Thomas Sumter has been such a large part of my life! From my experiences as a student with the TSA classics like Mrs. DeBerry, Mrs. DuBose, Mrs. Dennis, Mr. Owens, Mrs. James and so many others, to my adult interaction as Finance Director and Board Member, Thomas Sumter has shaped my life in so many different ways! I still count so many of my high school friends as best friends for life and I am so very thankful to Thomas Sumter for providing the ingredients that led to these lifelong friendships and to the development of a sense of self that allows me to stand in today's world with confidence in who I am. Because I was allowed to develop in a culture that valued self-discipline and hard work and a devoted Christian faith, when the winds of the world whip around me, I can stand steady in faith - in who I am - in who my Father is - in the blessing of strong, lifetime friends who lift me up. I cannot imagine my life without my Thomas Sumter experiences!
Elizabeth Rhodes
Class of 1972
TSA- what a great place to be! A second home – yes - where each child is allowed to be an individual to develop to his/her fullest potential. The “perfect school”- no - there is no perfect school. A little piece of heaven - yes! Like all things, you get out what you put in. I’ve “put in” a lot of years as a parent and teacher, and for me, it’s the greatest!
Betsy Josey
1st Grade Teacher
After retiring with thirty years in the classroom, I had not considered returning full-time until I moved to Sumter and learned first-hand about Thomas Sumter Academy. I was familiar with the Academy because three of my grandchildren have been here for most of their school careers. It did not take long for me to realize that I really wanted to be a part of this system. Returning to work full-time has been a joy because of the superiority of the educational programs, the professionalism of the faculty and staff, and the Christian family atmosphere which surrounds our students.
Betty Heacker
Upper School Academic Center
I love the family atmosphere and the small town feel. I also love the wonderful friendships that my students have developed over the years.
Rebecca Martin
Upper School Spanish Teacher
