Grace Education Academy, Early Learning Center

Dr. Rivera-Tubbs received her educational doctorate degree from California Lutheran University, in Educational Leadership, K-12. Dr. Rivera-Tubbs holds three (3) Master’s degrees. Two of them are from California State University, Northridge. The first is in Special Education and the second is in Educational Administration. Her third Master’s degree is from Ohio Christian University in Pastoral Care and Counseling. Dr. Rivera-Tubbs has been in education for over 25 years. She has worked with children and adults. Dr. Rivera-Tubbs has worked in the areas of special education, moderate to severe disabilities, mild to moderate disabilities, autism, deaf and hard of hearing, English as a Second Language, Bilingual education, Math, Science, Reading, gifted, migrant education k-12, adult migrant education, preschool, daycare, GED, Computer education for adults (Microsoft word, power point, excel, email, etc). Dr. Rivera-Tubbs has been a Dean of Students, Director of Special Education and Intervention, Bilingual Dean of Students, Director of Inclusive Education, Principal of Summer School, and a Director of Little Angels Home Daycare Center. She has been the Director of the Faith Tabernacle of Peace, Educational Learning Center for over 20 years and she has run Children's church for more than 25 years. Dr. Rivera-Tubbs has dedicated her life to helping others to be the best that they can. She has worked with unwed teen moms; teaching them the importance of continued education and hard work is what will help you be successful.  She is passionate about teaching others to learn to do more so they can be more. It is her passion that keeps others wanting to be successful and to be all that they can. 

My name is Kimberly Kincade-Williams. Everyone calls me Ms. Kim. I am married to my best friend, Brian Williams. Brian and I  are co-founders of Boys2Men. The Mission of Boys2Men is to truly mentor young men and to make football affordable to each of them. Together we are raising three amazing children, Tre'Shawn, Ja'Kaylanique and Izaiah. I came to Grace Education Academy in November of 2020. 

I have worked with patients in the end stages of their lives and helped their families with difficult times.  At Grace Education Academy, I wear many hats! My current job title is Executive Office Director but you can see me taking care of booboos, to filling in as a PE teacher, to helping out in one of the classrooms, to assistant principal or to whatever I am needed to do! Soon, I will be the Director of Grace Education Academy's Daycare! God is moving in so many beautiful ways.

Blessings  to each of you! My name is  Sandra Rivera and this is my third year with Grace Education Academy. I  have done many things  in my time  here. at Grace. I have been a middle school teacher my first year, a resource teacher my second year and this year I will be at the daycare! I am so blessed to have the opportunity to work with such an amazing staff and the most amazing kids!. Grace Education Academy is truly a place where  ALL  are welcome! God is in the mix here and this school is growing! Thank you Lord for this amazing school!

Hello. My name is Ms. Isis. I work with Ms. Fernandez in the preschool class. I can't tell you how much fun I have in there! This is by far my favorite age group. I love watching them learning and playing alongside of each other!

My name is Norma and I have been with Grace Education Academy since September 2021. I've worked with the preschool class and now with the babies. I enjoy both classes but I must say I enjoy the babies a bit more! I've worked in child care for many years in New Jersey before moving here to Florida. I thank God for this opportunity of being able to serve my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and minister to these babies. 

Many Blessings to each and everyone! God is so amazing that I can hardly imagine what life would be life without Him in it! Amen! I am so bless to begin my 2nd year here with Grace Education Academy. It truly is a place to call home! From staff to students to parents, we walk in the door and we are miraculously transformed into a family reunion on a daily basis. This is an amazing place to work and even that much more blessed to be a teacher! When my children and I moved here from NYC last year, I had no idea what God had planned for us. Working with Dr. Rivera-Tubbs has given me the ability to feel that not only is she a boss who respects her staff, but that she is the best mentor that I have had and although not biologically my mom, I call her mom! She is loving and caring and I grow every day under her guidance and mentorship! It is a place where my three daughters can grow and learn to be leaders and followers of Christ without feeling as if they are not allowed to speak of Jesus out in the open! We begin our day at Grace with prayer and it is our favorite time of the day! Chapel day is every Wednesday, and I get to enjoy watching our youngest students worshipping our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Amen! 

Hello there and God Bless

My name is Yahaira Fernandez and I am the preschool teacher here at Grace Education Academy. I am so excited to be part of this amazing place. God is truly working here and you can see His mighty presence in the eyes of the students and in the hearts of the staff. The staff is so supportive here and they not only have welcomed me as a teacher but my children as well. This is a place like no other school that I know. This school accepts all students. This is a full inclusive school and we welcome every child no matter what. Teachers are supported  by administration and each classroom has a teacher assistant and a behaviorist ! 

