Kelli Hawkins is an active parent of 3 boys at TCA. She and her husband, Sean, have lived in Colorado Springs for over 20 years. Before becoming a full-time mother, Kelli was involved with several non-profit global organizations, focusing on children, including teens and abandoned children. Following her non-profit work, she was in event planning and sales at the Broadmoor Hotel. Kelli is often found volunteering at TCA and is passionate about being a voice for parents and preserving the values that have made TCA and its students succeed.
Mr. Steve Young was elected to TCA's Board in 2023 for a 3-year term. Steve is a native of central Kansas and first came to Colorado to attend the Air Force Academy in 1998. He graduated from USAFA in 2002 with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He and his wife Holly were married 2 days after graduation and began their adventures in the Air Force. Upon completion of their time in the AF, Steve & Holly decided that Colorado Springs was the best place to raise their kids and put down roots. Upon learning about TCA and its Core Values, they put both kids (a toddler and an infant) on the TCA waiting list for Kindergarten - and the rest is history! The TCA community is one of the best parts of living in Colorado Springs, and Steve is excited to serve as a member of the board.
Mr. Ben Brightwell was appointed to TCA’s Board in 2023 for a 3-year term. Ben is a native of Washington state and first moved to Colorado Springs in 1998 before living in Connecticut (near his wife's family) for 15 years. Upon returning to Colorado in 2020, Ben and his wife Maggie were thrilled to learn of TCA and the school's emphasis on the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness. Ben and Maggie have two kids at TCA: Sam and Grace, and the whole family loves cheering on the Titans at sporting events and enjoying the school's incredible concerts and performances. Ben graduated from Western Washington University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications and a minor in Business Administration, and then received his Juris Doctor from the Wake Forest University School of Law in 2005. Ben is currently a partner at Burnham Law in Colorado Springs.
Laura Moffat is a Colorado native with three boys that attend TCA. Prior to being an active mom, she used her communication degree at a local non-profit in Guest Relations and Interior Design. She and her husband, Michael, serve the front range in their real estate business. Laura was elected to a 3-year term as a Board Director in April 2024. She is passionate about preserving, protecting and championing our core values, mission, and philosophies at The Classical Academy and looks forward to serving our Titan community in this capacity.
Phillip is a proud member of the TCA Board of Directors, committed to fostering an educational environment that prioritizes the values of truth, beauty, and goodness. He and his wife, Hannah, have been married for 13 years and are proud parents of five children, three of whom currently attend East Elementary, with two more on the waitlist for Kindergarten.
Phillip first moved to Colorado Springs in 1997; his career in technology as an engineering program manager led him to spend five years in Texas, but he returned to Colorado Springs in 2022, largely motivated by the opportunity for his kids to attend TCA.
Nominated to fill a vacant seat on the board in August 2025, Phillip looks forward to collaborating with parents and the administration over the next two years of his term. He is appreciative of TCA's mission, recognizing the importance of instilling core values that are often lacking in society today.
James is a New Hampshire native and a Colorado transplant. He moved to Colorado Springs with his family in Fall 2014. He enjoys skiing, biking and backpacking with his wife and 3 daughters. Their daughters have attended TCA North Elementary since kindergarten and he has spent many hours as a parent volunteer. He graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont with a BA in Psychology and from the University of New Hampshire law school with a JD and a Masters in Intellectual Property, Commerce and Technology. James has worked for large corporations for nearly 20 years and is currently Senior Counsel at a global identity security company.
Mr. Riaan Heyns was nominated to fill a vacant seat on TCA’s Board. Originally from South Africa, Riaan and his wife, Selena, have two children, who both attend TCA.
With over 25 years of leadership experience in nonprofit development, education, and global outreach, Riaan has worked in more than 85 countries. He is the founder and president of MercyGift, focused on child welfare and leadership training, and holds degrees in electrical engineering, arts and sciences, and theology.
The Heyns family has been part of TCA for seven years and deeply values the school’s commitment to classical education and character development. Riaan is honored to serve on the Board and looks forward to contributing to TCA’s mission and community.
