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Educational Background Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, University of Texas at San Antonio;Texas Teacher Life Certification Joined SACS August 2006 My Story I have been married to a wonderful […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Business Administration, Dallas Baptist University;Master’s Degree in Counseling, Dallas Baptist University Joined SACS July 2016 My Story I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, and […]

Educational Background B.S. in Political Science;Teaching Certification in EC- 6th, ESL and 4th – 8th Social Studies;M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction;M.Ed Reading Specialist (In Progress) Joined SACS August 2022 My […]

Educational Background BBA Finance, Texas A&M University;MBA, The University of Texas at San Antonio Joined SACS August 2018 My Story I have three children who keep me busy daily. I […]

Educational Background Associate in Philosophy, Vincennes University;Bachelors in Education, Oakland City University Joined SACS August 2013 My Story I grew up with 5 older sisters in Indiana to a loving […]

Educational Background BA in English, University of Phoenix;MA in Administration with a focus in Organizational Development, University of the Incarnate Word Joined SACS May 2023 My Story Hi! My name […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Science in Social Science, University of Southern Colorado;Texas Teacher Certification, University of Texas at Tyler Joined SACS August 2023 My Story I grew up in East […]

Educational Background B.A. Physical Education/Health, UT at Austin;Swim School owner 30 years Joined SACS August 2000 My Story My life starts in Austin Texas where my family owned the ABC […]

Educational Background Attended Oral Roberts University;Graduate of NYC American Musical and Dramatic Academy;Bachelor of Fine Arts from The New School Manhattan;Teacher Certification in progress Joined SACS October 2023 My Story […]

Educational Background B.S. – Bible, Health and PE;M.S. – Sports Administration;M.R.E. – Religious Education;D.Minn – Leadership Development Joined SACS January 2022 My Story My wife Jackie and I have been […]

Educational Background BS in Dietetics, Baylor University;Dietetic Internship, Emory University Hospital;Registered Dietitian Joined SACS August 2021 My Story I am San Antonio born, but Houston raised. My first love is […]

Educational Background Bachelors of Business Administration – Sports Management, University of the Incarnate Word;Masters of Education – Administration and Supervision;6-12 Social Studies Teacher’s Certification – Texas;Principal’s Certification – Texas Joined […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Journalism) and English, Trinity University;Master of Arts in Teaching, Trinity University Joined SACS August 2015 My Story My husband, Kevin, and I met […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Arts in Education, University of Texas at San Antonio Joined SACS August 2003 My Story My husband Phillip and I have been married since 1986 and […]

Educational Background Bachelors degree in Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Advertising, Texas Christian University Joined SACS October 2023 My Story I am married to my high school sweetheart, Kevin, […]

Educational Background BBA, American Military University;MBA, University of Washington (Seattle);Certified Project Director Joined SACS August 2024 My Story Originally from Denver, Colorado, I’ve called Texas home since 2019. My wife, […]

Joined SACS August 1994 My Story Originally from Ft. Worth, I moved to San Antonio in 1983 from Houston with my husband. We raised our children here and were so […]

Educational Background Associate’s of Advertising;Bachelors of Fine Art;Texas Teaching Certificate Joined SACS August 2014 My Story I have the joy of three adult children and a son-in-law. I was born […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Joined SACS August 2023 My Story I am in my third year of teaching and love helping children grow in their faith […]

Educational Background BA Interdisciplinary Studies, The University of Texas at San Antonio;Specialization in Early Childhood;Kindergarten Endorsement Joined SACS August 2017 My Story I have lived in San Antonio since 1980, […]

Educational Background BA in English with a Creative Writing emphasis, Wheaton College;MA in English Literature, Depaul University;Texas State Teaching Certification in ELA 7-12 (expected 2025) Joined SACS August 2021 My […]

Educational Background B.S. Statistics, California Polytechnic State University;Master’s in Statistics, North Carolina State University Joined SACS August 2022 My Story When I was in middle school and high school, I […]

Educational Background B.S. in Kinesiology with special emphasis in Sport Management and minor in Business Administration Joined SACS August 2014 My Story I am married to Kenny Dirkson, the longtime […]

