Rhonda attended the University of Texas at Tyler, where she earned a degree in Secondary Education and a Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies. Deena and her husband, Gary, have been married for thirty years and were GCS parents for 24 years! Maggie Williams Koehn is in her fourth season as the Varsity Coach for Grace Cheer. Anna began her teaching career in public education for three years in Tyler, Texas. 269-722-3450. . BCSC values inclusion and diversity. Coach Russell enjoys the team atmosphere that each great football team possesses. He served as Athletic Director at Sweetwater High School for 20+ years. Coach Hope coached two years at Henderson State University completing his Masters degree and helped guide the team to post-season play each year. Sherry received her bachelors degree from the University of Central Oklahoma. Elementary Physical Education Teacher. Lisa and her husband, Wes, have one daughter and one son at Grace. 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. He loves to hang out with his family, coach, and ride his motorcycle. She and her husband have two adult sons, who both graduated from Grace Community in 2015 and 2018. Kim taught at Christian Heritage Classical School in Longview for 19 years and has taught kindergarten, first grade, and early childhood special education. Sarah has been an elementary public school teacher for the last 17 years. She is an alumnus of Grace and attended from kindergarten to eighth grade before there was Grace High School. She earned a bachelors degree in elementary education from ACU and began teaching first grade in 1991. She hails from west Texas, where she taught writing and literature courses at Abilene Christian University. District Staff - Bath County Schools She and her family love traveling, spending time with family and friends, cheering at the girls extracurricular activities, and attending church at Grace Community Church. She and her husband, Brandon,, B.S.Interdisciplinary Studies, Stephen F. Austin State University. She and her husband,. Lisa graduated from Chapel Hill High School and went to Oklahoma Wesleyan University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science. She grew up at Grace Community Church, where she met and married my husband, Nate. Prior to her work at Grace Community School, she taught at Cypress Christian School in Houston for 11 years. Kelley has been involved in various prayer ministries for many years and is passionate about sharing the privilege of being in Gods presence. Coach Latham has also been one of the facilitators of Nike Footlocker Nationals in San Diego for over 25+ years and still serves in that role. 1756 Bee Creek Road, Branson, MO 65616 | Phone, Kindergarten Meet the Teacher (Appointment Only), Branson Public Schools 2023-2024 Calendar, Drama Club Presents The Enchanted Bookshop, Marler Chosen for MO All State's Children's Choir, Junior High School Action Plans 2022-2023, Title I Home and School Learning Compacts, Seal of Biliteracy & Pathway to Biliteracy, Meal Charges - Administrative Procedure EF-AP(1), Annual Notification to Access Public Insurance, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Before joining Grace, she taught middle school English and writing after graduating from A&M in 1992. Carl holds a B.A. Diane received a bachelors degree from Kansas State University. She has been with Grace Community School since 2015 and has taught second grade, kindergarten, and junior kindergarten. Brennan also earned a masters degree in education from Wayland Baptist University. Darla received her bachelors degree in Nursing from The University of Oklahoma. 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. Over the years, she has taught math, served as a college guidance counselor, and currently works as the Student Activities Director and Chapel Coordinator. Brittany has taught elementary technology/STEM at Grace Community School since 2021. She has taught third grade and second grade for five years before becoming a stay-at-home mom in 2017. Lisa graduated from Chapel Hill High School and went to Oklahoma Wesleyan University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science. Darla has worked as a nurse since 2007 and has been with Grace Community School since 2010 as the Monday Nurse at the lower campus. Her experience includes preschool music and curriculum writing, admissions director, pre-kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and junior/senior girls Bible. Heather grew up in Henderson and graduated from Texas A&M University at Texarkana. She has enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom for the past 9 years. She has been with Grace Community School since 2011 as an elementary music teacher and varsity girls golf coach since 2013. High School, Middle School. Kameron has taught foreign language for over 10 years and in several different countries. Randy & Diane have been married for 26 years and have four children; Morgan, Garrett, Jordan and Gannon. 