GILBERT ALVARADO

Rhetoric Football Defensive Coordinator, PE Instructor
Education:  McMurry University
Family: Wife Amanda, daughter Bella and son Gibby
Why he is at Geneva: “God called me to work at Geneva. He has blessed me with a great opportunity to help build and inspire great, young athletes. Excited to be part of the wonderful Geneva family!”
Interesting Tidbit: Coach Alvarado enjoys coaching Select fast pitch softball and women’s semi-pro tackle football.

 

ADAM FOREN

Head Football Coach, Program Director
Education: Bachelors Degree in Higher Level Leadership – Hope College
Family: Married to Taylor, daughter Ledger
Why he is at Geneva: “We love the faith centered classical learning environment, commitment to excellence in athletics, and the tremendous community to raise a family in.
Interesting Tidbit: He lived in Chicago, Illinois for 4 years and is a massive Chicago Cubs fan!

 

AMBER JONAS

Varsity, Competition, and Logic School Cheer Coach
Education: Undergraduate work at the University of Texas at San Antonio
Family: Married to Kevin and has four children: Zackery (Class of 2015), Heather (Class of 2016), Emmalee (Class of 2020) and Corvin (Class of 2021)
Why she is at Geneva: “I coach cheerleading at Geneva because I love the family community within the cheer program. From my cheerleaders to their families to my assistant coaches, I love our team unity and mutual respect and love for one another. Being a coach at Geneva where we can pray together with our teams, keep Christ in the center of everything we do and give Him all the glory is such an amazing blessing and privilege.”

 

AAMIR McCLEARY

Head Coach Varsity Girls Basketball, Program Director, Grammar P.E. and Athletics Social Media
Education: Associates Degree – Panola College, Sociology – Southern Illinois University
Family: Married to Erica, daughter Amira (1 year)
Why he is at Geneva: “I coach to help young people gain confidence in who they are and what they were created to do. I coach because of the love and passion I have for the sport itself and the joy I get in seeing young athletes develop persistence, discipline, work ethic, leadership skills, and respect for others, not only in competition but also in life. Coaching gives me the opportunity to influence, empower and inspire our future leaders to follow their dreams and keep God first and trust in His word.”
Interesting tidbit: Aamir has played at Reagan High School, Panola College and Southern Illinois University. His favorite Bible verse is “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me” Phil 4:14. And he loves a good documentary!

SHAWNA McGRAY

HR Administrative Assistant and Logic School Athletics Assistant
Education: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture – West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX
Family: Husband Jeremy and sons Ryvers and Bryce (Class of 2030)
Why she is at Geneva: “When relocating from Kansas, we wanted to find a school committed to a classical model of education with a faculty and staff that were deeply invested in growing Christian men of virtue. As in all things, the Lord is faithful and provided a place for our family at Geneva.”
Interesting Tidbit: “I used to ride an compete rodeo until I graduated from college.”

 

JULIUS McNEAL

Head Coach Varsity Boys Basketball, P.E. Instructor
Education: Undergraduate work at Blinn College; Studied Sports Management at The University of Florida
Family: Married his high school sweetheart, Jessica, in 2012; children Brayden (Class of 2033), Addison (Class of 2036) and Camdyn (Class of 2038). “They keep us on our toes every minute of the day.  We arrived to the San Antonio area in 2016 and it is beginning to feel like home, thanks to the love and support we have received from the families and students at Geneva.”
Why he is at Geneva: “I was given the opportunity to join the Geneva Family and it has been an experience that has shaped my coaching career. I work everyday to positively impact the student athletes I come in contact with and shape them into the young men and women they are capable of becoming. I consider it a privilege and a blessing to be a part of the Geneva Family.”
Interesting tidbit: Julius loves to cook during his free time.

 

TRENT NESMITH

Athletic Director, Head Baseball Coach
Education: Exercise Science –University of Kansas
Why he is at Geneva: “I believe in my heart that God is responsible for me being at Geneva.”
Interesting tidbit: He has three English Bulldogs, Rollo. Bob and Miss Ellie

 

 

ROBIN RAMSEY

Athletics Executive Assistant
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing – Baylor University; MBA General Business – Baylor University
Family: Children Callie (Class of 2013), Luke (Class of 2015), Seth (Class of 2020), and Annie (Class of 2022)
Why she is at Geneva: “Our family has been a part of the Geneva Community since 2000 and it is a blessing to serve in a school that has been so influential in our lives for many years.”

 

JASON REIMERS

Education: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Minor in Secondary Education – Sam Houston State University
Family: Wife Karen, married for 16 years
Why he is at Geneva: “I feel led to serve as a mentor and athletics is a great avenue to build positive character traits in students that will last a lifetime. I believe in classical, Christian education and all it has to offer.
Interesting Tidbit: In addition to education, he spent a few years working in land surveying.