Since that time, Jay has worked to build a flourishing culture at Grace, a vibrant educational community that has been awarded Blue Ribbon Exemplary status by the U.S. Department of Education in 2015 and 2017. Most of all, Janet believes in Colossians 3:17and wants to instill this verse into her swimmers, whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Janet graduated from TCU and was a three sport letterman in swimming, gymnastics, and golf. Academic Success Center & Drill Team Coach, Randi has been a part of the upper campus Academic Success Center since 2022. Previously she worked at the Refinery Chiropractic as a chiropractic assistant and has worked for Grace Community Church and Grace Early Education in the past. Macey attends Harding University,. He also loves the outdoors: camping, hiking, and kayaking. Southwest Christian High School 1981 Bavaria Road They are members at Southern Oaks Baptist Church and have lived in Tyler all of their lives. Just mention: Books! Besides loving to learn, Ann is passionate about her positions with Go Gold Network of East Texas, a non-profit organization walking alongside of pediatric cancer families, and also Toys for Tots. Legal Status. Music is a passion for Bill. He has served in churches as deacon, director of a young married class, and youth Teacher. Rainey has taught middle school at Grace since 2013 in the areas of 8th grade English and 6th grade Reading. He also loves strong coffee and tacos. Just mention: What makes you feel known and loved.. Strike up a conversation. She is thrilled to be teaching in a school setting once again, and her kids are equally excited to be attending Grace. Gail enjoys anything outdoors, being around friends and loved ones laughing. David and his wife, Adrianne, have four children ranging in ages from 22 to 4 years of age, with the youngest attending Grace. Nathanael is married to Halee (the coolest kid on the block) and their baby girl, Murphee Claire Whisman, was born in December 2020! Jill also loves doing anything creative and planning things. Heather enjoys spending time with family and friends, kayaking, designing, and reading. A passion for education pushed him to switch careers, and thus he joined the GCS team in 2021 to teach mathematics and engineering. 6. Prior to her start at GCS in 2001, she taught sixteen years in public education in Texas. Stacey and her husband, Nathan, have two children and attend Grace Community Church. She grew up in East Texas and graduated from Harding University where she met her husband, Devan. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he also serves as lead pastor at 903 Community Church in Flint, Texas. He loves spending time with his family, working hard with his hands, and talking theology with his siblings in Christ. Digital Ministries Specialist. John has worked as a high school teacher from 1996 to 2000 in the Houston public school system and in the local public school system from 2000 to 2012. Rena has served at Grace since 2009 in various roles, overseeing departments and initiatives and now serves as the Director of Connections, getting folks started on their spiritual journeys and getting connected to God and others. We believe that God is an excellent God and therefore everything we do at Grace Community Church in living out our vision will be done with. Text 898211 . Coach Barker has worked as the Teen and Health & P.E. She has an undergraduate degree from Louisiana Tech University in Elementary Education and a masters degree in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M. Assistant Facilities Manager. Anna began her teaching career in public education for three years in Tyler, Texas. And GraceKids (it is a big part of who I am!). Taehas been serving at Grace since 2015 and loves this local church for its heart for the nations and the lost whether locally or in the nations. Mischa and Jim are members of Bethel Bible Church downtown. Eden Prairie. They have two boys, Layton & Alden, who attend Grace. 4. Great place to work and Great Staff. Christy has worked at Grace Elementary since 2015. She and her husband, Josh, have one daughter, Rose, who was born in August of 2016. So, we believe in living contagiously outrageous lives of service and generosity toward others (John 13:1-17, Acts 4:32-35). This lunch is free for the whole family. He recently graduated from Oklahoma Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies, and a minor in Intercultural Ministry. She has taught in various districts around east Texas and has spent the last 7 years as an RTI teacher for her campus. Sabillon has coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, and club levels, and returned to Grace Community High School from Belhaven University in Jackson, MS. She is a 2015 graduate of Grace Community School and earned her bachelors degree from the University of Texas at Tyler. Coach Barker has worked as the Teen and Health & P.E. Judy has been a teaching since 1988 and joined Grace Community School in 1992 as elementary music teacher, fourth grade teacher, and is currently the fifth grade humanities teacher. Coach Wells and his