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Alumni Spotlight: Brianna Harb Codiroli


I had the privilege of attending TFA for 13 years. In fact, one of the earliest memories I have is of my mom and dad...

Make A Difference


Written by Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School At The First Academy, we are always looking for qualified substitute...

Mark Your Calendar


Written by Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School I hope you enjoyed the video above. As I walked the campus yesterday, I...

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...

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...

Joy Prinsell: Strong and Inspiring


I graduated from TFA in May 2012 after attending there since kindergarten. I attended college at The University of...

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...

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...

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...

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...