OCA - Key Persons
Custodial Amity is an integral part of OCA. She is always on-hand and ready and willing to help with anything ...
Amity is an integral part of OCA. She is always on-hand and ready and willing to help with anything that needs to be done on campus. She spent fifteen years in law enforcement before coming to OCA in 2013, and we value her experience.
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- Middle School English Teacher
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- Early Education Instructor Angela Teaches Our Littlest Students, and Her Room Is Cheery and Full of Fun. Her Love for Her Stud .
Angela teaches our littlest students, and her room is cheery and full of fun. Her love for her students is evident, and her calm and patient demeanor is perfect for our 4-year olds.
EE Daycare & Aftercare Aide We are excited to welcome Angie back to OCA, and are excited to provide more information on her soon ...
Mr. Campbell has been a Christian school educator for 30 years. He earned his M.Ed. degree from the University of South Florida and his BS degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Prior to coming to Oasis Christian Academy, he has served as the Head of School, an Assistant Principal, the Director of Instructional Technology, a Computer Science teacher, a middle school History, Science, and Math teacher, an Elementary School Coordinator, and worked as an Instructional Coach on a math research study for Southern Methodist University.
Mr. Campbell is the husband of Dr. Laurie O. Campbell, a professor at the University of Central Florida, and the father to Stephen Campbell, a deputy with the Hillsboro County Sheriff's Department.
Mr. Campbell's servant's heart, humility, intellect, integrity, and confidence are a powerful combination. At his core, Mr. Campbell is a teacher who is committed to academic excellence and the student experience. He recognizes that a student is more than a GPA and the importance spirituality plays in the development of the whole child. He seeks to bring out the best in others by investing heartily in their development and helping them realize their full potential, recognizing that strong academics, blended with a heart for Christ, will make OCA students ready to be leaders in whatever arena God places them. Simply put, Mr. Campbell is a servant leader with the vision and skillset to lead OCA into the future confidently.
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- Education, Minor in Education ( University of Central Florida )
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- Assistant Coach ( Baseball )
We are excited to introduce one of our newest Board members, Brian Peters; more information is coming soon!
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- Director of Operation, Support, & Communication / Head Librarian Cara Plays an Integral Role in the Organization of the Academy. As Our Librarian, She Is Always Look .
Director of Operation, Support, & Communication/ Head Librarian Cara plays an integral role in the organization of the Academy. As our librarian, she is always look ...
Cara plays an integral role in the organization of the Academy. As our librarian, she is always looking for new ways to inspire a love of reading through multiple platforms across all ages, as well as how to search for information in the digital age. As our Director of Operations and Human Resources oversight, she ensures that the many "moving parts" of the Academy operate as smoothly and effectively as possible in order to promote overarching "best practices" for OCA. Additionally, Cara oversees the lunchroom staff, office staff, and many components of the auxiliary staff.
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- Head Coach ( Varsity Girls Basketball )
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- Head Coach ( Middle School Basketball )
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- Assistant Coach ( Football & Baseball )
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- Instructor
- 5th Grade Instructor / HS Yearbook
5th Grade Instructor/ HS Yearbook This is Claire's 5th year with us, and we are thrilled to have her teaching in our 5th-grade class, ...
1st Grade Instructor This is Danielle's 2nd year at OCA. Her classroom is an exciting place, with hands-on experiences a ...
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- Professor at the University of Central Florida
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- Assistant Coach ( Swimming )
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- B.S. Mathematics With a Minor in Secondary Education ( Southeastern University ) ACSI Certified / 2 Years Teaching Experience / 2 Years at OCA / 2023 Commitment to Excellence Award Recipient
Jennfier Ayala High School English We are excited to welcome Jennifer back to OCA, and will provide more information on her soon! B.A. English Education, Minor in Education (University of Central Florida) Florida Teacher Certified ACSI Certified 10 years of teaching experience 1st year at OCA Edward Chen Secondary Math Edward is dedicated to teaching students how to calculate and how to increase their understanding of mathematical principles that God created. We are so thankful to have him with us. B.S. Mathematics with a minor in Secondary Education (Southeastern University) ACSI Certified 2 years teaching experience 2 years at OCA 2023 Commitment to Excellence Award recipient Michael Gorman Secondary Science & Algebra II This is Michael's second year with us. He spent time recently as a Bioscience Intern supporting multiple programs of new medicine research. We are thrilled to have him here at OCA! B.S. Biochemistry with Research Concentration (Southeastern University) ACSI Certified 2 years of teaching experience 2 years at OCA
We are excited to introduce one of our newest Board members, Heather Rees; more information is coming soon!
