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Casey Farris, President

Mr. Farris has over 20 years of experience in Christian education. Prior to coming to Madison Academy, he served Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, Tennessee, as the Associate Head of School for Advancement, Interim Head of School, and, most recently, the Associate Head of School for Middle School and Mustang Life.

Before moving to Lipscomb Academy, Mr. Farris was the Head of School at Cornerstone Christian Academy in Sugarland, Texas, and spent 15 years as a teacher and administrator at Westbury Christian School in Houston, Texas.

After receiving his Bachelor of Science from Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama, Mr. Farris received his Masters in Education from the University of Houston-Victoria. 

Mr. Farris is married to Tammy, and they have five children: Will, Lily, Preston, Ansley Joy, and Hailey Rose.

Board of Directors

The Madison Academy Board of Directors provides leadership and guidance to further the mission of Madison Academy. As such, the Board sets policy, provides for financial security, and selects the President. In addition, the Board delegates authority for operational issues.

Current Board of Directors

From left to right: Tom McKee, Dr. James Flatt, Tim Brown, Shane Stromei, Dr. Amy Leaton, Wesley Canerday, Jason Bybee, Carey Rosenblum, and Scotty Sparks.

Executive Leadership Team

Upper School Principal
Brian Privett

Elementary School Principal
Brian Givens

Little MA Principal
Jodi McCaghren

Upper School Assistant Principal / Athletic Director
Mark Mincher

Upper School Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction
Natalie Lirette

Dean of Students and College and Career Counseling
John Bryson

Director of Admissions 
Renita Nelson

Director of Financial Operations 
Courtney Russell


Director of Communications, Marketing and Social Media
Barbie Sumner