Educational Background BS, Weber State University Joined SACS August 2011 My Story After college, I taught band in the Utah public schools for ten years. For the next twenty years, […]

Educational Background Master of Science in Psychology, University of Texas at San Antonio;Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Texas at San Antonio;Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, University of […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Greenville University;Masters in Educational Leadership, Lamar University Joined SACS August 2019 My Story I married my college sweetheart, and we have three […]

Joined SACS August 1997 My Story I was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. I am blessed with two wonderful children, Jessica, and Michael. And I have extended blessings […]

Educational Background B.A. English/Secondary Education, Mount Mary University Joined SACS August 1991 My Story I was born in Wisconsin, but I moved to Texas after my first year of teaching. […]

Educational Background BA, UT Arlington;Masters, Texas A&I;Principals Certificate, Texas A&I;Certificate of Athletic Administration Joined SACS February 2021 My Story I have been married to Brian for 18 years and have […]

Educational Background Bachelors in Education Joined SACS August 2013 My Story I have been married to my husband, who is also a teacher at SACS, since 2017, and we have […]

Educational Background BBA Human Resource Management, UTSA;MEd Education Technology, Southeastern Oklahoma State University Joined SACS October 2016 My Story I am married to my wife Julia who is a Kindergarten […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Science, Texas Tech University;Master of Science in Educational Administration, Texas A&M University Joined SACS August 2016 My Story I grew up right here in San Antonio […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Science Home Economics/Fashion Merchandising & Business, Southwest Texas State University;Master of Science Guidance and Counseling, Texas A&M University;Certifications- History, Government, Physical Education, Guidance and Counseling, Administration […]

Educational Background BA in Biblical Studies Joined SACS March 2002 My Story As a proud mother and grandmother, I cherish family moments. As an alum and employee, I believe deeply […]

Educational Background BA Psychology, Southern New Hampshire University (May 2025); Court Appointed Special Advocate Joined SACS August 2020 My Story I grew up in Monroe, Louisiana, attending a small school […]

Educational Background BS in Interdisciplinary Studies, EC-6th with a minor in Early Childhood Education from Texas Woman’s University. Joined SACS August 2020 My Story I am a mom to three […]

Educational Background B.A. Communication, UTSA;M.A. Religion, Redeemer Seminary Joined SACS August 2022 My Story I attended SACS in High School and those years were some of the best of my […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Arts in Journalism/Public Relations, Texas State UniversityCertified EC-6 Joined SACS August 2021 My Story I grew up in San Antonio and have lived here most of […]

Certifications and Professional Training Certified Texas A&M Agrilife Extension;Supporting Children’s Social Emotional Development;Infection Control in Child Care Settings;Positive Guidance and Discipline;Injury Prevention and Child Safety in Child Care Joined SACS […]

Joined SACS January 2010 My Story I have been married for 32 years. Together, my husband and I have two amazing daughters. My oldest daughter is married and has a precious […]

Educational Background B.S. in Elementary Education with a Reading Specialization, Southwest Texas State University Joined SACS August 2013 My Story I was born in San Antonio and have lived here […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Arts, Texas Lutheran University Joined SACS August 2013 My Story I grew up here in San Antonio where I met my husband Mark, and we have […]

Educational Background BS, Liberty University;ACSI Certified;Microsoft Office Certified Joined SACS August 2001 My Story I accepted Christ as my Savior a few months before entering sixth grade. I was enrolled […]

Educational Background Bachelor’s degree, Abilene Christian University Joined SACS August 2023 My Story I was born into a fairly large family. I have 6 siblings one older brother, two older […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (Elementary Education) with an emphasis in mathematics, University of Texas at San Antonio;Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an endorsement […]

Educational Background Master of Education – Curriculum and Instruction (Leadership)Bachelor of Science – Interdisciplinary Studies Joined SACS August 2017 My Story I’ve been married to my husband, Steven, since 1998, […]

Educational Background English Communication Arts, St. Mary’s Joined SACS August 2022 My Story I am blessed to be at SACS. I became a believer in my early twenties. Our Savior’s […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Arts, University of Texas at San Antonio Joined SACS August 2020 My Story I hail from the small town of Post, Texas but moved to San […]

