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Alumni

This month's Alumni Spotlight is on Angela Knapp! Discover where life has taken her since the Class of 2001…

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What are some of your favorite memories from your time at The Master’s Academy? Some of my favorite memories are school plays, the opportunity to participate in various clubs, and sports, and of course the dedicated teachers, some of whom are now in Heaven. 

Can you describe your current role as Florida Executive Director at Nightlight Christian Adoptions? I have a professional background as a licensed clinical social worker. I have always had a passion for child welfare and adoption, even as a student, which led to serving overseas for several years before returning to the States and beginning work in private adoption. In my current role as Florida Executive Director for Nightlight Christian Adoptions, I oversee our work with pregnant women considering an adoption plan for their baby, couples seeking to grow their family through adoption, and children making the transition into their new forever homes. As an adoptive mom of two myself, I feel blessed to be able to journey alongside families in the adoption process. 

Is there a story or experience from your career that has deeply impacted you or reaffirmed your calling? I previously worked in a child welfare center overseas and was honored to be able to help prepare over 40 children for international adoption. Several of these were older youth and almost all of them had some type of medical or special need. This experience reaffirmed my calling that every child deserves a loving, permanent family. 

What advice would you give current TMA students who are trying to discern their future calling? Sometimes, like me, God plants a calling in your heart at a young age. Pursue that call with all your heart. Other times, it takes time to discern where your passions and talents can be best used for His glory. And sometimes callings change and develop as you grow. Just keep following Him and He will make your path clear. 

When you reflect on TMA’s 40-year history, what stands out to you about the role the school has played in shaping students beyond the classroom? I had two principals during my time at TMA who knew I felt called to serve overseas and took the time to help me prepare for this work. One of them called me into his office my senior year to sit me down and help me draw out a specific plan to go on my first mission trip to discern if a life overseas was truly my calling. This was more than Bible lessons and career guidance, this was helping us as students live out our callings. 

As a Christian school, I appreciated the teachers and faculty who truly cared about us as students and took the time to invest in our lives beyond the classroom.

How can TMA pray for you and the families you serve during this next year? Pray for me and my family as we navigate new life change.

Are there particular needs, challenges, or victories within adoption or family advocacy that you’d like us to lift up in prayer? Please pray for women facing unplanned pregnancies, that they would hear about adoption as an option and be brave enough to choose life for their babies. Please also pray for the thousands of children waiting around the world for forever families. Pray that more families would step forward to welcome these children into their hearts and homes. 

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Alumni Working at The Master's Academy

Nikki Falana | 1992 | Lower School Assistant Principal

Monica Porter | 1993 | Dean of Students

Rachel Marks | 1995 | Senior Executive Assistant/ Operations Project Manager

Andrew Falana | 1995 | Maintence 

Natasha Udvari | 1997 | PK3 Teacher

Marcus Mennenga | 1997 | Director of Advancement

Stephanie Smith | 2005 | Director of Athletic Academies

Caren Heuslein | 2006 | Lower School Aftercare Coordinator/ LS Lunch Room

Amanda Hofer | 2007 | First Grade Teacher

Victoria Cress | 2008 | Fifth Grade Teacher

Savannah Sprague | 2015 | Lower School & Middle School Art Teacher

Abby Jones | 2015 | Lower School Art Teacher

Tori Jones | 2018 | Preschool Assistant Director

Ashlee Dahm | 2018 | High School English Teacher

Joli Stephans | 2019 | Lower School Music

Colson Vallery | 2019 | Middle School Math Teacher

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2025 Alumni Tailgate

The 2025 Alumni Tailgate brought together generations of Eagles for an evening of connection, celebration, and school spirit. Alumni and their families gathered to enjoy food, fellowship, and Friday night lights as we cheered on the Eagles and celebrated 40 years of God’s faithfulness at The Master’s Academy. The event was filled with laughter, memories, and the lasting joy of belonging to a community that remains Here for Good.

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