wife, Andy, also volunteer with GSM at the Grace OJ campus. Andrew continues to grow in knowledge and experience within the AV world and loves every second of it. As an Apache Belle, Melissa traveled to Dublin, Ireland, and performed in the St. Patricks Day Parade and Lord Mayors Ball. Tracy also serves as the bi-vocational Pastor at Westwood Baptist Church in Tyler, TX. (Colossians 3:17). He has an extensive coaching career, including Allen High School, Decatur High School, and Prestwood Christian Academy. Keith joined Grace Community School in 2019 to teach chemistry. She and her husband Andy, also a Grace teacher, now have three grown children and three adorable grandkids. After pastoring in Dallas for over 7 years, Jerod joined the GCC staff in 2019. She received her bachelors degree in information technology and marketing from Baylor University. Jeff teaches high school mathematics and directs the Grace Community Drumline, which was established in 1998. She first discovered her passion for the drill team in middle school and participated throughout high school. She is looking forward to occasional visits to NYC to see her daughter Caitlin and son-in-law Jesse who met each other at Grace in the sixth grade. Jay was a practicing attorney in Dallas and Tyler for ten years before joining Grace Community School in 2002 as its Director of Development. Heather began teaching public school in Tyler in 2003 where she taught 1st and 5th grades. He also enjoys reading, hiking, and serving others while chatting about the love of the Lord. Strike up a conversation. After graduating from UT Tyler and starting a family, Deena enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom. She is married to Trey, and they have two daughters, Caitieand Sadie. He has coached age groups from 13 to 18. Strike up a conversation. Lisa joined the Grace Community School team in 2022. Just mention: The TV show Survivor, Jesus, or the Bible! Kayla moved to Tyler from Columbia Missouri to attend UT Tyler and graduated from there with a bachelors. She began teaching at Grace Community School in 2000 as a third grade teacher, but left in 2005 to be a stay-at-home-mom. (1 Corinthians 9:19-23). Just mention: How Derek manages to win at any sport he tries, Gospel Music, and his top 3 favorite Rom Coms. Jason loves audiobooks, creative writing, and the Hebrew language. Beth and her husband, William, have three grown daughters, and they attend Grace Community Church. Jay Ferguson is the Head of School of Grace Community School in Tyler. Communication between the faculty and the parents is crucial to meeting that goal. He earned a bachelors degree in pastoral ministries and a minor in music from East Texas Baptist University. She received her bachelors degree from the University of Texas at Tyler and her masters degree in Education from Regent University. Mitchels first pastoral role was in South Korea back in 1998. began in ministry about 30 years ago as a youth pastor. Grace Community School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. She got married at Grace in 1993 (hers was the first wedding at the Rumsey Road building), and she and her family have been attending/members ever since. You will hear the Bible in a new and fresh way, as Chip uses practical application, literary understanding and the imaginative gift of story in his weekend messages. She has. Carley received her bachelors degree from The University of Texas at Tyler. Welcome to Grace Community Church! After Thailand, the Lord placed a vision in his heart to reach the Muslim nations, which brought him to Grace. She received her bachelors degree from Texas A&M University and her masters degree in Secondary Education from Stephen F. Austin State University. The Tauschers moved from Andover, KS to Tyler in 2011. After graduation, she was head womens swim coach at TCU for several years. Before joining GCS, Brittany taught high school English and fifth grade reading for eight years in the public school setting, both in Georgia and locally in Tyler. She has taught junior kindergarten, kindergarten, and third grade for four years at Lake Norman Christian School in Davidson, North Carolina. The Dark Knight 1.) All Departments All Departments Administration Admissions Arts Athletics College Guidance Early Education Accounting Associate and Executive Assistant to Lead Pastor and Executive Pastor. He is a regular contributor to Christian School Education and the ACSI and CESA blogs. Coach Hope coached two years at Henderson State University completing his Masters degree and helped guide the team to post-season play each year. She joined the GCS staff in 2016 and is currently working in the high school office as an administrative assistant. Nursery Staff Purpose: To provide dependable, safe, secure, and nurturing care to the children while at our church, ages 0-5 years in a clean environment that enables them to grow. She and her husband Joe. Food Service Coordinator/Athletic Admissions and Concessions, Stephanie has worked in multiple library settings since 2011, including the preservation of special collections, digital collections, as well as