Leadership, Faculty, & Staff

Board of Trustees

Academy at the Lakes Board of Trustees provides valuable leadership and governance for the school. The Trustees are responsible for ensuring that the school focuses on executing its mission. The men and women who serve as Trustees govern from an intentional and strategic perspective focused on the institution’s continued financial viability and organizational excellence.

2025-2026 Officers, Executive Committee

John Faith

Chair

Cynthia Martin

Secretary

Skip Miller

Treasurer

Paul Tuten

Vice Chair

2025-26 Trustees

Dany Asad

Piers Curry

Tommy Giglio '05

Roger Joyce

Doug Kugley

Roshan Mahtani

Kaukeb Malik

Mary McCormick

Ex-officio, Emerita

Keith O’Malley

John Pitcairn

Michael Riley

Ralph Sevelius

Brent Smith

Maggie LaPunzina Wells

Faculty & Staff

At Academy at the Lakes, our faculty and staff are the heart of our educational community. Each individual brings dedication, expertise, and passion for fostering a nurturing environment where students thrive academically and personally. Our team is committed to upholding the school’s mission and core values, ensuring that every student feels valued and empowered.

Kirsten Campbell

English

B.A., University of Tampa
M.A., Morehead State University

Kelsey Carper

English

A.A., State College of Florida
B.A., Florida State University
M.A., University of Florida

Willie Carrazana

Transportation

Joanna Chouls

Mathematics

B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Anjel Clemente

World Language
Transportation Coordinator

B.A., Manchester University

Jennifer Collins

Lower Division

B.A., Bryn Mawr College
M.Ed., University of South Florida

Gary Compton

Middle and Upper Division

B.M.Ed., Memorial University
M.M.,University of Denver
Ph.D., University of South Florida

Kevin Crowley

Sound and Video Technology

University of Wisconsin-OshKosh

Kathleen Cummings

Lower Division

B.S., Jacksonville University

Kellie Curran

Mathematics

B.A., Dowling College
M.S., Florida State University

Birgit Czabafy

Registrar

B.S., Rutgers University

Hear From Our Faculty Members

Discover how Academy at the Lakes has made a lasting impact on the lives of our students. From meaningful friendships to academic excellence, hear their voices and stories.