Trustees of TMI - The Episcopal School of Texas

Elect 2 persons, either Clergy or Lay for a 3-year term.

Description of duties: The Board of Trustees is re-sponsible for communicating the needs of the school to the Diocese and gathering resources in support of the school at the direction of the Board of Governors. The Trustees meet 3-4 times a year on average, on the campus of TMI.

The Rev. Tommy Bye, Rector, St. Luke’s, Cypress MillQualifications: Fr. Bye’s expe-rience makes him an excellent candidate for Trustee to TMI. He has previous experience as a trustee to an educational institution, having served for six years on the Board of

Trustees of the University of the South, Sewanee. He also has the personal experience of a college prepatory education in a military school setting as a graduate of the Sewanee Military Academy, one of the parent schools of St. Andrew’s, Sewanee. He has maintained an unbroken relationship with the school as an alum-nus for the last 20 years. His military experience from the academy continued as a commissioned officer in the United States Army several years prior to ordina-tion as a priest.Local Church Activities: RectorLength of time in Diocese: 7 yearsNominated by: St. Luke’s Vestry

Carol Cole, member of St. Luke’s, Cypress MillQualifications: Carol has a BS in Education from the Univer-sity of Maryland. During her husband’s 34 years in the Navy, she taught school at almost every duty station to which he was assigned. In Hawaii, she served two years on the Hawaii

Chamber of Commerce Education Committee as the military families representative; and in Washington DC, she served as the president of the National Mili-tary Family Association, an advocacy group on Capital Hill representing military family members.

Local Church Activities: Sunday school teacher for young children for four years; attended Cursillo in 2012, enjoys taking part in many church activities and also hosting them in her homeLength of time in Diocese: 5 yearsNominated by: The Rev. Tommy Bye

Holly Baker Hill, member of St. Margaret’s, San AntonioQualifications: Given Holly’s 20 years of experience in edu-cation, along with her passion for Christ and living it out in an educational setting, she has a daughter at TMI and is committed to having TMI live out its mission in the diocese.

Holly has a doctorate in education from Teacher’s Col-lege, Columbia University (2000) and currently teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in special educa-tion and language and literacy. She was a K-12 special education teacher in inner city schools before pursu-ing her doctorate. A strong supporter of church and school connections, she exhibits this in her work place by partnering with local schools in SAISD. Holly is a member of Leadership SAISD, which supports com-munity and church involvement with SAISD schools. She serves on the medical and scientific board at the Winston School and focuses on community and school partnerships. She will bring her expertise in communi-ty/school relations, as well as her scientific background in education to TMI, if elected. She is the wife of the Rev. John Hill and mother to Haddie Hill (TMI 8th grader) and Emory Hill (5th grader).Local Church Activities: Member of St. Margaret’s, SA, former member of St. Helena’s, Boerne; St. Alban’s, Harlingen; St. Mark’s, San Antonio; lay director and member of Lion and Lamb, St. Mark’s; active in sup-porting Vacation Bible School; youth group activities; young adult group; clergy spouseLength of time in Diocese: 17 yearsNominated by: The Rt. Rev. James Folts

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Thomas Vinnedge Jenkins, member of St. Stephen’s, WimberleyQualifications: Tom’s career has been with community colleges; and he has served as founding dean of Virginia Western; founding president of Thomas Nelson, past president

of Alvin CC, president of the Association of Com-munity College Presidents & Board members, and director of services for Houston Community College System. Since retirement, he has been a consultant to community colleges and lecturer at graduate schools.Local Church Activities: Lay reader, usher, greeterDiocesan Activities: Council delegate, director of brass ensemble, Council 2011Length of time in Diocese: 6 yearsNominated by: St. Stephen’s Vestry

Charles I. Loving, member of Ascension, MontellQualifications: Charles’ back-ground and his desire to serve as trustee qualify him for this role.Local Church Activities: Lay reader, building and grounds committee

Length of time in Diocese: 8 yearsNominated by: Barbara Edwards, Bishop’s Warden

Andrew Nelson, member of St. Andrew’s, SeguinQualifications: Andrew is a respected community leader, with years of pro-fessional and executive experience in

administration, finance, and resource management at Texas Lutheran University. In addition, Andrew is committed to the work of the Episcopal Church, hav-ing served in numerous capacities at St. Andrew’s, as well as involvement as a lay leader in a church start (St. Philip’s) in Frisco, TX.Local Church Activities: Vestry (2009-2011), Junior Warden (2009-2011), stewardship chair (2011), small group leaderLength of time in Diocese: 40 yearsNominated by: The Rev. Kevin Dellaria

The Rev. Timothy True, Curate at St. Luke’s, San AntonioQualifications: Father Tim has an interest and professional experience in education.Local Church Activities: CurateDiocesan Activities: Member

of Commission on Liturgy and MusicLength of time in Diocese: 8 yearsNominated by: St. Luke’s Vestry

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