Pine Tree ISD Coaching Staff 2022-2023

Jacob Holder – Athletic Director

Coach Holder is originally from Rowlett, TX.  After playing football at Ouachita Baptist University, Coach Holder began his teaching and coaching career at Rockwall High School in 2006.  He joined Pine Tree in 2019 after short stints at Mount Vernon as the defensive coordinator, Grapevine as a defensive backs coach, and North Forney as the defensive coordinator.  He and his wife, Megan, have two kids.  The Holders are excited to be a part of the Pine Tree Family!

jholder@ptisd.org
Jason Bachman - Assistant Athletic Director

Coach Jason Bachman is the head football coach.  He came to Pine Tree from Calvary Baptist Academy where he was offensive coordinator and coached in two state championships. Coach Bachman went to Evangel Christian Academy where he played in four state championships.  Following high school, he attended Louisiana Tech University.  This is Coach Bachman’s 6th year coaching at Pine Tree. He is recently married to his wife Emily.  They are proud to be Pine Tree Pirates! 

​jbachman@ptisd.org
Emily Bachman

Coach Emily Bachman was born and raised in Longview and spent first through twelfth grade at Pine Tree, graduating in 2014.  She went to Texas Tech University and studied kinesiology.  This is Emily's fifth year at Pine Tree. She is a special education teacher and coaches track and cross country.  In June, she married Coach Jason Bachman!  Emily LOVES being a Pine Tree Pirate!

ebachman@ptisd.org


  
Alex Barron

Alex Barron is a 2006 New Diana Graduate.  Coach Barron and his wife Dulce have an 11 year old daughter named Aliya.  From Longview, TX, he attended Pine Tree from pre-K to 11th grade.  While at New Diana, he was 1st Team All-State, All East Texas, and All-District Kicker in 2005.  He still holds the class 2A Texas State record for the longest field goal at 57 yards.  Coach Barron attended UT Arlington, majoring in Kinesiology.  He played 5 seasons of professional arena football for the Texas Rattlers, Mesquite Wranglers, and Texas Revolution.  This year will be his 6th year as football special teams coach, assistant soccer, and head goalie coach. 

​abarron@ptisd.org
Matthew Bryant

Coach Bryant is from Gilmer, TX.  He attended the University of Texas at Tyler and earned a Bachelor’s of Science, majoring in History with a minor in Social Studies.  Coach Bryant has ten years coaching experience.  Coach Bryant has been married to his wife Amanda for 10 years and they have a daughter named Elizabeth and a son named Turner.  He likes to spend time with his family and likes to hunt and fish as much as he can.  He absolutely loves coaching and the game of football; it provides a wonderful opportunity for many of our young men.

mbryant@ptisd.org
Kyle Burns

Coach Burns is originally from Pittsburg, TX.  He attended Stephen F. Austin State University and has a Bachelor of Science degree.  Coach Burns has 24 years coaching experience, with 21 of those at Pine Tree.  His experience includes various positions/sports from JH to HS at Union Grove (2007-2010) and 2 stints at Pine Tree (1999-2007 & 2010-present).  Coach Burns and his wife Tina have 2 children, son Kole (19) and daughter Taylor (27). 

kburns@ptisd.org
Alejandro Castillo

Alejandro Castillo is a Pine Tree alumnus; he graduated with the class of 2016. During his high school soccer career, Alejandro was fundamental to a team winning record of 55-14-15 and also District, Area, and Regional championships. Castillo was also part of the cross country team in the UIL 5A Region II meet in 2015. He continued his education in Paris Junior College for one year and then transferred to Jacksonville College, where he received his Associate’s Degree; Castillo played NJCAA soccer in both institutions and his team qualified to the National Championship play-offs in the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons respectively. In the fall of 2018, Alejandro began his coaching experience and joined the coaching staff of the men’s soccer team in The University of Texas at Tyler and completed his stay in the Spring of 2020. During his time in Tyler, Tx, Alejandro Castillo also developed his coaching skills by coaching at the grassroots level with local youth. During the beginning of his coaching experience, he was privileged to be recruited by Queretaro F.C. from Liga Mx on his pursuit to become a professional soccer player. Alejandro completed his education at The University of Texas at Tyler while playing soccer at the semi-pro level in UPSL and NPSL. Alejandro Castillo graduated from UT Tyler in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and education.
 
