Anna joined the Grace Community School faculty in 2022. 7712 Rodden Rd. 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. They execute the strategic direction set by the Core Team and elders annually for the church and lead our ministry teams. Before joining Grace, she taught middle school English and writing after graduating from A&M in 1992. I empowered my team to make bold, independent decisions . Lisa graduated from Chapel Hill High School and went to Oklahoma Wesleyan University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science. Grace Community Church is a non-denominational, multi-site church in East Texas. Giving. Amber and her family are members of Flint Baptist Church and enjoy playing golf together and serving others. Strike up a conversation. Brittany has taught elementary technology/STEM at Grace Community School since 2021. Amanda received her bachelors degree from The University of Texas at Tyler. Debbie and Tim attend Green Acres Baptist Church and have a son, daughter-in-law and 4beloved grandchildren in Florida. Brennan is a 2012 graduate of Grace Community School and earned his bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from the United States Air Force Academy. So, we believe in living contagiously outrageous lives of service and generosity toward others (John 13:1-17, Acts 4:32-35). November received her bachelors degree from Middle Tennessee State University, her Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Texas at Tyler, and certification in College Guidance from Anderson University in conjunction with the North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals. Marsha lived in Lindale for 19 years before moving to Montana, but recently moved back to Tyler in June of 2022. God loves His Church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it (Hebrews 10:23-25, Matthew 16:17-19). Phenix is happily married to her husband, Josiah, and has two daughters, Emma and Sadie. 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. Shawshank Redemption. Strike up a conversation. Staff Members. Lanny has been in education since 1984 where he spent 9 years in public school before becoming a Christian school administrator in 1993. Christy has worked at Grace Elementary since 2015. She just got married to her husband, Shawn, in June of 2022. She enjoys volunteering in the childrens ministry and most recently, she is loving the Mama Bear Apologetics group with Grace Moms. The Tigers reached post-season play in three of his six seasons at Ouachita and three pitchers were taken in the MLB draft during his tenure. She and her husband Jim, have two children who attended. He and his wife, Sharyn, have two boys who attend Grace University, Connor and Cade. Marsha is in the process of finding a church home here in Tyler. Jennifer joined Grace Community School in 2021. Tonya and her husband, David, have three children, including a Texas Tech University graduate and two daughters who attend. 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. She has taught and coached at the middle school level since 2013. Rachel is a third grade teacher at Grace. Kathy has called Grace her home church for over 22 years and prior to joining staff she served in the Childrens Ministry, Womens Ministry, and as a faculty member in the DELTA leadership program. Wendee is joining the Grace family as an Instructional Aide as well as the Coordinator for our Jr K and Kindergarten After School Program. Angie was excited to rejoin the Grace Community team in 2018 after previously teaching fourth and fifth grades from 2011 to 2016. Angie and her husband,. Carol has been teaching since 1986. Site by. 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. In 2013, Josh also joined the Grace Community Church staff in a part-time capacity as the Assistant Teaching Pastor. Wes joined Grace Community School in 2021. Hannah, his daughter, is a 2017 graduate of Grace and currently lives in Louisville, KY, with her husband, Dominic DEttorre, and they actively serve their local church. The family attends Grace Community Church. He has served in that position since June 2003. The Tauschers moved from Andover, KS to Tyler in 2011. Coach Jones joined the Grace Community School in 2022. Born & raised in Maryland, Andrew spent most of his years in Howard County. Amber and her family. She and her husband, Sam, have one daughter, Michelle, who is a student at Grace, and a son, Jake, who graduated from Grace and currently attends Texas A&M. Board of Elders/Leadership Staff: Leadership & Elders Pages. She joined GCS in 2016 as a fifth grade language teacher andworked in the Academic Support Center. He served four years as the middle school assistant coach and head coach from 2012 to 2016. She has taught at Oscar Hamilton Elementary and Foreman High School in Foreman, AR. Address: 13248 Roscoe Blvd. He and his wife, Trish, have four sons: Jacob (GCS Class of 2013), Jonny (Class of 2015), Josh (Class of 2017), and Joseph (Class of 2020). If God has put a call on your life for professional ministry, join us in our mission to reach our local and global communities for Jesus. He loves sports, video games, and Mountain Dew. Just mention: Sports (Os, Terps and WFT), Family, Golf, Foster Care, and helping kids in the community. She was born and raised here in Tyler. This is just example text to show you what it will look like when you enter text content into this list item. Jennifer has served as the elementary administrative assistant since 2015. David began serving at Grace in 2020 as the visual communications coordinator. They have 5 children and 1 grandchild. Grace Community Church | Welcome to Grace Community Church Welcome to Grace. Take your next step and publicly declare your faith at our Baptism services over Easter Weekend! Monica received her bachelors degree from Texas A&M University in Kinesiology and History. 