Private Christian School in Powell, TN
K-Prep through 12th grade

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Since 1971, Temple Academy has existed to make a quality authentic Christian education available to every family in the Knoxville area. Our passion is to partner with parents to provide a Christ-centered, rigorous learning environment that will prepare their child to find their own unique place in the will of God, whatever and wherever that may be.

The Academy is a distinctly Christian, academically excellent school that assists parents in developing the image of Christ in their child as they increase in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and man (Luke 2:52).

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Temple Academy has been a breath of fresh air to our family. All of our children have attended Temple. From the first day, we have been welcomed and treated so kindly. The administration is committed to excellence. Every teacher has reflected such personal care and concern for the wellbeing of each of our children. We knew the Lord was guiding us to move our kids to Temple Academy, and we have been so glad we did!

Mark & Laura Gilleran

Powell, TN

The Academy has been such a blessing to our family. We know our child is safe when he is at school. The teacher has made our child feel like he is unique, precious, and welcomed. We are extremely pleased with how the teachers challenge each student at their level to encourage growth.

My son is excited about going to school, seeing his friends, and learning. He has grown so much over the past two years. He has learned so much, including Spanish in kindergarten! And we are thrilled that he is in an environment where he is learning daily about his Creator. Temple Academy is helping us establish a foundation that our son will build upon for the rest of his life.

Albert and Tracy Bass

Clinton, TN

We are so grateful to be a part of the Academy family. We have five children from K-Prep through 8th grade, and all of them have benefited from all that has been poured into them through Temple's teachers, administration, and coaches.

We love the Academy because we know the staff are, first and foremost, genuine Christians. They love Christ, and that powerfully shapes how they teach in the classroom and how they interact with students. What is taught reinforces what we are teaching our children in our home. They have been loved, supported, and challenged to be the best they can for the Lord. We’re excited for all the Lord has in store for our children at Temple Academy.

Jordan & Kara Rodgers

Powell, TN

When we enrolled our daughter in 3rd grade, we wanted her to learn alongside other children in a biblical worldview environment.

For us, the Academy’s music emphasis has been such an encouragement because our daughter has had so many opportunities to share her gifts in honoring Christ. She has also been involved in the athletic program for 6 years. Her coaches encourage a team-first philosophy and are great Christian examples of her to look up to. We are so grateful that our daughter is a student at Temple Academy!

Wes & Laura Mullins

Oak Ridge, TN

Choosing a school for your children is one of the most significant decisions a parent will make. Temple Academy has proven its enduring excellence across three generations of our family. My mother graduated from Temple in 1977, and my wife and I graduated in 2006. Because of our experience, we knew exactly where we would be sending our children to school.

The exceptional academics are the reason I was fully prepared to earn my degree from one of the nation’s best mechanical engineering programs at the University of Tennessee. My wife and I are profoundly grateful for a faculty that truly pours themselves into their students, prioritizing a Christ-centered education with a strong focus on the Bible.

Andrew & Joanna Bailey

Powell, TN

The Lord led us to enroll our children in Temple Academy when we moved to the Knoxville area. Our daughter and son started in the 5th and 8th grades, and both went on to graduate from the Academy. We are grateful for the experience of a Christ-centered education, godly, caring faculty and staff, activities and sports for all ages, and lasting friendships. So many fond memories were made during our years there – fine arts competitions, basketball tournaments, field trips, homecoming, spirit week, and the middle school wax museum. We are so thankful for all the ways our children grew academically and physically, but most of all spiritually!

Pastor Shawn & Melanie Kell

Linton, IN

Temple Academy shaped me through the teachers and coaches who genuinely modeled Christ. They challenged me to grow personally and academically. That close-knit, faith-centered environment prepared me for college and my career by building discipline, character, and a strong sense of purpose.

I’m especially grateful for the mentoring and values that were instilled in me. I didn’t fully appreciate it at that time, but I see it now as foundational to who I’ve become.

Judson Mason

Director of Marketing, Kingspan Group
Atlanta, Georgia
Class of 2015

The Academy has impacted my life from the age of 5 through today. My faith is rooted in the Bible teaching I received from the teachers who loved me and wanted the best God had for me. My teachers inspired me to become an educator by modeling both the teaching methods of Christ and His grace and love for each of us.

Olivia Clayton

Teacher
Knoxville, Tennessee
Class of 2009

I am so grateful for the influence of my teachers. One of the most encouraging things was being greeted in the morning by our homeroom teacher telling us that he had prayed for us that morning. It was never just a job for my teachers; they truly cared for us.

