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Category: Leadership

The State of the School, Diversity Teams & Upcoming Events


Written by Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School January is a time of reflection and anticipation at The First Academy. It...

A Word From Our Founders and Leaders


The First Academy opened its doors to 232 Kindergarten through 5th-grade students in the fall of 1987. Since that time,...

Chelsea Han: Senior Spotlight


At what grade level did you start at The First Academy? I started attending The First Academy in 8th Grade.   What...

Why We Do What We Do


Written by Dr. Kyle Barrett, Director of Spiritual Formation The parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) is one...

Jessica Meena: Senior Spotlight


At what grade level did you start at The First Academy? I started at The First Academy in Kindergarten (so I am a proud...

Raising Kids To Do Hard Things, Part 3


Written by Dr. Kyle Barrett, Director of Spiritual Formation I was around Mile 21 when it happened. Blistered and tired...

Raising Kids To Do Hard Things, Part 2


Written by Dr. Kyle Barrett, Director of Spiritual Formation Leaky buckets or raging fires. Our kids are going to be...

Nicole Cyr: Senior Spotlight


At what grade level did you start at The First Academy? I started attending TFA in Kindergarten (2004).   What...

Common Sense Media: A Family Resource


Written by Dr. Kyle Barrett, Director of Spiritual Formation. Ever regret renting that Redbox for family movie night?...

Raising Kids To Do Hard Things


Written by Dr. Kyle Barrett, Director of Spiritual Formation. Tuesday you received details about a parenting seminar...