Assistant Director of Finance

“My passion is giving back to the younger generation and soccer. I get excited being a part of a team that has a sole mission to help youths excel.”

Kavel joined City Academy in March of 2022 as the Assistant Director of Finance. He was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, living in the “downtown” area for 18 years. He obtained a soccer scholarship in 2010 and earned his Bachelors in Management and Masters in Business Administration from McKendree University. Prior to coming to City Academy, Kavel was the Office Manager for an Intravascular company in Florida for 5+ years. He and his wife Amanda have one daughter, Shiylo.

On the playground was where he spent most of his days, chilling out, maxing, relaxing, all cool and all shooting some soccer ball outside of the school. Now, he enjoys watching the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Martin, Korean shows/movies, drawing, watching professional soccer games, traveling and most of all, playing with his daughter.

ksmith@CityAcademySTL.org