Now, he has returned to his alma mater and is in his second year of investing in the future generations of Pine Tree, as a Spanish teacher and as the assistant coach for boys soccer and junior high cross country. He is newlywed to his beautiful and loving wife Justice and he continues to stay involvedn his soccer career, playing at the semi-professional level.

acastillo@ptisd.org
BreAnn Clinton

Coach Cinton is the freshman volleyball coach, assistant junior high basketball coach, and assistant softball coach this year for Pine Tree ISD. She is beginning her fourth year as a teacher and coach. She began her teaching and coaching career at Beckville ISD. She is an East Texas native who graduated from Carthage High School in 2010. After high school, she continued her education at Trinity Valley Community College where she played volleyball on an athletic scholarship. After her time at TVCC, she continued her education and graduated from Texas A&M University-Commerce. Coach Clinton is excited to be a Pine Tree Pirate and she is looking forward to a successful year working and growing with a great coaching staff. 

bclinton@ptisd.org
Wayne Daniels

Coach Daniels is a graduate of Kilgore High School and Texas Christian University.  He played defensive end for the Horned Frogs and was a member of the 2011 Rose Bowl Championship team.  He was also a 2010 College All-American.  Coach Daniels will be teaching PE at Birch Elementary for Pine Tree.  He coaches football, basketball, and track.  Coach Daniels and his wife Meghan have 2 boys; a 4 year old son named Titan and 2 year old Legend. 

​wdaniels@ptisd.org
Larry Denkins M.Ed., LAT – Head Athletic Trainer

Coach Denkins is from Longview, TX and is an alumnus of Pine Tree High School.  He attended East Texas Baptist University and received his B.S. in Athletic Training.  Coach Denkins received his Master of Education from Concordia University in Austin.  He has been an Athletic Trainer at Pine Tree since the Fall of 2008. Coach Denkins and his wife Rachael have two dogs, Leo (3 years old) and Momo (10 years old). 

ldenkins@ptisd.org
Rachael Denkins MS, LAT, ATC – Assistant Athletic Trainer

Coach Denkins is from Port Aransas, TX and attended Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi where she received her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training.  She received her Master of Science with and Athletic Administration concentration from Texas A&M University-Commerce. This is her eighth year at Pine Tree as a proud Pine Tree Pirate!  Her previous experience includes working with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s men’s basketball, men & women’s track and cross country, and various high school sports at Mary Carroll High School. Coach Denkins and her husband Larry have two pups that they adore, Momo (10) and Leo (3). 

rdenkins@ptisd.org
Lacy Dennis
Brad Drust

Coach Brad Drust is beginning his ninth year as a football coach, with this being his first year as an assistant at Pine Tree High School.  Prior to joining the Pine Tree staff this year, he coached football and baseball at Paris ISD (2019-2021), Eldorado HS in Eldorado, IL (2015-2018), and in Carterville, IL (2014).  Coach Drust was a three-sport athlete at Carterville High School, where he was a four-year varsity letterman in football, basketball, and baseball.  Coach Drust is a graduate from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education/Teaching and was a Division I pitcher for the Salukis.

