Chris joined our coaching staffin 2022 and is the Director of Tennis at the Cascades Country Club. Ethan, their oldest son, is married to Lindsey and he is a coach at Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas. Matt has been on staff since 2010, fulfilling a variety of roles, including Grace Students Worship Coordinator, Grace Students AV Tech Lead, GADC Program Director, and Facilities and Security. Beth and her husband, William, have three grown daughters, and they attend Grace Community Church. She and her husband have two adult sons, who both graduated from Grace Community in 2015 and 2018. The Next Generation Pastor will have the responsibility of directly leading the 6th-12th grade student ministry. 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. He plays guitar, keyboards, and drums. Lisa has worked at Grace Community School since 2015. John is a self-described nerd who loves all things political, science fiction, the 80s, and Star Wars, He also loves running and hiking with his family. She cherishes the role as a mother, but the most rewarding and fulfilling role has been as a grandmother! Coach Johnston and his wife, Miranda, have two sons, Hudson and Knox, and a dog, Dixie. Julia Gonzales. She and her husband, Jared have three daughters that attend Grace Community School. Brittney has taught kindergarten at Grace University since 2021. Emma is thrilled to start teaching fourth grade at Grace. Kamerons hobbies include travel, culinary endeavors, hiking, reading, hosting friends and family, working with her church youth group, and catching wild critters with her kids. Soon after graduation, he enrolled at Dallas Theological Seminary where he earned an M.A. Tasha has worked as a secondary English teacher since 1993 at Christian schools in Little Rock, Arkansas; Fort Worth, Texas; Austin, Texas, and Jackson, Tennessee, and has also taught public school in Beebe, Arkansas. They have two married daughters. She and her husband Keith have four adult children and five grandchildren. Lanny has been in education since 1984 where he spent 9 years in public school before becoming a Christian school administrator in 1993. in Political Science from Texas A&M University. Rhonda is a member of Emerald Bay Community Church. Shelly received her Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Tyler and brings over 25 years of experience. Prior to joining staff, she worked at Howard Community College, taught piano privately, and worked for a nonprofit (Better BedRest) and was a professional clown. She and her husband, Mark, have one son who graduated from Grace in 2016 and twin daughters who graduated from Grace in 2019. Ms. Bice loves introducing young people to theater in the middle school program as well as teaching dual credit speech. She also loves to bake and cook! Jasmine received her bachelors degree from The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and her Masters at the Southern Arkansas University in. Jennifer Gray Community service outreach coordinator Gracecommunity1101@yahoo.com (585)402-1810. Please login or create an account to use this feature, Learn More | Livestream | Bulletin The Tauschers attend The Chapel of St. Peter & Paul in Tyler. After the departure of the schools long-time Head in summer 2003, Jay became Interim Head of School. Josue Sabillon, a Honduran native, is accompanied by his wife Andrea, and their two daughters, Isabela and Cecilia. She started at Grace in 2010 as the ninth grade World History/Geography teacher. Her oldest son, Payton, graduated from high school, and her other three children, Colby, Caleb, and Olivia attend Grace Community School. Their favorite dog breed is Giant Schnauzer and they currently have one adoptee, Sasha. He has served as a youth pastor in Houston and currently serves as an elder and teaching pastor at Grace Community Church. Sherri has a bachelors degree from the University of Texas at Tyler. He will one day return to reign on the earth as King (John 1:1-5, Colossians 2:9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Hebrews 14:15, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 14:6, Romans 10:9-10, Acts 1:9-11, 1 Timothy 6:14-15). Krystal joined Grace in 2020. Her passionate love for Jesus and the principles in His Word give her a unique perspective on how the choices we make are so critical to living the lives we deeply desire. Her family relocated to Tyler in August of 2019. Stacey began teaching in 2001 after graduating with a bachelors degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Bible-Theology from Mid-America Christian University. 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 intentional excellence. She received her B.S. She and her husband, Jim, have a son and a daughter who are Grace graduates. She has also served as the mathematics department chair, TAPPS Academic Coordinator, and TAPPS Mathematics Coach. Grace Director evelyn.tonn@gracesarasota.com Madi Pedro Preschool Pastor + Family Ministry Kids Coordinator madi@gracesarasota.com Elizabeth Ramey Preschool Pastor elizabeth@gracesarasota.com Kristen Klein Special Needs Leader kristen.klein@gracesarasota.com. Rebecca has have been part of the Grace family since 2004. 