New Principal and New Multi-Faceted Teacher Joins Takoma Academy Family

Story by Shaun Robinson

To kick off the 2025–26 school year, Takoma Academy (TA) welcomes Keith Beckett as interim principal. Beckett, who has previously held positions as dean of students, athletic vice principal and assistant principal, has dedicated his professional career to the education of young people. In 2013, he began his service at TA and has played an integral role as an administrator ever since.

He and his wife, Khristal, have two daughters, Kyara and Kennedy, who are both TA alumni. “My leadership philosophy centers on fostering collaboration and building a positive school culture among students, staff and parents,” says Beckett. “Putting students first is at the heart of my approach—our students’ needs and safety drive every decision I make.”

Megan Moore joins Takoma Academy this year as one of its new English teachers. A strong believer in Seventh-day Adventist education, Moore attended Washington Adventist University (WAU), Walla Walla University (Wash.) and Oakwood University (Ala.)—where she received a degree in Health Science. Moore also spent a semester at Saniku Gakuin University in Japan learning Japanese. She has taught in Thailand, Haiti and more than seven provinces in South Korea.

“Teaching internationally has helped me grow, not only as an educator, but also as a person,” says Moore. “I’ve learned so much about different cultures and how to connect with students from all walks of life.”