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Sharpening Kingdom Leaders Ep 8 | Leading with Excellence
August 5, 2024

Chris DeSanctis, Head of School at Gateway Academy (NY) shares about the growth of his school and what ministry looks like in Staten Island. He and Dr. Larry Taylor, President & CEO of ACSI, sat down on the morning of Gateway's first high school graduation.
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Sharpening Kingdom Leaders
ACSI President & CEO Dr. Larry Taylor showcases conversations with Christian school leaders about their calling, best practices, models, and qualities to create a dynamic, growing school culture. Dr. Taylor has served as ACSI's President and CEO since 2019, following two decades as the Head of School at Prestonwood Christian Academy in Texas. He also spent 12 years as a high school principal and Assistant Headmaster at The First Academy in Florida. Dr. Taylor completed his Ph.D. in Philosophy in Leadership Studies from Dallas Baptist University, his master's degree in Education Leadership at Nova University, and his bachelor's degree at the University of Central Florida. In 2013, Dr. Taylor published the book titled "Running with The Horses," which helps parents raise children to be servant-leaders for Christ.