“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23–24
Addyson Hilton, Reporter
In the era of social media, many trending post formats have gained popularity, including OOTD (Outfit of the Day), DITL (Day in the Life), “What I Eat in a Day,” shopping hauls, and many more. On social media, “Day in the Life” posts give followers a behind-the-scenes look at daily routines by sharing short videos, photos, and updates throughout the day. With over forty staff members at TCA managing different schedules, responsibilities, and teaching loads, faculty members are bound to have a wide variety of unique and interesting “Day in the Life.”
Trinity Times decided to take an inside look at some of the DITLs of staff members across various life stages. Each schedule reflects the unique responsibilities and routines that shape daily life at TCA. The following staff members, Mrs. Savell, Coach Boyd, Mrs. Van, and Mrs. Whiteaker, were interviewed about their typical daily routines, including what time they wake up, what they do before work, what a typical day at school looks like, how they spend their free time, and how they end their day. It was both interesting and insightful to see how individuals in different stages of life and with various routines come together each day to help make TCA such a special place to be.
Mrs. Savell is a veteran teacher who has spent many years at TCA. Her typical day begins early at 4:45 a.m. with vitamins and her “non-alkaline coffee—the only non-alkaline coffee on the market.” She usually skips breakfast but will have a “healthy yogurt” at school if she’s hungry. Before leaving between 6:00 and 6:30 a.m., she enjoys quiet time in her loft and “pets the cats.” After her 22.5-minute commute, she spends the day teaching classes, preparing lessons, and keeping everything running smoothly in Math. She typically leaves school around 5:00 p.m., checks in with her husband once home, and they unwind by watching FBI before and after dinner. She heads to bed around 8:30 p.m., ready to start the next day.
In his first year at TCA, Coach Boyd serves as Sports Information Director, athletics social media manager, and PE teacher. He starts his day early—4:00 a.m. on powerlifting days and 5:00 a.m. on other days—fueling up with a “preworkout rice crispy treat” before heading to the gym. After his workout and a Ghost energy drink, he arrives at TCA around 6:15–6:30 a.m. for powerlifting practice. As the athletics social media manager and a PE teacher, he spends the day teaching classes, managing athletic updates, and staying on top of school activities. With football season over, he has a few hours of free time with his wife, and they occasionally spend that time going shopping. Dinner varies, but is often “Chipotle or Cava,” and he ends the day by watching a game on TV before heading to bed.
Mrs. Van, a mom of two and one of TCA’s beloved Bible teachers, wakes up at 5:00 a.m. and alternates between working out and quiet time in the Word every other day. She “eats coffee” for breakfast and leaves for work at 7:15 a.m., arriving at school by 7:30. Once there, she checks her emails before spending the day teaching, and she typically leaves school at 4:00 p.m., arriving home around 4:30 due to “traffic in Aledo.” Dinner usually comes around 6:30 and is “something really easy.” After the kids go to bed, she enjoys about an hour of free time watching YouTube before ending her day at 9:00 p.m.
Mrs. Whiteaker, a mom of two, cross country, track, powerlifting coach, and Athletic Admin Assistant, starts her day at 4:15 a.m. with Bible study in the living room. For breakfast, she brings “Profee” (protein coffee) to powerlifting practice. Before leaving for work, she walks the dogs with Mr. Whiteaker around 5:40 a.m. and usually leaves by 6:05 a.m. She arrives at school around 6:15 to 6:20 a.m. for powerlifting practice. A typical workday includes subbing for the first-floor office if needed, processing purchase requests for the athletic department, managing the budget to make sure there’s no “overspending,” and meeting with Coach Smiley, often making lots of jokes. She leaves work by 4:00 p.m. and gets home around 4:30. Dinner is usually around 6:00, and in her free time she and Mr. W. walk the dogs, do the dishes, and watch shows, usually comedies or crime series like Murder in Paradise, which she enjoys for the British accents and Mr. W. likes for the Caribbean setting. She aims to be in bed by 8:45 to 9:00 p.m. and asleep by 10:00.
Even though each staff member has a different schedule and set of responsibilities, all of them share a dedication to starting their days early, maintaining personal routines, and giving their best to TCA. From Bible study and workouts to teaching and coaching, each staff member balances work and personal time in a way that fits their life stage. These differences highlight their individuality, while their shared commitment shows how TCA’s staff work together to create a supportive and thriving school community.
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