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, Middle School
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
Krystal Ashby
Academic Success Center, Upper Campus
A.A.S. Surgery Technology & A.A.S. Nursing (RN), Tyler Junior College
Brooke Auringer
Kindergarten, Elementary
B.S., Southwest Texas State University
Kameron Aycock
Spanish, High School
B.A., Texas A&M University
Betsy Barry
4th Grade, Elementary
B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies, Stephen F. Austin State University
Carley Barton
4th Grade, Elementary
B.S., University of Texas, Tyler
Keith Baty
Chemistry, High School
B.S., Tarleton State University
Beth Beach
Academic Success Center, Elementary
B.S., University of Houston
Kelley Bell
Director of College Guidance, High School
M.Ed., Angelo State University
Elizabeth Benscoter
1st Grade, Elementary
M.Ed., Liberty University & B.S., Bryan College
Delisa Bice
Director of Fine Arts, Upper Campus
M.A., University of Houston at Clear Lake City
Carrie Bigbie
Reading/Latin, Middle School
M.A., Stephen F. Austin University
Tonya Boyd
Executive Assistant to the Head of School, Administration
B.S., University of Texas, Tyler
Monica Bozeman
Director of Alumni Relations & Corporate Partnerships, Administration
B.S., Texas A&M University
Heather Brown
Junior Kindergarten, Elementary
B.A.A.S., Texas A&M University Texarkana
Alicia Brumley
English, Middle School
M.A English, University of Texas at Tyler
Lisa Buchanan
Spanish, Elementary
M.Ed., University of Texas, Tyler
Laura Burton
Music/Varsity Golf, Elementary
B.A., Carson-Newman University
Karen Cannon
Registrar/SIS Administrator, High School
B.S., Texas A&M University
Christy Coates
Aide, Elementary
Taryn Coffey
Receptionist, Middle School
B.S. Human Resource Development, University of Texas at Tyler
Tracy Coffey
Elementary, Grace U
M.A. Christian Counseling, Louisiana Baptist University
David Cole
Visual Communications Coordinator, Upper Campus
A.A.A., The Art Institute of Dallas
Tim Connor
Director of Advancement, Administration
M.Ed., Baptist Bible College
Jason Cook
Bible, High School
Master of Theology (ThM), Dallas Theological Seminary
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
Academic Success Center, Elementary
M.Ed., University of Texas, Tyler
Myles Cunningham
History, Middle School
B.S., Grace College
Karolyn Davis
Director of Communications & Marketing, Administration
B.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Blaine Davis
English/Humanities Chair, High School
B.A., Wheaton College
Justin Davis
IT, High School
A.S., Tyler Junior College
Carrie Deever
Elementary, Grace U
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
Danny Dobbs
Science/JH Football & Track, Middle School
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, Upper Campus
B.A., University of Alaska
Jacquelyn Evans
Advancement Administrative Assistant, Administration
B.A., Texas A&M University
Kinsey Featherston
Administrative Assistant, Middle School & Grace U
B.A.S. Communication, Dallas Baptist 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
Karla Flournoy
Principal, Grace U
M.Ed., Texas A&M University
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 Special Projects, Administration
M.Ed., Covenant College
Kendall Fox
Physical Education, Middle School
B.S., University of Texas, Tyler
Karen Fox
Elementary, Grace U
M.Ed., University of Texas at Tyler
Rainey Freeman
English, Middle School
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
Stacey Gillen
3rd Grade, Elementary
B.A. Elem. Ed., Minor in Bible-Theology, Mid-America Christian University
Stephenie Gilmore
Academic Support, Middle School
B.B.A., Marketing, Texas A&M University
Julie Gourlay
Academic Success Center, Elementary
B.S., Southeastern Bible College
Kay Green
Librarian/Media Specialist, Elementary
M.Ed., University of Texas at Tyler
Todd Hague
English, High School
B.A., Ecclesia College
Debbie Hale
Academic Success Center, 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
Penny Hawkins
Academic Success Center, Upper Campus
B.S., University of North Texas
Sarah Hecht
Director of Special Academic Programs, High School
M.Ed., Colorado Christian University
Chris Hemphill
Bible/JH Soccer, Middle School
B.A., University of Georgia
Angie Hicks
5th Grade, Elementary
B.A., Texas A&M University
Tandy Hicks
Principal, Middle School
M.A., Indiana Wesleyan University
Tracy Holcomb
Bible/JV Basketball/JH Cross Country, High School
