Meet Mrs. Elaine A. McDowell

The 2017-2018 school year promises to be challenging, exciting, and fulfilling.  Every opportunity is here for your child to grow and learn. With your help and support, we have put Holy Trinity School on the map.  Holy Trinity is on the lips of many other schools, and community members are learning that Holy Trinity is a trailblazer.  

Our goals for 2017-2018 will revolutionize our school and the educational experience of our students.

1.   Unifying School Language

Our goal is to unify our students, faculty, and staff with effective school language through:

• Use of 21 Keys for High Responsive Teaching and Learning

• Use of Responsive Classroom strategies

• Use of Exploring Talk in Schools by Neil Mercer and Steve Hodgkinson

2.  Continuing Implementation of Our Middle States Goals

• Improve Science schoolwide program and scores

• Increase student participation in Religious activities

• Continue to develop meaningful afterschool clubs

• Find ways to further market the school with a focus on maintaining and increasing enrollment

3.  Move Toward Project-Based Learning

• Pilot in Junior High Unit with staff development and consultant

Mrs. McDowell's Philosophy on Education

I believe education should be viewed as an opportunity to create life-long learners. Every year in the life of a child's education needs to be viewed as a journey in and of itself with goals to reach and standards to be achieved.  Then, each year should be viewed as part of a process in educating the whole child with the emphasis on the final outcome of a child who is grounded emotionally, socially, academically, and spiritually.  When a child leaves an elementary school, they should be equipped with the skills to approach the next level, the enthusiasm to encounter change, and the confidence to anticipate success.

Please feel free to contact me by phone at 215-295-6900 or by e-mail at McDowell@holytrinitypa,com.