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. Coach Spitzer joined the GCS baseball staff in 2008. Sabillon transferred to Marshall University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in business administration. She and her husband Andy, also a Grace teacher, now have three grown children and three adorable grandkids. He received a bachelors degree from Mississippi State University where he met his wife, Michelle, who is a Grace alum. Grace Community School is the largest private school in East Texas, serving nearly 1000 students in grades kindergarten through 12th. Devan is married to Kaylee. His coaching philosophy comes from 2 Timothy 4:2. Beth and her husband, William, have three grown daughters, and they attend Grace Community Church. Here, she trained clients as well as staff and interns. This past spring, Coach Hope was instrumental in. Buck Staff Recognition At Buchanan Community Schools, we value the passion and efforts of our staff members in all departments who strive to make our district a great place to learn and a great place to work. Jacquelyn joined Grace Community School in Spring of 2020 and serves as the Development Manager, Annual Programs and Planned Giving. 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. Beyond his work with Grace, Carl is also a partner with the fundraising consulting firm Alexander Haas and brings more than three decades of nonprofit experience to his role with the school. Krystal joined Grace in 2020. She obtained both a bachelors degree and masters degree in English from ACU while working as assistant director of the Writing Center on campus. 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. Jamey has worked as a first grade teacher at Grace Community School since 2015. She and her family are members of Grace Community Church and her son, Gabe, attends Grace Community School. Judy received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Texas at Tyler and her masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Covenant College. Devan comes to Grace from Brentwood Christian School in Austin, Texas, where he has been serving as associate athletic director, teacher, and head girls basketball coach for the last 18 years. The Fosters enjoy chipping around in the backyard and time out on the lake. He and his wife, Amber, have two daughters, Alexis and Emory. In 2013, she returned to the third grade classroom. She has a passion for teaching, laughing, and bringing joy to the classroom. He played football for The University of Georgia for one year, and was a two-year starter for the Darton College Cavaliers soccer team in Albany, Georgia, earning All-Conference honors. They are expecting a daughter in the fall of 2021 with plans to enroll her in Grace EEC. Over the past 45 years of coaching, Janet has coached swimmers to all levels of achievement, from learning to swim to Olympic Trial qualifiers. John has taught high school math at Grace Community School since 2021. Following TJC, Melissa then attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Public Relations. He received his bachelors degree in Secondary Education and History/Social Sciences with an endorsement in Math from Wheaton College, where he also had the privilege to play college football. Chris and his wife, Lacey, moved to Tyler in 2006 from Missouri to attend TJC and UT Tyler. Jessica has worked as a high school teacher since 2003. Coach Hope has been a sponsor for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Tammy received her bachelors degree from Texas A&M University and is a member of Southside Baptist Church. He served four years as the middle school assistant coach and head coach from 2012 to 2016. She has also served as the mathematics department chair, TAPPS Academic Coordinator, and. Ms. Bice loves introducing young people to theater in the middle school program as well as teaching dual credit speech. Wes joined Grace Community School in 2021. He has coached varsity basketball for 15 years and varsity baseball for 3 years. It's such a honor to be a member of this community." - Laura Guttmann, 2nd Grade. Jace is from the Lubbock, Texas, area and has a Petroleum Engineeringdegree from OU. In 2013, she returned to the third grade classroom. She joined the GCS staff in 2016 and is currently working in the high school office as an administrative assistant. Then, Christi was a Senior Stockbroker at the Tyler branch of Scottrade. There she taught Pre-K, Head Start & Kindergarten in her 6 years with the school. She has 6 fur babies at home which includes four dogs, Genna, Lucchese, Elle, and Zoey and two cats, Evie and Arya. Chelsea Thauwald is the Content Communications Coordinator at Grace Community School. They attend Green Acres Baptist Church where Jennifer actively participates in the music ministry. Janet Taylor is the head coach for the high school and junior high swim programs. She started at Grace in 2010 as the ninth grade World History/Geography teacher. He has coached varsity basketball for 15 years and varsity baseball for 3 years. She has worked in public school special education for seven years before coming to Grace in 1997. The Doziers are members of Green Acres Baptist Church. Anna joined the Grace Community School faculty in 2022. 