Category: Leadership
Two Worlds Into One
Written by Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School TFA senior Amelia ‘Millie’ Starcher has sparked a movement that she...
Five Steps to Raising Successful Kids
Written by Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School We all want our kids to succeed. When I ask parents what success looks...
Alumni Spotlight: Ryan Price
After Jennifer and I graduated from TFA in 2002, we both attended Mississippi College where Jennifer received a degree...
The Good Friday Project
The Orlando Union Rescue Mission (OURM) is one of Central Florida’s largest homeless service providers. For the last...
Lindsey Morrow: Senior Spotlight
At what grade level did you start at The First Academy? I came to TFA in Kindergarten. What were the reasons you...
The Surprising Secret to Better SAT Scores
Written by Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School Every parent knows that all schools—public and private alike—have no...
An Unimaginable Tragedy
Written by Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School Today, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School community is devastated...
It’s Not Too Late!
6th – 12th Grade Families, It’s not too late to register for Surge Weekend! Surge is a conference for 6th...
An Important Church/School Update
Written by Dr. David Uth, FBO Senior Pastor As we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of The First Academy, I want to...
The Price of Victory
This week I was fortunate enough to pass through downtown Birmingham, Alabama. I only had time for a quick visit, but I...