
Mr. Crace has been an educator for over 30 years having earned his Bachelor's Degree in 1972 while attending Harvard University and then earning a Masters of Education Degree from Stanford University in 1973. He has been a Portland area resident since 1978 serving on the staffs of David Douglas high School, West Linn High School, and Wilsonville High School.
During this time, he has taught, counseled, coached, and helped administrate programs for thousands of students. He has been honored as The Oregon Coach of the Year for all sports at the 3A level and received the Fellowship of Christian Athletes "Coach of Honor" award. Coach Crace led his varsity football team to the OSAA State Championship game in 2003 and 2004 winning the state championship in 2004 with a perfect 13-0 team record.
He is married to Donna Crace and they have 4 children and 4 grandchildren. Mr. Crace appreciates the opportunity to serve in ministry and impact students in a meaningful way that brings about their total development physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.