Pastor Barry is a licensed and ordained to the Gospel Ministry at Central Baptist Church in Hixson, TN. He graduated from Bryan College with a BA in Religious Education, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity, as well as doctoral seminars at New Orleans Seminary and the University of Tennessee.
He served in churches throughout Tennessee and Mississippi before being called in 1988 as the Preaching Associate for Dr. Ron Phillips at Central Baptist Church in Hixson, TN. He also served on the North American Mission Board of the SBC.

Pastor Barry and his wife Amy have four adult children. 

Ms. Callie began with TLA September 2013 as a young college student within our afterschool program. She has worked in many positions at Trophy Lakes Academy as teaching our young 2's and babies.  She joined our office administration 4 years ago and moved into the Assistant Director position.  Ms Callie has a loving heart for the children and families at Trophy Lakes Academy. 

Megan has been apart of our TLA family since 2017. She started out teaching in many different classroom ages and has taken on the assistant director role in 2024. She has a true love for children. She is excited for this new opportunity to help grow TLA and minister to our children and families.

Tracy has been apart of our TLA family since 2013. She has taught in our classes, been a teachers aide, and is now the administrative assistant since 2018. Her passion for helping others has made her perfect for the role of administrative assistant for our TLA family.

Lauren has been apart of our TLA family since 2017. She moved to Corpus in 2020 with a great opportunity for a church internship.  God then lead her back to her TLA roots where she has such a love for Jesus Christ and children.

Mackenzie has been apart of our TLA family since 2022. She started with us at 18 and has found her love for helping people and children which has made her a great addition to our family as a teachers aide.

Ariane has been apart of our TLA family since 2021. She came to us with extensive teaching and brings with her years of experience. She has a very unique teaching style and loves to incorporate hands-on learning for our young two's.

Michelle has been apart of our TLA family since 2021. She has been teaching for a total of 13 years, anywhere from the age of infants to Pre-k. She is most passionate to teach three's as she loves to see the growth of their personalities and teach the love of God.

Jeanette has been apart of our TLA family since 2020. She taught from the ages of three years old to Kindergarten, afterschool school-age and school-age summer program. She has been teaching for a total of 23 years and has a passion for teaching kids.

Cristina has been apart of our TLA family since 2009. She has been teaching for over 30 years. She has such a love for children and Jesus Christ. She believes that she has been given the seed to plant Gods wisdom and knowledge into each child she has the privilege of teaching.

Trudia is our longest employee. She has been apart of our TLA family since 2001. She is a teachers aide and loves to step in and help with the children. She has such a big heart for all of the families at TLA. You will see her at our early morning drop off time with a big welcoming smile on her face.

Robin has been apart of our TLA family since 2013. God has given her the gift of compassion and empathy. She loves to pray with our children, families, and other staff. You will see her leading our weekly chapels with such conviction as her love for God is truly amazing.

Ana has been apart of our TLA family since 2021. She started out as a parent of our Academy side and soon became apart our of staff as a part time aide. She has such a love for the children and parents and loves to put a smile on everyone's face.

Silvia has been apart of our TLA family since 2021. She was born and raised in Mexico and moved to the states in 2017. She's had experience working with children since 2015 and loves it. She is very passionate for baking and loves to care for people. God lead her to TLA where she has taught in our three's and infant classes.

Brittany has been apart of our TLA family since 2013. She has taught the ages of 12 months - 24 months. She loves to watch each individual child grow while learning through sensory play and hands on activities.

Sydney has been apart of our TLA family since 2018. She has been a teacher, teachers aide, and closer. She has such a love for children and is currently going to school to get her degree in teaching as she feels that is her true calling.