Meet our Staff for the 2016-2017 school year

Grace Temple Christian Academy is honored to have all certified classroom staff members with a combined total of 97 years of teaching experience.

Cynthia Perez
Administrator / High School Learning Center Supervisor

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  • Founder and Administrator.
  • High School Learning Center Supervisor / Instructor.
  • Graduate of Peoples Baptist Christian School 
  • Graduate of the Free Gospel Bible Institute in Export, Pennsylvania.
  • Graduate of Del Mar College
  • Bachelors of Science Degree in Education from Texas A&M Corpus Christi.
  • Special Education Certification
  • Adjunct Instructor at Del Mar College 
  • Completed Supervisor and Administrator's training from A.C.E.
  • Mrs. Perez has 22 years of teaching experience

Ray Perez
Campus Pastor

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  • Pastor of Grace Temple Assembly of God
  • Graduate of Free Gospel Bible Institute in Export, Pennsylvania
  • Graduate of Del Mar College with an emphasis in Multimedia and Internet Technologies
  • Ordained Minister through the Assemblies of God in Springfield, Missouri
  • Completed A.C.E. Administrators Training
  • Campus Pastor
  • Technology Advisor
  • Athletic Director

Alicia Rabagos
Elementary Learning Center Supervisor

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  • Graduate of Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas
  • Bachelors of Science Degree in Education from Corpus Christi State University
  • Certified in Elementary Education Grades 1st through 8th 
  • Endorsements in Bilingual Education, Pre-K, and Kindergarten
  • Masters of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Bilingual Education
  • Adjunct Instructor at Del Mar College
  • Administration / Principalship Certification
  • Completed Supervisors and Administrators Training for A.C.E.
  • Mrs. Rabagos has 37 years of teaching experience

Dr. Oralia De La Fuente Garcia
Middle School Learning Center Supervisor

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  • Bachelors of Science Degree in Education from Texas A&I University in Kingsville, Texas
  • Endorsements in Bilingual, Elementary, and Secondary Education
  • Masters of Science Degree in Reading from Texas A&I University in Kingsville, Texas
  • Doctorate of Education (ED.) Bilingual Studies from Texas A&M University Kingsville
  • Dr. Garcia has 36 Years of teaching experience
  • Completed Supervisor and Administrator's training from A.C.E.

Trivarshia Murphy
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher

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  • Trivarshia (Vosha) Murphy is a native of McComb, MS. 
  • 14 years of teaching experience. She has served in Public Education and Christian Education for 5 years.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Education from Millsap College in Jackson, MS. Certified Educator grades EC-4
  • Currently Pastors of Restoration Fellowship Church with her husband Eric.
  • Served as Assistant Director at Redemption Christian Academy Corpus Christi, TX.
  • Served as Children s Ministry Coordinator for Providence Church of God in Christ
  • Currently serves as the Children s Coordinator for Restoration Fellowship Church
  • Attended A.C.E. Educators Convention in Houston, Texas
  • Completed Supervisor and Administrator's training from A.C.E.









Bonnie Peters
Librarian

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  • U.S. Navy Retired with 31 years of Service as Master Chief Personelman (Personel Specialist). Served in Orlando, FL., Hawaii, Naples Italy, Washington D.C., Stuttgart Germany, Sigonella Sicily, Charleston SC. and Corpus Christi TX.
  • Completed Basic Training in Bainbridge, Maryland
  • Graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree from Park University in Parkville, Missouri
  • Completed Supervisor and Administrator's training from A.C.E.
  • Librarian
  • Registrar
  • High School Testing Coordinator
  • "Lion's Pride" Concession Coordinator
  • 8 years of library experience
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Rey Rabagos    
GTCA Varsity Basketball/Volleyball Coach
  • Associates Degree in Applied Science/Paramedic
  • Del Mar College EMT Instructor  18 years
  • Fire Fighter 21 years
  • Athletic Trainer - 20 years
  • Coach - 13 years
  • Coastal Bend CPR 
  • Training Site Coordinator/Instructor 18 years
  • BLS, AED, FIRST-AID, ACLS
  • Conducted by- AHA / NSC
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Coach Keaton Preis
School Coach

Macie Gold
Piano Instructor

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  • Began teaching Piano while in Jr. High School
  • Graduated from Incarnate Word Academy
  • Member of the Corpus Christi Music Teachers Association
  • The San Antonio Music Teachers Association 
  • Texas Music Teacher Association 
  • National Association of Music Teachers.
  • Macie Gold's student's are consistent winners in local competitions, state competitions and UIL music competitions.

Pastor Steve Lopez
Guitar Instructor

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  • Steve Lopez has been the Associate Pastor at Templo Elim Assembly of God in Corpus Christi
  • He has also been the worship Pastor at Templo Elim Assembly of God in Corpus Christi
  • Singer/Songwriter
  • Director of "The Worship Lab Music Academy" 
  • 26 Years experience as a Rhythm and Lead Guitarist
  • 21 Years serving in Music Ministry
  • 14 Years Experience as a Private Music Instructor
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Nina Herrera
School Finance Secretary/
Office Manager

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Elizabeth Lopez
Secretary 
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