Meet Our Staff
Principal
Dawn Florino, Ed.D Candidate, Principal
Certified Reading/Writing Specialist, dflorino@htsnh.org
Mrs. Dawn Florino, Ed. D. candidate is a veteran educator with over thirty years of experience. She earned a B.A. in psychology and M.Ed. in Elementary Education and completed eight years of doctoral studies in Transformational Leadership with dissertation research focused on cognition and learning, specifically in writing development.
Mrs. Florino has been a certified Reading and Writing Specialist since 2009, received the Distinguished Educator Award in 2013, and has been a Catholic school leader for the past eight years. She has taught students of all ages, from preschool to graduate school, in urban and suburban schools. She has been an adjunct professor at three local universities for fifteen years.
She co-owns Schoolhouse Educational and Therapeutic Services, LLC, an educational consulting company. Together with twelve trusted educational consultants invested in formation and excellence in Catholic schools, they provide professional development and instructional coaching for teachers and leadership coaching for principals and heads of school across the Diocese of Manchester and the state of New Hampshire.
Leading Holy Trinity Catholic School has been a tremendous blessing for Principal Florino. Her goal is to provide a wholesome, warm, safe, and connected Catholic educational experience for students and their families. As a Catholic, a wife, mother of two, a Catholic educator, and a scholar, she understands the importance of choosing trusted role models for your children.
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Preschool & Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs. Diane Fadden, mrsfadden@htsnh.org
Mrs. Fadden brings over 30 years of experience with early education and is grateful to be part of the Holy Trinity Catholic School team as the PreK 3/4 teacher. She brings warmth, patience and nurturing to the classroom. She provided for children in her home daycare and continues to share her gifts in our Catholic school where she helps children grow in faith and knowledge. She has truly enjoyed her work with families helping to introduce their children to Jesus. One of her favorite Bible verses is, "Let all that you do be done in love" ~ 1 Corinthians 16:14. She works endlessly to ensure the love of Jesus is with the children daily.
Kindergarten ~ Grade 2 Multi-Age Teacher
Mrs. Amy Corliss, B.A., Family Studies mrscorliss@htsnh.org
Mrs. Amy Corliss earned her bachelor’s degree in Family Studies with a concentration in Young Child Development from the University of New Hampshire. Most recently, Mrs. Corliss taught a multi-age classroom for students in grades 2–6 at Regina Maria Academy, where she fostered a supportive and engaging learning environment. Mrs. Corliss has nearly completed all required courses through the Diocesan Cabrini Institute, a teacher training program designed specifically for enhancing Catholic educators' expertise.
A lifelong Catholic, she is actively involved in her parish and is passionate about passing on the values and traditions of the faith to the next generation. Throughout the years, she has shared her love of teaching through numerous Vacation Bible School programs and Faith Formation classes, helping children grow in both knowledge and faith.
She has also been a substitute teacher volunteered in local schools, and coached youth baseball and soccer, demonstrating her commitment to supporting children both in the classroom and in the community. In her spare time, Mrs. Corliss enjoys running, reading, and spending quality time with her husband and their five children.
Early Childhood Educator
Mrs. Celia Wallen, mrswallen@htsnh.org
Celia has over two years of experience running an in-home daycare, in addition to two years of experience working in childcare. Her Catholic faith has been an important part of her life from the very beginning. Having attended Saint André Bessette since infancy, she continues to be guided by her faith in the way she teaches, cares for, and supports children. She finds great joy in helping young learners grow not only academically, but also spiritually, and considers it a beautiful privilege to walk alongside them as they discover and deepen their faith.
After enrolling her daughter at the school last year, Celia quickly developed a deep appreciation for its commitment to education, devotion to faith, and strong sense of community. This experience inspired her to become more involved and to help nurture and support other children as they grow in both their education and faith.
Outside of teaching, Celia enjoys spending time with her husband, their two children, and their two dogs. She loves being outdoors and especially enjoys hiking, running, taking long walks, and spending time with her family.
Arts Education
Mrs. Kimberly Smith, B.A., Visual Art Education, M.Ed. mrssmith@htsnh.org
Mrs. Smith as a multi-talented artist and writer with wealth of experience and passion as trained and practiced art educator. She creates not only her own art as a reflection of God's abundant goodness, beauty and truth. She envisions gives life to rich artistic experiences for her students, has coordinated countless art shows, published curriculum for art educators and numerous articles on art teaching and art and offers workshops for teachers in media concepts and collaborative projects. Smith is also a sculptor who works in mixed media and has co-authored a children's book. Mrs. Smith is delighted to bring her expertise to the Holy Trinity Catholic School community on Discovery Days and we are blessed to have her!
Substitute and Visiting Teacher
Miss Kate Canfield, B.A., misscanfield@htsnh.org and her teaching companion and sister, Miss Elizabeth Canfield
Miss Canfield was delighted to join the dedicated staff of Holy Trinity School this year as the Kindergarten/1st Grade teacher! She believes that every child is a precious gift from God who possesses unique talents and abilities. She considers it a great privilege to be able to partner with parents in teaching their children. Miss Canfied received her Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood/EC Special Education, along with many years of experience as a Religious Education coordinator.
It is with great joy that I embrace my calling to be a teacher of young children, and it is the hope of my heart that I will make an eternal difference in the lives of my students and their families. I believe that my love for Jesus and my love for children will make teaching in a Catholic school a true joy!
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Master Teacher: Writing and Classical Literature Instructor
Ms. Tara Columb, M.Ed., mscolumb@htsnh.org
Ms. Columb graduated from Chestnut Hill College and Franklin Pierce University where she received her Post Graduate Teacher Certification in Secondary English. She is a licensed educator and master teacher and mentor, bringing over 30 years of experience teaching middle and high school students. Ms. Columb is passionate about reading, writing, and creativity.
Ms. Columb is a devoted parishioner of Sacred Heart Church. She spends her free time searching for antiques, thrifting, working at her brother's auctions, tending to her flower garden, and creating needlework, and spending time with her family.
Administrative Assistant
Miss Elise Carr, ecarr@htsnh.org
Miss Elise Carr has a deep appreciation for the values of Catholic education and is committed to supporting the daily operations of the school with care, organization, and professionalism. Her hope is to help create a welcoming and supportive environment where students, families, and staff can thrive together. Holy Trinity has been blessed to have her be part of our faith-based community that nurtures both academic growth and spiritual development. Outside of her role at Holy Trinity, she has a passion for swing dancing, playing music, and painting.
Advancement, Fundraising, and Marketing
​Lisa Laventure, B.A. Aviation Administration
M. PA, Southern NH University
Ms. Lisa Laventure works part-time supporting the administration, admissions, and school growth through marketing and communications within the Lakes Region Community, local parishes, the development of meaningful family engagement activities, and onboarding all families helping through the FACTS application process. Lisa understands the value of Catholic education and works to make the joy of Holy Trinity visible, registration seamless, and to unify the school community. She was a tremendous asset to our reopening and future growth! Ms. Laventure is also a Senior Information Systems Security Manager at RTX, was Adjunct Faculty at New England college for five years, received her Masters degree in Public Administration from the University of New Hampshire, is a mother of two, a Notary Public and Justice of the Peace in State of NH, Treasurer for the Women in Defense Greater Boston Chapter, member of the NH Technical Alliance, volunteer at the Elliot Hospital.