Innovation

TCA strives to cultivate a culture of innovation and creativity that aligns with our mission to educate and develop the whole person for the glory of God. We aim to lead in empowering learners to design a better world by bridging the gap between school life and real-life challenges through an innovative educational setting. We believe that our students are the future problem solvers and leaders of the world, equipped to thrive in a dynamically changing environment filled with complex challenges.

At TCA, we encourage students to engage in real-world problem-solving, fostering a positive impact locally and globally. Our goal is to instill critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration and compassion in our students—essential attributes for navigating an evolving world, especially in the age of AI. Students will gain practical skills for real-world success, embrace a growth mindset, develop grit, redefine failure and become opportunity-seeking individuals. As graduates, they are empowered to leverage their God-given gifts to make a meaningful difference. 

1:1 for All Students

TCA is committed to pursuing God's truth in a digital culture. Through e4, TCA will equip our community with the technological resources to further engage our employees, enhance curriculum and enable all learners to use technology wisely.
 

STEM

From preK through seventh grade, students build foundational STEM skills through weekly classes. Beginning in seventh grade, they can pursue robotics and engineering electives.
 

ENGINEERING

Students explore engineering disciplines through hands-on projects that involve modeling, prototyping and product design. Courses feature industry engagement and culminate in designing a product for a local family.

 

INTERNSHIPS

Upper School students participate in on-campus internships through Tech Stop, TCA’s technology help desk, and the Peer Tutoring Network, which provides academic support.

 

BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Business and Entrepreneurship classes offer
real-world experiences where students run an actual business. Students learn the entrepreneur mindset: opportunity seeking, redefine failure, grit, and growth mindset.
 

COMPUTER SCIENCE

This program introduces students to Python, web computing, game design and AP Computer Science while exploring how to integrate AI tools and concepts into coding projects for future innovation.

 

LEARN MORE

Discover Week enhances learning beyond the classroom with elective courses, service projects, internships and travel experiences.

 

LEADERSHIP

This course develops students’ leadership skills through seminar-style lessons and campus internships in departments such as Admissions, Marketing & Communications, Technology and more.
 

Meet our Staff

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Lisa Wong

Lisa Wong

Chief Innovation Officer
Melissa Neatherlin

Melissa Neatherlin

Director of Technology
Mary Elizabeth Carter-Kappes

Mary Elizabeth Carter-Kappes

Technology Administrative Support
Veronica Esclamado

Veronica Esclamado

Database Manager
Laxmi Francis

Laxmi Francis

Technology Support
Sam Huynh

Sam Huynh

Technology Support

Will Iriarte

System Administrator
Jennifer Moore

Jennifer Moore

Education Technology Specialist

Gehrig Scott

Technology Support
Felicia Townley

Felicia Townley

Education Technology Specialist