Meet our staff
Breenna Smith
Director
Mrs. Smith graduated from Concordia University Chicago in 2013 with a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Special Education endorsement. Prior to serving at Trinity, Mrs. Smith taught kindergarten in Kent, WA and Rolla, MO.
Mrs. Smith grew up in West Bend, WI. She now lives in Evansville with her husband Robbie, who is a senior network administrator at Anchor Industries Inc., her son Luka, who is in first grade, and her son Levi, who is a junior preschooler.
Mrs. Smith became director of Trinity Lutheran Preschool in 2018. Mrs. Smith will also be serving as the pre-k teacher.
Director
Mrs. Smith graduated from Concordia University Chicago in 2013 with a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Special Education endorsement. Prior to serving at Trinity, Mrs. Smith taught kindergarten in Kent, WA and Rolla, MO.
Mrs. Smith grew up in West Bend, WI. She now lives in Evansville with her husband Robbie, who is a senior network administrator at Anchor Industries Inc., her son Luka, who is in first grade, and her son Levi, who is a junior preschooler.
Mrs. Smith became director of Trinity Lutheran Preschool in 2018. Mrs. Smith will also be serving as the pre-k teacher.
Sara Knea
Preschool Teacher
Mrs. Knea has a degree in Elementary Education from Concordia University (River Forest) Chicago. This is her 18th year teaching.
Mrs. Knea and her husband, Pastor Knea, have 4 children- Elizabeth, a sophomore at Purdue University, Josh, a junior at North High School & Early College High School, Joe, a freshman at North High School and Early College High School, and Jesse who will be joining the Trinity family next school year. Mrs. Knea is excited for this new adventure!
Mrs. Knea joined the Trinity team in August 2022.
Preschool Teacher
Mrs. Knea has a degree in Elementary Education from Concordia University (River Forest) Chicago. This is her 18th year teaching.
Mrs. Knea and her husband, Pastor Knea, have 4 children- Elizabeth, a sophomore at Purdue University, Josh, a junior at North High School & Early College High School, Joe, a freshman at North High School and Early College High School, and Jesse who will be joining the Trinity family next school year. Mrs. Knea is excited for this new adventure!
Mrs. Knea joined the Trinity team in August 2022.
Trisha Letterman
Extended Preschool Teacher
Mrs. Trisha received a bachelor's degree from Western Kentucky University.
Mrs. Trisha was born and raised in Evansville and has been a life long member at Trinity. When Mrs. Trisha is not at Trinity, she spends time with her husband Alan and son Jacob, who is a junior at IUPUI.
Mrs. Trisha has worked at Trinity for over 20 years. She joined the preschool team in August 2020.
Extended Preschool Teacher
Mrs. Trisha received a bachelor's degree from Western Kentucky University.
Mrs. Trisha was born and raised in Evansville and has been a life long member at Trinity. When Mrs. Trisha is not at Trinity, she spends time with her husband Alan and son Jacob, who is a junior at IUPUI.
Mrs. Trisha has worked at Trinity for over 20 years. She joined the preschool team in August 2020.
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Nancy Corbett
Preschool Assistant Teacher Mrs. Corbett moved from Idaho in 2020 so that her husband, Neil could start his residency program through St. Vincent Ascension and Good Samaritan Hospital. She has a daughter, Olivia who is in 4th grade and a son, Mateo who will be 2 years old soon. Mrs. Corbett graduated from Boise State University in 2011, with a Bachelor's in Science in Psychology. Her family enjoys going to new places in Evansville and exploring the surrounding areas. Mrs. Corbett will join our team in October 2022. |
Donna Swallow
Jr. Preschool Teacher
Mrs. Swallow was born in Evansville and has lived here most of her life. She also lived in Denver, Colorado, for ten years, and London, Kentucky, for two years.