public libraries. Libby comes to Grace from Pine Cove, where she served on the communications team. Sun Valley, CA 91352, MF 8:00 am5:00 pm We have multiple services each weekend on Saturdays and Sundays. She also taught kindergarten and coached various sports in middle school and high school at Brentwood over her 18 years with the school. She has also served as the mathematics department chair, TAPPS Academic Coordinator, and TAPPS Mathematics Coach. Lanny and Carol have two daughters. Coach Smith says of his soccer girls, I always want to be someone they see as a strong Christian Husband and Father. McKenna moved to East Texas in 2014 from Edmond, Oklahoma, and was the. During his tenure at All Saints, the school has won five TAPPS Overall Championships and finished as runner-up twice. Additionally, she worked as the Executive Director of St. Paul Childrens Foundation. She enjoys family trips, camping, and OU games. Jennifer has two sons, Cameron and Charles, who are both enrolled at GCS. Chris is also a member of Graces Elder Board, which he has been serving on since 2017. He enjoys digging into the Word and spending time with his brothers and sisters in Christ. She and her husband, Mark, have been married for more than 20 years and have four children. QUICK LINKS: Giving Need Prayer? Meet Our Staff. She is a certified public accountant with 22 years of banking and regulatory reporting experience and received her bachelors degree from the University of Texas at Tyler. He has coached football (MS and HS), baseball (HS), and track (MS and HS), and basketball (MS). Debbie has worked as an educational therapist for over ten years at both Grace and other Christian schools even in a school in Africa. He has a passion for teaching and tutoring and a heart for ministry, which he has been involved in for over ten years. Jessica received her bachelors degree in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Tyler and her masters degree in Mathematics from Stephen F. Austin State University. Beyond his work with Grace, Carl is also a partner with the fundraising consulting firm Alexander Haas and brings more than three. She began teaching at Grace Community School in 2000 as a third grade teacher, but left in 2005 to be a stay-at-home-mom. As a mom of young kids, hobbies include going to the grocery store alone, and a cup of coffee thats actually hot. She grew up in church because her dad was a pastor! Food I love talking with people about what theyre cooking & eating. Both of them received degrees from Abilene Christian University and Lanny has a Masters degree in both Education Administration and Christian Practice. Matthew and Penny enjoy the lowcountry with their two sons; Rivers and . Strike up a conversation. Rainey and Joe have been active members at Marvin United Methodist Church for 32 years. She holds a bachelors degree in Christian Teaching from Boise Bible College. After many years of homeschooling her three children, Melissa has taught high school visual arts and ceramics since 1999, developing a three-tiered ceramics program along the way. Melissa received a bachelors in Art from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and a secondary teaching certificate from Judson University in Elgin, Illinois. He also loves art and photography, and has been drawing and painting since childhood. He previously served as the director of student life in the high school from 2021-2018, director of college guidance from 2007-2018, and a high school physics instructor from 2004-2007. Gail says Grace is her extended family. Wes has eight years of experience, having served in many roles, including administration, teacher, and coach at both Gladewater High School and Brownsboro High School. Sat @ 5pm and Sun @ 8:30am, 10am, & 11:30am. She served as a team captain on the cheer team while pursuing a degree in Studio Art Graphic Design. Morgan and her husband, Houston, moved to Tyler from Nampa, Idaho. Carrie joined Grace University in 2018. Chelsea attended Baylor University where she studied communication, English, history, and political science and graduated in 2009. She has been married to her husband, Randy, for 34 years. Victoria and her husband Steve have been married for 23 years. Beth and her husband, William, have three grown daughters, and. Before working at GCC, Ann taught elementary school in Baltimore County for 30 years. Highlights of Coach Lathams career include Coach of the Year 15 times; National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Section VII (comprised of the states of Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah and California) Boys Track Coach of the Year; California CIF Model Coach of the Year; High School Sports Association of San Diego Athletic Director Award; Award of Merit form the San Diego Starters Association, and awarded the National City, CA, Mayor Award. Miranda, her oldest daughter, a Marine, is stationed in Virginia as a parachute folding instructor. She is a 2003 graduate of Grace Community School. Grant joined Grace Community School in 2018 where he will serve as the high school geometry, foundations of college math, college