Our Sweet Elementary Staff!


Kindergarten 

 My name is Monte Rector and this is my fifth year at Lifegate. I teach Kindergarten. I graduated from Texas State in 1978 with a degree in Elementary Education. My minor was in music and I have a Kindergarten Endorsement from the State of Texas as well. I love to teach. Watching God shape the lives os His little ones has been wonderful adventure for me. I look forward to the blessings and challenges He will bring me this year as I teach these precious little ones.

 My name is Janice Harvey. I have been married for 36 years, and I have two children and six grandchildren. My son teaches High School Chemistry, and his wife is a First Grade teacher. They reside with their two year old son and 3 month old daughter in Ft. Worth. My daughter is attending college at UTSA preparing to be a teacher. She and her husband and four children, ages 13, 11, 10, and 6 live in New Braunfels.
 My husband, Richard, retired from the military at Randolph AFB, TX.  I grew up in Port Lavaca, Texas. I received my B. S. in Elementary Education from SWTSU (now Texas State) in San Marcos in 1969. Because my husband was in the military, we had the opportunity to live in many places. Our homes have been in Okinawa and Germany, as well as in the USA--Texas, New Mexico, and Mississippi.  I have taught first, second, fourth, and seventh grades for a total of 25 years. I was privileged to be a “stay-at-home mom” for 13 years. I have also been a substitute teacher and a parent volunteer in the public schools, as well as a Sunday School teacher. I taught first grade for 18 years in Seguin ISD, both at Ball Elementary and Weinert Elementary. Last year was my first year at LCS.
I am excited as we begin this new school year. I look forward to working with your precious child.


First Grade


                                  

Second Grade

 My name is Danielle Estrada and I teach second grade here at Lifegate. I am originally from Colorado but moved to Texas after graduating from the Metropolitan State College of Denver. Having worked with children for many years, I enjoy being able to teach my students in a classroom setting. My husband and I live in Seguin and attend Lifegate Church where they can be found teaching the youth on Sunday mornings.

"Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might." Daniel 2:20



 

Third Grade
 My name is Jennifer Hines and I have been teaching children at Lifegate Christian School since the fall of 1983. I have been married to William Hines for over 20 years. We have 2 sons, Cody and Beau years. Both have attended Lifegate since kindergarten.
I began my education in early childhood development at San Antonio College after graduating in the top 10% of my class at Judson High School. My professors encouraged me to pursue education. After Will and I married, we moved to Seguin where I began working at Lifegate.
I started as a teacher’s aide at Lifegate and taught all level physical education. I also began the girls’ athletics program. In the fall of 1986, I received scholarships and financial aid and enrolled at Texas Lutheran College. I graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1990.
During my career at Lifegate, I have taught students in grades K-8 academically, and grades K-12 in physical education. I have coached girls’ volleyball, basketball, and track. This school year I will be coaching the girls’ volleyball. The girls’ volleyball program has been blessed with 3 TAPPS State Championships since 1992.
My goal is to help your children be the best they can be for the Lord and for themselves and to help Lifegate continue to be a school of excellence. In order to meet these goals, I will strive to put God first in all areas of my life.
I genuinely love teaching children, and I am committed to Lifegate Christian School. I am looking forward to teaching, loving, praying, and caring for your children.

Proverbs 22:6