Administration

Mr. Josh Longenecker

Headmaster & Founder

Mr. L graduated from Manhattan Christian College with a BS in Pastoral Ministry, in 2001. He owned and operated a landscape/maintenance company, with 30 plus employees, for 7 years in Colorado Springs, CO. In 2007, he began teaching 5th grade, and in 2010 he and his family moved to Sarasota, FL. While teaching 5th grade in Sarasota, Mr. L received his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership/Administration from the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee. Mr. L and his wife, Harmony, founded The Classical Academy of Sarasota with the aim of bringing an excellent classical education to families in Sarasota. Mr. L and Miss Harmony have been married for 20 incredible years and have 7 amazing children: Addison, Aubrey, Gavin, Kyan, Trey, Sophia, and Kai Tucker.

Mrs. Jennifer Loomis

Upper School Dean

Mrs. Loomis graduated from the University of South Florida in 2004 with her Bachelor’s in English Education and from Argosy University in 2008 with her Master’s in Instructional Leadership. She has been teaching English for 14 years. She loves helping her students foster an appreciation for literature, hone their writing skills, but most importantly, find their place in the world. She is married to her wonderful husband and together they have three boys who attend TCA. In her “spare” time, Jennifer enjoys photography, going to the beach, and traveling with her family.

Mrs. Rebecca Leguizamon

Lower School Dean

Mrs. Leguizamon graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and earned her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee. She began her career in education in Tampa as a middle school Language Arts teacher, and held the title of Assistant Principal there for three years. At TCA, she has taught middle and high school, and currently serves as the Lower School Dean. She is a mom of five who all attend TCA and she enjoys spending time with her family at the beach, park, or traveling to new places.

Mrs. Caroline Chapman

Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Caroline Chapman came to TCA after many years of working in the administrative field for various companies in Atlanta, GA, Jacksonville, FL, and Sarasota, FL. With her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Mercer University’s College of Liberal Arts, she understands and values the rich studies of a liberal arts education and is always excited to pass on her love of learning to her students. Caroline is married to Matthew, a fellow teacher, and they have an awesome dog named Oscar.

Mr. Micah Kelley

Director of Culture & Community

Micah graduated from Liberty University with a BA in Biblical Studies and a minor in Koine Greek. He is married to his lovely wife, Casey, who is an ASL interpreter for Manatee County schools. Micah has a major passion for the teaching, coaching, and mentoring of young men and women in order for them to reach their greatest potential both in the classroom and life. Micah is an avid sports fan and musician with a great appreciation for the arts. He and his wife enjoy time with friends and family, concerts, coffee shops, board games, books, and specialty food/beverages!