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Our administration team is committed to the fulfillment of the academy mission and enthusiastic about assisting all stakeholders in achieving their highest potential.

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Jenny Barton
Michael Shannon
Tawn Jones
Teresa Wilson
Pamela Gall
Cara Gall
Chad Moore

Jenny Barton
Head of School Jenny has a vast and well- varied educational rang ...
Michael Shannon
Quailty Assurance Manager Michael brings a structure and calm-orderliness to ...
Tawn Jones
Assistant Principal Tawn brings a structure and calm-orderliness to th ...
Teresa Wilson
Early Education Director Teresa heads up our VPK program. She provides a w ...
Pamela Gall
Financial & Office Manager Pam has been at Oasis for all but a few years of i ...
Cara Gall
Director of Operation, Support, & Communication/ Head Librarian Cara plays an integral role in the organization of ...
Chad Moore
Athletic Director/ High School Dean of Students Chad has taught at every level for us in his five ...

Jenny Barton

Head of School

Jenny has a vast and well- varied educational range in classroom philosophy having taught in classical systems, traditional systems, and in the highly structured social education system of Japan. She directs our fundraising efforts as well as our parent advisory boards. Jenny serves as an integral resource to our entire student body and coordinates our Title I and Title II efforts for the entire school. Jenny also oversees the ongoing requirements needed to maintain our accreditation through ACSI.

B.S. Elementary Education (Florida Southern College)
Masters of Education in Educational Leadership (Southeastern University)
24 of years teaching experience
10 years at OCA
2012 Pam Gall Award for Superior Achievement
2013 Pam Gall Award for Superior Achievement

Michael Shannon

Quailty Assurance Manager

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.

B.S. Business Administration (Harris University)
Masters in Biblical Theology (Harris University)
Masters in Applied Science (Harris University)
ACSI Certified
4 years of teaching experience
5 years at OCA
2017 Life Saver Award Recipient
2019 Pam Gall Award for Superior Achievement recipient

Tawn Jones

Assistant Principal

Tawn brings a structure and calm-orderliness to the Academy that is invaluable. As Dean of Students for our Elementary & Middle School, she ensures that students have the opportunity to express ideas and thoughts in a safe environment. Tawn is also responsible for the Academy's discipline system and structure.

B.S. Education (Florida Southern College)
ACSI Certified
State Certified
24 years of teaching experience
5 years teaching at OCA
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Teresa Wilson

Early Education Director

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 her classroom.

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education (University of South Florida)
Master's Degree in Special Education (Liberty University)
ACSI certified
24 years of teaching experience
15 years at OCA
2016 Commitment to Excellence Award recipient

Pamela Gall

Financial & Office Manager

Pam has been at Oasis for all but a few years of its existence. As the institutional memory of the Academy, she holds responsibilities ranging from the financial to the managerial, including directing the admissions process here at OCA.

Pam Gall (Office Manager/Admissions Director)
34 years of office experience
34 years at OCA
2010 Staff MVP Award recipient
2011 Staff MVP Award recipient

Cara Gall

Director of Operation, Support, & Communication/ Head Librarian

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, Support, & Communications, 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 kitchen staff, office staff, and many components of the auxiliary staff.

B.A. English Literature (University of South Florida)
Master's in Information and Library Sciences (University of South Florida)
ACSI Certified
9 years OCA
2014 Power of One Award recipient

Chad Moore

Athletic Director/ High School Dean of Students

Chad has taught at every level for us in his five years at OCA. This year he is moving onto our admin team as the Dean of Students for high school, and we are so excited to have him as part of that team. His love for sports and genuine care for the students is evident throughout here at OCA.

B.A. Sports Management (Warner University)
Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Management (Southeastern University)
5 years of teaching experience
5 years at OCA
2019 Power of One Award recipient