Palmer Trinity School Celebrates Installation of New Chaplain and Dedication of Chapel Organ

On Thursday, December 12, 2024Palmer Trinity School (PTS), celebrated the installation of The Reverend Sandra Curtis as chaplain and the dedication of the newly installed Casavant Frères Organ at Trinity Chapel. The ceremony was led by the bishop of Southeast Florida, The Right Reverend Peter Eaton, and Patrick Roberts, Head of School.

“It was a day of celebration of faith, music and community,” said Roberts. “Surrounded by love and the resonant beauty of the organ, the event highlighted the depth of our Episcopal identity and the vibrant spirit of our community. It will be a cherished moment in the history of our school.”

The program also included a moment of appreciation for all the donors whose support made the dream of an organ at Trinity Chapel a reality. Their generosity has enriched the school’s cherished environment for worship and reflection.

The Reverend Sandra Curtis joined Palmer Trinity School as chaplain in July 2024. She has more than 17 years of experience in education in both teaching and administrative capacities. Prior to joining PTS, she served as chaplain of the Episcopal Collegiate School in Little Rock, Arkansas and Dean of the Iona Collaborative for the Diocese of Arkansas. She holds a Master of Arts in theological studies from Duke University, a master’s degree in library sciences from North Carolina Central University, a Bachelor of Arts in religious studies and minor in philosophy from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee, and a diploma in Anglican studies from the University of the South’s School of Theology in Tennessee.

From left to right: Patrick Roberts, Ashley Chapman, Cooper Ruzycki, Sarah Kemper, Ayo Williams, Giovanni Puggina, Victorio Lorandi, Rev. Sandra Curtis, Bishop Eaton, Rev. Ben Anthony, Emily Wilken, Peter Tolmach, Flo Nieto, Athena Dyer, Claire Almeida, Samantha Gowa, Suzanne Gottlieb Calleja

Chaplain Curtis and her family

From left to right: Andrew Cooper; Dany Wiseman, Casavant Frères; Tina Lane; Joanne Schulte

From left to right: Rev. Tim Fleck, Tina Lane, Jennie Block, Jorge Hernandez

Tina Lane and Patrick Roberts

(Photo credit: Blanca Morales)

About Palmer Trinity School:

Palmer Trinity School—a coeducational, independent Episcopal day school—is dedicated to promoting academic excellence that integrates knowledge, compassion, global citizenship, and social responsibility. Providing a supportive environment, Palmer Trinity School serves students from a broad range of socio-economic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds in grades 6-12. For more information about the school, visit www.palmertrinity.org. To follow Palmer Trinity School on Facebook, click here.