Director/Administrator

Hello, I am Greg Ray, and I am excited to be a part of Grace and Truth Chrisitan Academy. Our family moved to Blanchard in 2001. I have been married to my wife Linda for 39 years and we have three children. I served 20 years as a pilot in the United States Air Force. Upon retirement and after serving one year at the Federal Aviation Administration, I felt God calling me in a different direction. I served as an assistant pastor for the Blanchard Methodist Church for 13 years and worked part-time for the Blanchard Public Schools as a P.E. teacher and coach.

Our goal and our prayer is that we provide a Christian environment that fosters a classical Christian education that prepares children & youth to be disciples of Christ, students of God’s Word, and able to engage culture biblically. We will strive to teach children to think well and think for themselves with a Christian worldview as their model.

K-4 Teacher

My name is Monica Schnell and my husband and I have lived in Blanchard for the past 18 years. I grew up close by in Mustang, Oklahoma. After high school, I attended the University of Oklahoma. I graduated from OU with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. I student taught first grade at Blanchard Elementary School in 2004 and began my teaching career in first grade the following year. I taught first grade until the arrival of my first son and chose to stay at home with him. We were then blessed with another son a couple of years later. During my time as a stay-at-home mom, I chose to get my early childhood certification. I always knew I would return to teaching, so when my youngest son started school, I returned to the classroom. For the past seven years, I have had the pleasure of teaching Pre-K at Blanchard Elementary.

Kindergarten Teacher

My name is Britnie Sims, and I have lived in Blanchard for 10 years. My husband and I have been married for 16 years, and we have three children. I grew up in Fallbrook, CA. After high school, I attended Oklahoma Christian University. I received an Interdisciplinary Degree focused on Elementary Education, Education, and Bible. After college, I worked as a caseworker for the Department of Human Services, and then I went on to be a stay-at-home mom. When I decided to return to work I became a Pre-K aide for Monica Schnell, and then I taught kindergarten at Middleberg Public Schools. I love children, and I have a passion for early childhood education. I am so excited to be a part of Grace and Truth.

First Grade Teacher

My name is Rebecca Shiplett. I grew up in southern Oklahoma, lived many years in McLoud and now reside in Midwest City. My husband and I have been married for 20 years. We are blessed with five children and 14 wonderful grandchildren. I graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 1993. I taught first grade at Crooked Oak Elementary for one year and then spent 23 years teaching first graders at McLoud Public Schools. I resigned 6 years ago to be a nanny for my grandchildren, who live in Blanchard. I love watching children discover and learn new things and am thrilled to be a part of Grace and Truth Christian Academy.

Music Teacher

Hello! My name is Evelyn Kararo. I am a recent graduate from Oklahoma University, I studied elementary music education but graduated a year early with a Bachelor's in Vocal Performance. This is my first year teaching music in a classroom and I am beyond excited! I am happily married to my husband and we have a daughter, and hopefully we'll have a lot more. I have been teaching Religious Education courses to every age group, from elementary school through adult formation classes for six years. Music and faith are two of my many passions and I am grateful for the opportunity to work with this amazing staff and to help form the next generation!"