Meet Our Teachers
SHA staff
More amazing teacher bios to come!
Mrs. Trostel
Preschool
Hello. My name is Tonya and I am entering my third year as the preschool teacher at Sacred Heart Academy. I attended Colorado State University where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I then went on to teach 5th grade in Wray, Colorado. I have always been passionate about working with children and strive to be a positive influence in their lives. Sharing the Gospel and watching the student’s love for Jesus grow is one of my favorite parts about teaching at SHA. My husband, Evan, and I have been married for 12 years and we have three wonderful daughters.
Ms. Stevens
Kindergarten/1st Grade
My name is Lyndsey Stevens and I am the new K/1 teacher at Sacred Heart Academy! This is my first year teaching and I am so excited to be starting my journey in education at SHA. I am a Colorado native and grew up on a beef cattle ranch in Pierce Colorado. My roots are dug deep in Weld County agriculture and I love living the rural life! In my free time, I enjoy serving in my church, spending time with my family and friends, and enjoying the beauty Colorado has to offer. One of my passions is learning and watching little minds explore the world around them and seeing them learn new things!
Mrs. Moats
2nd/3rd Grade
My name is Jenise Moats, and I am abundantly grateful to be a part of Sacred Heart Academy! Now let me share with you a little about myself and how I came to be a part of this awe-inspiring and faith-filled family at SHA. To start, I am from bright and sunny Southern California where I attended Catholic schools kindergarten through college. During my years at parochial schools, I was given a rigorous classical education while growing in my faith, and at the same time had always dreamed of becoming a teacher someday. Upon graduating Rosary High School, I was accepted into USD (University of San Diego), where I earned my BA in Diversified Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Multicultural Studies, as well as acquiring my teaching credential. From there, I remained in San Diego, fell in love with the diverse community, rich in culture, and was hired at a thriving charter school in Chula Vista. In 2009 I married my best friend, and not too long after that, God blessed us with three beautiful children (Dane-13, Ruby-10, Mikey-7). Northern Colorado has been home to us for over a decade now where we have established a small tree service business. During my time here, I have taught Second Grade for ten years and English Language Development for two at an IB school in Fort Collins. A couple years ago, God placed it on our hearts to homeschool our kids. And let me tell you, what a growing time for us to be more centered on Christ! By God's grace, we found Sacred Heart in 2022. God's beauty shines so brightly through our youth. I feel compelled to share my knowledge and expertise to assist in bringing students to their greatest potential while strengthening their relationship with our creator!
Ms. Brownrigg
4th/5th Grade
My Name is Madison Brownrigg and I am so excited to be the 4th/5th grade teacher this year. I have been an assistant at Sacred Heart for 2 years and am excited to teach full-time. One of my favorite things is watching a child learn and develop new skills in their own way of learning. I have been pursuing an education degree at UNC for the past year and am looking forward to graduating in May 2025. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, reading, and painting.
Mrs. McMahan
5th/6th Grade
Hello! My name is Melissa McMahan and this is my second year at Sacred Heart Academy. This is my 13th year teaching and I love teaching at Sacred Heart because it gives me the opportunity to do what I feel God has called me to do, teach. Reading instruction is my passion. I was a struggling reader myself, and I am determined to help all children feel successful when it comes to reading. I have been married to my husband, Ryan, for 16 years and we have three wonderful children. Our daughter Lana is 12 and we have twin boys named Grady and Berg, who just turned 10. We love to go camping during the summer and skiing and snowboarding in the winter. I am a second year beekeeper, and we are so excited to be moving into honey harvest this Fall. I am grateful to all of our SHA families, who share their incredible children with our school!
Ms. Woods
History & Math 4th-8th Grade
Ms. Woods began her teaching career as a fourth grade teacher in Roosevelt, Utah, and then taught 5th and 6th grades at Dayspring Christian in Greeley for seven years. She then taught mostly the primary grades for the next twenty-eight years in the Johnstown-Milliken school district. Ms. Woods is a gifted math teacher, naturally creating games with the new material, a knack for teaching conceptual and mental math, and special discernment in making sure each student is understanding and grasping each concept. She has taken our hands-on, manipulative-based math program, and integrated our teaching style of games, group-work, and individual work to help each child excel and enjoy math! Additionally, she is a mature and joyful Christian that radiates God - she is involved at her Church leading bible studies and the Kids Hope program.
Mrs. Bethany Konzek
Director of Part Time 5th-10th Grade
Bethany is a gifted administrator and coordinator, and has a passion for the classical method and implementing complementary curriculum. She has a passion for homeschooling, her family, God & farm life! Bethany has a Bachelors in Science from the University Northern Colorado, and Biblical Studies degree from the Free Lutheran Bible School & Seminary. She enjoys supporting parents in educating their children, as well as encouraging students to love learning and have a passion for the Lord! Mrs. Konzek and her husband, Dan, have been married for 12 years and have three amazing children.