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About Tri-Cities Academy

God has granted us a great vision at Tri-Cities Christian Academy (TCA) to provide an exceptional Christ-centered education to families living in the Tri-Cities area that is not only affordable, but also treasures the word of God above all.
We partner with families in helping their 3rd grade thru 12th grade students excel spiritually, academically, socially, athletically, and mentally. Building a strong educational foundation with a unique learning experience for our children is a priority at TCA.
At TCA, we’re committed to academic excellence, competitive athletics, and fostering an environment for unbridled student creativity in music and the arts. We’re thankful to be part of the East Tennessee community and dedicated to educating your child in a Christ-centered environment unlike anywhere else.

Mission

Partnering with families to provide a Christ-centered and academically challenging education, equipping students with a biblical worldview and a heart for Christ, that they may grow in wisdom, stature and in favor with God and man.

Vision

To prepare our graduates both spiritually and academically to become leaders who influence the world for Christ.

Care Values

At the center of Lakeway Christian Schools (LCS) is Jesus. We place our trust, hope, and faith in Him and are dedicated to pursuing excellence in teaching, leading, and growing a generation of Christ followers in truth. The following CARE values are the heartbeat of LCS. LCS, including Cornerstone Christian Academy, Lakeway Christian Academy, and Tri-Cities Christian Academy, hold to the following values:

Christ
Centered
We will be Christ-centered in all that we are and in all that we do. We seek to create Christian environments where students can be introduced to the supremacy of Christ in all
matters. We will seek to establish all aspects of life and learning on the Word of God, leading to a firm commitment to Christ and His Kingdom. Our faculty and staff will seek to integrate Christian faith in all learning and doing, based on the supposition that all truth is God's truth with no contradiction between Holy Scripture and that which is revealed through creation.
Accessible
& Affordable
Being Christ-centered, we follow Jesus's example of making Himself available to all that would come to Him. He did not set Himself aside for the most privileged or the most affluent, but rather was welcoming to all that wanted to hear. Therefore our goal is to provide an opportunity for Christian education to as many students and families as possible.
Relationally
Focused
Our desire is for each student to know Christ personally by faith. Additionally hearing His command to love one another. we seek to create a culture focused on godly relationships where both our faculty and students visibly demonstrate their love and value for one another. Finally, we will commit to being a witness of Christ's love to the world in all of our words and actions.
Equipping
Students
We believe that we are called to equip and develop students to possess a biblical worldview and a heart for Christ that they may grow in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and man. Therefore, we believe that a commitment to excellence must motivate all that we do. This comes from a desire to do all things for God's glory. Thus, we dedicate ourselves to excellence in every area of our school system. It is our desire that each student develop a lifelong love of learning, impacting our world for the cause of Christ.
History
Lakeway Christian Schools (LCS) has experienced remarkable growth, driven by a commitment to Christ-centered education and a vision to impact East Tennessee and beyond.Cornerstone Christian Academy (CCA) was founded in 2006 to serve PreK–12th grade students in Morristown, TN. In 2018, Lakeway Christian Academy (LCA) was established to serve as the middle and high school, while CCA transitioned to PreK–5th. Both operated on the original campus until 2020, when LCA moved into a new, state-of-the-art facility in White Pine.

Today, CCA and LCA together enroll over 1,200 students.

In 2020, LCS expanded to the Tri-Cities region with the launch of Tri-Cities Christian Academy (TCA) in Blountville. Occupying a former school building, TCA quickly grew from 120 students to over 450 within three years. A 75-acre property was secured for a new campus, now under construction, featuring a 240,000 sq ft academic facility, athletic fields, dual gymnasiums, and a performing arts auditorium.

In 2022, a nearby church campus was acquired and renovated to house TCA’s PreK–2nd grades. As the construction continues, Tri-Cities Upper School renovated the former Colonial Heights Middle School to house the current 6-12th grades. It is scheduled to open in August 2025.

Today, LCS includes:
CCA (Morristown)
LCA (White Pine)
TCA Lower School (Blountville)
TCA Upper School (Kingsport)
TCA Early Learning Center Pre-K (Johnson City)

Serving over 1,400 students, Lakeway Christian Schools exists to develop servant leaders equipped to impact the world for Christ.

