Faculty and Staff

Carrie Brown began her career at Trinity School as a Middle School science teacher in 2002, just a few short years after graduating from Texas A&M University. Over the past seventeen years, she has been given what she calls “the honor and privilege” to serve Trinity School, its students, and faculty across all divisions. She has been able to take advantage of opportunities to grow professionally and further her education while at the School. During her time here, she obtained her Principal Certification, completed a year-long training to become a Reading Recovery Teacher, and a three-year program to become a Certified Academic Language Therapist.

From 2012-2014, she served as the Head of the Intermediate School. In 2014, she made the transition from division head to a role as the school’s Curriculum Specialist, working with all divisions to design and align curriculum. Most recently, she has served as the Director of Curriculum and Technology. The 2019-2020 school year will see her in still another position, that of Head of Preschool and Lower School. Carrie believes that a nurturing environment when paired with sound pedagogy, excellent instruction, and content area expertise, creates an environment where any child can grow, learn, and become the best version of themselves. She and the Trinity community are looking forward to her leadership in the School’s younger grade levels.

Originally from Odessa, I moved to Fort Worth after high school to attend TCU. In the Summer of 2000, I became the Athletic Trainer at Trinity Valley School. During my career at TVS, I also spent time as a classroom teacher, assistant director of the Experiential Education Program, and as the school’s Director of Athletics for almost a decade.

This variety of opportunities cultivated a passion for independent school education that ultimately led me to pursue a master’s degree in Independent School Leadership from Vanderbilt University.

Returning to West Texas and joining the Trinity School community as the Head of Upper School has been a rich and rewarding experience. It is a delight to observe the ambitious teaching and learning that occurs in the classrooms, studios, and athletic facilities at Trinity School -- and the opportunities for this are plentiful.

In my time away from school, I enjoy watching college sports, reading, cooking and traveling with my wife, Dawn, and our two German shorthaired pointers, Gus and Sage. Additionally, I always look forward to tech-free weekends and spending time in the great outdoors; hunting, fishing, biking, hiking, cutting firewood, or sitting around a campfire listening to classic country and Texas red-dirt outlaws.

Kobi Lincoln grew up in Midland and has spent the past 12 years in development work in the nonprofit sector in West Texas. She earned the designation of Certified Fundraising Executive in 2012, was the 2011 Permian Basin’s Fundraising Professional  of the Year, and was named one of Midland’s 40 under 40 in 2016. She loves the family environment of Trinity and working closely with brilliant colleagues, dedicated parents, and incredible supporters. 

Cheryl Spotts holds a degree in Integrated Studies from Cascadia Community College in Bothell, Washington, where she was the Valedictorian of her class. After ten years as an Emergency 911 Dispatcher, Cheryl decided to find a career more congruent to her family's schedule where she could still use her multi-tasking and critical thinking skills.  She is excited to serve Trinity in her admission and financial aid roles, and is happy to have found a spot where she can continue to help others.  

Betty Ann Whitten has over four decades of teaching and instructional technology experience. She earned her B.A. degree in Psychology from the University of Texas-Permian Basin. She was a classroom teacher for 17 years and an Instructional Technology Trainer for 18 years before joining Trinity in 2012. As the Education Technology Specialist Mrs. Whitten is responsible for providing support to teachers in integrating technology and innovation into their curriculum. This role involves maintaining educational software subscriptions, providing training for teachers and staff, and assisting with the implementation of technology tools and resources. Mrs. Whitten teaches a trimester Computer Applications course to ninth grade students. She also serves as the yearbook advisor and teaches Journalism.