Meet our Staff for the 2017-2018 school year

Grace Temple Christian Academy is honored to havel 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.

Gabrielle Pries
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher/Choir Director

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  • 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. 

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
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
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Coach Keaton Preis
School Coach


​Coached with Alice ISD 1 year
Coach with GTCA 2 Years
Youth Pastor of Grace Temple


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Robert "Grandpa" Rabagos
 Maintenance Engineer   


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 

Administrator experience for 25 years
​Grace Temple Secretary 1.5 years
Administrator Elim AG 9 years
Office Manager Efrain O. Dickson, MD for 3 years
Customer Service Experience for over 25 years
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