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- Head Coach ( Varsity Football )
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- Elementary PE Instructor Joel Is Fantastic at Being Flexible With the Many Dynamics of Being a PE Teacher to so Many Differen .
Joel is fantastic at being flexible with the many dynamics of being a PE teacher to so many different grades. He graduated from Warner in 2021 with a BA in Biblical Studies. We are thrilled to have him join our elementary division this year!
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- Assistant Coach ( Volleyball & Varsity Girls Basketball )
- Fine Arts Assistant
Fine Arts Assistant This is Jaci's first year with us and we are excited to provide more information on her soon!
Lorie OvittB.A. History (University of Florida) 1st year at OCA John Prescott Middle School Math This is John's first year at OCA, and we are excited to provide more information on him soon! B.A. Political Science (Southeastern University) M.B.A. (Florida Southern College) 1st year at OCA Matt Zurowski Secondary Bible/ 12th Govt. & Econ/ Financial Algebra Instructor This is Matt's third year with us, and we are thrilled to have him as part of our high school teaching division. His classes are exciting and varied as he dives deep into the Word of God with our students. B.A. Bible (Appalachian Bible College) ACSI Certified 5 years of teaching experience 3 years at OCA
We are excited to welcome Mr. Bilbrey to our Board! We will have more information soon.
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- Athletic Director
- Athletic Director We Are Thrilled to Have Coach Ayala on Our Team Here at OCA. His Love of Sports and Coaching, in Par .
Athletic Director We are thrilled to have Coach Ayala on our team here at OCA. His love of sports and coaching, in par ...
We are thrilled to have Coach Ayala on our team here at OCA. His love of sports and coaching, in particular, has translated wonderfully to his position here with us. Aside from being our Athletic Director, he is also the head coach for our e-sports and baseball teams.
Custodial This is Mr. Juan's 5th year at OCA, and we love having him with us. He devotes his time and energy ...
EE Reception This is Judy's first year with us and we are excited to provide more information on her soon!
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- Head Coach ( D - League Football & JV Basketball )
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- Instructor
- 4th Grade Instructor
4th Grade Instructor We are excited to have Kasie join us and will have more information soon!
Secondary PE This is Lorie's first year with us and we are excited to provide more information on her soon!
Lynn Polston is originally from Connecticut. She relocated to the Winter Haven area when she was 18. She has been married to her husband David for 16 years and has the privilege of raising their granddaughter, who attends Oasis. She has been the owner of an Insurance Agency since 2017, and prior to that, she was a Licensed banker.
Lynn loves this school and wants to see it succeed and grow for many more years to come. Lynn believes It gives kids a great place to learn and develop into successful young men and women with a strong Christian foundation that will help them through life. She feels strongly about Christian education and wishes every child could have the opportunity to attend this type of school.
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- Instructor
- Secondary History Instructor
Secondary History Instructor This is Marlene's first year with us and we are excited to provide more information on her soon!
Reception Martha serves at the front desk as our primary receptionist; before coming to OCA, Martha worked as ...
Martha serves at the front desk as our primary receptionist; before coming to OCA, Martha worked as a Deputy Clerk for Polk County for 38 years. She also serves as our informal decor coordinator. She is always quick to decorate to celebrate an employee's special day or remind us all of the upcoming events by decorating her front desk.
Secondary Bible/ 12th Govt. & Econ/ Financial Algebra Instructor This is Matt's third year with us, and we are thrilled to have him as part of our high school teachi ...
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- Coordinator
- Adviser
- Curriculum Coordinator / Guidance Adviser
Curriculum Coordinator/ Guidance Adviser Melissa's love for the classroom is reflected in her dedication to and her desire for students to su ...
Melissa's love for the classroom is reflected in her dedication to and her desire for students to succeed. This is evident in the way she is continually exploring new avenues of education; we are so excited to have her as our Guidance Adviser beginning this year!
VPK Instructor This is Melissa's first year with us, and we are excited to have her with us! Her passion for teach ...
Secondary Science & Algebra II This is Michael's second year with us. He spent time recently as a Bioscience Intern supporting mult ...
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- Business Administrator
- Registrar
- Business Administrator / Registrar Michael Brings a Structure and Calm - Orderliness to the Academy That Is Invaluable. As Quality Assur .
Business Administrator/ Registrar Michael brings a structure and calm-orderliness to the Academy that is invaluable. As Quality Assur ...
