Faith Outreach Academy
MEET OUR STAFF
Mickey L. Walters
ADMINISTRATOR
Dr. Mickey L. Walters founded Faith Outreach Christian School in 1984. Dr. Walters attended Moody Bible College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Theology. She later received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from IBI. She received her MA in Christian Counseling from Whitfield Theological Seminary in 1990 and also an MA in Pastoral Psychology and Counseling from Faith Theological Seminary. Dr. Walters is a member of the National Christian Counselors Association and is ordained with the National Christian Conservative Church and Faith Outreach Center.
Julie A. Sierra
PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Sierra has been working at FOA since 1996, the first four of these years as a fifth grade teacher and the remaining years as the principal. She attended Bowling Green State University in Ohio and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She later attended Faith Theological Seminary
and Christian College and received a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and a Master of Christian Education. She also teaches the middle and high school students when needed.
Tammie J. Miskiel
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL MANAGER
Mrs. Tammie J. Miskiel was born in Tampa, Florida. She is a graduate from Leto High School. She received her Bachelor of Christian Education Degree from Faith Theological Seminary & Christian College. Mrs. Miskiel has worked at Faith Outreach Academy since 2001 and currently is one of the Assistant Principals and Financial management.
Mr. Howard
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL YOUTH PASTOR
Dianne Jackson
ELEMENTARY DIRECTOR
VPK DIRECTOR
Telixa Rodriguez
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Mr. Howard began teaching at FOA in 2010 working with the middle school and high school students teaching Math, Bible, Science, and Sign Language. Mr. Howard has two Bachelor's Degrees, one in Criminal Justice from USF as well as a Bachelor's of Christian Education Degree from Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College. Mr. Howard is one of the Assistant Principals of Faith Outreach Academy.
Mr. Howard is also a Youth Pastor at Faith Outreach Center Church.
Mrs. Jackson has taught preschoolers for over 19 years. She has taught at FOA for over 9 years. She has worked as a K3 teacher, K3/K4 teacher, Aftercare teacher, Manager of Summer Program, and teacher in charge of the Elementary Building. Mrs. Jackson has an ECA (Early Childhood Associate), which is equivalent to a CDA in Childhood Education as well as her VPK Credential.
Mrs. Calderon joined the FOA team in 2015 as an Administrative Assistant. She has a great passion for helping others and loves serving the students and parents. She is the advisor to the seniors, helping them with various events and activities.
Joselin "Ms. Joy" Brown
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Ms. Joy began working at FOA in 2014 in the P.E. department. She has a passion and great creativity for maintaining the school's various multi-media accounts and creating various school publications.
Tammy Wilkie/ESE
Gelia Woodward/ESE
Sheila Jardine/ Teacher Assistant
Mrs. Wilkie joined FOA in 2015. She works with middle and high school stuents in the ESE Dept., as well as teaching a variety of classes. Mrs. Wilkie received her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Social Work, as well as her Master's Degree in Teaching from the University of South Florida. She has previous teaching experience with second, fifth, and sixth grades.
Ms. Woodward has been our lead teacher for our ESE Department since 2012 and works with the elementary school students. Ms. Woodward received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Oakland University and her Master's Degree in Learning and Behavioral Disorders from Buffalo State College. She has many years of experience in teaching ESE, as well as kindergarten, second, third, fourth, and fifth grades. She also volunteers in the Special Needs Department at Idlewild Baptist Church and as the Commanding Officer of the Suncoast Squadron, U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps for youth ages 10 -18 in Clearwater.
Athletic Department
Simuel Howard
Athletic Director
Mr. Howard is very passionate about sports and seeing students realize they are capable of doing things that they once thought was impossible. Before joining FOA, Mr. Howard coached wrestling for over 5 years and has assisted with conditioning students here at FOA in flag football, volleyball, and basketball. He is proud to have played a small role in helping our 2020 varsity basketball team win the S.C.C. Conference championship.
Irena "Tori" Torrolova
P.E. Teacher / Team Sports
Coach Tori is working on a degree in Physical Education and Communications from Boise State Unversity. Coach Tori is a former FIBA and NCAA Division I player. She was a member of the Bulgarian Jr. and Women's National teams since the age of 13. Coach Tori has made numerous appearances at Final Four World and European Championships. She is a bronze medalist from the Goodwill Games 1990. Coach Tori is a former Athletic director and has coached Basketball, Volleyball, Flag Football, Baseball, and Soccer.
Nick Segallos
Basketball Coach
Food Service
Nancy Herrera
Lunch Facilitator
Sheila Jardine
Elem. Lunch Assistant
Michelle Collins
Elem. Lunch Assistant
Cindy Mitch
Middle / High School Lunches
Betty Hall
Elem. Lunch Assistant
Aftercare
MAINTENANCE
Mr. Anthony Paschal
Mr. Anthony began working at FOA in 2014. Mr Anthony does an amazing job of making sure that everything is in order at FOA and FOC.
Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you & teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you: