TYLER ANDERSON
Tyler moved to Omaha in 2014 with his wife Abby, a native of the area. He grew up in Ohio, where he graduated from Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy and subsequently attended Wheaton College and earned a degree in Business and Economics. Tyler and Abby have been involved with TCA since its founding, are passionate about the mission to deliver an excellent, classical, Christian education grounded in the liberal arts, and now have three children who attend the school. Tyler is the President and co-founder of Mint Hill Wealth Management, a financial services firm with offices in Omaha and Charlotte, NC. In his spare time, Tyler enjoys playing basketball, reading and serving in his local church.
PHIL BELIN
Phil is a native of southern California who has called Omaha home for almost 20 years. He received his undergraduate degree from Princeton and his law degree from SMU. An attorney by training, Phil has been active in educational policy issues. He and his wife, a medical doctor, have partnered to educate their four children using a classical homeschooling approach. Phil is a co-founder of TCA and is currently pursuing an additional graduate degree in classical education leadership.
STEPHANIE DEXTER
Stephanie studied mathematics in college and now works in the software industry. She loves the collaborative aspect of TCA, partnering with other parents and staff to educate her children. Stephanie is a critical thinker, a creative, and a thoughtful introvert. She enjoys practicing gospel hospitality, spending time with family, getting outside, and connecting with others over a cup of coffee. Stephanie and her husband Brad have lived in Omaha for all of their adult lives and their children are currently students at TCA.
BOB THUNE
Bob is the founding pastor of Coram Deo Church and one of the initial founders of TCA. He grew up in Omaha, graduated from Millard North High School, and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma and a master's degree from Reformed Theological Seminary. Bob and his wife Leigh have four adult children, all of whom were classically educated.
STEVE KANE
Steve is an Omaha native and graduate of UNL (Economics) and UNO (MBA). Steve and his wife Erika have five children; four currently attend TCA. Steve is a bi-vocational pastor at Candlewood Church, and works at Airlite Plastics in finance & accounting with other duties as assigned. In his spare time, Steve enjoys reading (especially items from the TCA book lists), working out with friends in his garage gym, and shuffling kids among their various pursuits.
ELSIE DEBRIE
Elsie was born and raised in Omaha. She studied French and Spanish during her undergraduate time at Doane College and then received a law degree from the University of Virginia alongside her husband, Alex. She practiced corporate law for six years before stepping away to devote more of her focus to raising and educating their four children, all of whom attend TCA. Elsie is passionate about classical education and loves learning. When she has leisure time she enjoys reading, painting, walking, and cooking.
ADVISORS TO THE BOARD
Cannon Allen
John Batcher
Anna Little (co-founder)