Founders Classical Academy - Tyler

09/14/2026

09/01/2026

Not to brag, but we have some seriously amazing students and teachers.

Mrs. Hopfer, our high school history teacher, does a history Catechism where there is a question and choral response at the beginning of every class. Students must copy the document by hand and illustrate it. Their journals become keepsakes to those with a little skill and a lot of perseverance.

Enjoy a scroll through the amazing work that has been done in Western Civilization I, II, and U. S. History!

08/28/2026

https://www.dallasobserver.com/best-of-dallas-readers-choice-poll/

08/26/2026

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Kristina Cawthon, our new Dean of the Upper School! 🎉

Mrs. Cawthon is a long-standing and valued member of our faculty and staff. In fact, she was our school’s very first employee in 2012!

Throughout her time with us, she has served as Office Manager, Academic Counselor, and now Dean, along with taking on numerous additional roles, including CTE Coordinator, Campus Testing Coordinator, and more.

Mrs. Cawthon holds a B.S. from Texas A&M University and an M.Ed. from Concordia University.

We are so excited to see her step into this new role and look forward to all she will continue to bring to our school community.

Congratulations, Mrs. Cawthon! We are so thankful for everything you do! 💙🖤💛🦅

08/19/2026

Mrs. Littrell is joining us this year as a 1st grade teacher at lower campus.

"Hi, everyone! I’m Mrs. Littrell, and I am so excited to be part of the FCA Tyler family! 💙

I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Colorado Tech University. Although my degree is in business, my heart has always been in education and helping children learn and grow. My mission is simple: I want to help young readers thrive, grow in confidence, and become successful readers! I believe that learning to read opens the door to so many wonderful adventures and opportunities. I am truly looking forward to this school year and getting to know each of my students. I can’t wait to watch them learn, grow, and discover just how amazing they are! I’m so excited for what this year has in store! Here’s to a year full of learning, laughter, and lots of reading!"

Please help us welcome Mrs. Littrell to our FCAT family!

08/18/2026

We would like to introduce our new K-5 art teacher, Ms. Weaver!

“I'm Ms. Weaver, and I'm thrilled to be teaching K–5 art at Founders Classical Academy. I received my BFA from Arkansas State University and my Master of Fine Arts from Michigan State University.

I've always been interested in teaching art. I can remember teaching my friends how to draw willow trees and horses while we sat together during recess. For the past few years, I have been a college studio and art history instructor. I am so excited to use art to teach your kids about the world.”

Please help us welcome her to the FCAT family!

08/17/2026

New Staff Spotlight -

Dr. Alexander is joining the FCA Tyler faculty this year as our high school science teacher - teaching Biology, Chemistry, and Anatomy & Physiology.

Dr. Alexander received a BS in Biology from East Texas Baptist University, and an MSc and PhD in Biological Sciences from Bowling Green State University.

Dr. Alexander states "I love science because it allows me to creatively solve problems and learn. It also allows me to write, which I enjoy doing a lot. I have published 7 scholarly articles and have written several chapters for a sensory ecology textbook that is still in the process of being written. In my free time I enjoy gardening, cooking, and being with my family. My favorite part about teaching is getting to know students and helping them to grow as individuals because I see teaching as a way to serve others."

Help us welcome Dr. Alexander to the FCAT Family!

08/14/2026

Mrs. Ray’s class having fun on the Third Day of 3rd Grade! ❤️

08/12/2026

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08/12/2026

The class of 2027 kicked off their senior year with an early morning meetup for Senior Sunrise and then enjoyed coffee and donuts for the their last first day of school! It’s going to be a great year!