algebra, and statistics teacher. Rick and his family enjoy swimming, tennis, and many other outdoor adventures together. Jennifer and her husband, Travis,have three sons, Hamilton, Price, and JT. Kayla joined Grace Community School as the Admissions Coordinator in January 2022. Prior to ministry, she was a, BEACH! Catan or any board game can keep me in a conversation for a few hours as well. Before coming to Grace, Coach Lee has been an athletic director and coached basketball, cross country, softball and track. We receive salvation through grace alone, by faith alone, in Christ alone. After working as a U.S. Border Patrol Agent and later a U.S. Federal Air Marshal, Coach Wells returned to Tyler and married his high school sweetheart. Coach Russell enjoys the team atmosphere that each great football team possesses. was formerly a Copier Tech for 33 years. She and her husband, Michael, have two children, Zayden and Zoe, who attend Grace. Over the years, she has taught math, served as a college guidance counselor, and currently works as the Student Activities Director and Chapel Coordinator. She always up for a good conversation and/or a cup of coffee! Jessica and her husband, Steve, attend Grace Community Church, Old Jacksonville Campus along with their children. Sundees youngest daughter, Avery, attends Grace Community School. Hours. Accreditations, Associations & Achievements, Junior Kindergarten & Kindergarten (4-5 years). She enjoyed her experience working as an assistant reading and math editor for an educational publisher in Baltimore. Diane received a bachelors degree from Kansas State University. He graduated from the University of North Texas with a B.S. She also taught four years of computer at the elementary campus. Mitchel has been serving as the Lead Pastor of Grace Community Church since the fall of 2016. Michelle Lach. Amber has been at Grace Community School since 2007 and currently serves as the elementary assistant principal. His interest in tech started when he was part of his high schools televised announcements and while serving on the tech team in his youth group, where he got saved. Holly has taught kindergarten at Grace University since 2014. Click below to see where God might be calling you to next! She has been with Grace Community School since 2008. Tue 8:30 . Laura received her bachelors degree from Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee. He is passionate about authentic community and its power to transform peoples lives. Strike up a conversation. She and her husband, Jeff, have two sons. They currently serve on the CRU staff at SFA in Nacogdoches, TX. John's main priorities are preaching, teaching, counseling and shepherding. He has had coaching stints at Garland High School, Allen High School, Highland Park High School, Richardson High School, and Liberty Christian School. Outside of when hes with his wife and three daughter, hes happiest around books, movies, coffee, & sneakers. She earned a bachelors degree in Family Relations and Child Development with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education from Oklahoma State University. Ijeoma worked for Tyler Junior College for almost 14 years, serving in various roles as professor, interim director for faculty development and professional development coordinator. Soon after graduation, he enrolled at Dallas Theological Seminary where he earned an M.A. Strike up a conversation. He believes critical thinking and candid discussions about our faith will ultimately lead all of us to a more genuine relationship with the Lord. Anna joined the Grace Community School faculty in 2022. She also loves to bake and cook! John has taught high school math at Grace Community School since 2021. She graduated in December 2018 with her masters in communication from Stephen F. Austin State University. Holly has taught kindergarten at Grace University since 2014. She and her husband, Tim, have one son, Jackson, who attends Grace Community School. . Todd, his wife Samantha, and their son Dominic are members of Christ Episcopal Church, where each serves as lay ministers in some capacity. Jamey has worked as a first grade teacher at Grace Community School since 2015. Coach Edwards is married to Audra. John and Katie have two children, Ann (married to Sam) and Tim. He has served in that position since June 2003. They attend Grace. She received a bachelors degree from Texas College and has worked in church administration for over 25 years. After college, she served as the East Texas deputy regional director for U.S. She graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Child and Family Studies. International Students Coordinator. Christine values collaborative leadership, deep friendships, and time with her 3 boys. They moved to the Bluffton/Hilton Head area in 2001 where Matthew served as the Youth Pastor at Grace Community Church. He may be an attorney by trade, but his true passion is coaching football and helping to develop men of character and integrity. She continued teaching and building the program for the next three years.
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