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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tony Warnock has almost 20 years of executive leadership experience across hospitality, ranch operations, agribusiness, private investment, and organizational management. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of HWH West Holdings, where he provides strategic oversight of long-term planning, operations, and asset stewardship.
Tony previously served as President and CEO of Lost Valley Ranch for 10 years, where he led a premier guest ranch operation and cultivated a culture of excellence in service, leadership, and community engagement. He is known for his commitment to principled leadership, strong organizational development, and responsible stewardship.
In addition to his professional work, Tony is actively engaged in governance and community leadership. He currently serves as President of the Pisgah Reservoir and Ditch Company and has held board and advisory roles with several nonprofit and industry organizations.
Tony holds graduate degrees from Colorado State University and Dallas Theological Seminary, along with a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University. He and his wife have five children—one in college and four currently attending The Classical Academy—which has deepened his commitment to supporting the school’s mission of developing exemplary citizens grounded in character, leadership, and the pursuit of truth.
Bob Haller is a lifelong Colorado Springs resident whose deep love for his family shapes everything he does. He and his wife have been married for 15 years and are the proud parents of four children, three of whom currently attend TCA Central. The Haller family has been part of the TCA community for seven years, and their shared commitment to faith, learning, and service is a core part of their lives.
Bob has worked in the finance and accounting fields for more than 20 years and currently operates in a leadership role for a rapidly growing company that manages dental practices across the United States. His dedication fuels his desire to strengthen the community around him.
Over the years, Bob has coached youth soccer and basketball, served alongside his wife in their church, and participated in numerous community projects. His belief in TCA’s mission and his pledge to service led to his election as a TCA Board Director, a role he feels deeply blessed to hold. He is devoted to supporting the school’s values, listening to families, and being a faithful steward of the trust placed in him by the TCA community.
