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Collin Fallon

Chief of Security

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Originally from Northeast Ohio Collin was called to serve the Lord from an early age and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2001. He served over four years including two tours of duty in Iraq and returned home in 2005. He finished his education earning a B.A. in Criminology and Sociology and an M.A. in Sociology, both from Cleveland State University.

In 2011, he moved to Austin with his wife, Lisa, where he continued to answer the Lord’s call to public service and joined the Austin Police Department in 2012. He served the Austin community for ten plus years in numerous roles including Patrol Officer, Cadet Training Instructor, and most recently Violent Crimes Detective to name a few. Collin is excited to embark on this new chapter in his life as he continues to serve the Lord in this new role and is blessed and humbled to serve and protect the Regents community.

Collin has been married to Lisa for the past 14 years and they have one amazing and loving daughter, Sadie. They belong to Emmaus Catholic Church in Lakeway where Collin volunteers in the Teen Faith Formation program.

In his spare time, he enjoys running ultra-marathons (up to 250+ miles) throughout the United States. He also plays ice hockey, loves American History, and enjoys spending time with his family at home, outdoors, and traveling.
Amy Fast

School of Logic Admin
Pattie Ferrick

Fine Arts - Grammar Art

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Encouraged by family and teachers, Pattie started drawing and making art an early age. On her tenth birthday, Pattie received her first artist easel. She was so excited when she moved to Texas and could take Art as a high school elective. She later went to University of Texas and got her Fine Arts degree in Studio Art. She worked for several years as a graphic designer.

Pattie met her husband, John in college while working with high school students in Young Life. Later while raising 4 children, she taught preschool for 17 years creating Art with young children. She was also busy teaching Art camps and set design with church drama camps. She also worked with a kids’ puppet ministry for 25 years.

When not getting dirty with paint or clay, she is digging in the dirt, tending her garden where she loves discovering bugs, lizards, snakes or just the colors of the dirt…oh and the flowers too! She has 2 tarantulas as class pets.

Inspired by God’s creation, Pattie strives to spark curiosity and sharpen observational skills in her students by making connections to everyday life and learning, engaging them to see Art in everything around them, and inviting them into the creative process and pushing them to go beyond what they think they can do.
Allison Finch

Grammar Teacher
Dr. Beverly Finklea

SOR Science

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Beverly Finklea grew up in Richardson, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Biomedical Science and a Ph.D. in Genetics. Beverly taught freshman biology and sophomore genetics at The University of Texas from 2000 to 2015 followed by one year of high school biology at a co-op for homeschoolers. She and her husband, Ben, met at A&M and have been married for 28 years. They and their sons, Drew and John, sing in the choir and serve as a communion team at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Cedar Park. Drew, an Eagle Scout, is working in College Station and saving for school. John, a Life Scout, sings in the school choir and is on the wrestling team at Cedar Park High School. Beverly’s favorite activity is landscaping the backyard.

Biology is a beautiful science. It's fun to study the layers upon layers of complexity in living systems and to understand how all of the parts function together. The more we understand, the more cause we have to praise our Creator for what He has made.
Cece Fisher

2nd Grade Teacher

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After graduating from Regents in 2016, Cece went on to earn her degree in Early Childhood Education and Master's in Education from Texas Christian University. She married her high school sweetheart, Will, and taught at a classical Christian school in Dallas for a couple years until she moved back to Austin. When she's not teaching, you can find Cece walking on the trail, reading, in a pilates class, or trying a new restaurant in Austin with her husband. Regents is evidence of the Lord's faithfulness and provision in Cece's life. She is so thankful to be back as a second grade teacher!
Buck Fitzgerald

Facilities Technician

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Buck Fitzgerald started at Regents in September 2019 and serves the entire campus with the facilities division. Mr. Fitzgerald feels fortunate to be involved in such a wide variety of events and activities. He continues to learn, appreciate and serve the community. Buck retired from his original career as an Adult Probation Officer in November 2016 after 25+ years of service. He was called to come serve at Regents in September 2019 and feels blessed to be here.
Tamra Franklin

SOR Humanities

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Tamra grew up in a Christian home and accepted Christ at a young age. She has always had a love for education and for students. Tamra started her career as an elementary teacher before moving into a business role of marketing and leadership training. Ten years ago, Tamra returned to teaching where she combined her love of students and her love of literature. She previously taught AP Literature at a very academically competitive school for years and serves as an AP Grader for College Board. This will be her second year at Regents. Tamra has been married for 34 years and has three adult children who are building lives together with wonderful spouses. Tamra will be a first time grandma in December of 2023! Her favorite thing to do when she is not working is to travel the world.
Mark Franz

Board of Directors, Vice Chair

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Mark Franz is an international economist and seasoned entrepreneur with global real estate operations and holdings in the U.S. and the Caribbean. He is a founder of TouchBistro, a revolutionary new iPad-based point of sale system for restaurants.

A former public affairs and business development consultant serving private sector business clients, state and local government agencies, and foreign governments in their dealings with the U.S. Congress, executive branch agencies, and the White House.

Mark served as Vice Chancellor for Federal Relations for the University of Texas System with responsibility for over $1b in federal research funds for 9 academic institutions and 6 health institutions, including the world's number one cancer center, UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (TX) and U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (TX).

Jay Kingham Fellow in International Regulatory Affairs and Director of the United Nations Assessment Project at The Heritage Foundation, Washington, D.C.

Mark and his wife Sara have been married for 24 years and have three boys: Conrad (c/o 2017), Karl (c/o 2020), and Nick (c/o 2021). They attend Austin
Ridge Bible Church—Southwest.
Jennifer Friend

Reading Specialist

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Jennifer grew up in a suburb of Philadelphia, PA. She studied Journalism at Texas A&M University. After a corporate career, Jennifer went to the University of Texas to earn her teaching certificate and Reading Specialist credentials. She taught 1st grade, 3rd grade and Dyslexia Intervention in Austin ISD. After earing her CALT credentials, Jennifer became a dyslexia therapist at Rawson Saunders for 3 years before becoming a private therapist for Regents families. She and her husband have been married since 1995 and have one grown son. Her favorite activities are socializing, reading, and loving on her dogs.
Melissa Frye

Admin Asst to Head of Grammar School

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What led you to come to Regents?

We came to Regents first as parents, in 1996 when my oldest son was entering first grade. We have had four children attend Regents. I began working here in 2007 when my youngest began first grade.

What are your outside projects/accomplishments?
Our family runs a seasonal online bakery called Mrs. Fryes Croutons that began as a result of encouragement from Regents staff and families.

What quotable quote inspires you?

"Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people." Eleanor Roosevelt

What person had the greatest influence on you?

I have been so blessed to have many people invest in my life over the years. If I had to pick one, it would be my husband of 31 years Bill. His example of humility and forgiveness challenges me daily to live my life with an eternal perspective and to love others with a generous heart (John 13:34)

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