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. If you think you can beat me in Catan, Halee and I would love to have you over for dinner and board games. Where everyone is welcome I'm New Watch Locations & Times We'd love to meet you! Phenix enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing and watching softball, working out, and reading. Morgan and her husband, Houston, moved to Tyler from Nampa, Idaho. She received a bachelors degree in Christian studies with a minor in biblical studies from Dallas Baptist University, her masters degree in Christian education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and her Ed.D. He received a bachelors degree from Mississippi State University where he met his wife, Michelle, who is a Grace alum. He set the Georgia 5A state record for career goals with 115, was a First Team All-District, and District MVP selection. He has a passion for teaching and tutoring and a heart for ministry, which he has been involved in for over ten years. Prior to Grace, she stayed at home with her girls. She has been an inclusion instructor at Cumberland Academy Elementary. Russell McLennan is so pleased to be part of the Grace Community School family. Soon after graduation, he enrolled at Dallas Theological Seminary where he earned an M.A. Having served as a content writer and photographer for N2 Publishing in recent years, Chelsea is excited to bring her. Amber received both her undergraduate degree and MBA from UT Tyler, where she was on the womens golf team. The Next Generation Pastor will not serve on the elder board. She has also worked in childrens ministries before and homeschooling her oldest daughter during the pandemic. She has also taught as a high school English teacher at a public school in the East Texas area.. Senior Director of Adult Ministries & Women's Ministry Director, Executive Assistant to Lead Pastor and Executive Pastor, Executive Assistant to the Senior Director of Adult Ministries, Senior Director of Finance and Operations, Executive Assistant to the Pastor of Family Ministries. He also enjoys playing tennis and badminton with friends. During his tenure at All Saints, the school has won five TAPPS Overall Championships and finished as runner-up twice. He currently is the Head Girls and Boys Track coach for Grace and assistant in football. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he also serves as lead pastor at 903 Community Church in Flint, Texas. His formal theological education started in South Korea, followed by North Carolina for seminary, then to Chicago for grad school. She has also served as the mathematics department chair, TAPPS Academic Coordinator, and TAPPS Mathematics Coach. Grace Community Church is an Assemblies of God Church located on 600 South Water Street in Salem Missouri. She joined the GCS staff in 2016 and is currently working in the high school office as an administrative assistant. Her four children have attended or are currently attending GCS: Seth, Class of 2011, Sarah, Class of 2012, Kate, Class of 2019, and Kaden will graduate in 2022. Kathys been married to her husband Kenny for 34 years. Telephone: (479) 646-1177 She will be teaching sixth grade history at Grace Middle School.. He served at Grace from 2004-2008 as the high school Spanish teacher and boys and girls head soccer coach. Bible, Head Soccer, Football Coach, & Equity and Inclusion Coordinator, Coach Hemphill has played soccer for twenty years, both at the high school and college level. Their family enjoys being involved at First Baptist Church, South Campus where she and Frank teach first grade Sunday School. Salomon graduated from the University of Texas at Tyler where he received a with a bachelors degree in interdisciplinary studies EC-6. Houston, Texas Area. Sundee joined Grace University in 2018. Rhonda taught in the classroom setting until acquiring her CDA in 1986. Rainey and Joe have been active members at Marvin United Methodist Church for 32 years. Since then, Phyllissa spent five years as a private learning coach, tutoring elementary to college level students while completing her bachelor of applied arts and science degree at the University of Texas at Tyler. He and Peggy, his wife of 20 years, have two daughters Sydney & Sophia. They are very excited to welcome their first grandbaby in the summer of 2023! Grace University Principal & Equity and Inclusion Coordinator, Miranda joined Grace Community School in 2021 as a middle school grammar, bible, and Latin teacher and is currently serving as Grace University Principal. She is a strong advocate for therapy, womens rights and worth, and dismantling generational trauma. Stephanie has worked in multiple library settings since 2011, including the preservation of