Melissa was an account manager at a physics nonprofit organization for the last 10 years. She and her husband, Michael, have two children, Zayden and Zoe, who attend Grace. 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. Chris has been a member of Grace Community Church for 26 years. Morgan is a former black. They have two children Kelly and Kate. She also cheered professionally for 3 years for the Houston Rockets and 1 year for the Indianapolis Colts. Shari is a ministry leader, speaker, and life coach, but the real truth is shes a lover of chocolate and strong coffee. He enjoys cooking and baking, especially cajun/creole food. The Francis family are long time members at First Christian Church. He believes in relating to students on and off the field, and that winning will take care of itself through a positive program. Beth joined Grace Community Schools Academic Success Center in October 2018 as an NILD Educational Therapist. In 2013 he received his masters in sports administration from Belhaven University. Lisa graduated from Chapel Hill High School and went to Oklahoma Wesleyan University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science. 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. She has been with Grace Community School since 2008. Prior to joining Grace, he was a youth pastor atCommunity Fellowship in Chicago for 11 years. She taught 3rd grade before staying home with her girls. She left teaching in 2011 to be a full-time mom, and returned to teaching in 2016. She is also a trained Spiritual Director and Lay Counseling Minister. They attend Green Acres Baptist Church where Jennifer actively participates in the music ministry. She received her bachelors degree from Texas A&M University and her masters degree in Secondary Education from Stephen F. Austin State University. Before coming to Grace, she taught in both the Klein and Plano public school systems for ten years. Anna and her husband, Nicholas, are members at Flint Baptist Church where she leads the fifth and sixth grade girls each Sunday morning. Darla received her bachelors degree in Nursing from The University of Oklahoma. Prior to being called to full-time ministry, Chris was a corporate sales leader at Tom James Clothiers for 25 years. She provides staff, parent, and student support for RenWeb, our school management system, and serves as the registrar for the guidance office. She received her B.S. She spends her time with her childrens sporting events and relaxing with family and friends. Mikaela joined the Grace Community School staff in 2013 after being a Grace schoolparent for many years. Grant and his wife, Haleigh, have two young children: Abraham and Juniper. Coach Smith says of his soccer girls, I always want to be someone they see as a strong Christian Husband and Father. Matthew and his wife, Michele, have attended Grace since November of 1989! He played college football at Ouachita Baptist University and received his Masters Degree as a Graduate Assistant Coach at Delta State University. She. 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. While homeschooling her six children, she also taught at Venture Academy and Pine Cove Outdoor Education. Katie studied theater and music at Tyler Junior College and Stephen F. Austin State University before beginning a career teaching middle school theater in Whitehouse and Waco. Debbie joined Grace University in 2020. Theyve been married for 23 years and have two wonderful children Madison and Hudson. Just mention:Enneagram, the news, and his favorite Christian artists (Vertical Worship and Meredith Andrews). Her career began in public middle school, but most recently she home-schooled her five children. Shelly received her Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Tyler and brings over 25 years of experience. This changed the trajectory of her life and career, leading her into human rights and defending religious freedom around the world; working with the US State Department and United Nations subsidiaries. His most recent experiences include being an instructor at Johns Hopkins University; an adjunct professor at Capital Seminary/Lancaster Bible College; as well as serving as a Chaplain intern in various correctional facilities, hospitals and nursing homes in the Maryland tri-county area. She received her bachelors degree from Cedarville University in Ohio. Normanhas worked as a high school teacher and coach since 1981 at Grace, Seagoville, Crandall, DeSoto, and Lufkin. He also loves strong coffee and tacos. He has a passion for teaching and tutoring and a heart for ministry, which he has been involved in for over ten years. 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. Son, Ryan, is married to Haley and they live in McKinney, TX. They are members of Marvin United Methodist Church. In 2017, he assumes the varsity assistant coaching position. 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. She received her bachelors degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Wes has eight years of experience, having served in many roles, including administration, teacher, and coach at. She left the area for a short time to attend and graduate from Stephen F Austin University, where she met her husband Philip. He and his wife, Trish, have four. She grew up in East Texas and graduated from Harding. November received her bachelors degree from Middle Tennessee State University, her Masters in Educational Leadership. . She has taught at Oscar Hamilton Elementary and Foreman High School in Foreman, AR. He is also a seasoned runner who has completed six marathons and an ultra-marathon 50K, and many other races. He received his B.S. With her servant heart, she has loved to volunteer during her free time wherever she could since shes been a part of this church. 