She taught for eight years in Louisiana prior to moving to Texas in 2012. Giving. A family friend invited him to the youth ministry and he immediately got involved. In addition to our staff team, a team of elders also oversees the overall vision and direction of our church. Elijah Cavanaugh. Josue has been the Grace Mens Soccer Head Coach since 2017. 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. Nathan, Maggie, and Brady attend Grace community school. LeAnn received her bachelors degree from Texas A&M University. . She is thrilled to be teaching in a school setting once again, and her kids are equally excited to be attending Grace. She started at Grace in 2010 as the ninth grade World History/Geography teacher. Jacquelyn received her bachelors degree in Marketing from Texas A&M. LeAnn and her family are members of Green Acres Baptist Church. Grace Community Church: Kingsville, MD > Staff Staff Ann Shanahan, Ministry Assistant Ann has been at Grace Community Church for over 15 years. Beth and her husband, William, have three grown daughters, and. Strike up a conversation. Highlights of Coach Lathams career include Coach of the Year 15 times; National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Section VII (comprised of the states of Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah and California) Boys Track Coach of the Year; California CIF Model Coach of the Year; High School Sports Association of San Diego Athletic Director Award; Award of Merit form the San Diego Starters Association, and awarded the National City, CA, Mayor Award. Tracy and his wife, Debra, have two children. She enjoys reading (of course! Rachel recently moved to Tyler from South Dakota and is coming from Legacy High School where she taught sophomore English last year. In 2012, he accepted the pitching coach/recruiting coordinator position at Ouachita Baptist University. She first discovered her passion for the drill team in middle school and participated throughout high school. His favorite movie is Brave Heart, and h, After 30 years serving as an administrator and teacher in higher education, Kathy joined the staff at Grace in 2016. What should we do Karolyn joined Grace Community School in August 2016 as the Director of Communications and Marketing. He has been married to. 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. She understands how important relationships are in swimming, and. John Creech, Facilities Assistant . Nicole Lyons. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, that equips the body to find their gifts and callings. The Exchange Logan Hall Young Adults Pastor logan.hall@gracesarasota.com. She grew up at Grace Community Church, where she met and married my husband, Nate. Kathy earned her bachelors degree in Elementary and Special Education from the University of Texas at Tyler. She holds a bachelors degree in education from Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. 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. She has been with Grace Community School since 2014 and has served as a seventh grade English and sixth grade reading. She joined the Grace staff in 2005, teaching kindergarten, then later junior kindergarten, and in 2020 began teaching first grade. 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. Executive Director of Grace Early Education, Gail has worked at the Grace Early Education Center since 2008 and has worked in the early education field for more than 35 years. Amber has been at Grace Community School since 2007 and currently serves as the elementary assistant principal. Kara started teaching third grade at Grace University in 2022. Tim and Jana have two daughters: Bailee and Macey. 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. She and her husband, Mike, have three children who graduated from Grace. He started attending Grace in 1998. After working as a U.S. Border Patrol Agent and later a U.S. Federal Air Marshal, Coach Wells returned to Tyler and married his high school sweetheart. Strike up a conversation. Carol has been teaching since 1986. Jason has been the middle school/high school orchestra director since 2010, the middle school/high school band director since 2014, and the middle school/high school cross country coach since 2013. Courtney Godsey He also serves as the TAPPS state music chair. Prior to her work at Grace Community School, she taught at Cypress Christian School in Houston for 11 years. She seeks to live out, 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, : Jesus, women (their identity and lived experience), racial justice (or injustice) in America, good hiking places, travel destinations not to be missed. Senior Pastor - The Gospel Coalition Paige is a new Cougar this fall in the 2025 class. Staff - Grace Church Strike up a conversation. Amy returned to teaching in 2014 after staying home for several years with her three children. 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. She has 6 fur babies at home which includes four dogs, Genna, Lucchese, Elle, and Zoey and two cats, Evie and Arya. 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. Academic Success Center & Cross Country Coach, Jessica has been a part of the upper campus Academic Success Center since 2021. He has served as a youth pastor in Houston and currently serves as an elder and teaching pastor at Grace Community Church. You don't have to have be a Bible expert. Powered by He plays guitar, keyboards, and drums. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, making jewelry, and racing cars on racetracks. Prior to coming to Grace Community in 2022, Eddie had been with All Saints for 30 years. Lisa graduated from Chapel Hill High School and went to Oklahoma Wesleyan University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science. She and her family attend the Indian Creek Church of Christ. She has taught fourth grade at Jack Elementary in Tyler for the past two years. Karla has been in Christian education since 2006 and has served at GCS since 2019. Cache is happily married to her husband, Josh, and has one son, Parker. Coach Scottbegan his volleyball coaching career in 2010. 