Trinity High School is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Nathan Sturtzel ’05 as its seventh principal. He will succeed Dr. Dan Zoeller, who will retire at the end of June after serving as principal since 2004.
Dr. Sturtzel will be the first Trinity alumnus to serve as principal.
A dedicated Catholic educator and experienced school leader, Dr. Sturtzel currently serves as principal of St. Patrick Catholic School in Louisville, where he has led significant enrollment growth, academic expansion, and campus improvements since 2016. Known for his collaborative leadership style and strong commitment to Catholic identity, he brings more than a decade of experience in Catholic education and a deep personal connection to Trinity as an alumnus.
“Trinity played a transformative role in shaping who I am,” Dr. Sturtzel shared. “Serving as principal is a dream come true and an opportunity to give back to the school that helped form me. I look forward to working alongside our talented faculty, staff, and families to honor Trinity’s legacy while preparing our students to lead with faith and character.”
School President James Torra H’12 added, “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Nathan Sturtzel home to Trinity. As a proud alumnus and proven Catholic school leader, Nathan understands our mission and brotherhood. His experience, vision, and collaborative leadership style make him exceptionally well-suited to guide Trinity into its next chapter.”
Please join us in warmly welcoming Dr. Nathan Sturtzel ’05 as the new principal of Trinity High School and in offering prayers for him and our community as we begin this exciting new chapter together.