About Our School
At Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy, we believe that all students are unique individuals who need a secure and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and socially. It is the goal of TACA faculty and staff members to help students meet their fullest potential by providing a learning environment that adheres to this premise while fostering a love and respect for themselves, others, our Lord, Jesus Christ, and the Word of God.
Welcome
We are honored that you have chosen to partner with us in your child's education. Our desire is to provide a Christ-centered environment where students are challenged academically, nurtured spiritually, and encouraged to grow into the individuals God has created them to be.
As we begin a new school year, we look forward to working alongside your family to help your child develop strong character, a love for learning, and a deeper relationship with Christ.
"Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning."
— Proverbs 9:9
Thank you for being a part of the TACA family. We are excited to see what God has planned for this school year as we continue our mission, "That generations to come might know Him!"
In Christ,
Mrs. Cindy Beal
Administrator
Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy
Mission
TACA has the vision and responsibility to participate in a child’s total educational experience, whose primary focus is a Christ-centered approach to learning through a Biblically-integrated curriculum and an endeavor toward academic excellence, to be enriched by service to others, including community outreach ministry opportunities, and most importantly, growing in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
These are the guiding foundations of the educational experience at TACA. The result is to prepare a young person to assume their role in the body of Christ, the church, and society.
Core Values & Expectations
The Lord has provided the ministry of Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy with the opportunity for Christian education. As we carry out our mission, we seek to uphold these foundational values:
HONOR GOD IN
ALL WE DO
It is our desire to serve and honor Christ in all that we do, no matter the size of the task given to us. Along with this privilege, comes the responsibility to prayerfully seek his wisdom, spread his love, and give him the glory for the results.
INTEGRITY
We take pride in everything that is fair, honest, and knowledgeable and strive to build trust in every situation, but especially when working with each other, students, parents, families, and the community so that through our ministry we may bring them to a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.
TEAMWORK
It is our desire to cooperate and work in harmony with one another for the common good of the school, students, and families we serve. This is our responsibility and is essential to achieving the mission of the school and to successfully minister to students and families in the name of Jesus Christ.
– Romans 8:28;
ACCOUNTABILITY
As a faculty, we strive to complete and satisfy all commitments and assignments with excellence and take personal responsibility to be held accountable for our employment obligations, words, and actions, on and off the TACA campus, that they may be that of excellent moral testimony.
– Hebrews 13:1; Matthew 18
LOVE
We strive to show the love and the joy of the Lord while serving Him. It is important to keep things in perspective and to trust God and His timing. We want to be aware of things that steal our joy, and learn to cultivate a loving, joyful spirit. We want our school to be a fun place to learn and work, a place where we enjoy each other’s company, and make a difference in the lives of each other and the students we teach. We desire to develop the type of successful and loving relationships that bond our faculty and students in the love and joy of Jesus Christ.
Faculty & Staff
Our dedicated faculty is committed to providing high-quality education while instilling Christian values. Each member of our team plays a vital role in shaping the future of our students. We are truly training tomorrow's Christian leaders.
Administrative Staff
Mrs. Cindy Beal
Academy Administrator
"It is one of my greatest blessings to invest in the lives of our students. Watching them grow academically, spiritually, and personally is a privilege I never take for granted. I am deeply grateful that God has called me to this ministry."
Ms Melinda Widener
Principal
My time at Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy has been a truly rewarding experience, allowing me to serve students, families, and staff while helping the school grow and strengthen its academic and spiritual foundation. I am grateful for the opportunity to invest in the lives of our students and to be part of a school community that seeks to honor God in all that we do.
Mrs. Angie Williams
Director of Student Accounts
I love working at TACA! It is so much more than a job...seeing our students learn, grow and becoming who they are in Him is such a blessing. I am grateful that the Lord allows me to be part of this ministry.
Monica Dixon
Administrative Assistant
Office Volunteer
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Mandy Pottorf
Administrative Assistant
Office Volunteer
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Pre-K & Elementary School
Mrs. Tereasa Thomas
Pre-K4 Teacher
"It is such a blessing to love and teach children every day. they become like family. I love watching them grow in Christ and academics. This is my 27th year teaching, and I still keep in touch with my students."
Mrs. Jennifer Darby
Pre-K Teacher
Matthew 19:14
but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdoms of heaven.”
Mrs. Amy Ward
Kindergarten Teacher
I have been with TACA for almost 17 years. I love teaching students and watching their growth (academically, socially, and spiritually) throughout the school year.
