TAA Faculty and Alumni Earn SWAU Degrees

KEENE, TEX. – On May 4, 2025, Tulsa Adventist Academy Principal Larry Seery and grades 5-6 teacher Caleb Minty received their master’s degrees in educational leadership during Southwestern Adventist University’s (SWAU) graduation ceremony. 

Seery previously earned a degree in secondary education with a math emphasis from SWAU. Minty graduated from Southern Adventist University with a degree in education and an emphasis in PE, health and wellness. With their recent achievements, six of TAA’s nine teachers now hold master’s degrees. Two others are currently completing graduate studies in education. Collectively, TAA’s teachers hold advanced degrees in education, reading literacy and English.

TAA proudly supports Adventist education and welcomes Minty as the school’s seventh faculty member to become a SWAU graduate. TAA’s ongoing commitment to faculty development reflects the Southwestern Union Conference Education Department’s goal of “collaborating for learning excellence through faith and service.”

Graduating alongside Seery and Minty were two TAA alumni: Sophia Fisher, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in health and fitness and Kyle Mather, graduating with a Bachelor of Music Education. Both Fisher and Mather are members of the TAA’s class of 2020. Since their class didn’t have a traditional graduation due to pandemic health concerns, this SWAU graduation ceremony carried added significance.

As TAA continues investing in its faculty’s growth, school leaders hope students will be inspired to pursue both academic excellence and lives of service—on earth and for eternity.

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By Caroline A. Fisher

Development Director

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