Meet our Staff for the 2018-2019 School Year
Cynthia Perez
Administrator / High School Learning Center Supervisor
- 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 2 years
- Completed Supervisor and Administrator's training from A.C.E.
- Mrs. Perez has 22 years of teaching experience
Ray Perez
Campus Pastor
- 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
Alice Rabagos
Elementary Learning Center Supervisor
- 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 2 1/2 years
- Administration / Principalship Certification
- Completed Supervisors and Administrators Training for A.C.E.
- Mrs. Rabagos has 38 years of teaching experience
Alicia Herridge
Middle School Learning Center Supervisor
Alicia Herridge, along with her husband Brandon have plenty of experience working in Youth Ministries.They have worked as Youth Pastors in Beech Creek Assembly of God in Livingston, TX and Calvary Temple of God in Saraland, AL.
While in Livingston, TX she also worked for Livingston ISD as a substitute teacher and attended Angelina Junior College for 2 years.
Currently they are serving as Associate Pastors at Country Tabernacle Church in Bluntzer, TX.
Alicia has been in ministry for teaching Sunday School, working with youth, young couples, and music ministry for over 15 years.
Middle School Learning Center Supervisor
Alicia Herridge, along with her husband Brandon have plenty of experience working in Youth Ministries.They have worked as Youth Pastors in Beech Creek Assembly of God in Livingston, TX and Calvary Temple of God in Saraland, AL.
While in Livingston, TX she also worked for Livingston ISD as a substitute teacher and attended Angelina Junior College for 2 years.
Currently they are serving as Associate Pastors at Country Tabernacle Church in Bluntzer, TX.
Alicia has been in ministry for teaching Sunday School, working with youth, young couples, and music ministry for over 15 years.
Gabrielle Pries
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher/Choir Director
- Gabrielle Pries is a 2008 graduate of Grace Christian Private School and has utilized both Abeka and the A.C.E. program. She has attended Coastal Bend College and has a desire to complete her degree.
- She has been raised in church and she has been responsible for children's ministries for 15 years as well as maintaining secular positions for the City of Alice, TX including the Public Library. Gabrielle helped organize and shared responsibility for the Children's Summer Reading Program as well as other programs throughout the year.
- Gabrielle is a talented pianist with 20 years experience. She is a talented singer and will be bringing those talents to Grace Temple as the Choir Director.
- Currently Gabrielle and her husband are both employed at Grace Temple as educators and youth pastors.
Vince Cortinas
Class Monitor/Parent Volunteer Coordinator
Served the US Military in the Communication Field
Class Monitor/Parent Volunteer Coordinator
Served the US Military in the Communication Field
Bonnie Peters
Librarian
- 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
- 9 years of library experience
- Email: registrar.gtca@gmail.com
Rey Rabagos
Athletic Director
GTCA Varsity Basketball/Volleyball Coach
Athletic Director
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
Coach Keaton Preis
School Coach
Coached with Alice ISD 1 year
Coach with GTCA 3 Years
Youth Pastor of Grace Temple
School Coach
Coached with Alice ISD 1 year
Coach with GTCA 3 Years
Youth Pastor of Grace Temple
Robert "Grandpa" Rabagos
Maintenance Engineer
The students know Bro. Rabagos as "Grandpa." He cares for the students & has their well-being as a priority. Brother Rabagos does a lot for our school.
He is the
Maintenance crew.
Assistant Coach to the Middle School Team.
Art teacher.
Our #1 Repair man.
Maintenance Engineer
The students know Bro. Rabagos as "Grandpa." He cares for the students & has their well-being as a priority. Brother Rabagos does a lot for our school.
He is the
Maintenance crew.
Assistant Coach to the Middle School Team.
Art teacher.
Our #1 Repair man.
Macie Gold
Piano Instructor
- 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.
Nina Herrera
School Finance Secretary/
Office Manager
Graduate of University of Texas San Antonio, TX
Bachelor of Arts Degree UTSA
Office Administration 19 years experience
Office Manager GTCA 4 years
Email: nina@gtcacademy.com
School Finance Secretary/
Office Manager
Graduate of University of Texas San Antonio, TX
Bachelor of Arts Degree UTSA
Office Administration 19 years experience
Office Manager GTCA 4 years
Email: nina@gtcacademy.com
Elizabeth Lopez
Secretary
Graduate of Latin American Bible Institute in Christian Education
Administrative experience for 25 years
Grace Temple Secretary 2 years
Administrator Elim AG 9 years
Office Manager Efrain O. Dickson, MD for 3 years
Customer Service Experience for over 25 years
Email: liz@gtcacademy.com
Secretary
Graduate of Latin American Bible Institute in Christian Education
Administrative experience for 25 years
Grace Temple Secretary 2 years
Administrator Elim AG 9 years
Office Manager Efrain O. Dickson, MD for 3 years
Customer Service Experience for over 25 years
Email: liz@gtcacademy.com