209-577-1604. It houses our office, classroom, sanctuary area, and a caf space. They have 5 children and 1 grandchild. Young Adult & Middle School Pastor. in Education from Harding University and was certified to teach AP World History at TCU.. Stacey and her husband, Nathan, have two children and attend Grace Community Church. Stephanie joined Grace Community School in 2021 as the athletics assistant, high school bible teacher, and middle school volleyball coach. However, God had a plan for him to be a missions pastor and gave him wonderful opportunities during the last 15 years to experience His work around the globe. She and her husband, Brandon, have three children, Hunter, Skylar, and Summer. Before this, she was studying Mass Communications at Towson University, interning at the 95.1 SHINE-FM radio station, and working with social media for on-campus and church groups. Coach Spitzer graduated from Baylor Law School. Monica and Brad have two children at Grace. Please login or create an account to use this feature, Learn More | Livestream | Bulletin We believe that God desires every Christian to live a life that reflects Christ to those around us. 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. John has taught high school math at Grace Community School since 2021. She has been with Grace Community School since 2006, teaching kindergarten and first grade. 2,825 were here. She received her Associates of Arts degree in Advertising Design from the Art Institute of Houston before earning her bachelors degree in English from the University of Texas at Tyler. We believe that if service is beneath you then leadership is beyond you. Norman and Mary Ann are both active at First Baptist Church in Lindale. Heather joined Grace Community School in 2022 as the Elementary Receptionist. She enjoyed her experience working as an assistant reading and math editor for an educational publisher in Baltimore. Mon 8:30-5:00. The Fosters enjoy chipping around in the backyard and time out on the lake. After working for a school for so many years, her favorite thing about working at Grace is the daily teaching of God and praying, singing, and rejoicing to Him. Jace and his wife, Malory, have two children: Henry and Shepherd. Timothy has a BS in Marine Biology from Texas A&M, where he also minored in Chemistry and Diving Technology and Methods. He has worked at Grace since 2015 and loves the local church. Amanda received her bachelors degree from The University of Texas at Tyler. Their family are members of and serve in the nursery, childrens, youth, and student ministries at Summit Heights Fellowship in Hawkins, Texas. She has an extensive background in education and has taught almost every grade level from kindergarten to high school. 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 daughter, Lauren, is a 2nd grade teacher in Lindale and is married to Chase King. Lisa and her husband, Wes, have one daughter and one son at Grace. We believe unchurched people matter to God and therefore matter to us. Rachel is a third grade teacher at Grace. Contact. Rhonda joined the Grace Early Education team in 2010 as the Director of Early Education in Lindale. Sarah has taught high school English at Grace Community School since 2021. John also has a masters degree in mathematics from Mississippi College. Thomas is a DC native who serves as the Mens Ministry and Young Adult Pastor. Jamey has worked as a first grade teacher at Grace Community School since 2015. Kellie has taught biology at Grace Community School since 2021. She met her husband James in high school they both grew up in Howard County (although Amita went to Wilde Lake HS and James went to Oakland Mills HS). She received her bachelors degree from Texas A&M University in Elementary Education (Gig Em!) Over the years, hes had a hand in everything from overseeing Child Dedications and the premarital ministry, to various mission trips to Central America. He has been married to Mrs. Radcliffe since the summer of 2013. Before coming to Grace, she taught in both the Klein and Plano public school systems for ten years. 2023 Grace Community Church | AZ. Tandy serves as the assistant principal of the high school and joined Grace in 2019. This agency has the following programs: Grace Community . Along the way, they both came to know the Lord through Young Life in high school. Coach Edwards is a graduate of North Mesquite High School. Board of Elders/Leadership Staff: Leadership & Elders Pages. Ijeoma and her husband, Robert, have three children, Naomi, Abigail and Daniel. We believe the teaching ministry of Grace Community Church should be life changing and transformational in nature and anything less than that compromises the vision to reach the unchurched and compromises the ability to train and equip those in the church to accomplish the vision. Amber received both her undergraduate degree and MBA from UT Tyler, where she was on the womens golf team. She received her bachelors degree from the University of Houston. We are located on the SW Corner of 91st & 193rd in Broken Arrow, OK. Worship Times Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Morning: 10:45 am Sunday