Bills musical influences include Kansas, The Dixie Dregs and Tedeschi Trucks Band, as well as Christian and Gospel music. And she loves doing all of this with her husband. 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. His hobbies include woodworking, painting, drawing, reading, and spending time outdoors hiking and enjoying Gods creation. Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church. At Grace, we're focused on authentic faith while not being too concerned with the externals of religion. A passion for education pushed him to switch careers, and thus he joined the GCS team in 2021 to teach mathematics and engineering. Karolyn and her husband, Jeff, have two children at Grace Community School. They have been active members of Mobberly Baptist Church in Longview throughout their years in Texas. She received her masters degree in English education from Georgia State University. Shes an avid University of Arizona Wildcat fan and mom to Ethan, Garner, Torrey, Sydney, Riley, and Reagan, and one beautiful daughter-in-law, Julianna. He has been on many mission trips, both nationally and internationally. We believe that God desires every Christian to live a life that reflects Christ to those around us. Kelley has worked in the field of education for 31 years, serving as a professional school counselor in both public and private Christian schools for the past 16 years. Meet Our Staff. Carrie and her husband, Jason, have two children at Grace, Bailey and Noah. She teaches U.S. History. She enjoys working out, house plants, and reading. in Political Science from Texas A&M University. For hobbies, he loves to run, bike, golf, anything with a frisbee, and play video games. Christianity does not start with DO, it starts with what Jesus has already DONE for us. Rena and her husband Warren have two grown children; Julia, married to Todd; and Joseph, married to Danielle. Kellie has taught biology at Grace Community School since 2021. He is the youngest of six and grew up with four sisters and a brother. Coach Scottbegan his volleyball coaching career in 2010. Hes married to Elaine and has 3 children (Cana, Roman & Levi). For Employers. Watch I'm New Sundays @ 9am and 10:30am Check Out What's Going On All Events Recent Weekend Services Cache enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, baking and crafting. Lanny has been in education since 1984 where he spent 9 years in public school before becoming a Christian school administrator in 1993. Sarah has taught atGrace Community Schoolsince2012 after relocating to Tyler from California. Physical Education, Football & Track and Field Coach, Kendall has worked in the middle school since 2010 at Grace Community School. Mischa has been with Grace Community School since 1998. She graduated from Grace Community School in 2014 and earned her bachelors degree in elementary education from Abilene Christian University. She and her family enjoy spending time together, traveling (especially to different Major League Baseball parks), and attending the boys extracurricular activities. Derek is on staff at Grace Community Church as one of the Student Directors. He also loves art and photography, and has been drawing and painting since childhood. He brings forth a personal background with over twenty plus years of love, play, and commitment to the sport of basketball. Sherri has a bachelors degree from the University of Texas at Tyler. Just mention:Are there more wheels or more windows? Breanna received a B.S.E. Karen Cann, Missions + Mobilization Coordinator - kcann@gracewired.com; 313.936.1529 Sundees youngest daughter, Avery, attends Grace Community School. Additionally, she worked as the Executive Director of St. Paul Childrens Foundation. Please reach outusing this form so we can welcome you! The Linville family are active members at Green Acres Baptist Church. Prior to her work at Grace Community School, she worked for the East Texas Food Bank for nearly ten years and KLTV, an ABC affiliate, as a television reporter. She taught 3rd grade before staying home with her girls. After 5 years of serving in youth ministry, he was asked to serve as the childrens pastor, which he loved for over 3 years. Kendall has received his bachelors degree from the University of Texas at Tyler. Tara and her husband, Clay (Grace alum 04), are newlyweds as of 2013 and. The character and effectiveness of any church is directly related to the quality of its leadership. Before moving to Texas, Morgan worked at Northview Montessori, teaching preschool and kindergarten. Please click on our video to learn more about us! She loves spending time with her family and their two dogs, Kingsley and Penny. Holly and her husband, Jared, have two sons, Carter and Jacob, who graduated from Grace Community School. If you cant hear her, dont be afraid to tell her to speak up! Jennifer joined Grace Community School in 2021. Amber joined Grace Community School in January of 2022 as the Director of Admissions Upper Campus. from Southern Methodist University and his Th.M. If you think you can beat me in Catan, Halee and I would love to have you over for dinner