Faculty & Staff
Faculty & Staff
It is a goal of Grace Community School to work together with parents for the success of their student. Communication between the faculty and the parents is crucial to meeting that goal.
Marilyn Ackerson
Art/Bible, Junior High
M.Ed., Stephen F. Austin University
Mickey Akin
Assistant Coach, High School
M.Ed., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Renee' Allen
Cougarettes Drill Team Director, High School
Brooke Auringer
Kindergarten, Elementary
B.S., Southwest Texas State University
Kameron Aycock
Spanish, High School
B.A., Texas A&M University
Vicki Ayers
Aide, Elementary
B.S., James Madison University
Gretchen Barbee
Elementary, Classical
B.S., University of Texas at Tyler
Carley Barton
4th Grade, Elementary
B.S., University of Texas, Tyler
Kelley Bell
Director of College Guidance, High School
M.Ed., Angelo State University
Elizabeth Benscoter
1st Grade/Academic Support, Elementary
B.S., Bryan College
Brian Benscoter
Principal, High School
M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary
Michael Bertino
Bible, High School
M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary
Carrie Bigbie
Reading/Latin, Junior High
M.A., Stephen F. Austin University
Sam Blackmon
Varsity Baseball Coach, High School
Daniel Boone
Fine Arts - Drama, High School
B.A., University of Texas, Arlington
Tonya Boyd
Executive Assistant to the Head of School, Administration
B.S., University of Texas, Tyler
Monica Bozeman
Assistant to Athletic Director/Computer, High School
B.S., Texas A&M University
Ann Terese Brandt
2nd Grade, Elementary
B.S., Troy State University
Lisa Buchanan
Spanish, Elementary
M.Ed., University of Texas, Tyler
Debbie Burden
Food Service Coordinator, High School
A.S., Kilgore Junior College
Laura Burton
Music/Varsity Golf, Elementary
B.A., Carson-Newman University
Karen Cannon
RenWeb/Registrar, High School
B.S., Texas A&M University
Christy Coates
Aide, Elementary
Dorothy Connally
Administrative Assistant, Elementary
Tim Connor
Director of Advancement/JH Basketball, Administration
M.Ed., Baptist Bible College
Caitlin Covey
GCCS JH, Classical
B.A., Hillsdale College
Sherry Craig
5th Grade, Elementary
B.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Pam Craver
4th Grade, Elementary
B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University
Jeanne Crawford
1st Grade, Elementary
M.Ed., University of Texas, Tyler
Myles Cunningham
History, Junior High
B.S., Grace College
Blaine Davis
English/Humanities Chair, High School
B.A., Wheaton College
Justin Davis
IT, High School
A.S., Tyler Junior College
Karin Davis
Yearbook, High School
B.A., University of Texas, Tyler
Karolyn Davis
Director of Communications & Marketing, Administration
B.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Carrie Deever
GCCS Elementary, Classical
B.A., Harding University
Grant DeRocher
Geometry, College Math, College Algebra, & Statistics, High School
M.Ed., Chadron State College
Salomon Diaz
Physical Education, Elementary
B.A., University of Texas at Tyler
Joe Dirksen
Principal, Junior High
M.S., Purdue University
Mary Dirksen
Director of the Academic Support Center, Junior High
M.A., Dordt College
Danny Dobbs
Science/JH Football & Track, Junior High
M.Ed., Texas A&M, Commerce
Jennifer Dozier
Principal, Elementary
M.Ed., Centenary College of Lousiana
Andy Euler
Bible, High School
M.R.E., Grand Rapids Seminary
Melissa Euler
Art, Junior High
B.A., University of Alaska
Paula Evans
English/Latin, Junior High
B.S., Texas A&M University
Ann Fedell
History, High School
B.S., Harding University
Jamey Felton
1st Grade, Elementary
B.S., Louisiana State University
Jay Ferguson, Ph.D.
