OUR SCHOOL STAFF


  • LISA LAROQUE  school director    

    Lisa is a Tucson native with a passion for education that began in her high school years. She majored in Early Childhood Education has taught pre-school through high school in a Christian school environment for over 15 years. She is married to Chris for 34 years, mother of 3 adult children and grandmother to 2.  3 John 1:4, “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth” expresses her heart for our GracePointe kids.

  • tONYA LIZARRAGA  school administrative ASSISTANT

    Tonya joined our staff in 2017.  "I feel blessed to be a part of such a wonderful group of people with the goal of teaching children about the love God has for us and providing an excellent education for our children."  She is married with 3 children, 4 grandchildren and many Godchildren.  She loves cooking and spending time with family, friends and her beloved pets.

  • Tracey Jorgensen   church and school administrative assistant

    Tracey joined the GracePointe staff in 2019, and has been a part of our church since 1997. She is retired from the military and loves working and ensuring that things run smoothly and are organized. As the devoted mom of 3 great adults and 1 granddaughter, Tracey enjoys to read, quilt, knit crochet and enjoy her family.

  • ROBIN SMITH   teacher - 4 year olds ("teddy bears")

    A Tucson native, Robin has worked with children for over 40

    years, 15 of which have been at GracePointe Christian Academy.

    She enjoys life with her husband Dean, 3 daughters, and a “bunch” of grandkids that keep life exciting and filled with laughter!

  • kitty clark   teacher - 3 year olds ("bumble bees")

    Kitty is a preschool teacher here at GracePointe.  She is a Tucson native with close family ties to this community. She a lifelong family member of GracePointe Church, which she has attended for as long as she can remember. I am a wife and mother of two beautiful girls. I enjoy photography, travelling, raising farm animals with my family, and most of all being a mom.  She feels blessed to work with these beautiful children and help them grow and learn in a Christ centered classroom.

  • LYDIA MARTINEZ   teacher - kindergarten ("frogs")

    Lydia has been with our school since 2004, and has attended our church for over 30 years! She loves the relationships she has developed with other staff members and helping children learn about God. She is married with 3 children and 6 grandchildren.

  • karmen ramonett  teacher - 1st grade ("eagles")

    Karmen joined our staff in the fall of 2024. She has been working in the education field since 2022. She loves the Lord and teaching children.

  • Melinda FUENTES   teacher - 2nd grade ("explorers")

    Melinda joined our staff in 2016. She has been working in the education field for numerous years. She loves working with the staff and students here at GracePointe and especially loves the small Christian environment.

  • andrew robinson   TEACHER - 3rD GRADE ("light keeperS")

    Drew  joined our staff in 2023.  


  • Mark dimaggio    teacher - 4th grade ("lions")

    Mark joined us in 2023, as a substitute teacher.  He joined the staff in the fall of 2024 as a full time teacher. He is married to his beautiful wife Mary. He graduated from Summa Cum Laude with a dual BBA degree in Finance and Accounting and previously subbed for TUSD.  His desire is  to encourage and gently lead our valuable youth to the instruction of knowledge and wisdom while following Christ; and being conformed into His image. 

  • brianna laroque  teacher -  5th grade ("owls")

    Brianna joined our staff in 2022. She is a church member of our church and has been a part of GracePointe since 2006. She is involved in the worship ministry and youth ministry. She was a teacher's assistant and a tutor for our 4th-5th grade classes from 2022-2023. She loves to serve and help others.