This year Blessed Trinity Academy is blessed to welcome two new teachers to our staff. Mrs. Nicole Hepfinger come to us from Rhema Christian School where she taught in their primary grades for 8 years. This year she is teaching our 5th grade class plus STEM Class for our primary grades. Want to know more? Check her answers to some “get to know you” questions below.
Get to Know Mrs. Hepfinger
What is your biggest hope for your students this year?
My biggest hope is that my students find joy in learning. I hope they know school is a safe place where they are appreciated for the individuals that God created them to be.
Are you originally from Pittsburgh? If so, where did you grow up? If not, where are you originally from?
I am from Pittsburgh. I grew up in the South Hills, specifically the Chartiers Valley School District.
What is your favorite book to read with your students and why?
I love the chapter book “Restart”, the character development makes the book enjoyable. It has a great lesson for the students to learn. I enjoy reading “The Book with No Pictures” to younger students, it’s super silly and comes with good laughs.
If you could travel to any country in the world, where would you go and why?
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to Bora Bora. I love the beach, staying on the water would be absolutely beautiful!
If you were not a teacher, what career would you choose?
If I wasn’t a teacher, I would do something with digital marketing.
Why do you like working in a Catholic school?
I like working in a Catholic school because I enjoy teaching content from a Christian perspective. I also like the close knit community that comes with a Catholic school.
What is your favorite Bible story or Bible verse?
My favorite Bible verse is 1 Corinthians 13:13.
What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?
Because I am short, people are always surprised to know that I played college soccer. I was a goalie.
Make sure you stop in to introduce yourself to Mrs. Hepfinger at BTA’s Back to School Night on Thursday, September 14th!
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