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kim Holcomb
Kindergarten, Grace U
B.S. Secondary Education, University of Texas at Tyler
Stacy Holmes
2nd Grade, Elementary
B.A., McNeese State University
Wanda Honeycutt
Math, High School
B.S. Nursing, University of Texas at Tyler
Kyle Hope
Varsity Baseball, High School Speed & Strength, High School
M.S., Henderson State University
Jessica Huddleston
Director of Curriculum & Instruction, High School
M.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
Dana Hymer
Computer, Elementary
M.Ed., University of Texas, Tyler
Tammy Johnson
English, Middle School
M.Ed. Educational Leadership & Supervision, University of Houston-Victoria
Sarah Jones
Academic Success Center, Elementary
B.S. Elementary Education, East Texas Baptist University
John Keeling
History/Econ/Gov, High School
B.S., Texas A&M University
Devan Loftis
Varsity Basketball Coach & JH History, Middle School
Kaylee Loftis
Junior Kindergarten, Elementary
B.S., Harding University
Amy Luce
Math, Grace U
B.A., Baylor 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, Middle School
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
1st Grade, Elementary
B.S., University of Texas, Tyler
Miles Morrison
Director of Development, Administration
B.A., Dallas Baptist University
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
Elementary, Grace U
B.A., University of Louisiana at Monroe
Stephen Olson
Mathematics, Middle School
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.B.A., Texas A&M University
Steve Parsons
English, High School
B.S., Baylor University
Mischa Phillips
5th Grade, Elementary
B.S., University of Texas
Scott Pierce
Science/Bible, Middle School
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, Middle School
B.S., Drake University
Ric Radcliffe
History, High School
B.A., Wheaton College
Julie Reilly
Academic Success Center, Elementary
M.Ed., University of Texas at Tyler & B.S.Psychology, Texas A&M University
Katie Ritcheson
Drama, Upper Campus
November Roberts
College Guidance Counselor, High School
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
David Robinson
Director of Equity & Inclusion/Men's Varsity Basketball Coach, High School
B.S., Baptist Bible College
Erica Robinson
Receptionist, Elementary
B.S. Bible & Counseling, Clarks Summit University
Josue Sabillon
Spanish, High School
M. Ed., Marshall University
Chelsea Saylors
English/Debate, High School
M.A., Stephen F. Austin University
Heather Schultz
Kindergarten, Elementary
B.S.Interdisciplinary Studies, Stephen F. Austin State University
Jeff Shelton
Director of Fine Arts - Mathematics/Drumline, High School
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
Kathy Shelton
Mathematics/Science, Middle School
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
Kristy Smith
Music, Grace U
B.M., Berklee College of Music
Tara Snyder
2nd Grade, Elementary
B.S., Abilene Christian University
Lonna Stewart
Spanish, High School
M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Tonya Stokes
Aide, Elementary
Christine Sutton
Administrative Assistant, High School
B.S. Elementary Education, Texas A&M University
Janet Taylor
Swimming, Athletics
B.S., Texas Christian University
Belle Thomas
Art, Elementary
B.A., University of North Texas
Norm Thompson
Science, High School
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
Nicole Thompson
Algebra, High School
B.A., East Texas Baptist University
Jacob Wadle
Football/Baseball, High School
B.A., East Texas Baptist University
Joseph Walker
Athletic Director, High School
Ed.D., Union University
Tasha Walker
Media Specialist, Upper Campus
M.Ed., Harding University
Amber Wallace
Admissions Coordinator, Administration
A.A., Tyler Junior College
Joshua Webb
Director of Student Life, High School
B.S., Louisiana Tech University
Ashley Wilhelmi
Mathematics, Middle School
B.S., Texas Tech University
Jennifer Williams
Administrative Assistant, Elementary
B.A., Mississippi State University
Shawn Wilson
Assistant Coach, Middle School
B.S. California Baptist College
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
Lanny Witt
Principal, High School
M.A., Abilene Christian University
Carol Witt
Middle School, Grace U
B.S., Abilene Christian University
Donna Youngblood
Junior Kindergarten, Elementary
A.S., Tyler Junior College
Candice Zimmerman
Academic Success Center, High School
B.A., University of Texas at Tyler