​bdrust@ptisd.org
Cody Ellis

Coach Ellis is our Strength & Conditioning Director and is in his 17th year coaching at the High School and Collegiate level.  He holds a Master of Education in Kinesiology from the University of Texas at Tyler.  He is certified by the USAW as a Sports Performance Coach and the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Performance Enhancing Specialist.  Coach Ellis is also Safe Sport Certified and has completed the USADA Coach’s Advantage Program.  This allows Coach Ellis to become 1 of 75 Strength Coaches in the State of Texas to be named in the directory for the United States of America Weightlifting. Coach Ellis is also a member of the National High School Strength Coaches Association where he has been nominated as NHSSCA Coach of the Year in 2020 and 2022.  Ellis is also a member of the National Strength & Conditioning Association.  He played baseball at Tyler Junior College and the University of Arkansas at Monticello.  He returned to coach at Tyler Junior College after graduation from UAM and won a National Championship in 2007 as an assistant coach.  Ellis has been a Strength & Conditioning Director at Henderson ISD, Brownsboro ISD, and also Frankston ISD.  Coach Ellis and his wife Allison have a 14 year old daughter named Cadence and a 5 year old son named Cannon.

cellis@ptisd.org
Cal Goss

Coach Goss is a graduate of Henderson High School and attended Barclay College where he played basketball.  Coach Goss is in his 12th year of coaching and has previously coached at Henderson and Carlisle.  He has been a head basketball coach for 4 years and head volleyball for 7 years. 

cgoss@ptisd.org
Zachariary Griffin

Pronounced Zachariary (Zach-a-ri-yah), Coach Griffin is from Beaumont, Texas.  He is a graduate of East Texas Baptist University and will be entering his 5th year at Pine Tree. Griffin will be teaching Physical Education and Health, while coaching varsity girl’s basketball, as well as junior high football and track. 

Zgriffin-guidry@ptisd.org
Jerry Griffith    
    
Coach Griffith is a Graduate of Union Grove. He went on to study kinesiology at Howard Payne University. He began his coaching career in New Boston, Texas before moving back to Gladewater. Jerry spent 12 years at Forest Park in Longview, before spending time at Sabine and White Oak.  Jerry married Stephanie Elrod from Gladewater, and they have a son, Landon, who will be a Freshman at Kilgore College and a daughter, Landry, who will be an Freshman at Sabine.  Jerry will be coaching JH Boys this year.

jgriffith@ptisd.org
Taylor Guinn

Coach Guinn is a 2010 graduate of Idalou HS, and a 2015 graduate of Texas Tech University. He and his wife Callie have twin 4 year old boys (Graham & Grayson) and a 2 year old boy (Holden). Coach Guinn is entering his 7th year of coaching, and his 4th year at Pine Tree. Coach Guinn will be the Head Golf coach and is teaching World History at the High School. 

tguinn@ptisd.org
Justin Hales

Head boys basketball coach and assistant track coach.  He is originally from Liberty CIty, Texas and is a 2007 graduate of Gladewater High School.  Coach Hales graduated from Angelo State University in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary studies and finished his master’s degree in Health and Human Performance from Sul Ross State University.  Coach Hales and his wife Hayley, who is a 2008 Pine Tree graduate and educator as well at Spring Hill ISD, have one son Harrison Flinn Hales who is 2 years old. He has coached in a variety of different settings from the collegiate level to head boys basketball coach in a few different districts. This will be his 7th  year in public education and his 9th year of coaching overall.  Coach Hales served two years as the head boys basketball coach at Milano High School.  In that time his program achieved back to back playoff appearances and a playoff victory in 2017 advancing to the area round of the UIL playoffs. He is in his 2nd year as head basketball coach at Pine Tree and is excited to be a part of the family at Pine Tree! Go Pirates! 

jhales@ptisd.org
Brandon Hampton

Brandon Hampton is the Defensive Coordinator and Outside Linebackers Coach.  Coach Hampton is originally from Eldorado IL.  He graduated from Greenville University (IL) with a degree in Special Education.  Coach Hampton enters his 22nd year in coaching - his first at Pine Tree.  His experience includes both collegiate and high school stops in Texas, Virginia, North Carolina, and Illinois.  Prior to arriving at Pine Tree this Spring, Hampton served as the Defensive Coordinator at Paris High School (TX) for 4 seasons.  During that span, the Wildcats won 11 playoff games and were Regional Finalists in 2020.  Prior to Paris, Hampton served as the Head Football Coach at Eldorado High School (IL) for 9 seasons.  Hampton’s teams reached the postseason in 6 of 9 years.  In 2016, Eldorado won back-to-back district titles for the first time in school history and won their first playoff game in 28 years. That season, Coach Hampton was named Southern Illinois Coach of the Year.  Coach Hampton and his wife Ginger of 21 years have 2 daughters.  Hope (17) will attend Pine Tree High School, and Gracey Belle (12) will attend Pine Tree Middle School.  The Hampton family is excited to serve as part of the Pine Tree family.

