Educators and staff recognized for serving five to 30 or more years at Admiral Farragut Academy
Thank you to the following educators and staff members who have dedicated their lives to our institution and our students. #WeAreFarragut Read more
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Farragut track coach Arron Prather named Florida Dairy Farmers 1A Girls Track Coach of the Year
Farragut BlueJacket Track Coach Arron Prather, 2021
Congratulations to Coach Arron Prather, Admiral Farragut Academy’s head track coach since 2016 and weight lifting instructor, for winning the Florida Dairy Farmers 1A Girls Track Coach of the Year 2021. Read more
Lower School Science Teacher Henry Sadler finds massive mammoth bone while diving
Mr. Sadler and the 7th grade class with the mammoth bone
Henry Sadler isn’t just our Lower School science teacher; he’s also an amateur paleontologist. This past weekend while diving along the Peace River in Arcadia, he stumbled across a HUGE find: a fully intact mammoth bone.
Farragut teacher Rob Ewing coaches Tropical Bowl with alumni Chris Miller ‘00 and Kreg Brown ‘07
Rob Ewing, center, with Chris Miller ’00 left, Kreg Brown ’07 right, and Kreg’s son, Kreg Jr., front
On January 17th, Farragut’s Aviation Director Rob Ewing joined Farragut alumni Chris Miller ‘00 and Kreg Brown ‘07 to help coach in the SPIRAL Tropical Bowl. Miller was the head coach of the American team, Brown was on staff as a running back coach, and Ewing was a special teams assistant.
Diane Stephenson announced as Farragut BlueJackets Head Softball Coach 2020-2021
Farragut BlueJackets Head Softball Coach Diane Stephenson
Two-time state champion coach has big hopes to continue the legacy
Admiral Farragut Academy Lower School PE Instructor Diane Stephenson is much more than that. She has lived and breathed softball for 50 years and has over 30 years coaching collegiate and high school softball. Read more
Meet the new faculty and staff for the 2020-2021 school year
Please join us in welcoming all of Farragut’s new Administrative, Lower School, and Upper School faculty and staff for the 2020-21 school year! You can also view our full Faculty and Staff Directory. Read more
Meet Interim Head of School COL Donna M. Brazil, Ph.D., US Army (Ret.)
Dear Farragut Community,
Recently, Capt Fine informed the Farragut Board of Directors that he had been advised to take a much-needed leave of absence due to some health concerns. Because of the unprecedented times we are experiencing, the Board did not want the Headmaster position to remain vacant during Capt Fine’s absence. The Board has retained an Interim Head of School, COL Donna Brazil to serve until Capt Fine returns in mid-November.
Two teachers attend SET Sail Summer 2020 STEM Educator Training
Two Farragut Upper School teachers, Engineering Teacher Carolyn VanArsdale and Senior Naval Science Instructor LCDR Thelma Cabantac, had the pleasure of attending the SET Sail Summer 2020 STEM Educator Training sponsored and hosted by the United States Naval Academy. Read more
Long-time Head of Lower School Anita Fine announces her retirement
Exciting things are happening at Admiral Farragut Academy. From facilities upgrades to personnel shifts, the school is preparing for the 2020-21 year. One preparation includes a major change in the Lower School: Anita Fine, the long-time Lower School Head, is retiring. Stepping in to replace her as the Interim Head of Lower School is veteran leader Jennifer Grabowski, now entering her 25th year at Farragut.
Lower School teacher raises money and swims for Navy Seal Foundation
On January 12, 2020, Admiral Farragut Academy lower school teacher and avid swimmer, Maren Lynch, swam 3.1 miles across the Tampa Bay for the Tampa Bay Frogman swim “Never Leave a Man Behind” charity event benefiting the Navy Seal Foundation. This is the second time she has participated and she earned 7th in the female finishers. Read more
