand how critical the first three years are in a child’s development, and I’m committed to creating a nurturing, engaging, and supportive learning environment. I can’t wait to meet each child I have the privilege of teaching next year!.

I taught Pre-K at a private school in Rowlett until moving back to Longview in 2016. Upon returning, I began working at the studio I attended in high school, East Texas Dance Company, where I currently still teach all ages and direct three competition teams.

With a background in both academic and fine arts education, I have a passion for helping young children grow in confidence, creativity, and foundational skills.

Hi! I’m Blythe Martin. I am born and raised in Longview and a graduate of Longview High School. I went to Texas State University where I received a Bachelors Degree of Science in Early Childhood-6th grade. I just finished my 11th year of teaching. I taught two years at Luling ISD while my husband worked to receive his Doctorate degree in physical therapy. We moved back to Longview in 2015 and I worked as a first grade teacher at Hallsville ISD for eight years. Last year I decided to make a change and transitioned to third grade reading.

I do not have the words to describe how thankful I am for the opportunity to teach at Trinity. It has been a longtime prayer of mine to find a work place that feels like home. When I walked through Trinity I knew it was the place for me!

When I’m not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my husband Robby and our son Bo, who will be in twos class. I love going to the lake, reading, and trying new restaurants!

I am a Longview native and a graduate of Longview High School. Immediately after graduation I pursued a Studio Art Degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Ultimately, I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Tyler.

Upon graduation from college, I entered the family retail business. A few short years later, I began my education career with Gilmer ISD as a First-Grade teacher. In 2006, I earned EC-4 and later ESL certification through Region VII.

After teaching in Gilmer and Longview, I returned to retail, founding my own business in 2010. In 2012, I married my husband Jerry and in 2014 we welcomed our son Jack.

Jack began his education at Trinity in the beloved 2’s class. As a family, we immediately felt at home and have loved our 8 years in the Titan family.

Trinity offers life-changing experiences and provides a loving community of support that is offered nowhere else. This is why I am thrilled to return to the classroom in the school that has provided so much for my family.

While retail is in my blood, education is my heart! I am looking forward to working with our amazing students and staff at TST.

I earned my Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master’s in Education from Sam Houston State University.

Over the past 30 years, I’ve worn many hats in education—including classroom teacher, instructional coach, principal, and even cheerleading coach! I’ve also been involved in church ministry as a youth Bible class teacher, VBS leader, and nursery helper. My passion for education has always thrived in East Texas—a place I truly love—and I’m thrilled to continue that journey at Trinity.

When I’m not at school, you can find me enjoying motorcycle trips, reading, sipping coffee or cooking. My husband Craig and I have been married for 32 years, and we have two wonderful children. We absolutely adore our sweet granddaughter and enjoy cuddling with our pets.

I’m so thankful to be part of the Trinity family —Go Titans!

I graduated from LeTourneau University with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood through 6th Grade. Before college, I actually spent a few wonderful years here at Trinity as a student. It feels incredibly special to return to this school, not as a student this time, but as a teacher. Walking these halls again brings back so many happy memories, and I’m truly honored to now be part of the team that once shaped me. Teaching young learners is something I’ve always been passionate about. I believe every child deserves a classroom where they feel loved, safe, and encouraged to grow into exactly who God made them to be. My goal is to create a space full of joy, curiosity, and connection where students feel excited to learn each day.

I am absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to teach math and science at Trinity. I grew up in Jacksonville and graduated with a degree in education from the University of Texas at Tyler. With thirty years of teaching experience, I have had the pleasure of teaching mostly 4th or 5th grade in several East Texas districts and most recently in Era, a small district in North Texas.  After becoming empty nesters last summer, my husband and I moved back home to East Texas to be closer to family. We have two sons, Luke who works in cyber security and Landry who is a student at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.  In my spare time, I enjoy shopping, walking, and being outdoors.

The Rev. Dr. Bill Carroll has served as Rector (Senior Priest and Pastor) of Trinity Episcopal Church since April 2019.  As Rector of the church, he also serves as the Chair of TST’s Board of Trustees.  Fr. Bill was ordained to the priesthood in 2004 in the Diocese of Upper South Carolina. A former seminary professor and college chaplain, he received his Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University and then a Master of Divinity and Ph.D. in Christian theology from the University of Chicago Divinity School.   As part of his formation for the priesthood, he also pursued a year of Anglican Studies in Sewanee, Tennessee, where he later served on the faculty of the University of South. Fr. Bill has also served as a Rector in the Dioceses of Southern Ohio and Oklahoma. At the time he was called as Trinity’s Rector, he was serving on the Executive Staff of the Bishop of Oklahoma.

His wife, the Rev. Tracey Carroll, is also an Episcopal priest. They have two adult children, Rachel and Danny.  Fr. Bill loves Longview and is dedicated to following Jesus with some of the world’s best people here. He is committed to advancing the mission of the Trinity School of Texas, which (along with the outstanding people of Trinity Episcopal Church and the bold missionary tradition of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas), was among the many factors that convinced him to accept God’s call to serve at Trinity.

I am so excited to join the Trinity family as a middle and upper school math/science teacher! Trinity has been such a blessing to our family. I love Trinity because of the emphasis on growing students academically as well as personally.

I am married and we have two energetic boys. We enjoy camping at the lake, traveling and riding in Mena. 

The Rev. Vivian Shelby is serving as the Associate Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church. She loves teaching, preaching, outreach and pastoral care. Please give her a call/text/email to schedule a time to talk.

Mother Vivian received her Master of Divinity from Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, TX in 2014 and was ordained a priest in 2015 in Kansas. She comes to Trinity Longview after being the Rector at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Dickinson, TX. She also served as curate and then Associate Rector at Trinity Episcopal Church in The Woodlands, TX.

She was raised in Cincinnati, OH, graduated from the School for the Creative and Performing Arts High School and received her BFA in Technical Theatre Production and Design from the University of Cincinnati, Conservatory of Music. Her 25-year career in theatre took her to Virginia, Florida, and Kansas before she followed her ultimate call to become a priest in God’s church.

Mother Vivian is married to Jim Shelby and has two adult children, Kathryn lives in Killen, TX and Matthew lives at home. They enjoy spending time together as a family, especially at the beach or anywhere on the water.

I studied Early Childhood Development, Education and Organizational Leadership at Texas A&M University. Currently, I am working on my B.A. degree in Organizational Leadership. 

I have worked / served as a director of two state licensed early childhood Christian centers for 10+ years. Each attaining Texas School Ready and the latest becoming certified with Texas Rising Star. I currently hold a non-expiring Childcare Directors license with the state of Texas. My work history in the field of education and working with children also include working as a certified Paraprofessional, teaching PreK and Kindergarten at LK CISD for 3 years.

My calling is children and women’s ministry and I have served as a Sunday School teacher and a Director of Children, Youth and Women’s Ministries for many years in church. I have a passion for learning, teaching and seeing people both young and old learn and grow in knowledge in academics and in their spiritual lives. I am excited and grateful to join this team of awesome professionals at TST.

During my free time I enjoy cooking and entertaining family and friends. I love preparing and hosting parties and holiday events at home and church and work. I have spearheaded and ran food booths at fairs and festivals to raise money for nonprofits. My husband and I also love to travel, taking both big and mini vacations when we get the chance. We love road tripping to places we haven’t explored before.