President's Corner
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About Dr. Thomason
Dr. Thomason has served TCA in multiple roles, including Science Teacher, Administrator, and Football Coach. His leadership is shaped by a deep connection to the school community he now serves.
He leads with a commitment to the Titan Creed, pursuing truth, beauty, and goodness in all aspects of learning and life.
Dr. Thomason and his wife have 3 children. Two are TCA Graduates, and one currently attends the school.
WE ARE TITANS
Welcome to the President’s Corner — a central place to stay connected with life at TCA. Rooted in our Core Values and the Titan Creed, this page reflects our commitment to truth, beauty, and goodness as they are lived out daily across our school community.
Here you’ll find celebrations of student achievement, highlights of staff impact, and stories that reflect virtue in scholarship, relationship, and citizenship. From classroom accomplishments to community moments and shared experiences, each post offers a glimpse into the life and culture of TCA.
Together, these stories form an ongoing record of what it means to be a Titan — striving for excellence in mind, body, and spirit — and continue to grow as new moments of learning and leadership emerge.
Dr. Robert Thomason
TCA President
TCA President
Where is Dr. Thomason?
Celebrating Ms. Emily Hanenburg, Titan of the Year!
Each year, our All-Staff meeting concludes with a celebration of Titan of the Year! Titan of the Year is an appreciation celebration where the TCA community votes to recognize one Titan who lives out what it means to be a Titan. This year, the TCA community chose to recognize High School art teacher and cross-country coach, Ms. Emily Hanenburg. In acknowledging Ms. Hanenburg, Dr. Thomason said, “We are so fortunate to have Ms. Hanenburg at TCA, leveraging her time, talent, and spirit for our kids. Ms. Hanenburg loves her students and does an amazing job of pointing them to truth, beauty, and goodness. She is the first-ever TCA graduate to win Titan of the Year, and we are so thankful for her.” Please join us in celebrating Ms. Hanenburg!
Welcoming Teachers & Staff Back to TCA
With the advent of the new school year, Dr. Thomason welcomed our TCA staff back from summer break with an all-staff celebration. Together with nearly 480 staff, Dr. Thomason encouraged staff to maintain a love for our students. This occurs through teachable moments and a heart to see them as individuals “able to give and receive love,” part of our vision to produce exemplary citizens. Welcome back, TCA teachers and staff; we missed you!
Grand Opening at East Campus Addition
On Tuesday, August 11th, Dr. Thomason celebrated the grand opening of a new building addition at the TCA East Campus. The new addition features 20,000 sq ft, including a gym, science, music, and support classrooms, and additional office space for our College Pathways support staff. Dr. Thomason was joined by Mr. Tyson Nunn from Nunn Construction and Mr. Kevin Patch, TCA Director of Operations, in cutting the ribbon and welcoming many students and families into the space. It was incredible to see the TCA community show up for such an exciting event.
Celebrate TCA
We celebrated the Junior High 7th Grade Science efforts with the “Lettuce Grow” hydroponic farmstands. Mrs. Richie and Mrs. Ehresman both teach Life Science and supplemented their botany lessons by providing students a first-hand experience of growing vegetables and herbs. Four Junior High students shared their insights into how the farmstand works, what they cultivated, their observations throughout the process, and the special end-of-semester feast featuring their harvest. What a meaningful way for our students to witness beauty and growth every day in the science classroom!
At TCA Junior High, we believe every student should feel supported, included, and valued. The “Who’s Got Your Back” campaign encourages students to identify positive friends and trusted adults who support them each day. This initiative highlights the strong relationships that make our campus such a welcoming community. Students shared their experiences and reflections from this campaign at the Board Meeting on March 9th, celebrating the power of connection and belonging. We’re proud of our Junior High students for leading with kindness.
We celebrated TCA High School’s recent Titans Give Week. Three TCA secondary students shared their highlights from the various student council led activities that benefited CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). The High School raised over $7,300 through events such as cash for casual and renting reserved parking spots, just to name a few. The week culminated with a celebratory assembly in the gym, where teachers were able to actively participate. It was a great week to give back to CASA, but also have some fun too.
We opened our January 2026 board meeting with a special improv piano performance by College Pathways student Ruthie Saxon, a talented ninth grader. A few months ago, Ruthie wowed the audience at the College Pathways Talent Show. She showcased her unique ability to improvise a song based on an audience-chosen emotion and musical key. For the “celebrate TCA” segment, the board members selected “upbeat and joyful” in the keys D and G, and what followed was a wonderful, energizing tone for the meeting.
Staff Spotlight
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This month’s Staff Spotlight shines on our incredible nurses & health paraprofessionals!
Each of them bring not only skill and care, but also a deep love for our students and community:
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