Leadership

Mr. Josh Longenecker

Founder & Headmaster

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. Harmony Longenecker

Founder | Director of Advancement

Ms Stephanie Yoder

Preschool & Pre-K Dean

I graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 2005 with a BA in Elementary Education. I had lived in the north most of my life until I moved here from Plainfield, IL. in 2006. I love living in Florida, although I do miss a few things: my sisters who still live up north with their families, beautiful fall weather, and snow on Christmas. I started working at TCA in 2014 with the schools first preschool class. For the last 9 years, I had the great joy of teaching PreK. In 2022, along with teaching a PreK class, I took on the role of Dean of Preschool and PreK. This year, I have stepped out of the classroom to fully take on the role of Dean of Preschool and PreK. I am so happy to be able to help my fellow teachers, build strong relationships with parents, and interact with all the kids in our PS and PK area. I love working with this age group because there is so much learning, exploring and growing that happens every day! One of my favorite things about TCA is that we not only teach your child academically, but we also know how important it is to reach to the heart of each child through teaching and modeling the habits of virtue. I still love doing science experiments with the kids, reading them some of my favorite books like The Monster at the End of this Book and The Piggy and Elephant Series, and creating fun curriculum days! If you’ve never experienced Space Day or Rainforest Day, then you’re in for a real treat this year! Every day is full of fun and learning in Preschool and PreK!

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.

Mr. Rick Soucie

Upper School Dean

Mrs. Jennifer Loomis

Director of College Counseling

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. Michele Kelley

Director of Student & Family Care

Michele graduated with a BS in Behavioral and Social Science with a minor in Psychology from Indiana University and a Master’s in Education from Abilene Christian University. She lived in Indiana before moving to Sarasota in August of 2018. She has been married to her husband, Jesse, a real estate broker, for 30 years. She has two grown children, Micah and Morgan, and four grandchildren, Rivyr, Jane, William and Glory-Anne. She has taught multiple grade levels over the years; however, her primary focus was being a wife and mother. After teaching 1st grade at TCA for four years, she has stepped into a new role at TCA. She is passionate about people, her family and is looking forward to pouring into the lives of students, families, and staff on a daily basis. Michele enjoys her family, the beach, music, lots of laughter and good relationships.

Mrs. Sonya Richards

Director of Operations

Sonya graduated with an AA in liberal arts from Hesston College and a BA in Business Administration from Goshen College. She lived in Michigan for 18 years before moving to Sarasota in 2009. She has been married to her husband, Dan, for 32 years. They have two adult children. Neil is a combat medic with the Army and Anika, a TCA Class of 2021 graduate, attends Palm Beach Atlantic University. Before coming to TCA, she was self-employed as a virtual administrative assistant and professional organizer. Sonya enjoys watching college football, drinking Biggby coffee and playing piano.

Mrs. Lisa Redhead

Director of Admissions

Lisa grew up in Winter Park, Florida. She moved to St. Petersburg, Florida to attend the University of South Florida to study Psychology. She worked for AAA Auto Club South from 1992-2004 in Emergency Road Service and Human Resources. Lisa has worked at TCA since its inception in 2014. Her children are both graduates of TCA.

Mr. Matt Favero

Athletic Director | Head Football Coach

Mrs. Courtney Moulton

Director of Marketing & Media | TCA Business Partners

Courtney graduated from Ringling College of Art & Design with a BFA in Illustration and a minor in Photography. She was a textile artist for nearly a decade in the fashion industry before she found her passion in branding design and marketing. Courtney now heads up all the marketing needs for our great school. She also is our liaison for TCA’s Business Partners helping them get plugged into our TCA Community. Courtney and her husband have two daughters who attend TCA and they are celebrating their 8th year there. They love that TCA is not only a place for an amazing classical education, but also a place that nurtures their family alongside an incredible community that grows and does life together. Beyond her passion for design and the arts, she's passionate about creative women's and youth ministries, cooking for family and friends, gardening with her husband, and traveling with her family.

Mrs. Rachael LaMagna

Events Coordinator

Rachael and her family have called Sarasota home since 2012. She graduated from Lee University with a Bachelor of Arts in Education grades K-8 with a minor in Religion. She moved to Sarasota to be near family after college and worked for The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota as an Events Manager. To follow her heart, she moved to New York where she would marry her husband Stephen and worked for Och-Ziff Capital Management in Manhattan. Once their daughter Gianna was born, it was time to consider a life out of the city and the move back to lovely Sarasota became a reality. She stayed home with Gianna and Joseph along with working for NK Productions Wedding Planning and Bayside Community Church as a Groups Director where she still serves. She and her husband Stephen consider TCA a gift from God for not only their two children, but also for them. They have been in the TCA family for 7 years with many more years to come! In her spare time Rachael enjoys speaking to others who want to grow in the Lord, travel with her family, watch movies, laugh with friends and most of all devote her days to God's direction for her life. She loves to serve TCA and bring people together while providing our families & children with fun, memorable events!

Mr. Andy Tucker

Director of Facilities