hampton@ptisd.org
Alton Hawkins

Coach Hawkins is from Longview, TX.  He attended Henderson State University where he earned his B.S. in Business.  Coach Hawkins has been coaching for 29 years with 22 of those years at Pine Tree.  He has also coached at Mt. Pleasant HS.  Coach Hawkins was married to his late wife Deidre for 27 years, and their daughter Debra, and son Victor are both Pine Tree graduates.  He also has five grandchildren, Myrcall, Avery, Noah, Zayn and Lily.  Coach Hawkins is also a proud minister.   

ahawkins@ptisd.org
Taylor James

Coach James will be coaching safeties and track this year for Pine Tree.  He and his wife Erica and two sons named Braxton and Karter.  Coach James is a graduate of Winnfield Senior High School in Winnfield, Louisiana.  He played college football at Louisiana College.  He started his coaching career there, before going to Northwestern State University where he was a graduate assistant.  After Northwestern State, Coach James took a job as the Defensive Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach at Vandebilt Catholic High School in Houma, Louisiana. He came over to Texas in 2020-21 taking a job at Woodville High School before coming to Pine Tree. 

tjames@ptisd.org
Ashia Kelly

Coach Kelly is the basketball varsity assistant and assistant volleyball coach. This will be her 5th year teaching science and coaching. She began her teaching and coaching career as an alumni for Kilgore High School. Her and her daughter, Kinley (7), are ecstatic for their new adventure as Pirates and look forward to the impact they will have on the athletes in the Pine Tree Family.
 
Coach Kelly attended the University of Central Florida (UCF) and received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science. She plans to attain her Masters degree within the next two years.

akelly@ptisd.org
Luther Kirkpatrick

Coach Kirkpatrick is our Head softball coach and assistant girls basketball coach.  He graduated from Whitesboro, TX  in 1997 and an alumnus of Southeastern Oklahoma State University (2002).  He is entering his 20th year of teaching and coaching with stops at Blooming Grove, Munday (2007 Class A Football State Champions), Riesel, Callisburg and Centerville.  Coach Kirkpatrick has coached football (head coach 1 year) basketball (head coach 9 years), baseball, track, golf, tennis, and softball (entering his 6th year as a head coach).  He has two children, daughter Laci Sandoff (30) and her husband Cody and son Dylan Morgan (25).  He also has two wonderful granddaughters Sutton Sandoff and Kynlee Morgan.  Coach Kirkpatrick is excited to be part of the Pine Tree Family. 

hkirkpatrick@ptisd.org
C.J. Kyle

Coach Kyle is an East Texas native graduating from Gilmer in 2007. He went on to study kinesiology at Stephen F. Austin State University. He began his coaching career in DeKalb, Texas before spending a few years on staff at Pine Tree then Ore City. When Coach Kyle is not at the field house with his Pirates, he is home spending time with his wife, Tiara, and 4 year old son, Carter and his new baby girl, Addi Mae. 

ckyle@ptisd.org  
Brock Lemire

Coach Lemire is a graduate of Nederland High School and attend college at Tyler Junior College, Lubbock Christian University and University of Texas at Tyler.  He received his Bachelors in Science with Kinesiology, and has coached baseball at All Saints, Brook Hill, Bullard and Tyler Junior College.  Coach Lemire was most recently the head baseball coach and assistant football at Grapeland ISD and is joining Pine Tree as head baseball and JH football coach.
 