4040 Tully Rd. Wendee is joining the Grace family as an Instructional Aide as well as the Coordinator for our Jr K and Kindergarten After School Program. Jobs. Over the years, she has taught math, served as a college guidance counselor, and currently works as the Student Activities Director and Chapel Coordinator. Other performance credits include Dallas Cowboys pre-games and halftimes, a feature on Texas Country Reporter, participation in Houstons Bank of America Thanksgiving Day Parades, Tyler Rose Parades, and performing at Disney World. He has served as National Honor Society advisor, shotgun team advisor, and the summer camp administrator. She has over 20 years of experience teaching voice and directing choirs in both public and private schools from the middle school to collegiate level. He graduated from the University of North Texas with a B.S. Prior to his time at Grace, Ron served his country for thirty years as an Army Officer, as well as a Senior Leader in the government for six years. Throughout her dance career, she consistently received both personal and team top honors, awards and scholarships throughout camps, competitions, and conventions. The Foreman family worship at Bethel Bible. Prior to Grace, she taught at Jack Elementary in Tyler. She has taught fourth grade at Jack Elementary in Tyler for the past two years. She teaches art at Grace Middle School 5th and 6th and Grace University. Just mention: All they need to do is mention God. At a very young age, Viola volunteered at a refugee camp and observed the ill effects of war and evil. She taught for eight years in Louisiana prior to moving to Texas in 2012. Lanny and his wife Carol have served in Christian education for 26 years. He began his teaching career in 2000 in Mississippi, teaching both middle school and. Monica and Brad have two children at Grace. Marsha is in the process of finding a church home here in Tyler. Joanne has been a stay at home mom for many years and has worked in various companies working in office administration. Brittany and her husband began attending Grace seven years ago when she was pregnant with their oldest. Josue has been the Grace Mens Soccer Head Coach since 2017. He has previously worked as a high school math teacher since 2014 for Sheridan County School District #1 in northern Wyoming, with teaching experience in Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, as. Anna joined the Grace team in 2020. He also leads a Friday evening Bible study in his home. He has been a LSU fan his entire life and histop 3 movies are 3.) Elder Devon Weed - Devon lives in Columbia Cross Roads with his wife, Kelsey, and two children, Remmi and Bennett. At both Bishop Gorman and All Saints Episcopal, he was part of a staff that broke the single-season record for wins in womens basketball. All Departments All Departments Administration Admissions Arts Athletics College Guidance Early Education Coach Mike Maddox returned to the Grace Community School family in spring 2022 to work with the track athletes. His son, Joshua, is a graduate of Boyce College in Louisville, KY, and lives and works there. Chae has been attending Grace since October of 2019 after marrying her husband, Sam, but has joined staff this past August of 2021! Strike up a conversation. She has been with Grace Community School since 2006, teaching kindergarten and first grade. Krystal and her husband, Chase, have two children, Kalynn and Kynlee, who both, A.A.S. Click below to see where God might be calling you to next! Tammy received her bachelors degree from Texas A&M University and is a member of Southside Baptist Church. He and his wife, Ashley, are members of Grace Community Church, and have served over 20 years in small group and childrens ministries. Becky received her bachelors degree from the Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. She earned her bachelors in Communication Broadcasting with a minor in Marketing at the University of Central Oklahoma. Therefore, we believe in being incredibly intentional about how we treat every single person God puts in our path (Romans 3:23, Genesis 1:27, Psalm 139:13-16). Houston has previous experience working for a mobile IT Team and he is currently the head coach of the new GCS Esports program. He is an experienced track and football coach, and he previously served as the head varsity football coach at Grace Community School from 2006 to 2017. Kayla has lived in Tyler since 2017 and attends Grace Community Church. Learn More from Southern Methodist University and his Th.M. Melita Jackson. Just mention: Books! In addition to soccer, Coach Hemphill has coached middle school and high school football at Grace Community School since 2010. 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. 3. 