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Tara Ackmann

Tara Ackmann, Newspaper Advisor & Teacher

Tara joined MCA in 2011 as our JH Texas History and PE teacher as well as a Volleyball & Softball Coach. Previously, she was the assistant Athletic Director, Volleyball and Softball Coach and PE teacher at First Baptist Academy. In 2012, she began teaching journalism classes and is the National Honor Society sponsor. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Communications with a minor in English from Texas Woman’s University.  Tara’s favorite scripture verse is:

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” - Philippians 4:13

All content by Tara Ackmann
MCA Broadcasting team takes a picture on set.

[PHOTO] MCA Students Take a Look Behind the Scenes at TBN Networks

April 11, 2023
All Mca students competing in the Dallas Cup pose for a photo.

[PHOTO] The Dallas International Cup

April 16, 2022
Sixth grader Harper Johnson pitches the ball to the opposing team.

[PHOTO] Middle School Softball Tie Against Trinity Christian

March 17, 2022
Yves Muya sharing his story and experience in the film industry with the Upper School broadcast class.

[PHOTO] Special Guest Speaker from the Mandalorian Visits Broadcast Class

February 1, 2021
Sadie Zbranek goes up for the layup.

[PHOTO] Middle School Girls Basketball Opens Their Season

December 9, 2020
Varsity runners, senior Peter Michael Clark and freshman David Roller, fight for second and third place.

[PHOTO] Cross Country Dominates at the TAPPS 5A District Meet

October 28, 2020
The team poses for a picture after receiving their uniforms and breakfast.

[PHOTO] Jogging for Jerseys

August 27, 2020

[VIDEO] Blue Angels Tribute

Victoria Boyd, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
A picture from Kadence Ackmanns drive by birthday parade.

[PHOTO] Birthdays via Quarantine

May 12, 2020
Headmasters and Honor Roll Awards

[PHOTO] 2019-2020 Upper School Headmaster and Honor Roll Awards

May 5, 2020
Senior Julie Clow setting up the offense.

[PHOTO] Lady Mustang District Championship

February 13, 2020
Junior Hayden Faulkner is this weeks Athlete of the Week for his performance against Dallas Christian.

[PHOTO] Athlete of the Week: Hayden Faulkner

November 6, 2019
Freshman Player of the Week Daniella Morales

[PHOTO] Athlete of the Week: Daniela Morales

October 8, 2019
The junior class poses outside of Six Flags Over Texas for a group photo.

[PHOTO] Physics Six Flags Trip

May 14, 2019
All ot the NHS members, new and old, get together for a big group picture after the induction ceremony.

[PHOTO] NHS Induction 2019

May 8, 2019
Freshman, Brooke Thomas, climbs a rope to get to the top of the course.

[PHOTO] Freshmen Local Missions

April 8, 2019
The group poses for a picture on Thursday at Mission Arlington with founder Tillie Burgin .

[PHOTO] Local Missions

April 9, 2019
During the fundraiser at Sicilys last night, senior NHS officers Emma Lowes, Juliana Roller, and Josh Wong presented Officer Hamiltons father with the money the MCA students raised.

[PHOTO] MCA Students Raise over $1600 for Officer Hamilton

February 21, 2019
Guest speaker, talks to the audience about thanking your vets and service men and women.

[PHOTO] Grandparents and Great Friends Day

November 29, 2018
Senior Levi Miller and junior Jolie Clow advertise their uniforms in front of the resale shop.

[PHOTO] Updated Information About the Resale Shop

September 5, 2018
Rhyann Perry

[PHOTO] Life of an Athletic Trainer

August 30, 2018
Lil Stangs Fall Registrations

Lil Stangs Fall Registrations

Tara Ackmann, Newspaper Advisor
August 15, 2018
After senior chapel, the students take their final picture in their college shirts in front of the Student Life Center.

[PHOTO] Class of 2018 Plans

May 23, 2018
Irving Highlands

[PHOTO] Irving Highlands? More Like Irving BYElands

January 24, 2018
MCAs Nativity float

[PHOTO] Downtown McKinney Parade of Lights

December 13, 2017
Abigail Dahl and Jake Gerardis

[PHOTO] All-Region Band Winners

December 13, 2017
jacket

[PHOTO] Uniform Donations, Lost & Found, and Labeling Reminder

November 2, 2017
Kadence Ackmann and Tatum Barnard take a picture after their soccer game over the Labor Day weekend.

[PHOTO] Lower School Soccer Stars

September 20, 2017
Colonel Bellue and his tribe of students pose outside of Six Flags.

[PHOTO] Physics Field Trip

May 22, 2017
Honor Choir

[PHOTO] Honor Choir Sings at Allen American Hockey Game

January 18, 2017
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