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June 18, 2018 | TFA Communications | Views: 41 views

The True Living Curriculum: Remembering Sheri Cline

For 26 years, Sheri Cline has demonstrated everything that we mean when we talk about The Living Curriculum. A fervent Christ-Follower, a faithful Prayer Warrior, a Relationship Builder, a Servant Leader, and an Engaging Teacher. Mrs. Cline touched so many people's lives and has always been a true model of God's love. At about 9:30 am on Saturday morning, June 16, our dear friend Sheri Cline went home to be with Jesus. Her fight with... Read More.

May 17, 2018 | TFA Communications | Views: 153 views

5 Prayers For Our Students

Written by Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School One of the greatest joys a Christ-follower can experience is the power of prayer. Today I’m inviting you to join me in praying for our students each... Read More.

May 10, 2018 | TFA Communications | Views: 101 views

Joy Prinsell: Strong and Inspiring

I graduated from TFA in May 2012 after attending there since kindergarten. I attended college at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, where I received my Bachelor's of Science in Nursing upon... Read More.

May 3, 2018 | TFA Communications | Views: 106 views

National Day of Prayer

Written by Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School “The times, they are a changin’.” This was true over 50 years ago when Bob Dylan first sang this line and is still true today. It can be easy to... Read More.

April 26, 2018 | TFA Communications | Views: 252 views

Where Will TFA Seniors Attend College?

Written by Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School As we prepare to graduate the largest senior class in TFA’s history on May 18, we are also proud to celebrate their many accomplishments. The Class of... Read More.

April 26, 2018 | TFA Communications | Views: 139 views

Caroline Crist: A Strong Foundation

At what grade level did you start at The First Academy? I came to TFA in 7th grade. What were the reasons you or your parents chose The First Academy? I wanted to be in a Christian... Read More.

April 26, 2018 | TFA Communications | Views: 201 views

Austin Josiah: Student, Friend, Leader

After graduating from TFA in 2011, I attended the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. While at Penn, I played club baseball and was a member of Penn Cru along with the Antioch Church in... Read More.

April 19, 2018 | TFA Communications | Views: 156 views

Keys to Resolving Conflict With Your Kids

Written by Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School We avoid it. We don’t know how to handle it. We often discourage it because we don’t understand it. No, I’m not talking about the I-4 construction... Read More.

April 19, 2018 | TFA Communications | Views: 117 views

Movie Night

Written by Patrick Barrett, Executive Director for Spiritual Formation & Missions TFA Family, If you haven’t been to a theater recently, I hope you’ll make plans to see the recently released... Read More.

April 12, 2018 | TFA Communications | Views: 136 views

From Chaos to Calm: How to Help Your Family Find Peace

Written by Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School The last few weeks of the school year can be terribly busy and often chaotic. Through the years Tricia and I have always worked to creatively schedule... Read More.

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