special collections, digital collections, as well as public libraries. As a coach and mentor, she places high value on poise, discipline, precision, and teamwork all within a fun and encouraging atmosphere for her students. Debbie joined Grace University in 2020. Chelsea joined Grace Community School in 2017. Derek is recently engaged to Geva Phillips (Howard County native). Aaron Youngman. She and her family attend Rock Hill Baptist Church in Chandler. She is thrilled to be teaching in a school setting once again, and her kids are equally excited to be attending Grace. Student Ministry Assistant. Darla and her husband, Chris (Class of 2004), have two daughters. John and his wife, Bonita (Bo), have two daughters at Grace, Ela and Madeline. They are expecting a daughter in the fall of 2021 with plans to enroll her in Grace EEC. Through those ministry experiences, God captured her heart for vocational ministry. Karen and her family have been at Grace about 8 years after moving back to this area from Central Washington. She has since earned her Masters in Education from UT Tyler in Curriculum and Instruction, specializing in Biology. He also serves as the TAPPS state music chair. 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 continued her education and obtained her Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning from ACU. For hobbies, he loves to run, bike, golf, anything with a frisbee, and play video games. Timothy has a BS in Marine Biology from Texas A&M, where he also minored in Chemistry and Diving Technology and Methods. 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. Patrick has been on staff at Grace since January 2019, and oversees the video broadcast and live-streaming of the churchs gatherings and events. Now with her experience, she has taken on the role of Communications Director to continue casting vision in a wider scale for Grace. She loves to run and swimming is also part of her life all of her kids swim year-round! They enjoy outdoor activities, spending time with family and friends, and attending Lifebridge Tyler Church. She has called Grace her home church she since was 10 years old. Mikaela joined the Grace Community School staff in 2013 after being a Grace schoolparent for many years. She has an undergraduate degree from Louisiana Tech University in Elementary Education and a masters degree in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M. Location: 4001 Brooken Hill Drive Fort Smith, AR 72908. Sarah has taught atGrace Community Schoolsince2012 after relocating to Tyler from California. Kathy enjoys time with her husband, Rodney, and her daughters, Emily and Amanda, reading a good book or several at a time (loves recommendations from others but passes on science fiction), sharing a cup of tea (hot or iced) with girlfriends, walking on any beach, hiking to any breath-taking view, eating warm apple pie with vanilla ice cream, and enjoying time with friends old and new. 5. She received her bachelors degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and her masters degree in Teaching from The University of Texas at Tyler. He is currently enrolled at Lancaster Bible College, working towards a Masters of Ministry. 801 West Bardin Road Arlington, TX 76017 United States. Kathy is proud to help her husband Jeff, also a Grace teacher, with all of the responsibilities of the GCS Drum Line. Keith joined Grace Community School in 2019 to teach chemistry. Just mention:Tropical plants, books you love, the Philippines! He is a regular contributor to Christian School Education and the ACSI and CESA blogs. 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. All Departments All Departments Administration Admissions Arts Athletics College Guidance Early Education Shes also a foodie, and loves cooking & baking. We believe baptism is a person's way of publicly declaring their intent to follow Jesus- and that life change deserves great celebration! She still loves being in the 3-4 year old room. 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. Prior to her work at Grace Community School, she taught at Cypress Christian School in Houston for 11 years. Julie has attended Grace since October of 2021 and has been serving as the Design and Media Specialist since August of 2022! Jasmine received her bachelors degree from The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and her Masters at the Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, AR. Coach Gaston has coached both offense and defense and is currently serving as the head coach for Grace Middle School. We believe the church needs to always be. He is an avid reader and enjoys swimming. Amy returned to teaching in 2014 after staying home for several years with her three children. She has served as the lead pastors assistant and currently supports the Care & Counseling ministry. Becky is a third grade teacher at Grace. Diane joined the Grace staff team in 2016 as Hugh Ansleys assistant. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma and Dallas Theological Seminary, Mr. McLennan loves engaging in deep and personal conversations about Christianity. He has coached varsity basketball for 15 years and varsity baseball for 3 years. She graduatedfrom Stephen F. Austin State University with a degree in elementary education and reading specialization.