Educational Background BA Dual Major: Political Science and Latin American Studies, Texas Tech University;Master of Arts in Teaching in Spanish, Rivier University Joined SACS August 2021 My Story I grew […]

Educational Background BA Secondary Education/Physical Education, Arizona State University Joined SACS June 2022 My Story I was born in Michigan and have lived in Arizona, California, and I’ve been in […]

Certifications Certified HVAC Technician Joined SACS January 2005 My Story I’ve been married since 1985 and have four children—two boys and two girls. I’m also a proud grandpa. Most of […]

Educational Background Bachelors of Science, Texas State University;Texas Educator Certificate Joined SACS August 2021 My Story I have been married to my husband, an Army Veteran, since 2006. Together, we […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Science, Evangel University;Master of Science in Education, Southwest Baptist University;Texas Educator Certificate Physical Education [Early Childhood thru 12th grade] Joined SACS August 2022 My Story I […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Texas at San Antonio;SBEC Certified in English Language Arts and Reading (Grades 8-12) and English as a Second Language (Grades 8-12) […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Registered Nurse Joined SACS June 2011 My Story I have been married 27 years and have raised 4 kids who, by May, will […]

Educational Background BS Education;Certified by the state of Texas in grades 1-8;Other certifications held: reading, social studies, ESL Joined SACS August 2021 My Story I am blessed to be the […]

Educational Background Bachelors in English Literature, CSUSB;Master’s in Education, Whitworth University;Master’s in History, Liberty University Joined SACS June 2018 My Story When I was ten one of my twin brothers […]

Educational Background B.B.A. in Accounting, Texas State University;M.B.A , Texas State University;Certified Public Accountant, CPA, State of Texas Joined SACS April 2021 My Story My career has been somewhat of […]

Educational Background BA in Bible and Psychology, Columbia International University Joined SACS July 2018 My Story I grew up in Comfort, Texas. After high school, I attended two small Torchbearers […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (Early Childhood-6th);Early Ed Certified Joined SACS January 2024 My Story After six years of teaching first grade and kindergarten for NEISD, I […]

Educational Background BA in History, Oklahoma Baptist University;MA American History and Government, Ashland University Joined SACS January 2015 My Story I am a passionate history enthusiast, with a particular admiration […]

Educational Background Bachelors of Kinesiology, University of Texas at San Antonio;Masters of Curriculum and Instruction (History Focus), Liberty University Joined SACS January 2017 My Story I am married to a […]

Educational Background BS in Elementary Education, University of Phoenix Joined SACS August 2018 My Story I am married to my wonderful husband, Kevin. With 16 years of teaching experience, 10 […]

Educational Background Bachelors of Music, Texas A&M University;Texas Music Educators Association Member;ACSI certified Joined SACS August 2015 My Story I was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas. Music has […]

Educational Background Bachelor’s in Health and Sports Science;Personal Trainer ACE;Group Exercise ACE;Enhanced Fitness Certification;Les Mills Certified Instructor;L1 Nutrition Coach (in process);Other certs: Coach by color cycling certification, MOSSA Power certification, […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies, Criswell College;Master of Arts in Theology, Trinity Theological Seminary;Master of Education with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction (K-12), Walden University Joined […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Arts Liberal Studies, Azusa Pacific Joined SACS August 2013 My Story I’ve been married since 1999 and have 4 children. All four of my kids have […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Arts, University of Texas San Antonio;Interdisciplinary Studies 1-8;Generic Special Education PreK-12 Joined SACS August 2023 My Story I am married to my wonderful husband, Mitch, who […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Marketing, Baylor University Joined SACS August 2015 My Story I married my husband, David, in 2000. A few years later, […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8), Western Governors University;Texas Department of Education License, Elementary Education, EC-6;Utah Department of Education, General Educator’s License, K-8 Joined SACS August 2011 […]

Educational Background I graduated from The University of the Incarnate Word Joined SACS September 2020 My Story I’m very blessed to have a wonderful family, my husband Patrick and I […]

Educational Background AA – Speech Communication, St. Philip’s College;Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education, Wayland Baptist University Joined SACS June 2023 My Story I’m proud to call San Antonio home. […]