Michael brings a structure and calm-orderliness to the Academy that is invaluable. As Quality Assurance Manager, he ensures that everything we do is done with excellence and that best practices are followed.
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- Basketball Vs Ambassador Academy ( 4:30 Pm )
- Frostproof ( 6:00 Pm )
- North Tampa ( 5:30 Pm )
- North Tampa ( 6:30 Pm )
- Victory Christian ( 5:30 Pm )
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- Assistant
- Instructor
- Elementary Music Instructor / Fine Arts Assistant
Elementary Music Instructor/ Fine Arts Assistant Nicole has a multifaceted background in Fine Arts. She has been leading and assisting in drama class ...
Nicole has a multifaceted background in Fine Arts. She has been leading and assisting in drama classes, stage managing, directing, music directing, and choreography for over 15 years. She also holds a certification in early childhood education and loves her work at the preschool as well.
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- Fine Arts Director Pam Provides an Integral Component of Our Students' Education, Fine Arts. She Is an Experienced Dram .
Pam provides an integral component of our students' education, Fine Arts. She is an experienced Drama teacher and has directed multiple plays and run a theatre summer camp. She also has over 20 years of experience as a co-op teacher. Her love for the arts is evident in the way she highlights music and theater with our students.
1st Grade Instructor This is RaQuel's 2nd year at OCA. She is a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher and her 1st graders a ...
We are excited to welcome Mrs. Pospichal to our Board! We will have more information soon.
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- Kindergarten Instructor This Is Samantha 's Eigth Year With OCA and Her Seventh Year in Kindergarten After Teaching 4th Grade .
Kindergarten Instructor This is Samantha's eigth year with OCA and her seventh year in Kindergarten after teaching 4th grade ...
This is Samantha's eigth year with OCA and her seventh year in Kindergarten after teaching 4th grade for us previously. Her quiet and gentle spirit provides an atmosphere where our kindergartners can learn in a stress- free environment. Her classroom is relaxed, yet structured.
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- Principal
- Head Coach ( Boys Varsity Basketball / Girls Volleyball / Softball )
- Secondary Principal
Secondary Principal We are thrilled to welcome Scott back to OCA and are excited to provide more information on him soon ...
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- Instructor
- Secondary Spanish Instructor
Secondary Spanish Instructor This is Shirleyi's first year with us and we are excited to provide more information on her soon!
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- Instructor
- 3rd Grade Instructor
3rd Grade Instructor Stacey's meticulous attention to her classroom environment and lessons allows for a seamless flow in ...
2nd Grade Instructor This is Sujette's second year at OCA. With her calm teaching style, she has created a beautiful cla ...
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- Elementary Principal As Our Elementary Principal, Tawn Oversees Our Kindergarten - 5th - Grade Teachers and Students and Ass .
Elementary Principal As our elementary principal, Tawn oversees our Kindergarten- 5th-grade teachers and students and ass ...
As our elementary principal, Tawn oversees our Kindergarten- 5th-grade teachers and students and assures that our academic and discipline standards are met with excellence. Her calm and compassionate approach to discipline allows our students to express themselves in a safe and empathetic environment. She strives to lead with integrity and model Christ-like behavior in all she does.
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- Early Education Director Teresa Heads Up Our VPK Program. She Provides a Warm and Stable Atmosphere for the Little Ones in H .
Teresa heads up our VPK program. She provides a warm and stable atmosphere for the little ones in her care. Her hands-on approach to instruction and love for teaching is evident in our early education department.
4th Grade Instructor This is Terri's 4th year at OCA. Her dedication to her students and the encouragement she shows the ...
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- Early Education Instructor This Is Tiffany 's Second Year With Us, and She Is so Important to Our Mission. Her Passion for Earl .
This is Tiffany's second year with us, and she is so important to our mission. Her passion for early education allows us to continue to expand our EE program, and share God's love with our students.
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- Kindergarten Instructor Tonya Brings Enthusiasm and Energy to an Environment Where Young Minds Can Respond in Kind. Kinderg .
Tonya brings enthusiasm and energy to an environment where young minds can respond in kind. Kindergarteners are active and curious; Mrs. Smith responds with structure and substance that allows our students to explore in an organized environment.
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- Admissions Coordinator
- Assistant Office Manager
- Assistant Office Manager / Admissions Coordinator This Is Whitney 's Fourth Year and She Is Critical to the Organization of OCA. She Fills Our Much - Val .
This is Whitney's fourth year and she is critical to the organization of OCA. She fills our much-valued Assistant Office Manager role keeping everything organized.