At Trinity Episcopal School, our staff is more than just educators—they are mentors, caretakers, and role models who shape the lives of our students in meaningful ways. Mrs. Finch, our school nurse and chapel coordinator, embodies this spirit of dedication and love. With 15 years of nursing experience and one year coordinating chapel, she has quickly become an invaluable part of the Trinity family. Her ties to Trinity extend beyond her role—she is also a proud Trinity mom, with all three of her children attending the school.

One of her most unforgettable moments at Trinity came during her first Organized Mass Chaos (OMC) day. Spending her May birthday covered in shaving cream and color bomb, surrounded by students, teachers, and administrators equally excited to participate, left a lasting impression. “The laughter, the camaraderie, the teamwork—it was just infectious. I didn’t want it to end.”

Of all the cherished traditions at Trinity, chapel buddies hold a special place in her heart. Watching older students mentor their younger counterparts, teaching them the same hand motions to songs they once learned at that age, is a beautiful full-circle moment. “Seeing them embrace, communicate, and mentor one another builds lifelong friendships. Those friendships make moving from grade to grade more seamless and less scary. You know you’ll always have a friend to call on—what other school does that?” As she continues her journey at Trinity, she looks forward to welcoming new students each year and witnessing their excitement as they experience chapel and Trinity’s strong sense of community for the first time.

Although she does not consider herself a traditional educator, her journey to ministry and service was shaped by the guidance of her former pastor and his wife. When she doubted her ability to serve in a faith-based role, their wisdom helped her see that imperfections don’t disqualify anyone from being used for a greater purpose. “I just don’t feel holy enough to take on a role in ministry,” I once told my pastor. His response? “I’m sorry, have you ever read The Bible? Do you know who Jesus surrounded Himself with?” And just like that, I was back in. I could still be used to love people despite my imperfections.”

For her, being a Patriot is about more than just school spirit—it’s about resilience, teamwork, and lifting one another up. “Being a Patriot means you are part of a team. You work hard and encourage those around you to do the same. It requires resilience, knowing that in your weak moments, others will lift you up. It means that to whom much is given, much is expected. Being a Patriot means we stick together, we don’t give up, and at the end of the day, we are better together than we are individually.”

Outside of school, she finds joy in spending time at the beach, fishing, and watching the sunset. She also loves cheering on her daughters at their cheer competitions and curling up for family movie nights.

Reflecting on her time at Trinity, she feels honored to be part of such a nurturing environment. “It is the privilege of my life to spend time learning alongside these students. Their eagerness, their excitement, and their ability to purely love is what keeps me wanting to do better. I wouldn’t want to experience this growth anywhere else. Go Patriots!”

Mrs. Finch’s heart for healing, faith, and community is a true gift to Trinity. Whether caring for students in the nurse’s office, leading them in worship, or cheering them on in their daily successes, she embodies what it means to be a Patriot.