and board games. He graduated from Marriotts Ridge High School in 2013 and went off to work towards his B.A. Jennifer enjoys Jazzercise, reading, and all sorts of crafts. Wendee is joining the Grace family as an Instructional Aide as well as the Coordinator for our Jr K and Kindergarten After School Program. She received her Masters in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Tyler and a second Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of North Texas. She and her husband, Rowdy, have a son, Chandler, who is a Grace Community School 2015 graduate, and a daughter, Bailey, who is a Grace Community School 2017. Ms. Bice loves introducing young people to theater in the middle school program as well as teaching, M.A., University of Houston at Clear Lake City. She and her husband, Tim, have one son, Jackson, who attends Grace Community School. Victoria joined the Grace EEC-Tyler team in 2013. Rhonda began teaching at Grace in 2004. Shafen, her oldest son, graduated from Texas A&M and works for Edward Jones. Jessica has been a part of the upper campus Academic Success Center since 2021. She and her husband Joe. Amber and her family. She and her husband Andy, also a Grace teacher, now have three grown children and three adorable grandkids. Russell McLennan is so pleased to be part of the Grace Community School family. Since then, he has been involved in missions work and prepared to go overseas. She has also taught as a high school English teacher at a public school in the East Texas area. She taught 3rd grade before staying home with her girls. Phyllissa loves to learn, loves kids, and has a heart to help children reach their full potential. Jason is an avid outdoorsman who loves to hunt and manage conservation lands. He enjoys golf, but can spend days on the river casting a fly to a finicky trout. She enjoys reading (of course! Jody attends Grace High School and Justin graduated from GCS in 2012. 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. Strike up a conversation. Angie and her husband,. 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. / Leadership, Faculty & Staff Leadership, Faculty & Staff It is a goal of Grace Community School to work together with parents for the success of their student. I am writing this article in a Best Western in Buda, TX. McKenna received her bachelors in Athletic Training from the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Music is a passion for Bill. You will most likely see him in the sound booth on a Sunday wearing an Eagles hat. All Rights Reserved. Jennifer earned her bachelors degree from Louisiana Tech University and her masters degree from Centenary College of Louisiana. Communication between the faculty and the parents is crucial to meeting that goal. Having a natural drive for competition, Andrew loves playing any type of team sport and staying active. 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. She graduated from Baylor University with a degree in education with a math specialization. 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. After graduating from high school, she coached volleyball and mentored girls in elementary, middle school, and high school. Location: 4001 Brooken Hill Drive Fort Smith, AR 72908. Her family is from Hong Kong, but her and her brother were born and raised in Maryland! in Education from Harding University and was certified to teach AP World History at TCU. He and his wife Sarah have 5 beautiful kids (the bigs and the littles). He and his wife, Ashley, are members of Grace Community Church, and have served over 20 years in small group and childrens ministries. She has taught in the classroom, worked as an Education Specialist with the Arizona Supreme Court and spent countless hours coaching and. Check our list for groups and workshops being offered this Spring. We have multiple services each weekend on Saturdays and Sundays. Jay is a past recipient of the W.C. Windsor Award for outstanding service in the Tyler community. She joined the Grace team in 2017 as the middle school administrative assistant. One of his favorite sayings is from Edwin Markum: There is a destiny that makes us brothers, none goes his way alone, whatever we put into the lives of others we get back in our own., Strike up a conversation. She is thrilled to be teaching in a school setting once again, and her kids. This free application will give you access to sermon audio, current events, service times, info on the opportunities for your children or teens, ways to submit prayer requests to our staff, daily devotionals and more! Nicole Lyons. in Pastoral Ministry from Oklahoma Wesleyan University, an M.A. She attends Grace Community, M.Ed., Liberty University & B.S., Bryan College. Im passionate to see Gods people rise to their fullest potential as his beloved children growing in the character of Christ and using their God-given gifts to serve and bless others. We hope you find your place here! SA 9:00AM-12:00PM. He has an extensive coaching career, including Allen High School, Decatur High School, and Prestwood Christian Academy. Normanhas worked as a high school teacher