Head of School, Administration
Ph.D., Dallas Baptist University
Elaine Florey
Administrative Assistant, High School
A.S., Tyler Junior College
Sarah Flynn
Science, High School
B.S., University of California, San Diego
Darla Foreman
School Nurse, Elementary
B.S.N., University of Oklahoma
Karla Foreman
Director of Curriculum, High School
M.Ed., Covenant College
Karen Fox
GCCS Elementary, Classical
M.Ed., University of Texas at Tyler
Kendall Fox
Physical Education, Junior High
B.S., University of Texas, Tyler
Rainey Freeman
English, Junior High
B.A., University of Texas, Tyler
Corissa Fretz
Biology, High School
M.Ed., Slippery Rock University
Jennifer Furr
Choir Director, High School
M.Ed., University of Texas at Tyler
Becky Gaddis
3rd Grade, Elementary
B.A., Liberty University
Julie Gourlay
3rd Grade, Elementary
B.S., Southeastern Bible College
Vicki Graham
Foreign Language, Junior High
B.A., York College
Kay Green
Librarian/Media Specialist, Elementary
M.Ed., University of Texas at Tyler
Debbie Hale
Academic Support, Elementary
M.Ed., Regent University
Rhonda Ham
English, High School
M.A., University of Texas, Tyler
Sherri Harden
Kindergarten, Elementary
B.S., University of Texas, Tyler
Mikaela Haverlock
After-School Coordinator (Jr/K), Elementary
Sarah Hecht
Director of Special Academic Programs, High School
M.Ed., Colorado Christian University
Chris Hemphill
Bible/JH Soccer, Junior High
B.A., University of Georgia
Kayla Herman
GCCS Elementary, Classical
B.A., University of Texas at Tyler
Angie Hicks
5th Grade, Elementary
B.A., Texas A&M University
Amanda Hiles
Pom Squad Director and Cougarettes Assistant, High School
Lane Hissong
Reading Lab/ASC, Elementary
M.Ed., Texas A&M University
Tracy Holcomb
History/JV Basketball/JH Cross Country, Junior High
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Stacy Holmes
2nd Grade, Elementary
B.A., McNeese State University
Jessica Huddleston
Purposeful Design Director, High School
M.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
Dana Hymer
Computer, Elementary
M.Ed., University of Texas, Tyler
John Keeling
History/Econ/Gov, High School
B.S., Texas A&M University
Susan Kelly
Advancement Assistant/Campaign Coordinator, Administration
University of Texas, Tyler
Ginger Key
Kindergarten, Elementary
B.S., University of Texas, Tyler
Kathie Koch
Science, High School
B.A., Houston Baptist University
Analee Leaverton
4th Grade, Elementary
B.S., University of North Texas
Devan Loftis
Varsity Basketball Coach & JH History, High School
Amy Luce
GCCS Math, Classical
B.A., Baylor University
Courtney Mayfield
Director of Development, Administration
B.A. Texas A&M University
Amber McClenny
3rd Grade, Elementary
B.A., University of Texas, Tyler
Judy Miller
5th Grade, Elementary
M.Ed., Covenant College
Melanie Mills
School Nurse, Junior High
B.A., University of Texas, Tyler
Jason Montier
Band/Orchestra/Varsity Cross Country, High School
B.S., East Central Ada College
Beth Moore
Aide, Elementary
A.S., Tyler Junior College
Deena Morgan
Junior Kindergarten, Elementary
B.S., University of Texas, Tyler
Breanna Murray
Administrative Assistant, High School
M.S., University of Texas, Tyler
Emily Neuhoff
Associate Director of Admissions, Administration
B.A., Auburn University
Sundee Nutt
GCCS Elementary, Classical
B.A., University of Louisiana at Monroe
Stephen Olson
Mathematics, Junior High
B.S., University of Texas, Tyler
Jon Osteen
Director of Technology, High School
Brenda O’Neal
School Nurse, Elementary
B.S., University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Karen Parmlee
Director of Accounting, High School
B.S., Texas A&M University
Steve Parsons
English, High School
B.S., Baylor University
Mischa Phillips
5th Grade, Elementary
B.S., University of Texas
Dee Pierce
Librarian, High School
B.S., Texas A&M University, Commerce
Scott Pierce
Science/Bible, Junior High
M.S., Texas A&M University, Commerce
Carson Powell
Athletic Trainer, High School
B.S., Missouri State University
Lisa Provines
Assistant Principal, Elementary
M.Ed., Covenant College
Allison Radcliffe
Mathematics/JH Volleyball & Basketball, Junior High
B.S., Drake University
Ric Radcliffe
History, High School
B.A., Wheaton College
Katie Ritcheson
Fine Arts - Drama, Junior High
B.A., Stephen F. Austin
November Roberts
College Guidance Counselor, High School
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
David Robinson
Director of Diversity & Inclusion/Men's Varsity Basketball Coach, High School
B.S., Baptist Bible College
Josue Sabillon
Spanish, High School
M. Ed., Marshall University
Chelsea Saylors
English/Debate, High School
B.A., Baylor University
Joy Sepulva
Administrative Assistant, Junior High
Angelina Junior College
Jeff Shelton
Director of Fine Arts - Mathematics/Drumline, High School
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
Kathy Shelton
Mathematics/Science, Junior High
B.S., University of Texas, Tyler
LeAnn Shields
2nd Grade, Elementary
B.S., Texas A&M University
Holly Shultz
Kindergarten, Elementary
B.S., Abilene Christian University
Tara Snyder
Junior Kindergarten, Elementary
B.S., Abilene Christian University
Lonna Stewart
Spanish, High School
M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Tonya Stokes
Aide, Elementary
Sydney Sumpter
Director of Alumni Relations, Administration
M.A., East Texas Baptist University
Janet Taylor
Science/Swimming, High School
B.S., Texas Christian University
Belle Thomas
Art, Elementary
B.A., University of North Texas
Nicole Thompson
Algebra, High School
B.A., East Texas Baptist University
Norm Thompson
Science, High School
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
Jacob Wadle
Football/Baseball, High School
B.A., East Texas Baptist University
Joseph Walker
Athletic Director, High School
Ed.S., Union University
Tasha Walker
English, Junior High
M.Ed., Harding University
Joshua Webb
Assistant Principal, High School
B.S., Louisiana Tech University
Thomas White
Director of Digital Learning, High School
M.Ed., Boise State University
Ashley Wilhelmi
Mathematics, Junior High
B.S., Texas Tech University
Jennifer Williams
Administrative Assistant, Elementary
B.A., Mississippi State University
Scott Wilson
Director of Spiritual Formation/Varsity Golf, High School
M.Div., Western Seminary
Shari Wilson
Director of Admissions, Administration
B.S., University of Arizona
Donna Youngblood
Junior Kindergarten, Elementary
A.S., Tyler Junior College