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. For hobbies, he loves to run, bike, golf, anything with a frisbee, and play video games. 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. He and his wife, Amber, have two daughters, Alexis and Emory. in Pastoral Ministry from Oklahoma Wesleyan University, an M.A. Jeff teaches high school mathematics and directs the Grace Community Drumline, which was established in 1998. He played college football at Ouachita Baptist University and received his Masters Degree as a Graduate Assistant Coach at Delta State University. Rhonda joined the Grace Early Education team in 2010 as the Director of Early Education in Lindale. His favorite movie is Brave Heart, and his two favorite books are Lord of the Earth by Don Richardson and Let the Nations be Glad by John Piper. Julie is proudly a second-generation Hmong American, with her family migrating from Laos during and after the Vietnam War in 1975. Now with her experience, she has taken on the role of Communications Director to continue casting vision in a wider scale for Grace. Kim joined the Grace Community School team in 2021. The rented space we utilize has opened doors for ministry within the low-income housing nearby. Grace For All Reading, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement class, missions, your children. Lanny and his wife Carol have served in Christian education for 26 years. Angie was excited to rejoin the Grace Community team in 2018 after previously teaching fourth and fifth grades from 2011 to 2016. Anna began her teaching career in public education for three years in Tyler, Texas. Born in Texas, raised in both Texas and Utah, Melanie's family made the final move to Utah when she was 11. At Grace, we are led by a team of pastors who are led by our Lead Pastor. She cheers for all things Terps. Previously, she worked at the Texas A&M Foundation in gift planning. She is a 2015 graduate of Grace Community School and earned her bachelors degree from the University of Texas at Tyler. She loves going to the beach, reading, listening to music, cooking and taking walks. Shari has a deep love for Jesus and for those who come seeking the hope He has to offer. Are you new to Grace or have Questions? 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. And GraceKids (it is a big part of who I am!). She is married to CJ, and they have three sons that attend Grace Community School. 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 He served four years as the middle school assistant coach and head coach from 2012 to 2016. to God and therefore matter to us. 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, Frank, have six children, four of whom have graduated from GCS. She received her masters degree in English education from Georgia State University. Anne M. Selin - Senior Director HR & People Strategy - Grace Community 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 served in GraceKids, Small Groups, Delta, and Womens Ministry. Shortly after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion from Baylor University, Chelsea married her college sweetheart Nathan. 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. Then, Christi was a Senior Stockbroker at the Tyler branch of Scottrade. For more information, please contact our Children's Director at: W.Sanderson@Grace-Community.org. Kendall has worked in the middle school since 2010 at Grace Community School. 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. He has been married to his beautiful wife, Denise, for 34 years. In her free time, she can be found at the gym, anywhere outdoors, traveling, or spending time with family and friends. She has an Associate of Art degree from Southwestern University in Waxahachie, Texas. Staff | Crossroads Grace Community Church Manteca, California She graduated from Baylor University with a degree in education with a math specialization. Nathanael really enjoys golf, but hes really bad at it! He received a bachelors degree from Mississippi State University where he met his wife, Michelle, who is a Grace alum. They enjoy outdoor activities, spending time with family and friends, and attending Lifebridge Tyler Church. Grace Community Church | Welcome to Grace Community Church Chelsea Thauwald is the Content Communications Coordinator at Grace Community School. . Jennifer and her husband, Michael, have three children, Grace, Brock, and Cullen. She and her husband Keith have four adult children and five grandchildren. Jody attends Grace High School and Justin graduated from GCS in 2012. Heather comes to Grace from Wylie Primary School in Henderson, Texas. Not in Florida? Jeff is married to Kathy, who also teaches. Armida works at Grace under/with the facilities department and has been for many years! Tonya has been with Grace Community School since 2017. Tasha received her bachelors degree from Abilene Christian University and her masters degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English from Harding University. She and her husband, Doug, have two daughters. Before coming to Grace, Matthew served as a Young Life Church Partner. He currently serves as an elder of Grace Community. She and her family attend the Indian Creek Church. Keith and his wife have been married for 25 years and are members of Friendly Baptist Church where Keith serves as a Deacon and teaches the Hands and Feet Sunday School class. Mon 8:30-5:00. If you think you can beat me in Catan, Halee and I would love to have you over for dinner and board games. You can also join us at our Online! He also finds books related to psychology/communication fascinating but above all, anything music related is his forte!