OUR STORY

KAIROS is the qualitative time of life. The Greeks considered it the most appropriate for something new. The concept has its origins in the practice of Greek archery, representing the moment when the archer finds the perfect opening to shoot his arrow and hit his target. The word kairos comes from a Greek term translated as the “right time” or “opportune moment” to do something. Kairos plays a prominent role in Christian theology, the term appearing in philosopher Paul Tillich’s 1936 Interpretation of History, where he discusses kairos as “God’s time." At Kairos Academy we believe that God has brought together our diverse team for this "appointed time”. We know that our work at Kairos Academy is ordained and we strive to offer the best education possible.

MEET THE TEAM

Lead Pastor & Founder Kairos Academy

Kirk Carey

Kirk Carey is the Co-Founder of Kairos Academy and the Lead Pastor at Abundant Life Ministries (ALM). Kirk is passionate about seeing the next generation raised up to lead godly lives in our world. Before stepping into a Lead Pastor role at ALM, he led an organization called Camp Sonshine International (CSI). CSI is in Silver Spring MD and serves over 1200 children daily in a wide range of programs. CSI also hosts short terms missions in various countries, runs after school programs, and youth development programs. Kirk felt called by God to help disciple children and families so they can learn how to honor God, love each other, and love their communities. Kirk holds a MBA and various other certifications in training and leadership development. Kirk believes God has called him and his family to stand in the gap for children, create fun, safe, and nurturing environments for them, and to disciple people into their God-given calling.

Marketing Dir. & Co-Founder Kairos Academy

Sabrina Carey

Sabrina Carey is the Co-Founder of Kairos Academy. She also serves as the Director of Camp Sonshine Florida, Marketing Director at Abundant Life Ministries (ALM) and serves as part of the Instructional Staff and Development team at Kairos Academy. Sabrina is a mother of four who is passionate not only about helping guide and raise up her own children into the calling God has for them but ALL children. Prior to transitioning to ALM, Sabrina served as an Educator and Behavior Specialist in Pinellas County Schools. She also worked as an ESE Teacher working with students with autism. Sabrina holds a BS in K-12 ESE and a MA in Instructional Technology, in addition to several other educational endorsements and certifications. Sabrina has been recognized by the county for her dedication and innovative work with the special education population. Sabrina believes that the God has brought her, along with Pastor Kirk and their family here to create a fun, engaging, safe, and loving environment for all students.

Kairos Academy Director & School Administrator

Loraine Materasso

Loraine Materasso has more than 20 years of educational experience in various educational institutions including private school, public school, hybrid school and homeschool. She holds a BS Ed. in K-12 ESE, and K-6 Elementary Education in addition to several other endorsements. Loraine is highly experienced in all aspects of education including serving as a classroom teacher, working as a Technology Specialist for PCS, leading a team of elementary teachers, as well as serving as a school administrator, and a successful business owner. With her own children being homeschooled for more than 12 years, Loraine has extensive knowledge in education from kindergarten through 12th grade. Loraine knows that the Lord led her to Kairos Academy, and that her unique combination of experience and passion will provide an exceptional learning experience for ALL students.

Office Coordinator

Crystal Fitzpatrick

Crystal Fitzpatrick is the Office Coordinator at Abundant Life Ministries and Kairos Academy. Her biggest accomplishment is being a mom to 3 amazing children. She is passionate about children and works within several different ministries. She currently runs an outreach located in a local Largo neighborhood, which ministers to kids living in broken, often parentless homes. Her mission is to share the love of Jesus and teach the children about God’s plans for their lives. Weekly, these children are fed home-cooked meals and provided with food and supplies. Crystal is excited to be a part of Kairos Academy as she believes that children all through Pinellas County need to be a part of a loving and nurturing environment that will speak truth and show them the love of God.

Family Ministry Director

Misty Oudshoff

Misty Oudshoff has been a part of the Abundant Life Ministries (ALM) staff team for 6 years, serving children and their families. She’s been a member of ALM for 19 years serving within the family/children’s ministry during that time. She holds a BS in Criminal Justice and began her career as a Juvenile Probation Officer, assisting kids and their families to navigate the circumstances they faced. She volunteered as the IMOM Coordinator, Vice President, and President, consecutively, on the PTA at her daughter’s school and worked within the Pinellas County Schools assisting children with special needs in their academic achievements. She then homeschooled her children for their middle and high school years all while holding a Board position on the PPEA (Pinellas Parent Education Association). She believes that everything we go through and do in life is a part of our training, knowing that God works everything together for the good of those who are called according to His purpose. Therefore, everything she has walked through and accomplished has led her to this “Kairos moment”, to be a partner with and leader at Kairos Christian Academy. Student success, both academically and spiritually, is a top priority of hers for every student that makes plans to attend.

Administrative Assistant

Lana Gotay

Lana Gotay is the Receptionist for Kairos Academy and the Administrative Assistant for the pastoral staff at Abundant Life Ministries (ALM). Lana has been serving in the children's ministry at ALM for more than 5 years and works alongside her mother in the Coral Way Neighborhood Ministry. Lana has a certification in Food & Kitchen Management, which she obtained through her High School Culinary Classes. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, relaxing at the pool, and reading the Bible. Lana is excited to see what God will do this year through Kairos Academy!

JOIN OUR CULTURE

Kairos Academy Community Covenant

As part of the Kairos Academy team, we come into covenant with one another in order to fulfill our God-
given mission. Modeling Jesus’ community with His disciples, we commit to creating that same environment as we work together, knowing that our unity and care for each other are basic to who we are and how effectively we serve. We covenant to live out the following values, in our personal and corporate with those we serve: Truth-Telling, Confidentiality, Excellence , Transparent Accountability & Conflict Transformation.
If you agree to the above values, please apply using the link below.

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