Weekly Update | October 16, 2026

Teacher Spotlight!

Meet Dr. Lockwood!

What subjects do you teach at Trident Academy?
6th-12th Science 

What school(s) did you teach at before coming to Trident Academy?
I taught at Westover School in Middlebury, CT as the Director of Women in Science & Engineering. And I taught at The Paideia School in Atlanta, GA as a Science/STEAM Teacher.

Where did you go to school? 
I receieved my doctorate from the Univesity of South Carolina!

What is your favorite topic or project to teach during the year, and why?
l love teaching IThe Kindness Project during December. Students learn Science, Technology, Egnineering, Art, and Math in this project as they create gifts for others. This is a great way to exercise creativity while learning skills essential for the future. My favorite part of the project is that this is a time of year where many students think about what gifts they are receiving, and this project, allows us to shift our mindsets and really think about others. 

What is your favorite science fact?
Tectonic plates move at the same rate as our fingernails grow! 

What was your favorite subject when you were in school? 
SCIENCE! I build a landrover with my dad that I will always remember!

What is a fun fact or hidden talent your students might be surprised to learn about you? 
I am an author.

What are your favorite hobbies or ways to relax on the weekend? 
I love taking my blind dog, Dexter, on walks. He is a 20 year old chihuahua and rides in a gold stroller. 

Where did you grow up, and what is your favorite thing about your hometown?
I grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan! My favorite part is being a Michigam Wolverine! I made friends for life that I still see to this day. 

Favorite sports team? 
Michigan Football - Go Blue!

IMPORTANT DATES:

October 21: School Picture Day (more information to come)

October 21: Lower School field trip

October 30: Fall Festival

Our tentative calendar for 2026-27

See all events on our school website calendar

SEAHAWK SCOOP:

Parents Day on November 6

Join us at 8:00 a.m. to experience a day in your child's shoes through a hands-on dyslexia simulation, expert LD panel, classroom visits, and a BBQ lunch catered by Rosemary & Rye! Please RSVP: https://forms.gle/ygbWrMBp77zAhRHr7

Survey

Our high school science students are designing two potential additions to our school grounds: an outdoor classroom and an outdoor obstacle course!

To complete their research and build data-driven proposals, they need feedback from our school community. Please support their hard work by taking a quick survey created directly by the students:

Outdoor Classroom Survey

Obstacle Course Survey



SOARING SEAHAWKS:

6th/7th grade field trip to Gibbes Art Museum

Cross Country IOP Beach Run

On Thursday afternoon, our Cross Country runners took to the sand for the Isle of Palms Beach Run. Our athletes showed incredible grit pushing through the tough beach terrain, putting in a fantastic performance along the coast. Join us in congratulating the team on a great run!

Escape Room

Inspired by Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, our Lower School students put their problem-solving and teamwork to the test in an exciting escape room activity. Together they deciphered clues and tackled tricky puzzles to escape!

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! This week, we're spotlighting three incredible dyslexic achievers: Barbara Corcoran, Dav Pilkey, Keira Knightley, and Henry Winkler!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to read their inspiring stories and learn how dyslexia shaped their paths to success.

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