Educational Background BA Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Texas at San Antonio; Certified in the State of Texas, ACSI Certified Joined SACS August 2023 My Story I was so blessed to […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Science, Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Maine at Presque Isle Joined SACS August 2017 My Story I grew up in Maine, the easternmost state […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education Joined SACS August 2006 My Story I am blessed to be married to my wonderful husband, David since 1990. Together, we’ve created a […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Science, Columbia International University, double major in Bible & Bible Teaching Joined SACS August 2021 My Story After graduating from high school in Comfort, Texas, I […]

Educational Background Bachelors in Secondary Education Science;Masters of Wildlife Science Joined SACS August 2016 My Story I have 2 children and my room is full of the many animals I […]

Educational Background BBA, University of Texas;Certified in Texas (Secondary Math, PK – 8 Self-Contained, Early Childhood, ESL);ACSI Certification;Over 85 hours post-Bac coursework Joined SACS August 2019 My Story I have […]

Educational Background BS, Oklahoma State University;MPA, Midwestern State University Joined SACS August 2018 My Story An Oklahoma native, I graduated from Oklahoma State University and earned a Master’s degree from […]

Educational Background BS, United States Air Force Academy;MPA, Midwestern State University;Master’s in Strategic Studies at Air War College Joined SACS August 2023 My Story I am a retired USAF Colonel […]

Educational Background Bachelors in Business Marketing, University of Texas at Austin;Masters in Educational Administration, Texas A&M Kingsville Joined SACS August 2014 My Story My wife’s name is Vangie. We have 3 […]

Educational Background BS Interdisciplinary Studies, University of the Incarnate Word (emphasis in reading) Joined SACS August 2016 My Story My husband, James, and I met at church while in college […]

Educational Background PhD, Organizational Leadership; M.Ed, Human Resource Education/Human Services;BA, French;BS, Sociology;Associate of Science;NACCAP College Counselor Certification; Online Teaching & Course Design Certification Joined SACS August 2010 My Story Having […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Baylor University Joined SACS August 2021 My Story I met the love of my life at Baylor University and after graduation, we were […]

Educational Background Bachelors in Criminal Justice;Masters in Criminal Justice Joined SACS August 2021 My Story After being in the Army for almost 10 years, I got out and became a […]

Educational Background Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing and Sales, Colorado Christian University;Masters of Business Administration – Emphasis in Leadership (in progress), Colorado Christian University Joined SACS August 2020 My […]

Educational Background Associate of Applied Science, Pima Community College Joined SACS March 2018 My Story I have three young adult children who all love the Lord and are living their […]

Educational Background Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6, University of Texas at San Antonio Joined SACS August 2024 My Story Hello, I am Juliet Saenz, and this is my story. The […]

Educational Background Interdisciplinary Studies and Special Education, UTSA Joined SACS August 2014 My Story I have been married to my high school sweetheart since 1996. We have two children, Kaelyn […]

Educational Background BBA, West Georgia University;MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary;DMin, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Joined SACS August 2015 My Story I grew up in the small, southern, rural […]

Educational Background BA History & Secondary Education, Palm Beach Atlantic University;MA Religious Education, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary;M.ED, Liberty University Joined SACS June 2015 My Story I grew up in the […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Texas State University Joined SACS August 2019 My Story After 21 years of farming and ranching in Uvalde, […]

Educational Background Master’s in Communication and Education, Texas Tech University;Bachelor’s in Journalism, Texas Tech University;Associate’s in Journalism, Western Texas College Joined SACS August 2018 My Story I am a believer […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Science, University of Texas at San AntonioMaster of Education (Math Focus), Texas State University Joined SACS August 2023 My Story I am a proud mother to […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Science in Education, Texas Christian University;General Education Certification PK-6;Early Childhood Certification PK-6 Joined SACS August 2019 My Story I was born and raised in St. Louis, […]

Educational Background BS in Social Studies with a teaching licensure, Harding University;Masters in Sports Management, Southwestern Oklahoma State University Joined SACS June 2024 My Story I am a devoted follower […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology, Rhodes University (Grahamstown, South Africa);Higher Diploma of Education, UNISA (University of South Africa) Joined SACS August 2024 My Story I was […]

