TAPA (TA Parent Association)
TAPA (TA Parent Association)
Parents are our partners. Together with you, we are raising smart, strong, confident, and healthy young students.
Dear Tuscaloosa Academy Family,
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! After many years of being involved with the Tuscaloosa Academy Parents’ Association (TAPA), I am honored and excited to serve as this year’s TAPA President for the second year.
My husband, Will, and I have three daughters—Virginia, Julia, and Elizabeth—who are all in the Lower School at TA. It has been a joy to watch our family grow within this incredible community, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to give back in this role.
TAPA is a meaningful way to get involved and stay connected with your child’s education. Our mission is to support the students, faculty, and staff of Tuscaloosa Academy through volunteerism, fundraising, and community-building events. From favorite traditions like Punkin’ Knight and the Bake Sale to teacher luncheons, Dine with the Dean, and duty-free lunches, TAPA helps make TA a special place for every student.
We also host parent education events, manage the Knights Armour school store, and raise funds for special "Wish List" items not covered by tuition or the Annual Fund.
There are so many ways—big and small—to get involved throughout the year. Whether you have time to volunteer regularly or just occasionally, your involvement makes a difference. Please take a moment to fill out the volunteer form on the TA website and let us know how you’d like to help.
TAPA is grateful for every parent who shares their time and talents to help strengthen our school community. On behalf of the entire TAPA Committee, welcome! We look forward to seeing you on campus and at our many upcoming events.
Warmly,
Nancy Vandervoort
President, TAPA 2025–2026
2025 - 2026 TAPA BOARD
President - Nancy Vandervoort
Vice President - Lindsey White
Secretary - Mandi Drain
Treasurer - Fran Pruett
Punkin Knight Chair - Sara Beth Clark
Bake Sale Chair - April Shoults
Teacher Appreciation Chair - Sam Foster
Student Appreciation Chair - Cille Robards
Social Media - Lulu Tartt
Knights Armor - Lindsey Johnson
Student/Parent Education - Kelly Wilkin
TAKS Liaison - Meredith Wagner
Past President - Nancy Vandervoort
Senior Advisor - Amy Matthews
Senior Advisor - Kara Warr
Knights Armor – Tuscaloosa Academy’s School Store
Knights Armor is Tuscaloosa Academy’s official school store, proudly operated by the Tuscaloosa Academy Parents’ Association (TAPA). Every purchase you make directly supports our students, faculty, and staff—helping fund programs, events, and enhancements across campus.
How Knights Armor Works
We don’t have a traditional storefront, but we make it easy for families to shop TA spirit wear throughout the year:
Seasonal Preorders – Three online preorder links are shared each year: once in the summer, once in the fall, and once in the spring. These preorders offer our largest selection of spirit items. Be on the lookout for these preorder opportunities on social media, the TA website (when live), and by email.
Game Day Pop-Ups – On select Friday nights, you’ll find a Knights Armor table at football games with a limited lineup of fan favorites—like t-shirts, hats, and other small items—perfect for showing your TA spirit on the spot.
Shop Online Anytime – A small selection of items is always available through Swag! Shop here!
Support Through Spirit
Every Knights Armor sale goes back to TAPA, ensuring that our efforts continue to enrich the TA experience for every student and teacher. When you shop, you’re not just buying spirit wear—you’re making an investment in the life of our school.
Please follow us on social media!
Facebook: TA Knights Armour
Instagram: @taknightsarmour
