Tina joined Grace Grace Community School as the orchestra director in 2024. Teaching music is not only her career, but also her ministry and passion. She received her bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Baylor University and taught in Waco for six years.  She then spent many years at home raising and homeschooling her three sons. Before coming to Grace, she directed the orchestra at Bishop Gorman. She has been married to her wonderful husband, Kirk, for twenty-seven years. Her oldest son works for Samaritans Purse, and her youngest two sons attend college. She is very active at Soma Church, loves spending time with family and friends, and especially enjoys admiring God’s beautiful creation outdoors.