Timothy Witt, President
Tim has 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career as an equity analyst for a New York Stock Exchange member firm and was recognized as a Wall Street Journal All-Star Analyst. He later served as Chief Investment Officer for two small boutique investment firms. He took a short detour from financial services to serve on Capitol Hill by accepting the position of Legislative Director for his then Congressman. Currently, he is president of a division for the second largest private equity firm in Georgia. Tim, his wife Cheryl, and their three children reside in Lake Nona. Their oldest graduated from CCS in 2023, and the other two are currently enrolled. The Witt family is passionate about missions, especially missions work in Brazil. Tim holds a BA in Theology from Moody Bible Institute and an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management.
Regarding Circle:
Circle has been an incredible blessing to our family. Our prior experience with homeschooling was inconsistent as the quality of many homeschooling programs and co-ops can dramatically change year to year depending on family participation. Circle has provided great consistency for our children, with high-quality teachers, extra-curricular activities, and an amazing community of Christ-following families. We have become a “theater family” with two children in the Circle theater program currently and the rest of the family serving in various capacities.
David Theriault, Vice President
David began his CCS journey in the fall of 2007 when he, along with his beloved wife Erin and their sons, Jake and Sam, relocated from Southern California to Sanford for David to begin his tenure at Ligonier Ministries as their Video Producer. This move came after almost 20 years in a variety of production roles in Hollywood, all of which groomed him to begin producing educational content for world class bible teachers such as RC Sproul. He continues to serve at Ligonier, now as Senior Manager of Production. In his spare time he can most often be found building sets for Circle Theatre Company, where both of his boys thrived during their years at CCS. David is immensely proud of his extremely talented sons, both of whom graduated from Circle, and is grateful to CCS for playing such an integral role in who they have become professionally and spiritually. He holds a BA in Radio/TV-Film from California State University at Long Beach.
Regarding Circle:
I am truly grateful for the mission of Circle and the unique role it has played in helping parents educate their children - offering students, parents, and teachers the needed support to educate and train their children, with high caliber arts, academics, and athletics in a safe place that embraces God’s word as its guiding rule of faith and practice. It’s a win, win, win!
Shayla Lucas, Secretary
Shayla graduated with a Master of Accounting in Taxation and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Florida State University and is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the State of Florida. Prior to starting her own accounting practice, she worked for Ernst & Young as an auditor for 6 years and as a Controller and Assistant Controller for Hertz Rental Car for 5 years. She has extensive experience in assisting organizations in developing and maintaining best practices for their accounting function.
Regarding Circle:
Shayla has been a “Circle Mom” since 2016. She began her Circle homeschool story when her oldest daughter, Emma Grace, was entering fifth grade, and her youngest daughter, Trinity, was entering fourth grade. She has since served Circle as a teacher and Chemistry Club sponsor, in addition to volunteering with the theatre program and swim team. Shayla is excited to be able to use her education, experience, and God-given talents to serve the families and staff at Circle in this new role.
Derek Mears, Treasurer
Derek is a Managing Director and Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1999 after graduating with an undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and an MBA from Stetson University. Derek holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(CFP®)., and a Certified Kingdom Advisor®. Currently, Derek is the president of the Neighborhood Center of West Volusia, as well as serving on the Board of the Stetson University Business School Foundation and the Volusia/Flagler United Way’s Community Foundation Investment Committee. He is a Past President and Past Area Governor of DeLand Breakfast Rotary, past board chair of West Volusia Young Life and a graduate of Leadership DeLand and Leadership Stetson. Outside of his career and community involvement, Derek resides in Lake Helen, FL with his wife, Lisa, and their 3 children who attend Circle Christian School, Charlotte, Owen, and Wyatt.
Regarding Circle:
We love Circle Christian School! When we were considering our school options 11+ years ago we decided on Circle because of the kids and outcomes we saw at Circle. Our goal is to raise Godly kids in an environment where they can thrive while maintaining a Biblical worldview. We love the “fruit” that Circle has produced and want to ensure that our family and other families of Christian faith continue to have access to parent-led, Godly education and academic excellence.
Adam Magill
Adam is the owner of Valuation & Litigation Services, LLC in Orlando and is a forensic accountant, a business appraiser/valuator, and an expert witness in court. He lives in Winter Garden with his wife Amy and their five children, all of whom have attended or are attending Circle. Adam graduated from the University of Florida with an undergraduate in finance as well as an MBA with a finance concentration and has various designations related to his work. He also serves as a deacon at St. John’s Presbyterian Church (PCA) and is actively involved in Trail Life USA Troop 40, both based in Winter Garden.
Regarding Circle:
Our oldest son started at Circle in Kindergarten and was fortunate enough to continue through graduation; all of our other children have likewise started and are currently at Circle. Circle has been a blessing to our family from the beginning and the partnership of the educators and parents is a Godsend. Likewise, the friendship and encouragement our children have received from the other students are deep and exemplify iron sharpening iron. The ability to have the flexibility of homeschooling coupled with a classroom environment makes them well-rounded and better equipped for college or whatever path God has in store for them.