Mrs. Hollie Ryan
Elementary Teacher
Teaching at TACA has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. For the past 24 years, I have had the privilege of watching students grow in their faith and academically. TACA is more than just a school to me—it feels like family.
Ms. Stephanie Allen
Elementary Teacher
It is truly an honor and a blessing to teach at TACA. I love watching my students learn and grow throughout the year. The TACA community is a family, and it is one that I am extremely proud and thankful I am a part of.
Mrs. Jill Hutchins
Elementary
Teaching is more than a job to me—it’s a calling. I love helping students discover their potential, build confidence, and grow both academically and spiritually. Watching a child understand a new concept or realize they can accomplish something they once thought was impossible is one of the greatest rewards. I teach because I want to make a lasting difference, encouraging young hearts and minds to love learning, develop strong character, and know they are deeply valued.
Middle & High School
Mr. Stuart Sutherland
High School
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Mr. Donald Bowes
High School Science
My goal for my students is that they leave my class with a desire to follow the Lord Jesus the rest of their days.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Mrs. Beth Norby
High School Math
Assistant Basketball/Volleyball Coach
I am so incredibly thankful for the opportunity to work at TACA! Having been a student at TACA from K4 through 12th grade, it is such a privilege to be able to pour into these students what my teachers poured into me. It is so encouraging to see such young students work hard to grow academically and spiritually.
K - 12 Teachers
Mrs. Kathryn Benton
Art & Spanish Teacher
What a joy to serve in a Christian school that seeks to know and love Jesus! I love the freedom to pray, read the Bible, and worship openly during the school day. Teaching students to pray and worship in both English and Spanish is a teacher’s dream come true!
Mr. Joey Cole
Band Teacher
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Miss Heather Allen
Middle School Teacher
It gives me such joy to teach Bible and History at TACA. History shows that God is in all and does all for His glory and I love sharing that with each student. “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.” Romans 15:4
Mrs. Samantha Tuzzolino
Physical Education
High School Math Teacher
I am truly blessed to be part of a school that supports students in every aspect of life. I have seen students grow each year and it is an honor to be involved in their lives. TACA is more than a school community, it’s a family!
Mrs. Christy Alaska Vance
Drama
Middle School High School
English Teacher
My prayer is that I can remind my students of the promise found in Romans 8:38–39: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Mrs. Robyn Reece
Middle School Teacher
Proverbs 16:16 “How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver.”*
Coaching & Support
Ms. Michele Steadman
Athletic Director
Basketball Volleyball Coach
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Mr. Travis Williams
Assistant Basketball
Volleyball Coach
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Mr. Randy Wheeler
Maintenance
Housekeeping
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Mrs. Jennifer Harkleroad
Cafeteria Manager
"It has been a blessing to watch students learn, grow, and become a part of TACA. I have served as LUNCH LADY for several years and TACA holds a special place in my heart.
Colossians 3:23-24
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters..."
Mr. Jim Burns
Maintenance
Housekeeping
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Pre-K & Elementary School
Statement of Faith
The foundation of Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy is the infallible Word of God, found in both the Old and New Testaments. TACA holds to the sovereignty of God, revealed in the Lordship of Jesus Christ. We submit unconditionally to the authority of the Holy Scriptures; thereby, we recognize Scripture to the highest and final standard for Christian education and for all matters of life. On this basis, we subscribe to the following articles of faith:
We believe that the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, was given by inspiration of God, and is inerrant, and our only rule in matters of faith and practice. We believe in divine creation; that man was created by the direct act of God and in the image of God. We believe that Adam and Eve, in yielding to the temptation of Satan, became fallen creatures. We believe that all men are born in sin. We believe in the incarnation, the Virgin Birth, and the deity of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We believe in His vicarious and substitutionary Atonement for the sins of mankind by the shedding of His blood on the cross. We believe in the resurrection of His body from the tomb, His ascension to Heaven, and that He is personally coming again. We believe in His power to save men from sin. We believe in the necessity of the New Birth, and that this New birth is through the regeneration by the Holy Spirit. We believe that salvation is by grace, through faith in the atoning blood of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
We believe that this creed is a sufficient basis for Christian fellowship and that all born-again men and women who sincerely accept this creed should be separated from the world of apostasy and sin and should live together in peace, and that it is their Christian duty to promote harmony among the members of the Body of Christ, and also work together to get the Gospel to as many people as possible in the shortest time possible.
Membership will not be afforded to those associated with members of, or are in accord with the World Council of Churches, the National Council of Churches, the Charismatic Movement, or the Ecumenical Movement.