Statement of Faith

We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth; and in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord.  Jesus Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and was born of a virgin, Mary.  He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. On the third day He rose again from the dead.  He ascended into Heaven, where He sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.  From Heaven He shall come to earth again to judge the living and the dead.  We believe in the Holy Spirit, one holy Christian church, the communion of all true saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the gift of everlasting life.

-The Apostles' Creed

On God
On Jesus Christ
On the Holy Spirit
On the Holy Scriptures
On Salvation
On the Resurrection
On the Church
On Man

Accreditation

All Lakeway Christian Schools hold a K-12 accreditation through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and Cognia (formerly AdvancEd).

Cognia is the world leader in providing improvement and accreditation services to education providers of all types in their pursuit of excellence in serving students. Cognia serves as a trusted partner to more than 32,000 schools and school systems.
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Contact

1500 Hwy 75
Blountville, TN  37617
Phone: (423) 323-7129

Leadership

Landon Gray
Head of Schools, LCS
David McVicker
Director of Academic Excellence, LCS
Victoria Voiles
Director of Communications and Advancement, LCS
Glen Foster
Director of Operations
Lindsey Foster
Admissions Director
Andrew Griffith
Principal, Elementary
Jeffrey Hawkins
Principal, TCA
Jennifer Korcek
Cafeteria Manager, BCAA
Mallory Smith
Events and Communications Coordinator
Jennifer Turner
Cafeteria Manager

Faculty

Mandi Anderson
Teacher 2nd Grade
Chuck Babb
Teacher, Bible
Jeff Beverly
Teacher, PE, Strength & Conditioning
Tabra Beverly
Teacher, 4th Grade
Lydia Blessing
Teacher, Praise and Worship, Bible, Christian Life
Ashley Casaday
Teacher, PE, Assistant AD
Kerry Dixon
Teacher, Bible
Stephanie Farrell
Teacher, Math
Emilie Fenner
Teacher, 1st Grade
Marissa Fields
Teacher, Kindergarten
Patti Greene
Teacher, Math, Science
Daphne Hawkins
Teacher, History
Brittani Haynes
Teacher, 1st Grade
Jenna Holly
Teacher, Kindergarten
Lynn Kain
Teacher, Theatre
Carrie Kindle
Teacher, Art, Graphic Design
Crystal King
Teacher, 6th & 7th Grade ELA and History
Lesllie Montgomery
Teacher, Math
Rachel Myers
Teacher, 3rd Grade
Helana Palmer
Teacher, 2nd Grade
Travis Pate
Teacher, Music, Elementary PE
Kali Pierce
Teacher, Kindergarten
Chelsey Powell
Teacher, Art, Yearbook
Tristen Robbiano
Teacher, History
Mackenzie Rowe
Teacher, 3rd Grade
Tyrone Smith
Teacher, PE, Boys Basketball Coach
Samantha Strickland
Teacher, Science
Ray Sybert
Teacher, English & Head Softball Coach
Jessica Thomas
Teacher, Spanish
Julie Wilcox
Teacher, 5th Grade
Laura Williams
Teacher, English
Melissa Williams
Teacher, 5th Grade

Support Staff

Garrison Buchanan
PT Cafeteria Assistant
Megan Buttry
IT Coordinator
Ann Campbell
Custodian
Joy Chapman
BCCA Nurse
Frances Doyle
Cafeteria Assistant
Amy Markwalter
Elementary Christian Life
Kelly Medlin
School Counselor
Clint Myers
School Security Officer
Amy Reis
Media Specialist
Amy Robinson
Registrar and Administrative Assistant
Josh Smith
Facilities Director
Ashley Smith
TCA Nurse
Micah Turner
PT Facilities
Mike Wallace
Security Director

Systemwide Leadership

Dr. Robert Brown
Executive Director, LCS
Nicole Buchanan
Director of Finance, LCS
Dr. Kevin Cline
Superintendent, LCS
Sarah Ezell
Director of Nutrition Services, LCS
Landon Gray
Head of Schools, LCS
David McVicker
Director of Academic Excellence, LCS
Brett Moore
Director of Christian Life, LCS
Tyler Vineyard
Chief Financial Officer, LCS
Victoria Voiles
Director of Communications and Advancement, LCS
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