I just want to thank God for all that He is providing for me, my children and this school.

Dr. Rivera-Tubbs received her educational doctorate degree from California Lutheran University, in Educational Leadership, K-12. Dr. Rivera-Tubbs holds three (3) Master’s degrees. Two of them are from California State University, Northridge. The first is in Special Education and the second is in Educational Administration. Her third Master’s degree is from Ohio Christian University in Pastoral Care and Counseling. Dr. Rivera-Tubbs has been in education for over 25 years. She has worked with children and adults. Dr. Rivera-Tubbs has worked in the areas of special education, moderate to severe disabilities, mild to moderate disabilities, autism, deaf and hard of hearing, English as a Second Language, Bilingual education, Math, Science, Reading, gifted, migrant education k-12, adult migrant education, preschool, daycare, GED, Computer education for adults (Microsoft word, power point, excel, email, etc). Dr. Rivera-Tubbs has been a Dean of Students, Director of Special Education and Intervention, Bilingual Dean of Students, Director of Inclusive Education, Principal of Summer School, and a Director of Little Angels Home Daycare Center. She has been the Director of the Faith Tabernacle of Peace, Educational Learning Center for over 20 years and she has run Children's church for more than 25 years. Dr. Rivera-Tubbs has dedicated her life to helping others to be the best that they can. She has worked with unwed teen moms; teaching them the importance of continued education and hard work is what will help you be successful.  She is passionate about teaching others to learn to do more so they can be more. It is her passion that keeps others wanting to be successful and to be all that they can. 

 Hello,  I am Stan Garthwait.  Family is very important to me; my wife Kelley and I have been married for twenty years and we have two children, Kenneth and Summer.  Faith is an important part of our lives as well.  We recently were able to witness the baptism of our Daughter at Great Life Church and as a family we attend Community Bible Church.  I came to a relationship with Christ at a young age while attending SHAPE American Elementary School in Belgium; I committed my life to Christ and was baptized at the International Baptist Church of Jurbise, Belgium in April of 1987. I have been in education for twenty-one years beginning in 2001 after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Social Science Education from Florida State University.  Prior to my career in education I was in the United States Army and Army Reserve for more than two years in the 361st Civil Affairs Brigade and the United States Military Academy Preparatory School.  I have taught every grade level from 6th to 12th grade across three different counties: Hernando, Hillsborough, and Orange in that time frame.  In 2012 I completed the first of two Master’s Degrees, a Master’s of Education in Educational Leadership from Saint Leo University and in 2017 I completed my second Master’s Degree, a Master of Arts in Religion with a focus on Pastoral Ministry from Liberty University.   When I am not at school or church you can find me with family at our favorite park riding roller coasters.  In the fall you can find me routing on my favorite college football teams: the Florida State Seminoles, Army Black Knights, and Liberty Flames

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My name is Mrs. Imelda Ayuso-Serrano. I  earned my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education in 1993 from the University of Puerto Rico,  Río Piedras Campus.  I also earned my Master's Degree in Elementary  Curriculum from Caribbean University in 2007. I taught for about 20 years in Puerto Rico, 5 years for private school and 15 years for the P.R. Public Education System. When I arrived in Florida, I dedicated myself to teaching my daughter Alixamar who was 3 years old at the time. My husband and I decided that we wanted to homeschool Alixamar for preschool through first grade. Being able to dedicate so much time to Alixamar has been an amazing blessing, today Alixamar is completely bilingual.

I have been serving the Lord since I was 10 years old. My lifelong passion has been praise and worship. I have always loved singing to the Lord. When I was a child in our Family Ministry and then in the Ministries of Adoration of the Churches I've attended. I have also been part of the Ministry of Children, Women and Christian Education.

I currently attend Great Life Church with her family. My greatest testimony is the blessing that God gave me an amazing family. He blessed me with the ability of becoming a mom when science said it was impossible. My husband is a gift from God too.

This world may fail us, but God never left us. He was always faithful. 

My name is Clayton Christianson aka Mr. C. I have been

teaching in the Christian Education system for the last

thirteen years. It is an honor and a pleasure to be

selected to teach at Grace Education Academy. I am the

math teacher for Middle School and High School. Most

recently I taught Algebra, Geometry, 5 th -6 th grade math,

and science. Before that I taught math from basic math

to calculus and science in both private and public

schools. I have also taught Critical Thinking classes for

Middle School and High School. My education is a

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Secondary Education from the

University of Florida. Cruising is my favorite past pastime

and I love to travel.