2017-2018 East Buchanan C-1 Schools. She and her husband, Reginald, serve as pastors of Kingdom Family Church in Tyler and have a passion for sharing the gospel. This staff is incredibly dedicated to doing what's right for students, families, and each other. Mike has two daughters. She has taught in various districts around east Texas and has spent the last 7 years as an RTI teacher for her campus. She has been an inclusion instructor at Cumberland Academy Elementary School for six years, working mostly with students in Special Education, before coming to Grace. Tania has taught elementary Spanish at Grace Community School since 2021. She enjoys reading (of course! Principal. She and her husband, John, have been married 30 years and have three children. She began working with children at an early age; her first job was at a local gym and then expanded to babysitting and nannying for those families. Except for two brief stints, Julie Aldredge has been a dedicated Tyler resident since the age of 12. Translate Page. Grace attends Baylor University, while Brock and Cullen attend Grace Community School. November has worked in education since 2001. He assumed the full-time Head of School role in fall 2003. Coach Russell has coached football for 30 years. The Witt family loves to travel and do mission work. Stephanie received her bachelors degree in Child Development and Family Living from Stephen F. Austin State University and her masters degree in Library and Information Science from the University of North Texas. East Buchanan Learners; Preschool. 2023. Joshua received his bachelors of science degree from Louisiana Tech University and holds a Professional Guidance Counselor certification for College Admission Counseling and Advising. . Darla and her husband, Chris (Class of 2004), have two daughters. Krystal and her husband, Chase, have two children, Kalynn and Kynlee, who both attend GCS. Before becoming Executive Assistant, she was a testing proctor and substitute teacher for Grace. When she is not in the classroom, she is traveling and sponsoring student international trips, reading, gardening, watching sports, fishing, and spending time with her family and friends. Keith joined Grace Community School in 2019 to teach chemistry. He graduated from the University of North Texas with a B.S. Carl has been a part of the Grace community since 2020 and joined the administrative team in 2021. She enjoys spending time with. November and her husband, Brandon, have four daughters, two of which have graduated from Grace Community School and two that currently attend. Mitzi has been married to John for 21 years and has two children, Ty (19) and Paige (15). His wife and family are members of Glenwood Church of Christ. 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. Coach Barker has worked as the Teen and Health & P.E. Her daughters, Caroline and Natalie, are students of Grace Community School, and all are members of First Baptist Church, Tyler. She and her husband, Robert, have four grown sons and two grandchildren. She also continued her education and obtained her Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning from ACU. Rainey has taught middle school at Grace since 2013 in the areas of 8th grade English and 6th grade Reading. Her background includes years of experience in education and programming for children and adults. She graduatedfrom Stephen F. Austin State University with a degree in elementary education and reading specialization. Kim taught at Christian Heritage Classical School in Longview for 19 years and has taught kindergarten, first grade, and early childhood special education. High School, Middle . Rick has traveled nationally and locally for several years, leading churches, camps, ministries, and others in worship. Jennifer enjoys traveling, biking, movies, reading, and being outdoors. Coach Wells and his wife, Andy, also volunteer with GSM at the Grace OJ campus. Brenda (R.N., BSN) has worked as the Grace elementary school nurse since 2000. 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. Address: 610 W 4th St Phone: 269.695.8406 Website: www.buchananschools.com/buchanan-middle-school Read More Buchanan High School 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Grade Address: 401 W Chicago St Phone: 269.695.8403 Website: www.buchananschools.com/buchanan-high-school Read More Buchanan Promise BUCHANAN PROMISE MISSION STATEMENT: Ijeoma worked for Tyler Junior College for almost 14 years, serving in various roles as professor, interim director for faculty. Her oldest graduated from Grace Community in 2013, and Trey and Mikaela served as parent volunteers in several capacities over the years. Beth and her husband, William, have three grown daughters, and. She hails from west Texas, where she taught writing and literature courses at Abilene Christian University. She earned a bachelors degree in Family Relations and Child Development with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education from Oklahoma State University. He has been teaching school since 1972, and the years here at Grace have been the greatest. Brittany has taught elementary technology/STEM at Grace Community School since 2021. Prior to her start at GCS in 2001, she taught sixteen years in public education in Texas. She also trains dogs and takes Krav Maga self-defense classes in her free time. She enjoys spending time. She obtained both a bachelors degree and masters degree in English from ACU while working as assistant director of the Writing Center on campus. Becky is a third grade teacher at Grace. Davenport Community School District Staff Directory. Houston joined the Grace Community School IT department in 2021 after he and his wife, Morgan, moved to Tyler from Nampa, Idaho. In her free time, she can be found at the gym, anywhere outdoors, traveling, or spending time with family and friends. Lanny and Carol have two daughters. Because of this, athletics is fun for them and everyone involved. 