blemire@ptisd.org
Rhonda Martin
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Coach Rhonda Martin is a Shreveport, Louisiana native. She attended Centenary College of Louisiana where she played basketball and ran track, while completing her Bachelor of Arts in English degree. Coach Martin also holds a Masters of Sports Administration degree from Bellhaven University. She has spent the last several years as an athletic director, as well as coaching and teaching throughout the Shreveport area - Calvary Baptist Academy (2014-2016), Glenbrook School (2017-2018), and Central School (2018-2022). This will be her first year at Pine Tree where she is teaching Freshman Seminar, and coaching junior high volleyball and basketball, and assisting with varsity softball. Coach Martin enjoys spending time with her family, and especially her spoiled pup Prince.
Hannah Methvin
Trenady Offermann

Coach Offermann served over 17 years in the Air Force.  He was both an enlisted member (11 years) and a commissioned officer (6 years).  During that time, he served tours supporting contingency operations overseas in Italy, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, and Germany.  Coach Offermann earned four degrees while on active duty: Master's of Science in Sports Management (3.97 GPA); Bachelor's of Science in Social Psychology (3.94 GPA); Associate's of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology; and an Associate's of Applied Science in Criminal Justice. 

Coach Offermann has three daughters, who were born in 2002, 2004, and 2008.  His oldest is a Junior at BYU, and is currently on a church mission with plans to serve in Greece.  His younger daughters currently live with their mother in Georgia, and plan on attending the veterinary school at Texas A&M following high school graduation. 

Coach Offermann earned his teaching certification through an alternative teaching certification course, and began his teaching and coaching career at Pine Tree High School, where he taught Special Education and coached football (running backs), and was the boys Head Track and Field Coach from 2016-2019.  After leaving PTHS, he went to Victoria East High School, where he taught Special Education and coached football (Offensive Coordinator) and was the boys and girls Head Powerlifting Coach from 2019-2020.  From there, Coach Offermann went to Willis High School, where he taught Special Education and coached football (receivers) and girl's soccer from 2020-2021.

“I was very excited to return to the PTHS family, beginning the 2021-2022 school year, where I teach Special Education and coach football (running backs) and girl's track and field.  Happy to be home!”

toffermann@ptisd.org
Jackie Ouzts

Coach Jackie Ouzts is 33 years old and from Pittsburg, TX.  After graduating from Pittsburg High School he received a bachelors degree from Texarkana A&M University.  Ouzts will be coaching JH football, basketball and track.

jouzts@ptisd.org
Kip Picarella

Coach Picarella (aka. Coach P.) and his wife Alyssa have two kids, Benjamin and Kassidy.  He attended East Texas Baptist University and received his B.S. in Athletic Training, as well as recently graduating with his Masters Degree from the University of Hawaii.  He has been an athletic trainer since 2013 and worked with sports teams ranging from Junior High to Professional athletes. He and his family are excited to be returning to the Pine Tree family! 

kpicarella@ptisd.org

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Rodrick Portley

Coach Portley is entering his 18th year teaching and 7th year here at Pine Tree ISD. This year he will be teaching Uncommon Man and Math Models at the High School and will be at the Junior High as the Junior High Athletic Coordinator. Coach Portley is from Kilgore and attended Texas A&M Commerce where he graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in education.  He is currently working on his Master’s degree in Educational Counseling at San Angelo State University. Coach Portley’s wife Lori will be joining him at PTHS this year teaching Biology. He has two daughters, Adrian (24) and Dominque (26), two stepchildren, Grayson (16) and Addyson (12), and a grandbaby, Raven (1).  Coach Portley will coach JH football, Head Girl’s Powerlifting, Assistant Boy’s Powerlifting, and currently serves as the secretary and board member for Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association.  He’s excited to see what this season holds….GO PIRATES.

rportley@ptisd.org
Jeremiah Robertson

Coach Robertson will be coaching our wide receivers and serving as an assistant baseball coach along with teaching 7th grade Texas History. He is a graduate of Huntington High School and graduated college from East Texas Baptist University with a BSE degree in Kinesiology. Coach Robertson is married to his beautiful wife Kaleigh  who also coaches tennis here at PT. He is going into his 3rd year here at Pine Tree and he is excited to be a part of the Pine Tree Family.
 
