Leadership

Jon Balsbaugh

Jon Balsbaugh,

Head of School

M.A. English, University of St. Thomas, 1997; B.A. English, The Master's College, 1995. Trinity School at River Ridge, 1997-present. Head of School, Trinity School at River Ridge, 2009-Present.

Mr. Balsbaugh has been on the faculty of Trinity School at River Ridge for thirteen years. Prior to becoming headmaster in 2009, he served on many important committees and has also worked significantly in teacher training, curriculum development and the college admissions process. He is the lead author of Trinity Schools' guide to teaching poetry and directs the writing program for the River Ridge campus.

Patrick Murphy

Patrick Murphy,

Academic Dean

Ed.S. Educational Administration, St. Thomas University, 1992; M.A. Educational Administration, St. Thomas University, 1985; B.A. Education, Central Florida University, 1975; Faculty: St. Raphael School, 1979-1983; Principal, St. Bridget's School, 1984-1990. National Endowment for the Humanities grant to study Machiavelli, 1993. Trinity School at River Ridge, Faculty: 1990-present, Trinity School at River Ridge, Academic Dean, 2009-Present.

John A. Lee

John A. Lee,

Dean of Boys

B.A. German, Santa Clara University, 1992; B. S. Biology, University of Minnesota, 1996; Trinity School at River Ridge, 1996-present.

Penelope A. Arndt

Penelope A. Arndt,

Dean of Girls

B.A. Psychology, University of Minnesota, 1986. National Endowment for the Humanities grant to study Machiavelli, 1996. Trinity School at River Ridge, 1987-present.

William C. Wacker

William C. Wacker,

Vice President for Development, River Ridge Campus

S.S.B. Pontifical Biblical Commission, Rome, 1986; Graduate Studies, Theology, University of Notre Dame, 1984-1986; M.A. Theology, St. John's University, 1979; B.A. Biology/Phy.Ed., St. Thomas College, 1973. Faculty: Archbishop Cretin High School, 1977-1984; St. Thomas College, 1983-1984; Chairman, Religion Department, Archbishop Cretin High School, 1980-1984; Trinity School at Greenlawn, 1984-1991; Head of School, Trinity School at Greenlawn, 1986-1991; Head of School, Trinity School at River Ridge, 1991-2009; Headmaster Emeritus, Vice President for Development, River Ridge Campus, 2009-present.

Stephen Hendrickson

Stephen Hendrickson,

Faculty and School Administrator

B.A. Mathematics, Indiana University at South Bend, 1992. Trinity School at River Ridge, 1993-1996,1998-present.