PAIGE — A short bus ride away from downtown Elgin lies TNT Academy, a private Pre-K through 12th grade state-accredited Christian school that recently lost its leader and founder to cancer. Pamela Barnett, who passed April 24, 2023, was an avid gymnastics coach who transformed her program into a blossoming academy. What started as a small school in Austin moved to Paige in 2021, where its teachings and student base has continued to grow.Before her cancer, Barnett was introduced to Charles Wilson, an Elginite and education professional of 25 years who took the reigns as administrator and athletics director, continuing her ...