2,825 were here. McKenna received her bachelors in Athletic Training from the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma. in Music Education from East Central University, where he met his wife, Angela. She loves to run and swimming is also part of her life all of her kids swim year-round! Her heart beats passionately for the marginalized, women, and racial justice. He and his wife, Sue enjoy Jeopardy. Diane received a bachelors degree from Kansas State University. Grace Community Church: Kingsville, MD > Staff Staff Ann Shanahan, Ministry Assistant Ann has been at Grace Community Church for over 15 years. She grew up at Grace Community Church, where she met and married my husband, Nate. Prior to working here, she was working on and off as a housekeeper. He may be an attorney by trade, but his true passion is coaching football and helping to develop men of character and integrity. Todd grew up in Tyler and has been teaching History and Literature at private schools in east Texas and St. Paul, Minnesota for twenty years. Ijeoma EJ joined Grace Community School in June 2022 as the Director of Equity and Inclusion. She taught third, fourth, and fifth grade in Oklahomas Moore Public School District for fifteen years before taking four years off to stay at home with her children. Interdisciplinary Studies, Stephen F. Austin State University. Phyllissa began her teaching career in 2006 at a charter elementary school as a paraprofessional for three years when she was asked to create a Response to Intervention program for third through sixth graders. Prior to her start at GCS in 2001, she taught sixteen years in public education in Texas. She has been with Grace Community School since 2014 and has served as a seventh grade English and sixth grade reading. Grant is a partner in the law firm, Gaston & Lindley, PLLC,. She cheers for all things Terps. She and her husband, Michael, have two children, Zayden and Zoe, who attend Grace. He has a degree in Christian leadership, (a ministry degree) with a minor in Education from Ecclesia College. Myranda received her bachelors degree from the University of Texas at Tyler in 2013. After graduating. Dave has been at Grace since 2017 as the Pastor of Family Ministries. She earned a bachelors degree in biomedical science from Texas A&M University and a masters degree in STEM Leadership from The American College of Education. Strike up a conversation. He is currently working towards a doctorate at Western Seminary in Portland. He also captured the TCL Coach of the Year honor in 2004. She has a bachelors degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and has experience teaching Pre-K, kindergarten, and 2nd grade. Her experience includes preschool music and curriculum writing, admissions director, pre-kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and junior/senior girls Bible. Get directions. We believe men and women with God given leadership gifts should lead the ministries of the church. Now, as devoted Baylor Bears, they enjoy attending their alma maters events and activities whenever possible. He lives by the words in II Timothy 4:2 which states There is no offseason! He is married to the former Jana Crosby and the two graduated from the University of Houston in 1991. She was a classroom teacher for five years before becoming a mother. Karen received her bachelors degree in Computing Science from Texas A&M. She loves Stand Up Comedy, True Crime Podcasts, mangonadas, and honest and deep conversations about life. He graduated from Oklahoma Wesleyan with a bachelors in Pastoral Ministry and a minor in Worship Arts in 2016, and graduated from Tyndale Seminary in Toronto with a Masters in Theological Studies in 2018. Macey attends Harding University, and Bailee was killed by a drunk driver in 2016. Patrick landed some jobs as a newsgathering producer for a few news organizations, allowing him some once-in-a-lifetime access and opportunities while covering local and national news, before leaving the news industry altogether in 2015. Daughter, Erin, is married to Jordan Allen and they have two children, Gentry and Camden. In 2017, he assumes the varsity assistant coaching position. Music Director Rhonda taught in the classroom setting until acquiring her CDA in 1986. Hours. Tracy received his bachelors degree, M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. November and her husband, Brandon, have four daughters, two of which have graduated from Grace Community School and two that currently attend. He attended the University of Maryland in College Park, and graduated with a degree in broadcast journalism and a minor in religion. 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. Elizabeth received her bachelors degree from Bryan College and her masters degree from Liberty University. Her background includes years of experience in education and programming for children and adults. She provides staff, parent, and student support for RenWeb, our school management system, and serves as the registrar for the guidance office. She left in 2010 to be a stay-at-home-mom, and then returned in 2018 to teach art and music at Hand-In-Hand Preschool in Tyler. She enjoys working out, house plants, and reading. She strives to be a bridge builder across ethnic and cultural groups and challenges herself and others to live out the Biblical message of justice, reconciliation and unity with all Gods image bearers. In his free time, Patrick likes to play Scrabble, jam on his guitar, and play the piano. Tae is married to his hot foxy mama, Kathy. You don't have to have