My name is Michelle Root, and everyone calls me. Ms. Michelle. I

was born and raised in Illinois. I moved to Florida 6 years ago. I

have been married to an amazing man, Mathew (a scuba instructor)

for almost five years. We live in Spring Hill with my son Chris, our

dog Nova and our kitten, Luna. I have two other children, Amy and

her husband Tobi still live in Illinois, and my youngest son Eric and

his wife Victoria recently relocated to Florida (Holiday) and are

expecting their first child (my first grandchild) in August. I volunteer

at the Humane Society of Pasco County and Stagewest Community

Theater.

I have been a part of education for over 20 years. I have been a

principal's secretary, a preschool teacher, a 1-on1 paraprofessional, a

teachers aide, an adjunct college professor and a middle and high

school teacher. I also have extensive medical background and

earned both my CNA and X-Ray license. I am blessed and grateful

to continue teaching as a part of Grace Education Academy. I love

history and theater, and I am truly excited to bring these subjects to

life for our students.

My name is Priscilla Hall. I am married with two beautiful daughters in college. We are a strong Christian family that centers our lives around the teachings of Christ and following the word of God. 

  I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/ Pre-Med from the University of Central Florida in 1998. I had dreams of becoming an MD in Pediatric Psychiatric Research.  I didn’t realize at the time that my dream would be costly. Upon this realization, I changed my field and went back to school for Perioperative Nursing at National University in Indianapolis, IN. I stayed in the medical field for many years working in ambulatory surgical centers and ophthalmic offices. After living in very cold Indiana for many years, I returned home to Florida with my family in tow. I took a job working for Lake County Schools as a long-term substitute teacher in a Special Needs Unit. I finally got to put my original degree to good use. I fell in love with teaching. I had the most amazing students! My contract with Lake County Schools ended. My family and I decided that we wanted a farm so we moved to Pasco County, where we have a small family farm. I signed a teaching contract with Pasco County to teach a self-contained special needs class at Hudson High School. I also returned to school (my alma mater) The University of Central Florida, earning my Master’s in Higher Needs Education with a focus on Learning Strategies and Curriculum design. I am currently in pursuit of my Doctorate in Higher Needs Education. I am also the Founder and Director of The Blue Bulb Foundation. BBF is a nonprofit organization that continues educational services through the summer months for special needs students that require a more rigorous educational schedule. I believe that all children should have every opportunity to succeed.  

 Due to my strong faith and fortified belief in teaching our future with a Christian sense, I left public education and decided to teach in the private sector. I am very blessed to have been offered a teaching position at Grace Education Academy. Having the freedom to teach a Christ-centered curriculum and being able to be open about my faith is truly a blessing in life.

Gracias Jesus Christo

My name is Tiffany Middleton, and I am third year teacher at Grace Education Academy. I have been

happily married for 10 years with five children, three of which attend Grace Education Academy. Two of

my children have been diagnosed with different disabilities which has allowed me to learn more and

deviate from traditional teaching methods to some that are more effective and enjoyable for everyone.

Currently, I am attending Grand Canyon University to complete my degree in Childhood Education with

an emphasis in STEM. I am so excited to be teaching science this year to secondary students. My favorite

science subjects are Biology and Anatomy and Physiology. I absolutely love the life that God has created

and the study of it amazes me. Before becoming a teacher at Grace Education Academy, I was a long-

term substitute teacher at West Hernando Middle School. This changed my career choice from the

medical field to Education and I have been blessed since I made the change. I hope that I am able to

empower students to be the best that they can be as an individual and through Christ.

My name is Roy Middleton, and I am 37 years old. I am originally from Northern Michigan and moved to Florida in 2016. My grandfather introduced me to history at a young age and through him I

became hooked on History. My favorite part of history is the Revolutionary and Civil Wars because they are a huge part of our nation’s heritage and upcoming. I have been married for 10 years to my wife and have five children, three of which attend Grace Education Academy. My youngest daughter was diagnosed with Speech and Global Apraxia and considered non-verbal until the age of 4 1/2. My oldest son has also been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and my middle daughter with Dyslexia.

These Diagnosis have allowed me the opportunity to learn first-hand how to work with children with special needs. I am excited in beginning my career with Grace Education Academy in History because I

can enrich the lives of others through education in history, social skills, and life skills. I hope to set an example for the students in leading them through Gods word and through God see students lives

change before my eyes.

Mrs. Morillo 

Hi my name is Tiffany Morillo, I am married to Edgar J. Morillo and together we have  three amazing kids whom all attend to Grace Education Academy. I am extremely grateful to be a part of the GEA family but also grateful to be able to say that my kids  have thrived here.  This year I’m  blessed with the opportunity to teach Bible Class to grades 6th -12th. I have taught Bible Class before to Children  ages 5- to young Adults at our home church.  I can’t wait to see what God has in his plan for us this year and also to see the amazing ways that God will use us all here at GEA in molding the lives of our students by the power of his love.