TERESA GRAY
Co-Founder & Director
Teresa is the brains and heart behind Project Education Honduras, Inc.. PEH came out of her love for Honduras, education, and Jesus. She is the backbone behind all that we do. Teresa has been an educator for over 30 years and has worked with children from Birth through 12th grade. God has used her passion for Jesus, her desire to follow Him and His purpose for her life, her excitement for spreading the Gospel, and her desire to ensure all children have an opportunity to get a quality education in a safe environment is what God has used to begin Project Education Honduras. Her favorite phrases: "Pray." "God has this!" "In God's timing."
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Fun Fact: Her kids think they are her favorite, but it's really her dog Millie!
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Favorite Bible Verse: "Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth." 1 John 3:18
DENNIS GRAY
Co-Founder & Director
"Just Dennis" is the husband to the Boss Lady. He holds the keys to the truck and makes sure we get where we are going safely. Dennis is one of our resident handymen and always has a coca-cola in his hand. His love for Honduras began his first trip and has consistently grown to over-flowing. Together, he and Teresa compliment each other with their skills and the specific tasks that God has revealed for PEH. They are a team in life and in ministry. His passion has been to watch and be a part of the Training Center in Cabanas that will be a place for individuals to receive vocational training and literacy instruction, as well as a center to spread the love of Jesus and the Gospel to not only adults, but also children..
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Fun Fact: Loves his jeep and fishing!
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Favorite Bible Verse: "Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and oppressed. Rescue the week and the needy; deliver them from the hands of the wicked." Psalms 82:3-4
ALLISON HICKS
President
Nurse by day and street food eater by night. Allison is always down for any project. Whether it is working in the clinic, completing projects, distributing school supplies, or leading VBS,, Allison is happy to do it all and does it with a servant's heart.. Allison and Teresa met on Allison's first trip to Honduras with CCC. A life-time friendship began, as they shared the love of Honduras and its people, as well as their love for Christ. After a two-week trip exploring new parts of Honduras and seeking God's guidance for future ministry, there was not doubt that God was beginning something big. Not long after, Allison became one of the founding members of the visionary team of Project Education Honduras, Inc
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Fun Fact: A dare devil who will try everything. Including street food!
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Favorite Bible Verse: "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another."
John 13:34
SCOTT RANDOLPH
Vice President
Scott is our go-to guy. He helps make sure everything gets done, no matter what the task may be. He is a great problem solver and never complains. Scott is our tall handyman and sometimes our "Goliath" in stories, as well as tasks.. But don't worry, he loves the kids too, and usually has balloons and/or candy with him. Scott and Teresa experience Honduras for the first time together. The first trip was with Carolina Cross Connection, and God has them sharing the love of Christ in public, as well as private orphanages. The experience broke both of them. They learned that they were not sent to "fix" the situations they experienced. Much prayer and discernment started and many more trips to Honduras led them to realize that God just needed hands and feet. . hands and feet to share His love. And so, the journey continues!
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Fun Fact: Scott loves to be "That Guy."
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Favorite Bible Verse: "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." John 15: 12-13
KAYLA GARCIA
Secretary
Scott is our go-to guy. He helps make sure everything gets done, no matter what the task may be. He is a great problem solver and never complains. Scott is our tall handyman and sometimes our "Goliath" in stories, as well as tasks.. But don't worry, he loves the kids too, and usually has balloons and/or candy with him. Scott and Teresa experience Honduras for the first time together. The first trip was with Carolina Cross Connection, and God has them sharing the love of Christ in public, as well as private orphanages. The experience broke both of them. They learned that they were not sent to "fix" the situations they experienced. Much prayer and discernment started and many more trips to Honduras led them to realize that God just needed hands and feet. . hands and feet to share His love. And so, the journey continues!
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Fun Fact: Scott loves to be "That Guy."
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Favorite Bible Verse: "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." John 15: 12-13
TERRY HICKS
Treasurer
Terry made his first trip to Honduras in September of 2023. He is one of those individuals that you just can't help but love. He always has a smile on his face and an attitude of gratitude. He is also a work and doer and a personality to fight for what is right. After the first couple days in Honduras, Terry knew that God was nudging him to do more and was sad that he had not made the trip many years earlier. Terry comes to the PEH Board with a variety of talents and skills. The projects and specifically creating atmospheres that are safe for the children in Honduras to go to school is where his heart is. He is in awe of the people and how they are able to use the resources they have to the fullest extent. With this said, Terry's experience in sales will be an asset as we seek to ensure that all the money donated to PEH is utilized for His Glory and in an efficient manner.
LISA SIGMON
Board Member
Lisa Sigmon is married to Bengy Sigmon and has two children, Seth Sigmon and Nikki Gardener/husband Adam. She is also the grandmother of Charlie, Jackson, and Addi, and the mom of two mini golden doodles, Lucy and Riley. Lisa Loves being with and helping others and camping. Her favorite bible vers is Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." Before retirement, Lisa was an administrator and teacher. Her many experiences in the field of education and her passion for helping others are valuable as a member of the PEH board.
JIMMY GRAY
Board Member
Jimmy Gray has been a worship leader by the grace of Almighty God for 25 years. He has also worked in Youth Ministry as a Youth leader for 12 years. His first call to the mission field was in 2005 with Hurricane Katrina, working with the NC Baptist Men organization. He helped lead youth team missions in Hendersonville, NC for 5 years.
His first out-of-country mission trip was to Haiti in 2014, and he says it completely changed his life.
He loves children of any age, He enjoys helping, in building projects, and he is a good organizer when needed. He went to Honduras for the first time the summer of 2024, and says it was a true blessing serving the children and families in the isolated mountain villages. He adds that is was a wonderful opportunity to serve in sharing the love of Jesus, and came away with PURE JOY! A fun fact about Jimmy: He is always singing, praising, worshiping Our Lord and Savior… He also loves fishing. Finally, his favorite bible Vvrse is Psalms 63:4:: “I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands.”
SAMUEL HERRERA
Board Member & Honduran Liaison
Sam is from Honduras and lives in San Pedro Sula and has been a translator more many groups of missionaries over the years. Teresa met Sam on a trip with Carolina Cross Connection that took them to Copan Ruinas. While riding through the city streets a conversation began about God's calling on her life, as well as her husbands. This calling was to support education in the rural and mountainous regions of Honduras. God's vision was just beginning to be revealed. Sam, however, said, "I would love to be a part of what God is going to do!" And so, Sam became a part of the PEH Board and an integral part of praying and discerning God's Will for Project Education Honduras, Inc. Sam is always willing to step in to help with anything and everything! He also has a huge heart for God and serving Him. We are so thankful for his friendship, his service, his willingness to do whatever is needed, and his voice as a part of the PEH team.
MARCELLA PINELL CANTOR
Board Member & Honduran Liaison
Marcela has grown up watching God start PEH, and what a joy it has been for the visionary team to watch her grow into the Godly young woman that she has become. Marcela assisted PEH the Summer of 2024, and she knew then that God was calling her to do more. She has a special heart for Copan. Marcela is a teacher at heart and has so much passion when teaching the bible to children and youth. She also assists her parents, Jimmy and Sandra Pinnel, and Prayer Plan Missions, which operates in Comayagua. This parternship is also vital to Project Education Honduras. Marcella's passion and teaching skills are valuable as we continue to put making disciples of Jesus Christ as the most important thing we do.
