The Trinity School Story

“Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings who are able of themselves to impart purpose and direction to their lives. The need for imagination, a sense of truth, and a feeling of responsibility—these three forces are the very nerve of education.” Dr. Rudolf Steiner

 

Trinity School

Trinity School was founded in 2015 by a group of parents and teachers inspired to provide extraordinary education. In 2017 we moved to a permanent location on 3 beautiful acres adjoining the Big Wood River in Bellevue. We share the site with our chickens, four Nigerian Dwarf goats, and three rabbits, as well as the deer, elk, quail, hawks, and multiple songbirds that live in the river bottom. Our 30' insulated yurt with heat, plumbing, electricity, and wood floors provides a magical space for learning. Trinity School is headed by Travis Scott, who receives daily support in the classroom from a wonderful group of assistant and subject teachers.

What does the name "Trinity" signify?
First, it refers to the three aspects of the child that we seek to develop - thinking, feeling, and willing.
Second, we see education as a cooperative endeavor involving the child, the teachers, and the parents.
Third, we strive to positively impact the child, the family, and the community.
So "Trinity School" reminds us of the trio of trines we seek to embody .

 

 

Mr. Scott

Founder and Lead Teacher, Travis Scott, discovered his life's work and passion when he encountered Waldorf Education. He was introduced to Waldorf when his daughter entered preschool at The Mountain School (a previous independent Waldorf school).  Within a short time Travis started studying the philosophy and methods of Waldorf Education.  He began teaching at The Mountain School in 2011 and completed his Waldorf Teacher Training at the Micha-el Institute in Portland, Oregon in 2014. He was a founding Board Member and teacher of Syringa Mountain School. 

Travis' thirteen years of teaching experience with children from kindergarten through middle school is augmented by his background in the healing arts, wilderness guiding, and his love of literature. He is known for his ability to connect with children, his stories, humor, and dynamic teaching style.

 

Teaching Staff

Our amazing group of teachers is dedicated to supporting the students in their developmental journey and helping them learn in an interactive and engaging manner.

  • Ms. Erin

    ASSISTANT TEACHER

    Ms. Erin became a teacher in schools on sailing research vessels, where she worked as a scientist, mate and captain. She became passionate about creating small communities that work and grow together while learning from the world around. Ms. Erin settled in Idaho to raise her family. While living here, she has fallen in love with teaching math. Ms. Erin is in her third year of working as an Assistant Teacher at Trinity School. She enjoys creating with her hands, bike riding, cold water plunges, wildflowers and being a mom.

  • Leonardo Padilla

    SPANISH TEACHER

    Leonardo Padilla is excited to join the school as the Spanish teacher. Originally from Peru, he has experience teaching Spanish to children and adults in both Ketchum and Hailey through community programs and libraries. Leonardo is passionate about making language learning fun, interactive, and connected to culture. In addition to his teaching, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a graduate degree in Responsibility, Community Relations, and Conflict Management. He is actively involved in the local community, using his skills to support education and cultural exchange. Outside the classroom, he is also a dance and Zumba instructor who loves to bring music, movement, and cultural connection to his teaching.

  • Mr. Matt

    WOODWORKING TEACHER

    Through out his life Mr. Matt has always gravitated towards creating and fixing things. As a youngster, playing in saw dust piles and pounding nails into anything he could find were some of Mr. Matt’s favorite ways to help. As Mr. Matt grew he built tree houses and bike jumps, and furthered his skills in middle and high school woodshop. His dad had a small garage workshop where he continued his love for wood working by building bird houses for anyone who remotely mentioned they liked them. Mr. Matt is in his second year as the Woodworking teacher at Trinity School, and his enthusiasm, warmth, and skill, are loved by students and staff alike.