University Academy science teacher Mrs. Vickie Albritton has dedicated 25 years to education, bringing her experience and passion into her classroom.  Mrs. Albritton is from Columbia, Tennessee, which...

  First dates come in many shapes and sizes. They can be non-starters, or they can spark the connection between two people, paving the way for what might be an unbreakable bond. From awkward dates...

Ms. Jennifer Redmond joined University Academy in 2012, and she has been watching students grow up at UA ever since.  In most schools, a kindergarten teacher usually spends a year with his/her students,...

Thomas Smith is a senior at University Academy who has worked hard inside and outside the building.  Smith said he enjoys being able to get involved as much as he can at UA. He said he has made many...

Mr. Rashaud Mansaw works as a maintenance tech at University Academy. He attended UA and graduated from the school in 2017.   Q: What’s it like working as a UA faculty member? A: It’s...

Chef Michael Harris took over the University Academy cafeteria at the start of the second semester. Learn some new things about him, and don’t forget to say hello next time you see Chef Mike. Let’s...

Ms. Katy Kenyon’s connection to University Academy is one that has lasted her entire teaching career so far. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in architecture. Then, after...

Have you ever wondered what it’s like being a substitute teacher? Students often see substitute teachers as fill-ins for their real teachers, but there’s more to it than just that. Substitute teachers...

As last year's graduates take their first steps in adult life, University Academy is taking a moment to look back on the journeys of its alumni. Many of former students have gone onto college, careers,...

At University Academy, this season’s football captains have an ambitious goal to lead their team to victories while also helping their peers balance sports and academics equally.  The co-op team’s...

She’s the first face students and families see when they walk in University Academy’s main entrance, and she’s the first voice they hear when they call for information or for help. Ms. Nakisha Thatcher...

Q: How did you decide on your career, and what do you enjoy most about it? A: Actually, to be honest, I didn’t decide. I was at another job, and someone came up to me and asked me if I wanted to work...