Recent Employee Service Awards
2021 Recipients
Nathan Rector '11
5 Years
Assistant Athletic Director
Algebra & Statistics Teacher
Sarah Beasley
10 Years
3rd - 5th Grade Bible Teacher
Rebecca Simpson
10 Years
School Nurse
Denise Ryburn
15 Years
7th - 8th Grade Science Teacher
STEAM Extreme
Nathaniel Haston '03
15 Years
Dual Enrollment US History
Assistant Lower School Principal
Lower School Admissions Coordinator
Kim Fulgham
15 Years
Physical Education Teacher
Carol Minnis
15 Years
Lego Kids
Sherri Russell
20 Years
1st Grade Teacher
Tammie Fricks
20 Years
5th Grade Teacher
Renee Haston
30 Years
Upper School Administrative Assistant
Kathy Wright
30 Years
Lower School Administrative Assistant
Deborah Murphy
30 Years
Grace Children's Center.
Leslie Compton
35 Years
Director of Advancement & Development
Photos from Our 2021 Christmas Dinner are below
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Matt Pollock, Head of School and Adam Love, Pastor of Grace Baptist Church get the dinner started. Founding Pastor from 36 years ago, Dr. Steve Euler and his wife enjoying their time at the dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Hall posing together for a picture.
Board Member, Jennifer Campbell enjoying time with veteran faculty member, Shana Ivarson. John Mattheiss had everyone in tears with laughter and sweet memories of a long time friendship and partnership in ministry with Leslie Compton. Launa Cooke introduced her teammate, Tammie Fricks.
Nancy Cooper introduced her assistant Principal, Nathaniel Haston. Head of School, Matt Pollock was getting KayTrenia Lee ready for her big speech. Jessica Luedtke introduced her teammate, Renee Haston.
Tiffany Wilkes introduced her colleague in the Phys. Ed program, Kim Fulgham. Sheri Hicks introduced her teammate, Deborah Murphy. KayTrenia Lee introduced our school Nurse, Rebecca Simpson.
Shana Ivarson introduced her teammate, Kathy Wright. Linda Sofield introduced her colleague, Denise Ryburn. Becky Cripps introduced her teammate, Sarah Beasley with a lovely poem.
Sherry Thacker presents service award recipient and close friend, Nathan Rector. Sherry Blesch still serving at Grace Academy since 1985, introduced her teammate, Sherri Russell. Some of our faculty and staff enjoying wonderful food from Edley's BBQ.