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How Kindergarten Is Shaping a Lifetime of Faith The Agan Family’s Journey at The First Academy Andie didn’t want...

Family Spotlight: The Andones


Finding Unshakable Support and Shared Purpose at TFA Galilee was just a little girl — bright-eyed, spirited, full of...

Hamilton Murrah: Building a Life of Integrity and Gratitude


Hamilton Murrah, Class of 2017 When Hamilton Murrah (TFA Class of 2017) first walked through the doors of The First...

Dr. Kate D. Simmons: A Lifetime of Service and Growth


Dr. Kate D. Simmons, Class of 1994 When Dr. Kate D. Simmons reflects on her time at The First Academy, she’s grateful...

The Seeds That Grew Roots


The Seeds That Grew Roots Caleb (Class of 2004), Seth (Class of 2005), and Asa (Class of 2010) de Armas When you are a...

Kelly Haer


Kelly (Maxwell) Haer: Respectful Relationship Builder Dr. Kelly (Maxwell) Haer, TFA Class of 2001, came to The First...

From TFA to the Naval Academy: The Assists that Led the Way


From TFA to the Naval Academy: The Assists that Led the Way Kamron Summers, Class of 2020 With almost every major life...

The Unexpected Comment that Changed Everything


The Unexpected Comment that Changed Everything Mitch Evans, Class of 1997 What seemed to be an offhand comment at a...

A Recipe for Sweet Success


A Recipe for Sweet Success Catherine Cramer, Class of 2012 When Catherine Cramer graduated from The First Academy, a...

Conner Riley – Class of 2022


Conner Riley – Class of 2022 “My teachers have been great role models for my faith at TFA, and every class...