jrobertson@ptisd.org
Kaleigh Robertson

Coach Robertson is a graduate of Odessa High School. She played tennis at East Texas Baptist University (2017-2019) and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in EC-6 and Master's Degree in Educational Leadership. This will be Coach Robertson's second year coaching and third year teaching at Pine Tree. Coach Robertson married Coach Robertson December 2021. Coach Robertson is thrilled to be a part of the Pine Tree family and what we stand for as a district. 

krobertson@ptisd.org
Angel Rocha

Coach Rocha is the Head Boys Soccer Coach at Pine Tree. He is entering his fifth year as the boys head coach. Before Pine Tree, Coach Rocha coached at Grace Community (2009-2012) before returning to his alma mater, Tatum High, and served as its Boys Head Soccer Coach for six years. While at Tatum, he guided the program to its first UIL Season berth while also helping them qualify for the playoffs each year. Coach Rocha is a Tatum High School graduate and continued his education at Kilgore, LeTourneau, before earning his Bachelor's degree majoring in both English and Spanish. 

jrocha@ptisd.org
Steven Rockwell

Coach Rockwell is a 2007 graduate of Ore City HS.   He and his wife Kawaljulah have two handsome young boys Elijah (5) and Gabriel (2).  Coach Rockwell is entering his sixth year of coaching football and track at Pine Tree.  He also will be a Parent Liaison & At Risk Coordinator for the Pine Tree School District. He has previous coaching experience at Hawkins HS- defensive coordinator in (2016-17) and Ore City (2015-16).  At Ore City HS, Coach Rockwell was all-district and all-east Texas RB/LB.  He graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in 2012 with a B.B.S. in Sports Fitness and Leisure Studies.  He was also a four-year starter on the football team and was selected All-Conference and All-Region RB.

srockwell@ptisd.org
Brandon Rodgers

Brandon Rodgers, born and raised in East Texas, is excited to be joining the Pirate family as a teacher for Special Education and Assistant Coach for Varsity Football, Freshman Basketball, and Junior High Track for the 2022-2023 school year! Coach Rodgers earned his Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from the University of North Texas in 2016, and has since obtained his certification in Early Childhood Education. He recently relocated from Denton, TX, where he and his family have lived for the past 10 years. His family includes his fiancé (Denei) and children (Kailynn – 12 years old, Aubrey – 11 years old, and his son, Avery – 5 years old).

Coach Rodgers has always felt a calling on his life for coaching and mentoring youth. For the past 11 years, he has enjoyed coaching AAU Basketball and Youth Football; competing all over the state of Texas. When he’s not coaching, he enjoys spending time with his family for movie nights, hiking, and playing sports with his kids. Coach Rodgers looks forward to this upcoming school year, where he can combine his purpose and his passion as a positive role model for the students at Pine Tree ISD. Go Pirates!

brodgers@ptisd.org
Wesley Schoon

Coach Schoon is a graduate of Harmony High School. He played football and baseball at East Texas Baptist University (2012-13) and is a graduate of Tarleton State University where he majored in Kinesiology Fitness Management.  Coach Schoon and his wife Ashley married in March of 2022. He has two step children Hunter and Hudson.  He is going into his seventh year of teaching and coaching here at Pine Tree ISD. 

wschoon@ptisd.org
Pamela Slaughter

Coach Slaughter is a graduate of Ore City High School, State Champion 100 yard dash (1978).  She represented the USA-AAU Track & Field team in Europe.She attended Texas Tech University, was a member of the Women Track & Field  team.  She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education.  She has been an educator for 23 years with 13 years of coaching experience.  She is an active member in her church and community. She is married to Ronald, and has three sons Patrick, Ro'Derrick and Jerrick (Coach "JJ" Walker) 

pslaughter@ptisd.org
Melvin Stafford

Coach Stafford is a 2007 Pine Tree graduate. While in school at Pine Tree, he participated as a student athletic trainer. Coach Stafford graduated from Stephen F Austin State University in 2017 with his bachelors in Kinesiology and a minor in Health Science. He is currently working at Pine Tree Parkway and is glad to be part of the Pine Tree family!