Evening: 6:00 pm. Her experience includes preschool music and curriculum writing, admissions director, pre-kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and junior/senior girls Bible. After graduating from UT Tyler and starting a family, Deena enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom. They both attend church at. Jonathan graduated from Tyler Legacy High School and received his bachelors degree from the University of Texas at Tyler. She taught for eight years in Louisiana prior to moving to Texas in 2012. Nursing (RN), Tyler Junior College. (Colossians 3:17). Marsha is the new receptionist for Grace Community High School. The family attends Grace Community Church. GraceKids Nerf & Nachos. Sign In. Before becoming the elementary principal, she was the elementary assistant principal and a junior kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade teacher. Video Producer. She teaches art at Grace Middle School 5th and 6th and Grace University. She also taught four years of computer at the elementary campus. Prior to ministry, she was a, BEACH! Mitzi has been married to John for 21 years and has two children, Ty (19) and Paige (15). Jill joined the Grace Early Education team in 2011 and has been working in the early education field for more than 30 years. Derek is on staff at Grace Community Church as one of the Student Directors. After pastoring in Dallas for over 7 years, Jerod joined the GCC staff in 2019. Keith joined Grace Community School in 2019 to teach chemistry. Jennifer serves as elementary principal. He will also serve as the middle school mens head basketball coach and the assistant high school softball coach. He taught biology in the high school and now teaches 7th grade Life Science. Then, Christi was a Senior Stockbroker at the Tyler branch of Scottrade. She has been part of the Grace Kids ministry both as a single woman and as her daughters grew up. She enjoyed her experience working as an assistant reading and math editor for an educational publisher in Baltimore. Before her time at Grace, she taught third grade at. Jeanne has worked at GCS since 1981, initially as a second grade teacher (81-84) before moving to first grade and now in the Academic Success Center. He is an adjunct professor in school law and governance at Covenant College in Georgia, at Gordon College in Massachusetts, and at Baylor University. Before becoming the assistant principal, she was a third grade teacher, as well as an eighth grade English teacher. 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. 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. In her free time, the Bible is what she enjoys reading the most. Prior to joining the communications department, Chelsea enjoyed a long career in the photography industry, where she worked with large corporations and small businesses. Lisa has two sons, Noah and Solomon. He graduated from Marriotts Ridge High School in 2013 and went off to work towards his B.A. Lisa has worked at Grace Community School since 2015. He will also serve as the middle school mens head basketball coach and the assistant high school softball coach. You don't have to have be a Bible expert. She is married to Trey, and they have two daughters, Caitieand Sadie. She has worked in public school special education for seven years before coming to Grace in 1997. Director for the Boys & Girls Club in Arlington, TX. She has been teaching first grade since 2017. Coach Gaston has been coaching football for 15 years, including serving as the Founder for FAST Football Camps, Inc., a ministry with the purpose of leading kids into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ by sharing the Gospel through football camps and clinics. His wife and family are members of Glenwood Church of Christ. AdventureLand Coordinator. Prior to working here, she was working on and off as a housekeeper. Emma is thrilled to start teaching fourth grade at Grace. Tim loves learning and enjoys playing music, games, and movies. Jennifer has served as the elementary administrative assistant since 2015. Jeff is married to Kathy, who also teaches. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics, a Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling, and a postgraduate certificate in Mental Health Counseling. Jaime has been on staffat Grace since 2013, and she and her family have called Grace their home church since 2008. Coach Hope has served as Regional Director for the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association. They both attend church at Grace Community Church on the University Boulevard campus. Tonya has been with Grace Community School since 2017. McKenna loves to go to the movies and try new places when she has spare time. Holly has taught kindergarten at Grace University since 2014. Anna is married to the delightful Drew Pierce, and they have two dear preschoolers! Jeanne and her family worship at Green Acres Baptist Church. During his tenure with Search, he was instrumental in co-authoring publications on discipleship and apologetics. Her oldest graduated from Grace Community in 2013, and Trey and Mikaela served as parent volunteers in several capacities over the years. They are expecting a daughter in the fall of 2021 with. After spending ~8 of those years utilizing nothing more than Excel to manage large amounts of revenue and customer info, Melissa fell in love with database configuration and administration during a complex Salesforce CPQ implementation.