Mr. Gillentine graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Education. He completed his superintendent's certification at Texas A & M Commerce in December of 2007. In 1999, he began his career as an educator in the Pine Tree schools. Mr. Gillentine has worked on three campuses, teaching P.E. and science, coaching, and serving as assistant principal at the middle 7 and Junior High campuses.