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.

Sarah Mackleer

Lower Division

B.S., Bridgewater State College
M.S., Wheelock College

Liza MacQuarrie

Middle Division Administrative Assistant

AAS, LaGuardia CC - CUNY

Elizabeth Magnusson

Science

B.A., University of South Florida
M.Ed., University of South Florida

Ashley Matthews

School Counselor

B.A., Saint Leo University
M.Ed., Argosy University

Annette Matute

Early Childhood Assistant

Nick May

Facilities

Kevin McCarthy

Controller

B.A., University of Miami
M.H.A., Texas Women's University

Steven McColley

Music

B.A., University of South Florida

Colleen McCormick

Middle Division Director

B.S., University of Florida
M.Ed., University of Central Florida

Katie Erin McCormick

Music

B.M.Ed., Auburn University

Kimberly McDowell

Mathematics

B.A., Boston College
MAT, Teachers College of Columbia University.

Cecilia Mir Font

Science

B.S. University of Barcelona
Ph.D., International University of Catalonia

Jenny Montie

Transportation

Shawn Moore

History

B.A., University of Maryland
M.A., University of South Florida

Zach Moore

Upper Division

B.A., Duke University
M.A., Duke University

Elizabeth Munn

Physical Education

B.S., Indiana University
M.S., Chicago State University

Rebecca Musco

English

B.A., University of South Florida
M.A., University of South Florida

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.