Educational Background Associate of Arts in Teaching, Northwest Vista College Joined SACS August 2022 My Story I was born and raised here in San Antonio, TX. I have been married […]

Educational Background BS Elementary Education, Texas A&M; English as a Second Language Joined SACS August 2021 My Story I was born and raised in San Antonio, I have been blessed […]

Educational Background Doctor of Ministry, Preaching/Old Testament, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary;Master of Divinity, Biblical Languages; Steward Leadership, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary;Bachelor of Arts, University of Rochester Joined SACS August 2021 […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Arts (History), Texas A&M University;Master of Education (Instructional Leadership), Howard Payne University Joined SACS August 2018 My Story I married Joy in 2013, and we have […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Science in Education (Secondary English Certification), Texas State University;Master’s Degree in Biblical Counseling, International School of Theology;Secondary School Principal Certification, Association of Christian Schools International Joined […]

Educational Background BA in Business, University of Texas at Austin Joined SACS February 2021 My Story I’ve been married to Terri Tanner since 1984, and we have two children. My […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University;Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling, The Masters University Joined SACS August 2023 My Story I met my husband while […]

Educational Background BS in Education, Howard Payne University Joined SACS August 2017 My Story My wife, Renee, and I have been married since 1982. We have two adult children and […]

Educational Background BA in Elementary Education with a minor in Bible and Psychology, Cedarville University Joined SACS 1999-2001, 2009-Present My Story I am originally from Ohio, Go Buckeyes! I married […]

Educational Background BA General Studies, Schreiner University;MEd Teaching Joined SACS August 2022 My Story My journey with the Lord began when a friend’s invitation to a revival led me to […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Science in Zoology, Texas A&M University;TEA Certified Secondary Biology and Composite Science;Masters of Science in Environmental Management of Natural Resources, UTSA Joined SACS August 2019 My […]

Educational Background Bachelor’s of Science in Secondary Mathematics and Technology Joined SACS July 2022 My Story I am married to my beautiful wife, Aneliz, and we met at church when […]

Educational Background Bachelors of Science in Psychology;Five years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis as a behavioral therapist for children with autism and other special needs. Joined SACS April 2023 […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary StudiesMaster of Education in Educational Psychology Joined SACS August 2024 My Story I have been married to Ian for 22 years. We have […]

Educational Background M.A. in Counseling, Wayland Baptist University; B.S. in Special Education K-12 and in Elementary Education, University of New Mexico;State Licensed School Counselor Texas & New Mexico;State Licensed Teacher […]

Joined SACS January 2022 My Story My Husband Jason and I, with our daughter Chloe (current student at SACS), moved to San Antonio in December of 2021 from Washington State. […]

Educational Background B. Prim Ed, University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa)Masters (in progress), Liberty University I taught high school Science for 18 years and coached multiple sports during that time. […]

Educational Background BA Psychology and Education, University of South Africa;HDipEd, University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa);SECD Certification, Rutgers University Joined SACS January 2023 My Story My husband and I have […]

Educational Background Masters of Education Administration, Lamar University;Bachelors of Science, Stephen F. Austin University Joined SACS July 2024 My Story I began teaching in 1997. I have taught middle school […]

Educational Background BS in Youth Ministry and Biblical Text, Abilene Christian University;Certificate of Graduate Study in Conflict Resolution, Abilene Christian University;Master of Divinity, Fuller Theological Seminary;Texas Notary Public;Certified Mediator in […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, New Mexico State University;Master of Education: Educational Leadership, Liberty University;Texas Teaching Certificate;ACSI Teacher’s Certificate;ACSI Principal’s Certificate Joined SACS August 2016 My Story […]

Educational Background Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Wesley College Joined SACS August 2020 My Story I grew up in Colorado and went to college on the East Coast, where […]

Educational Background Bachelors of Science (Business Management), Parks University;Masters of Science (Education), Missouri Baptist University;Specialist (Educational Administration), Lindenwood University Joined SACS March 2022 My Story I am originally from Dixon, […]