Tennessee Connections Academy News
- June 19, 2023 – Tennessee Connections Academy student Abigail Santini is the Tennessee High School Rodeo State Pole Bending Champion and will be competing in the National High School Finals Rodeo in Wyoming in July. Learn more in the Elk Valley Times.
- April 26, 2023 – Tennessee Connections Academy counselor Erin Marks and her family are interviewed by the Elk Valley Times about their local family farm.
- March 28, 2023 – Tennessee Connections Academy teacher Alyssa Draper shares tips for discovering your child's learning style in this Parents.com article.
- January 26, 2023 – Tennessee Connections Academy teacher Alyssa Draper discusses National School Choice Week and the benefits of online school during this WBBJ-TV interview.
- October 18, 2022 – Tennessee Connections Academy (TNCA) teacher Alyssa Draper shares the signs families can look out for to see if their child is being bullied in this WBBJ-TV segment.
- October 12, 2022 – "Before your child starts being active on social media, teach him or her social media etiquette," says TNCA teacher Alyssa Draper on ways to prevent cyberbullying in this WCYB-TV segment.
- October 11, 2022 – TNCA teacher Alyssa Draper talks about the importance of empathy for National Bullying Prevention Month during this WDEF-TV segment.
- July 12, 2022 – Tennessee Connections Academy student Abigail “Abby” Grace Santini to compete at the 74th annual National High School Finals Rodeo in Wyoming. Learn more in the Elk Valley Times.
- March 9, 2021 – Is virtual learning here to stay? TNCA School Leader Derek Sanborn discusses online learning's permanent place in education and the importance of school choice in this WJHL-TV segment.
- January 26, 2021 – TNCA teacher David Leventhal and student Colin Crisp discuss their love of chess, the school's recently launched chapter of the national Connections Academy Chess Club. Learn more during this WATE-TV (ABC 6) segment.
- December 15, 2020 – TNCA history teacher and chess club advisor David Leventhal and student Collin Crisp talk about their love of chess and what the game can teach you during this WVLT-TV segment.
- November 4, 2020 – Inspired by a trip to New York, TNCA student Austin Owens founded One Warm Coat to help people start their own coat drives. Learn more in The News-Herald.
- October 15, 2020 – TNCA counselor Michelle White talks about cyberbullying and what students can do if they witness a classmate being bullied during WNBJ-TV segment.
- October 11, 2020 – "It's important to watch your children, and if you see that they are starting to withdraw and they're not wanting to be online as much...that could be a sign," says TNCA counselor Michelle White on the signs of cyberbullying. Learn more on WJHL-TV.
- August 28, 2020 – TNCA teacher Fallon Johnston and the Pinkstons discuss why they chose online school during WVLT-TV segment.
- August 18, 2020 – New TNCA teacher Jayme Hubbell talks about why she made the change to teach in an online school this year during WSMV-TV news segment.
- July 25, 2019 – Tennessee Connections Academy is available to serve students statewide! Learn more about the new online school option on FOX17
- May 13, 2019 – Tennessee Connections Academy Approved to Serve Students Statewide
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