Meet Our Team Members
A unique component of our center is our team. Each team member is a committed Christian with a vision for ministry and genuine love for children.
Jennifer Lynn Lockman
Director and Preschool Teacher
They call me Ms. Lynn! I have three grown children (Henry, Grace & Amelia), a daughter -in-law (Courtney), a dog (Honey) and two cats (Dune and Royal). I love to cross-stitch or embroider, quilt, read and visit with my family. I have always loved children and wanted to work in childcare since high school. I was fortunate enough to be hired when the childcare doors first opened in 2003! I’ve worked with all age groups and was promoted to lead teacher for the primary classroom in 2009 and to Preschool teacher in 2010. In 2018, I was hired as Director. I have a Child Development associate degree, 15 semester hours of Early Childhood Education, and over 20 years of training and experience.
Samantha French
Assistant Provider -Primary & Toddler
Hello families! My name is Samantha French and I have been working in childcare for 12 years. My husband Michael and I have been together 18 years, and we have two beautiful children, Merrick and Natalee. When I'm not teaching and playing with the childcare kiddos, I'm at home with my family, 4 dogs (Great Danes and a Chihuahua), one cat, cows, mini horse, mini mule, and our goat Lucky. I'm an avid reader, love to cook, and love watching my children make music with the high school band. I also enjoy going to concerts, traveling, camping, and doing hair, make-up and nails. I look forward to teaching your child/children and seeing where their imagination takes us!
Hillary Hall
Lead Teacher - Infant Room
My name is Hillary Hall. I started here at Trinity ECC eight years ago after being a stay-at-home mom for almost seven years. I worked in both the school-age room and the infant room for the first couple of years and then was offered the lead teacher position for the infant room, I was excited, and I took it! Every day is a real blessing! I enjoy all the time I spend here with the children, watching them grow and learn new things as they play. Somedays, I feel like I learn something new right along with the children. In my free time, I spend it with my husband Travis and our three kids, J.T., Jada, and Emilee. We enjoy doing outside activities together like riding ATVs, going camping, doing cave tours and family vacations.
Tina Eichler
Assistant provider - Toddler Room
My name is Tina. I have one daughter and one granddaughter. I enjoy the outdoors and have been a part of an animal rescue group for 15 plus years. I started at the childcare center back in 2018 and work with the Infant and Toddler Rooms.
Grace Lockman
Lead Teacher - Toddler Room
Hi, my name is Grace. I've worked here for 8 years and spent time working with each of the different age groups over those years. In 2020 I became the lead teacher in the toddler room. I am truly blessed to be able to work in early childhood education, and to see "my kids" grow and learn during their time here, has given me memories I'll treasure forever.
Amelia Lockman
Assistant Provider - Infant Room
Hello there, my name is Amelia Lockman. I am currently a teacher in the infant/toddler rooms. I have worked in all of our different aged classrooms and have worked at the center since 2017. My favorite thing about coming into work is being greeted by smiles and the kids running to give hugs. It melts my heart! Outside of work, my favorite hobbies are reading and painting, or snuggling my five cats.
Elizabeth Swenk
Assistant provider - Toddler Room
I bring years of childcare experience--along with the joy of youth in my heart--to our childcare center. With an artistic back-ground, including art, theater and music, I am a perfect source to involve everyone in all sorts of fun, interesting, and educational, projects. But most of all, my true love for children makes me special, and I'm excited to be able to share it with others.
Heather Henrichsen
Lead Teacher - Primary Room
Hi, I'm Mrs. Heather. I am married to Robert and have two stepchildren in their 20's, Andrew and Ashley. I am also blessed to have a wonderful, smart and handsome grandson, Mason, who is 5 years old. I am an animal lover and right now I have a German Shepard, Lola, who is 14 years old(!), a Chihuahua, Nash, who is 10 years old, three cats, R.J., B.B., and Pumpkin, four hens and two roosters. I have been with the center for 12 years. I was hired to work in the infant/toddler room but after a few years, I switched to the primary room and became the lead teacher in November of 2020. I love working and teaching children. I've always wanted to be an elementary school teacher and during my high school years I was a teacher's aide for 2nd & 3rd grades, but I am so happy I started working in childcare instead, especially here at Trinity ECC. I get to teach but I also get to be a loving caregiver and role model to these children.
Morgan Lijewski
Assistant Provider - Primary & Toddler
My name is Miss Morgan, and I have been a part of the Trinity ECC family for about three years. My eight-year-old daughter Rylynn is my pride and joy. She is the most beautiful, kind, smart little girl and I am blessed to be her momma. She has taught me how to love, be patient, and show grace. All these things I use daily at my job. I am beyond blessed to be in the classroom with all these amazing tiny humans who each hold a special place in my heart. In our free time we enjoy family bike rides, playing outside, dancing in the kitchen and loving on our two cats Moo and Piper. I also love a good book and a cup of coffee. Want to know more just ask!