Mrs. Swallow received her degree in Foreign Missions from Denver Baptist Bible College (now Faith Bible College) and her teaching degree in Elementary Education from USI. She has taught in both the public schools and the Christian schools for almost 30 years, including here at Trinity when the elementary school was open.
Mrs. Swallow has four children and ten grandchildren. After the gift of salvation in Christ, she believes children are the next greatest gift. Knowing she is responsible to God for her teaching makes her take accountability very seriously. She desires to serve Him by serving others as long as He allows her to live.
Mrs. Swallow joined our team in August 2022.
Jr. Preschool Teacher
Mrs. Swallow was born in Evansville and has lived here most of her life. She also lived in Denver, Colorado, for ten years, and London, Kentucky, for two years.
Mrs. Swallow received her degree in Foreign Missions from Denver Baptist Bible College (now Faith Bible College) and her teaching degree in Elementary Education from USI. She has taught in both the public schools and the Christian schools for almost 30 years, including here at Trinity when the elementary school was open.
Mrs. Swallow has four children and ten grandchildren. After the gift of salvation in Christ, she believes children are the next greatest gift. Knowing she is responsible to God for her teaching makes her take accountability very seriously. She desires to serve Him by serving others as long as He allows her to live.
Mrs. Swallow joined our team in August 2022.
Ashley Harmon
Jr. Preschool Assistant Teacher
Bio Coming Soon!
Miss Harmon joined our team in August 2022.
Jr. Preschool Assistant Teacher
Bio Coming Soon!
Miss Harmon joined our team in August 2022.
Trisha Letterman
Office Manager
Mrs. Letterman received a bachelor's degree from Western Kentucky University.
Mrs. Letterman was born and raised in Evansville and has been a life long member at Trinity. When Mrs Letterman is not at Trinity, she spends time with her husband Alan and son Jacob, who is a senior at North.
Mrs. Letterman has worked at Trinity for over 20 years!
Office Manager
Mrs. Letterman received a bachelor's degree from Western Kentucky University.
Mrs. Letterman was born and raised in Evansville and has been a life long member at Trinity. When Mrs Letterman is not at Trinity, she spends time with her husband Alan and son Jacob, who is a senior at North.
Mrs. Letterman has worked at Trinity for over 20 years!
Stan Temme
Senior Pastor
Pastor Temme received a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. In 2008, he received his Master of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne. Prior to serving at Trinity, he served at a church in Northern Indiana.
Pastor Temme was born and raised in Darmstadt. He currently lives in Darmstadt with his wife Linda. Pastor and Linda have six children Lydia, David, Ruth, Jonathan, Lois, & Silas. They also have six grandchildren.
Pastor Temme has been serving at Trinity since 2014.
Senior Pastor
Pastor Temme received a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. In 2008, he received his Master of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne. Prior to serving at Trinity, he served at a church in Northern Indiana.
Pastor Temme was born and raised in Darmstadt. He currently lives in Darmstadt with his wife Linda. Pastor and Linda have six children Lydia, David, Ruth, Jonathan, Lois, & Silas. They also have six grandchildren.
Pastor Temme has been serving at Trinity since 2014.
Keith Knea
Associate Pastor
Pastor Knea received a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from GMI Engineering and Management Institute/Kettering University. He received his Master of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne in 2008. Prior to serving at Trinity, Pastor Knea served at churches in Wisconsin and Indiana.
Pastor Knea was born in Evansville and raised in Michigan. He now lives in Evansville with his wife Sara, who is the resource teacher at ELS and their four children Elizabeth, Joshua, Joseph and Jesse.
Associate Pastor
Pastor Knea received a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from GMI Engineering and Management Institute/Kettering University. He received his Master of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne in 2008. Prior to serving at Trinity, Pastor Knea served at churches in Wisconsin and Indiana.
Pastor Knea was born in Evansville and raised in Michigan. He now lives in Evansville with his wife Sara, who is the resource teacher at ELS and their four children Elizabeth, Joshua, Joseph and Jesse.
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