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School Leadership

Head of school, Allyn Williams, giving speech at 2024 graduation

 

Mission-driven, Orangewood’s leadership team is relentlessly focused on delivering a Christ-first and unparalleled education and serving faculty, staff, and families. 

Meet the Senior Leadership Team

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Dr. Allyn Williams

Head of School

Head of School
awilliams@ocsrams.org
Apple Teacher Certified

JOINED ORANGEWOOD
2013

EDUCATION
EdD Leadership, Creighton University

FUN FACT
He has been taking cello lessons for the past year and a half

FAVORITE OCS TRADITION
Senior Graduation

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE
Ephesians 3:20-21

FAVORITE BEVERAGE
Coke Zero or Nitro Cold Brew

Dr. Allyn Williams is the husband of Shannon and father to Ellie (19) and Molly (15). Before joining Orangewood, he spent 21 years working for a global Fortune 500 company in various executive leadership roles. Dr. Williams is a graduate of the University of Alabama (B.S. in Business Administration), Saint Joseph's University (M.S. in Organization Development and Leadership), and Creighton University (Ed.D. in Leadership). He considers himself to be a lifelong learner, passionate about leadership, organizational behavior, and team culture. Dr. Williams enjoys spending time with his family, outdoor activities, cooking, athletic sports, reading, and Alabama football.

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Dawn Miller

Lower School Principal

Lower School Principal
dmiller@ocsrams.org
Apple Teacher Certified

JOINED ORANGEWOOD
2015

EDUCATION
MS Educational Leadership / MS in Special Education, Arcadia University

FUN FACT
She loves dressing up as the Cat in the Hat for Dr. Seuss' birthday, and fostering a love of reading in young children.

FAVORITE OCS TRADITION
Grandparents' Day. 6th Grade Moving Up Parade. Pastors' Breakfast.

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE
Hebrews 12:2

FAVORITE BEVERAGE
Americano or Salted Caramel Cold Brew

Mrs. Dawn Miller grew up in a Christian home and lived at a Christian Camp for 20 years, where her father was a camp director and pastor. She accepted the Lord as her Savior at age three but truly let the Lord be the King of her life in college. Coming from a family of educators, she followed in the footsteps of her two older sisters, who also became principals. She married her best friend from college, Mark, 43 years ago. They have a daughter, Brittany, and a son, Marshal, both of whom attended Christian schools from kindergarten through high school. She has been an educator for 43 years, with 42 of those years in Christian education. She has served as a principal for 37 years, working in elementary, middle, and high schools. She felt called to pursue a master's in special education to learn how to meet each child's needs through differentiation and non-traditional methods such as hands-on learning and field trips. After completing her master's, she realized she could impact more students by going into administration, leading her to pursue a master's in educational leadership. She feels fortunate to be a member of Orangewood Church and to work in the ministry at Orangewood Christian School. She counts it a privilege to work at a school with teachers and staff dedicated to serving Christ and with a mission statement centered on impacting the world for Christ.

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Kelly Katauskas

Director of Enrollment
& Varsity Softball Coach

Director of Enrollment
Varsity Softball Coach
kkatauskas@ocsrams.org

JOINED ORANGEWOOD
2021

EDUCATION
MS Occupational Therapy (MS OTR/L), The Arizona School of Health Sciences

FUN FACT
She enjoys traveling with family and friends, enjoying new adventures and laughing.

FAVORITE OCS TRADITION
Yearbook Distribution Party, and 6th Grade Moving Up parade

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE
Joshua 1:9

FAVORITE BEVERAGE
Orange LaCroix or Starbucks Skinny Vanilla Latte

Mrs. Kelly Katauskas is the Director of Enrollment at Orangewood Christian School and loves meeting and sharing the school's specialness with new and potential families. She is also the Head Softball Coach. Born and raised in Arizona, Kelly attended a small Christian school similar to Orangewood (1st-12th grade). She completed her undergraduate work at Wheaton College and earned her Master's in Occupational Therapy from The Arizona School of Health Sciences. Kelly worked for Orange County Public Schools as a Lead Occupational Therapist for 21 years before joining Orangewood in 2021. She has been married to Eric for over 22 years and has three children, all graduates, or currently attending Orangewood Christian School.

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Steve Judy

Director of Operations

Director of Operations
sjudy@ocsrams.org

JOINED ORANGEWOOD
2021

EDUCATION
BS Psychology, University of Florida

FUN FACT
He loves making sawdust, or as he calls it, “man glitter.”

FAVORITE OCS TRADITION
Be the Light Parade

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE
Psalm 139

FAVORITE BEVERAGE
Coke Zero

With more than 28 years of dedicated service in the non-profit sector, Mr. Steve Judy brings a wealth of experience and passion to Orangewood Christian School. A proud graduate of the University of Florida, he uses his professional expertise to serve Orangewood in the areas of Human Resources, Finance, Security, and Facilities. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing and woodworking, often spending weekends crafting pieces in his workshop or casting a line in fish-worthy waters. He, along with his wife and their daughter (an OCS grad!), love spending time with their family dog. 

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Chad Buel

Director of Spiritual Life

Director of Spiritual Life
cbuel@ocsrams.org

JOINED ORANGEWOOD
2024

EDUCATION
MDiv Theology, Asbury Theological Seminary

FUN FACT
He loves soccer and supports Orlando City, Orlando Pride, the US Women's National Team, and Everton. He also enjoys spending time at Universal with his family, playing pickleball, cheering on his favorite teams, or adding to his shoe collection.

FAVORITE OCS TRADITION
Too soon to tell

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE
Psalm 27:4

FAVORITE BEVERAGE
Salted Caramel Iced Latte

Dr. Chad Buel joined the Orangewood staff in May 2024 as the Director of Spiritual Life. Before this role, he served as a student minister at Summit Church for eleven years, where he was reminded of the importance of caring adults investing in young people's lives and the power of young people to make a difference for Christ. These themes were key in his spiritual formation and will drive his passion for his role at Orangewood. He graduated from Southeastern University with a bachelor's degree in youth ministry and earned his Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary. While at Southeastern, he met his wife and followed her to Orlando after graduation. They have a daughter, a dog, two cats, and too many fish. 

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Diane Tancredi

Upper School Assistant Principal

Upper School Assistant Principal
dtancredi@ocsrams.org
Apple Teacher Certified

JOINED ORANGEWOOD
2023

EDUCATION
MA Educational Leadership, Benedictine University

FUN FACT
Her family and especially her grandkids fill her life with joy and energy. Her dog, Charlie, is her constant companion.

FAVORITE OCS TRADITION
Passing of the Light at Graduation

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE
Psalm 46:10

FAVORITE BEVERAGE
Coke Zero

Mrs. Diane Tancredi and her husband moved to Florida after retiring to be close to their daughter's family and grandchildren. She taught for 34 years in the suburbs of Chicago, serving both middle and high school students. During that time, she earned a master's in curriculum and instruction as well as a master’s in educational leadership. She served as the English Department Chair at Metea Valley High School for the last 12 years of her teaching career. She has been blessed to serve first as the 6th-grade English teacher and now as the Assistant Principal at the Upper Campus. Orangewood has become home for her family, and her husband drives the buses whenever needed.