and coach since 1981 at Grace, Seagoville, Crandall, DeSoto, and Lufkin. (Luke 15). (Romans 12:4-8). Coach Chris has been part of the Grace Athletic program since 2021 as the Head Softball Coach and will also be helping coach middle school football. Children are welcome and childcare is available. This is just example text to show you what it will look like when you enter text content into this list item. Since then, she has been teaching sixth grade science and math. He set the Georgia 5A state record for career goals with 115, was a First Team All-District, and District MVP selection. Melissa was raised in a small town Northeast of Dallas and grew up as a studio-trained dancer from a young age. Their family are members of and serve in the nursery, childrens, youth, and student ministries at Summit Heights Fellowship in Hawkins, Texas. She and her husband, Mark, have one son who. She also holds a M.S in Management. He was voted Coach of the Year in 2010 while at Richardson, and that same year he was selected to coach in the North Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star Game. His son, Joshua, is a graduate of Boyce College in Louisville, KY, and lives and works there. Soft-spoken, but she is never afraid to be straight-forward and authentic. She was a classroom teacher for five years before becoming a mother. Strike up a conversation. Kara started teaching third grade at Grace University in 2022. So naturally, he has signed on to be the varsity offensive coordinator for the Grace Cougar Football Program. The Francis family are long time members at First Christian Church. Montrose CO. 81401 (970) 249-5306 Copyright 2023, Grace Community Church || Montrose CO. All Rights Reserved. Coach Barker has worked as the Teen and Health & P.E. 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. Before being involved in local church ministry, Rod served on the staff of Search Ministries, a parachurch organization dedicated to helping those who are far from Christ consider the claims of Christ in creative and non-threatening ways. Jennifer joined Grace Community School in 2018 as the high school and middle school choir director. He is always grateful for the opportunity to help people understand what it means to know and follow Jesus! She and. She spent six years in public education in Texas and the other 26 years in Christian education. Prior to her start at GCS in 2001, she taught sixteen years in public education in Texas. Just mention: The beach, reading & writing haiku, or sushi. The Dark Knight 1.) She earned her bachelors degree in Broadcast Communication from the University of Texas at Arlington, a masters degree in Human Resource Development from the University of Texas at Tyler, and her doctorate in Educational Leadership from Dallas Baptist University. (Luke 15). Grant and his wife, Haleigh, have two young children: Abraham and Juniper. He loves spending time with his family, working hard with his hands, and talking theology with his siblings in Christ. We do life together and ministry in teams, For Gods glory, we challenge one another towards continuous growth and higher learning in every meaningful area of life, We are not into agendas, non-salvific theological debates, party politics, or religion, We are changemakers & intentional neighbors both inside & outside Gods house, Since God is extreme in both His love and generosity so are we, We see every moment as a potential heaven meets earth moment, 1. Laura received her bachelors degree from Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee. She was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and served for over 20 years in the mission field, working with children and youth ministries on the. Brennan also earned a masters degree in education from Wayland Baptist University. Phenix joined Grace Community School in 2022 as a Teachers Aide. In addition to school counseling, Kelley is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. Jill joined the Grace Early Education team in 2011 and has been working in the early education field for more than 30 years. We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God. He taught biology in the high school and now teaches 7th grade Life Science. She and her husband David have two young daughters, Adele and Elizabeth. She is currently in her fifth season as the UT Tyler Head Spirit Squad coach. He earned his Ph.D. in secondary education with a minor in mathematics from Mississippi State University in 2006. Mike will be serving as theAthletic Coordinator for Grace Community School. We believe that everything we do as a church must reflect Christ, but especially His love. Additionally, Coach Hope spent five summers coaching the McKinney Marshals in the Texas Collegiate League earning four playoff appearances, three championship berths and a league title in 2006. Categories. Sundee and her family attend Grace Community Church. 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. Being an avid golfer for over 30 years, Rainey can be found playing a round or two on weekends and supporting her favorite college teams, the Aggies and the Sooners.