Leadership
RANDAL L. MARTIN, MAc, CPA
President
President
Randy Martin has served at The King’s Academy for 14 years, first joining the school in 2007 as chief financial officer. A Florida certified public accountant, he has been married to Heidi Varella Martin ‘88 for 25 years and they have two children, Kristina ’17 and Kyle ’19. Randy previously worked in commercial real estate and as an auditor at Ernst & Young.
During Mr. Martin’s tenure, King’s campus has expanded with the additions of the Page Family Center for Performing Arts and the Boswell Science & Technology Center as well as enjoyed renovations to the Rosemary Beaumont Library, TKA Café, and Athletic Pavilion. The academic programs of distinction have been strengthened with the endowment of the O’Keeffe Pre-Law Studies, DiMino Engineering, and Smith Family Conservatory of the Arts programs.
Over the past four years, generous donors have contributed more than $25 million to support our school’s expansion and more than 500 alumni have graduated. Most importantly, countless students’ and parents’ lives have been changed for eternity because of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ!
DOUGLAS M. RAINES, Ed.D.
Vice President & Headmaster
Vice President & Headmaster
Building relationships with students and inspiring them to find God’s best for their lives has been a daily commitment in Dr. Raines’ time at The King’s Academy. As Vice President/Headmaster at The King’s Academy, he oversees the academic curriculum and enriches programs to cultivate learning.
Dr. Raines received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University. After completing his Master of Science in School Counseling and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, he earned his Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.
Dr. Raines is passionate about making disciples through excellent Christian schools. The King’s Academy has a team of talented leaders and educators who make it their mission to educate and disciple children and young men and women so that they can use their unique gifts for the greatest impact in furthering God’s kingdom in this world. As we also work with other Christian schools locally and across the globe to strengthen Christian education, we know we are stronger together.
JENNIFER A. CEPPO, M.Ed.
Director of Innovation &
Non-Traditional Learning
Director of Innovation &
Non-Traditional Learning
Jennifer Ceppo has served in education for 22 years, serving at The King's Academy for five years. Mrs. Ceppo has strategically developed successful innovative school programs for students in grades K-12. Her experience includes collegiate counseling, high school administration, virtual schooling, homeschool programs, special education, spiritual life and school guidance.
At The King's Academy, Mrs. Ceppo focuses on the development of digital learning and engaging programs in line with 21st century education through The King's Online Academy and Programs of Distinction.
The mission and heart of The King’s Online Academy is to develop distinctly Christian online coursework, as well as engaging industry specific academic coursework. These online courses are pivotal for students in developing engaging and relevant opportunities for exploration connecting to college and career choices.