Meet the TKA Team
The teacher is at the heart of The King’s Academy’s pursuit of excellence.
In addition to all full-time teachers possessing a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and educational certification, we ensure that our teachers are spiritually mature believers, called and equipped by God with hearts for shepherding and instructing our most precious gifts: our children. This is especially important because the character of our teachers will be mirrored in their students.
Everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher. (Luke 6:40, ESV)
For this reason, TKA does not compromise on a stringent faculty selection process — our goal is to build a faculty that reflects the character of Christ and passion for ministering and teaching.

Alexandra Adams
Title:
Elementary Assistant Principal
Department:
Elementary School

Kristie Adkins
Title:
Director of Transportation
Department:
Staff

Jean Albert
Title:
Elementary Dean of Students
Department:
Elementary School

Margo Albury
Title:
Housekeeping Specialist

Johanna Alfaro
Title:
Second Grade Assistant
Department:
Elementary School

Stacia Allen
Title:
PK5 Teacher
Department:
Elementary School

Christina Allsup
Title:
Part-Time School Nurse
Department:
Staff

Nicholas Amar
Title:
Facilities Specialist
Department:
Staff

Kaela Antolino
Title:
Kindergarten Teacher
Department:
Elementary School

Richard Appleby
Title:
Smith Family Conservatory Digital Media Arts
Department:
Staff

Elizabeth Backherms
Title:
ECP Curriculum Coordinator
Department:
Early Childhood Program

Jerry Barrantes
Title:
Bible Teacher
Department:
TKOA

Josh Bartz
Title:
Director of MS/HS Student Ministries
Department:
Middle & High School, TKOA

Taylor Bartz
Title:
Director of MS/HS Student Ministries
Department:
Middle & High School, TKOA

Emily Bass
Title:
HS Science Teacher
Department:
Middle & High School

Lauren Beck
Title:
MS/HS Latin Teacher
Department:
Middle & High School

Stephen Beck
Title:
HS Mathematics & Science Teacher
Department:
Middle & High School, TKOA

Lena Beckford
Title:
TKOA Instructional Designer
Department:
TKOA

Amy Bender
Title:
Fifth Grade Teacher
Department:
Elementary School

Jena Beno
Title:
Fifth Grade Teacher
Department:
Elementary School