Palmer Trinity School

TRACI HOLSTEIN Associate Dean of Students, Science Teacher After 13 impactful years at PTS, and a 25-year career in education, Traci Holstein is bidding farewell to a profession and community she has cherished deeply. The decision to close this chapter has been filled with emotion, a mix of nostalgia, gratitude, and disbelief. Some of the most meaningful memories for Traci were made while traveling with students. Whether floating in the waters off Kona, Hawaii, or climbing the Great Wall of China with the students from the Class of 2026, these adventures left lasting impressions on Traci. Among one of her most treasured roles was serving as the Girls Varsity Golf coach for seven years. Under her guidance, the team became a family as well as a group of athletes. Reflecting on her time at PTS, Traci shared, "PTS has been more than a place of work, it has been a home. It's where I've felt pride, joy, gratitude, and deep fulfillment each and every day. As I turn the page to a new chapter, I carry with me all the laughter, lessons, and love this community has given me. And for that, I am forever grateful." IRAIDA CASTILLO ROBLEDO Senior Associate Director, College Advising The summer of 1993 marked the start of two life-changing journeys for Iraida Castillo Robledo; the birth of her first child and the beginning of her remarkable career at PTS. Encouraged by her friend Danny Reynolds, Iraida took a leap of faith into a new role at a school she had come to know during her time in college admissions. Though teaching was not part of her original plan, Iraida quickly found her calling. Over the years, she taught ESL (English as a Second Language), led the nationally recognized yearbook, advised journalism, directed student activities, and served as chair of the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Program. After a brief retirement, she later returned to college advising, partnering once again with Mr. Reynolds. As she bids farewell once more, Iraida reflects with gratitude, saying, "The school had changed, but the heart of this place remained the same." FAREWELL FALCONS! KATHLEEN LAMIELL Learning Resource Specialist and External Testing Coordinator Kathleen Lamiell first joined Palmer Trinity School in 1997, a time when the campus was just beginning to expand with the opening of the Yarbrough building. She taught 6 th grade World Cultures and English until 2005 and served as Lead Advisor for the Class of 2004, then a group of just 35 students. During those early years, she taught several students who are now part of the PTS faculty and staff, and both of her children graduated from the school. Encouraged by former Head of School Judy Andrews, Kathleen, fondly known as Katie, pursued an advanced degree in School Psychology and went on to work for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. In 2012, she returned to PTS as a Learning Resource Specialist, a role she continues to cherish. Her fondest memories include travel with students to places like the Everglades, Europe, and Nicaragua, and the deep friendships formed within the school community. Reflecting on the next chapter, Katie shared, "I'm looking forward to spending time with my four grandchildren and traveling to visit friends and family across the country." 7

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