Joe Fana

Joe Fana, Lower School Principal

Joe Fana brings 26 years of dedicated service to The First Academy and currently serves as Lower School Principal, after previously working as a 4th grade teacher, Director of the Lower School Learning Center, and Middle School Assistant Principal.

Dedicated to fostering academic and spiritual growth, he supports teachers, students, and families while cultivating a Christ-centered environment for learning and character development. Joe holds a master’s degree in Educational Administration and Supervision and is a doctoral candidate.

He and his wife, Rebekah, have been married for over 25 years. Their daughter, Libby (TFA Class of 2025), attends Florida State University.