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. Bible, Cross Country, & Track and Field Coach, Tracy has worked as a middle school and high school teacher since 2007 at Santa Fe Middle School, Bay Area Christian School, and Grace Community School since 2014. She is the proud mom of three adult children and seven. You may login with either your assigned username or your e-mail address. She has worked in the Kids Ministry at Green Acres Baptist. God is my Rock and Savior, so before they see me as a Soccer Coach, I hope they see me first and foremost as a born-again Christian., Tara has worked as an elementary teacher in a Christian school setting since 2010. He set the Georgia 5A state record for career goals with 115, was a First Team All-District, and District MVP selection. Kyle and his wife, Cindy, have two children. She has previous experience with a college advising company, tutoring juniors and seniors, and teaching SAT/ACT test preparation courses. She has over 30 years of classroom teaching experience and is currently teaching junior English, including AP English Language and Composition. Click their profile link to see their extension number. Additionally, she worked as the Executive Director of St. Paul Childrens. She and her family attend the Indian Creek Church. Brenda loves digging in the dirt, reading, and spoiling her six grandchildren. She has over 30 years of classroom teaching experience and is currently teaching junior English, including AP English Language and Composition. 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. Jay is a past recipient of the W.C. Windsor Award for outstanding service in the Tyler community. She currently teaches Advanced Biology in conjunction with ETBU, Anatomy & Physiology and Forensic Sciencehere at Grace. He currently serves on boards of organizations operating at the local, state, national, and international level. Her husband, Michael, works as the student minister at Green Acres Baptist ChurchFlint Campus. They attend Mobberly Baptist Church in Longview. Carrie joined Grace University in 2018. 255 Schoolhouse Rd, Buchanan, VA 24066. After teaching for five years in public schools in Louisiana, Jennifer joined the Grace Community staff in 1996. . Ann has worked as an elementary, middle school, high school, and junior college teacher for various public and private schools for twenty-six years. She and her husband, Jim, have a son and a daughter who are Grace graduates. She left the area for a short time to attend and graduate from Stephen F Austin University, where she met her husband Philip. 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. She received her masters degree in English education from Georgia State University. 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. Mitzi Britt is joining the Grace Community School team wearing many hats. Fennville High School / Staff Directory Her oldest graduated from Grace Community in 2013, and Trey and Mikaela served as parent volunteers in several capacities over the years. He is also an online seminary student pursuing a masters degree in Christian Apologetics. 100 Smith Street, Gower, MO 64454. She received her Associates degree in Applied Science, surgical technology and nursing, from Tyler Junior College. A Tyler, Texas native, Koehn is a Baylor University graduate where she was on the Baylor Co-Ed Cheer Team for four years. She continued teaching and building the program for the next three years. Marsha lived in Lindale for 19 years before moving to Montana, but recently moved back to Tyler in June of 2022. Heather is happily married to her husband, Trevor, and has one daughter, Emslee. 3 pt Shot Fundraiser Earns More than $1000! He received his B.S. 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. Debbie and Tim attend Green Acres Baptist Church and have a son, daughter-in-law and 4beloved grandchildren in Florida. 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. McKenna moved to East Texas in 2014 from Edmond, Oklahoma, and was the Athletic Trainer and Sports Medicine teacher for Overton ISD for 8 years. She spends her time with her childrens sporting events and relaxing with family and friends. She and. 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. Schools - Grand Rapids Public Schools - Stories Jody attends Grace High School and Justin graduated from GCS in 2012. 245 S Elm St, Tekonsha, MI 49092. Brennan is a 2012 graduate of Grace Community School and earned his bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from the United States Air Force Academy. She has an Associate of Art degree from Southwestern University in Waxahachie, Texas. Go. Amber and her family are members of Flint Baptist Church and enjoy playing golf together and serving others. Haley is a nurse and Heather is a Social Worker. Her experience includes preschool music and curriculum writing, admissions director, pre-kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and junior/senior girls Bible.