I hope I can reflect that same care in every interaction I have with my patients. I cherish the opportunity to live out the truths planted in my heart in the Academy at a young age.

Kristyn Johnson

Pediatric Physical Therapist
Powell, Tennessee
Class of 2018

From 3rd grade through high school, I had teachers and coaches that continually encouraged me in my Christian walk. Another thing I am grateful for were the opportunities I was given to play multiple sports, learn a musical instrument, and compete in fine arts. The Academy prepared me for college and life with an education founded on the Bible.

Madison Vasquez

Preschool Learning Director
Powell, Tennessee
Class of 2019

My teachers and coaches lived what they taught in the classroom. I received a top-tier education without being exposed to the deceptions of the world. My education prepared me to succeed in college and earn a master’s degree in special education. At the Academy I learned how to live a life surrendered to God’s will, and that is always the best choice.

I find myself saying and doing so many things I saw my teachers say and do. I am so grateful for the investment they made in my life. I still look to them for guidance and help today.

Lauren Hickman

Lead Teacher, Hope Allen Center for Exceptional Children
Hickory, North Carolina
Class of 2015

Temple Academy fostered a community where faith and learning were inseparable. The teachers knew their students personally, prayed with and for us, and encouraged us to pursue excellence in every calling. The relationships formed there did not end at graduation; the alumni network remains a source of encouragement, accountability, and shared purpose. It is a blessing to be connected to others who were shaped by the same values and who continue to live out their faith in their professions, families, and communities.

I wholeheartedly encourage students and families to consider Temple Academy. It is a place where young people are equipped intellectually, spiritually, and relationally—prepared not only for academic success, but for a lifetime of faithful service.

Dr. Alex Hwang

Chief Urology Resident, Erlanger Hospital
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Class of 2013

I am so thankful for the God-given opportunity to nurture and encourage middle school students during one of the most pivotal times in their lives. I count it a privilege to work with the students and families that God has entrusted to our middle school.

Kristin Booher

Middle School Principal
English Instructor

Temple Academy has been a special part of my life since I transferred here my senior year of high school. Both of our daughters graduated from the Academy, and I am in my nineteenth year of teaching. It’s a privilege to teach at Temple and influence children for Christ. I love seeing them mature and learn throughout the year.

Valerie Fox

3rd Grade Teacher

The Academy is a special place to me because I had the opportunity to attend from 8th to 12th grade. I thoroughly enjoyed my time as a student at Temple, and I am very excited to be back teaching, administrating, and coaching here. I appreciate each opportunity to build a personal relationship with my students. My ultimate goal as a teacher is to influence each student for Christ and to see their personal walk with the Lord strengthened as a result of attending here.

Schuyler Kell

Upper School Assistant Principal, Student Life
Mathematics Instructor

I’m grateful for the support of our leadership and the freedom I have to teach as I think best. I’m grateful for the extracurricular activities our school provides for our students to enjoy.

I love our emphasis on developing a biblical worldview in our students.

Allison Colbert

4th Grade Teacher

One of reasons the Academy is such a special place because the value placed on academics while intentionally cultivating Christ-like character. One of my goals as a teacher is to equip students with critical thinking skills while guiding them to grow academically and spiritually. I enjoy teaching history because it reveals God’s faithfulness and sovereignty through time.

Jessica Sexton

Upper School Assistant Principal, Academics
History and Government Instructor

The Academy inspired me to be the teacher I am today. They gave me the opportunity to receive further education. They helped to develop the love I have for investing in young people. I receive the 'tools' I need to advance professionally in the classroom and in the office. It is incredibly encouraging to work alongside godly coworkers who share the same heart and vision. I am blessed to be a part of the Academy family.

Tabitha Robertson

College & Career Advisor
Spanish Instructor

As an alumna, I believe Temple Academy prepared me academically for college and for my career in the medical field. Now, as a staff member, I am devoted to supporting students, parents, teachers, and faculty to ensure that every student receives the strongest education possible—one that equips them for their future.

Jennifer Cloud

Office Administrator

I feel the Academy is special place where the Bible is not just sprinkled into every lesson, but every lesson is completely covered in the Scriptures. My main goal as a teacher are to point my students to the Lord in any way that I can. I love teaching math and making a class that some may consider boring to be a lot more exciting.

Nathan Jennette

Middle School Mathematics Instructor

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Private Christian School in Powell, TN K-Prep through 12th grade

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Private Christian School in Powell, TN
K-Prep through 12th grade