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Category: Leadership

Lauren Connell-Senior Spotlight


  At what grade level did you start at The First Academy? I started attending The First Academy in sixth grade....

What Can Joseph Teach Us About Election Results?


Can you imagine being like Joseph, a young man full of hope and promise? Instead of having the opportunity to pursue...

What Should I Do if My Presidential Candidate Doesn’t Win?


Chances are that come November 9 half of the country will be happy and half will be sad. As we’ve said in earlier...

The Gift of RightNow Media


We’re excited to share that our school now has access to an extensive video library called RightNow Media. It’s the...

How Should Christians Respond to Political Turmoil?


In the midst of the turbulent times in which we live and in light of what we believe about the Gospel, how should we...

Know The Path Of The Storm


This blog has been adapted from In God We Trust: Five Anchor Points in Turbulent Times by Dr. Steve Whitaker and Matt...

Blessed to be a Blessing


Written by Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School. The First Academy is a special place for many reasons. Today I want to...

Hurricane Matthew School Closure


The safety of our students and families is our number one priority at The First Academy. In order to allow our families...

Your Generosity at Work


The families of The First Academy are what make this an amazing place. We are very blessed to have the privilege to...

Next Generation of Christian Leaders


Dear TFA Families and Friends, A commitment to train the next generation of Christian leaders is the driving passion...