the answers. Rhonda knows that children are a gift from God and believes that she is blessed to share the love of a child each day! She also enjoys music and singing, good books, movies, mysteries of all kinds, remodeling projects, and family trips to the beach. Salaries. She and her husband Joe have two adult children, Reagan and Parker. Julie received her bachelors degree in elementary education from Southeastern Bible College in, Julie began with Grace Community School in 2017 as a third grade teacher and now works in the Academic Success Center. Sarah has taught atGrace Community Schoolsince2012 after relocating to Tyler from California. Strike up a conversation. Dr. Chip Bennett serves as the founding Senior Pastor of Grace Community Church. Brenda (R.N., BSN) has worked as the Grace elementary school nurse since 2000. She previously served as an intern and a part-time Social Media Specialist before joining the team full-time. Andrew joined Grace in 2019 and has been on staff since summer of 2022. 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. Grace Community is about being and making disciples of Jesus Christ. For the first eleven years, she taught fourth grade at the lower campus. She graduated from Baylor University with a degree in education with a math specialization. She has taught fourth grade at Jack Elementary in Tyler for the past two years. Grace attends Baylor University, while Brock and Cullen attend Grace Community School. Chris has been a member of Grace Community Church for 26 years. She has a bachelors degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and has experience teaching Pre-K, kindergarten, and 2nd grade. 9301 Eden Prairie Road Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347. Although Karen was formally trained as an engineer, God continued her education over the years in new ways as she raised her own children and was given opportunities to serve in ways that she never would have expected. 1500 Southeast King Drive, Bartlesville, OK, 74006, United States (918) 333-2030. He has been coaching softball for 13+ years and has been in the travel circuit for many years as well. Jessica has worked as a high school teacher since 2003. Just mention:Tropical plants, books you love, the Philippines! Check our list for groups and workshops being offered this Spring. 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. Chris joined our coaching staffin 2022 and is the Director of Tennis at the Cascades Country Club. She loves to travel, camp, hike, run, and just enjoys the great outdoors. She earned a bachelors degree in elementary education from the University of North Texas. He served as Athletic Director at Sweetwater High School for 20+ years. in Education from Harding University and was certified to teach AP World History at TCU.. There are 13 of us who are now (02/26) on our way to the Children's Haven International home in Reynosa, Mexico, where we are participating in GCC's 23rd Annual Amigo Trip in support of the ministry. She received her Associates degree in Applied Science, surgical technology and nursing, from Tyler Junior College. He likes to make things: guitars, jewelry, knives, leather goods. After practicing architecture with a firm in Houston for five years and in Tyler for three years with Fitzpatrick Associates, Jason attended Dallas Theological Seminary and earned a Master of Theology degree. 5. Coach Loftis joined Grace Community School in 2018 as the varsity girls basketball coach and middle school history teacher. The Tauschers moved from Andover, KS to Tyler in 2011. This is his first full-time ministry position. in Criminal Justice. Grace Community Church, Tucson, Arizona, Ministry Staff. Lisa and her husband, Wes, have one daughter and one son at Grace. Carl has been a part of the Grace community since 2020 and joined the administrative team in 2021. Becky and her husband, John, have three sons at Grace. She has a Bachelor of Music degree from Stephen F. Austin State University with a choral music emphasis as well as a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas at Tyler. Reading, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement class, missions, your children. Coach Spitzer graduated from Baylor Law School. Marsha is the new receptionist for Grace Community High School. After teaching for five years in public schools in Louisiana, Jennifer joined the Grace Community staff in 1996. She and her family attend the Indian Creek Church of Christ. Kathy has worked as a teacher for more than 30 years. He is an adjunct professor in school law and governance at Covenant College in Georgia, at Gordon College in Massachusetts, and at Baylor University. Grace University & Academic Success Center, Taylor joined Grace Community School in 2021 and teaches seventh grade at Grace University. He served four years as the middle school assistant coach and head coach from 2012 to 2016. Prior to her work at Grace Community School, she taught at Cypress Christian School in Houston for 11 years. Jaime is married to Andy and is mom to her three kids Lindsey and twins, Jack & Allie. She graduated this summer with her graduate degree in English Rhetoric and is excited to be a part of the. A fun fact about Tandi is that she was born in Zimbabwe to missionary parents and lived there till she was 7. Chris and his wife, Lacey, moved to Tyler in 2006 from Missouri to attend TJC and UT Tyler. Kelley and her husband have been married for 31 years, and they are blessed with two children, two children-in-law and two grandsons. Her career began in public middle school, but most recently she home-schooled her five children. Debbie has worked as an educational therapist for over ten years at both Grace and other Christian schools even in a school in Africa. Jill serves as the Birth PreKDirector and has been has been on staff for Grace Kids since 2006. Sherri joined Grace Community School in 1997 and has taught 26 years overall. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma and Dallas Theological Seminary, Mr. McLennan loves engaging in deep and personal conversations about Christianity. Hamilton and Price are Grace graduates, and JT currentlyattends. She and her family have been part of the Tyler community since 2013 and attend Grace Espanol at the Old Jacksonville campus. She is a 2015 graduate of Grace Community School and earned her bachelors degree from the University of Texas at Tyler. Prior to joining Grace, Miranda taught grammar to middle school students for 13 years. Diane started playing basketball at a young age, so the sport has always been close to her heart. 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. Monica has worked as a teacher and coach since 1997 at various public schools and private schools including First Baptist Dallas, Lucas Christian Academy, and Grace Community. and M.S.. Tim now regularly attends Grace Community Church. Kayla joined Grace Community School as the Admissions Coordinator in January 2022. Nathanael really enjoys golf, but hes really bad at it! Jerod and his family love their small group at Grace and having the opportunity to regularly meet new people at the church. Through those ministry experiences, God captured her heart for vocational ministry. Before joining Grace, she taught middle school English and writing after graduating from A&M in 1992. She has worked in the public schools and at Grace since 2013. Katie Ritcheson began teaching drama at Grace Community School in 2017. 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. Tim and his wife, Debbie, moved back to his home state of Texas in January 2019 after retiring from a successful career (2017) in San Diego as a CC/T&F Head Coach for 40+ years. She received her bachelors degree in information technology and marketing from Baylor University. He and his wife Sarah have 5 beautiful kids (the bigs and the littles). She enjoys family trips, camping, and OU games. She has enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom for the past 9 years. Staff. And once y Eddie has been married to Misty for 30 years and has two sons Aston (25) and Logan (20). Senator John Cornyn. Miranda, her oldest daughter, a Marine, is stationed in Virginia as a parachute folding instructor. Tiffany has been at Grace since August of 2021. Before coming to Grace, Coach Lee has been an athletic director and coached basketball, cross country, softball and track. Join us Sunday for worship services and fellowship groups. Heather grew up in Henderson and graduated from Texas A&M University at Texarkana. Lauren graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Just mention:Food I love talking with people about what theyre cooking & eating. Elder/Pastor Dylan Pepper - Dylan has been serving as our Pastor since June of 2015. He likes to make things: guitars, jewelry, knives, leather goods. He received his bachelors degree in Mathematics from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa and his masters degree in Mathematics Education from Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska. She also worked at George Mason Law & Economic Center and the International Monetary Fund as a research assistant. Her career began in public middle school, but most recently she home-schooled her five children. Having a natural drive for competition, Andrew loves playing any type of team sport and staying active. Sun Valley, CA 91352, MF 8:00 am5:00 pm Angie was excited to rejoin the Grace Community team in 2018 after previously teaching fourth and fifth grades from 2011 to 2016. Ann and her husband, Randy, have five children, three of whom have graduated from GCS. She also continued her education and obtained her Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning from ACU. Grace Church Leadership John MacArthur Pastor / Teacher Mark Zhakevich Pastor of Administration Austin Duncan Staff Pastor Josiah Grauman Staff Pastor Carl Hargrove Staff Pastor Jay Lennington Staff Pastor Rick McLean Staff Pastor Tom Patton Staff Pastor Bill Shannon Staff Pastor Mike Riccardi Staff Pastor Top Strike up a conversation. He has contributed to Building a Better School, published by Paideia Press, Mindshift: Catalyzing Change in Christian Education, published by Purposeful Design, and Religious Liberty and Education, published by Rowman and Littlefield.
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