mstafford@ptisd.org
Kyle Stansell

Coach Stansell is the basketball assistant coach and 8th grade girls volleyball coach. He is from Talco, Tx and graduated college from Letourneau University. This will be his second year at Pine Tree and was at Mt. Pleasant for three years prior to coming to Pine Tree. He also served eight years in the Army National Guard before getting into coaching. "I'm excited to be at Pine Tree and ready to help build and grow all the sports program I'm involved in." 

kstansell@ptisd.org
Mary Lauren Tampke

Coach Tampke is the Head Tennis Coach. She is entering her 8th year of teaching/coaching and her 5th year with PTISD. Coach Tampke is a graduate of Gladewater High School and attended LeTourneau University where she received her B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies. While attending LeTourneau, she was a member of both the Tennis and Soccer teams. She has been married to her husband Chris for 12 years and they have 2 beautiful daughters - Avery and Ashtyn. 

mtampke@ptisd.org
Karissa Temaat

Coach Temaat is originally from Ottumwa IA.  While in Iowa she attended college at William Penn University, in college Coach Temaat played volleyball at William Penn and earned her bachelors in Sports and Recreation management.  Coach Temaat and her husband Clayton have two daughters Aurora 4, she attends Pine Tree Primary and Layla 1. Coach Temaat is the Junior High girls coordinator, coaches volleyball, basketball and track and she teaches Physical Education. This is her first year at Pine Tree.
Jordan Trahan

Coach Trahan will be coaching baseball and JH football this year for Pine Tree.  Coach Trahan graduated in 2015 from Dayton High School in Dayton, TX.  He then attended Tyler Junior College to play baseball. During his time at TJC he won two National Championships and a 2017 All- American.  After TJC, Trahan attended LSU-Shreveport where he finished his baseball career and received his bachelor's degree. 
He started his coaching career there, before going to TJC as a hitting coach.  After TJC, Coach Trahan took a job as the Head Coach at Tyler High School. This will be Coach Trahan’s first year here at Pine Tree.

jtrahan@ptisd.org
Melissa Waddell

Coach Waddell is starting her fifth year here at Pine Tree.  She graduated from Atlanta High School where she lettered in volleyball, basketball, and softball.  Coach Waddell attended East Texas Baptist University where she played volleyball and softball.  She received her B.S.E. from ETBU in 1999 with a major in kinesiology and a minor in history.  Coach Waddell is excited about continuing the growth of the Lady Pirate program. .  Go Pirates!! 

mwaddell@ptisd.org
Jerrick Walker

Coach Walker was born and raised in Ore City, TX before eventually attending Linden-Kildare High School where he played football, basketball, baseball, tennis, and track and field. Coach Walker also was a state champion in triple jump during his time in Linden-Kildare.  Walker received a college scholarship to Rice University and played WR for the Owls from 2011-2013. Walker later attended Sterling College in Sterling, KS where he was a National Qualifier in Track and field. Walker graduated from Sterling College in May of 2018 with a degree in Sports Management.  Coach Walker is excited about the opportunity to coach football at Pine Tree JH and basketball at Pine Tree High this season and looks forward to a great year. 

jwalker@ptisd.org
Chris Yoder
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Coach Yoder, a Pine Tree alumnus, is in his sixth year as our Lady Pirate Head Soccer Coach. He will be teaching Digital and Interactive Media, Career Prep, as well as Audio/Video Production at the high school.  He and his wife Jenny have 5 children, Luke, Jojo, Noah, DJ, and Anna.  Coach Yoder has previous coaching experience at Nacogdoches HS (1 year), Longview HS (12 years), and Kilgore HS (1 year). 

cyoder@ptisd.org