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. As graduates, they are empowered to leverage their God-given gifts to make a meaningful difference. 

1:1 for All Students

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

Through hands-on projects, students explore modeling, prototyping and product design. Courses feature industry engagement and culminate in designing a product for a local family.
 

DISCOVER WEEK

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

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

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.
 

Meet our Staff

Lisa Wong

Chief Innovation Officer

Melissa Neatherlin

Director of Technology

Chris Anderson

Technology Support

Sam Huynh

Technology Support

Robert Marshall

Database Manager

Jennifer Moore

Education Technology Specialist

Omar Peraza

Systems Administrator

Gehrig Scott

IT Support & Operations

Felicia Townley

Education Technology Specialist

Tricia Westover

Educational Technology Specialist