DORISCAR ACADEMY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Founder
- President
- CEO of Doriscar Capital Group
- Founder and President of Doriscar Academy Preparatory School
Dr. David Doriscar is the founder and President of Doriscar Academy Preparatory School. Dr.David Doriscar is also the CEO of Doriscar Capital Group, a financial firm that helps to source funding to real estate investors and Businesses from small projects to North of 100 million nation-wide. After completing a B.S degree in Computer Information System, Dr. Doriscar continued his quest for knowledge by getting a Master of Business Administration that help him get his foot into the financial industry. Dr. David Doriscar worked as a series three licensed commodity broker and worked his way up to becoming the managing partner of the commodity investment firm. Dr.Doriscar spent about a decade in an administrative leadership role in an academic setting. Dr. Doriscar treasures his time working in academia due to the many opportunities he had to help adult learners looking to change careers and better themselves through education. Dr. Doriscar completed several additional educational endeavors at the graduate level before going back to school for his Doctorate degree in Leadership and Management at St. Thomas University.
Dr.Doriscar was raised in a community active family. Being the son of a preacher that did great financial literacy programs for his congregation, Dr. David felt the call to continue the legacy of his late father by helping to strengthen the growth of the church and community-based activities. In his quest to continue sharpening his skills to serve the community as previously mentioned Dr. Doriscar decided to work in academia. In his role as a graduate admission adviser and eventually a student success manager Dr. Doriscar has had the privilege to help individuals looking to change careers and better themselves through education. In his role in the graduate department, he has enrolled hundreds of students in diverse graduate programs to help lift themselves to a better future. During this time Dr.Doriscar has sought to further equip himself with further education earning a post graduate certificate in applied behavior analysis and a graduate certificate in Human Resource.
Succeeding the previous mentioned studies Dr. Doriscar receive his Doctor of Education in Leadership and Management. After some time, Dr.Doriscar resigned at Kaplan University and started Doriscar Capital Group to help businesses received the adequate funding that may not be readily available through traditional banking measures ( www.doriscarcapital.com ). Dr.Doriscar is a proud member of the Golden Key Honor Society and is part of many professional associations like Organizational Behavior Management, Academy of Management, and the Society for Human Resource. Dr. Doriscar has founded the nonprofit organization LSC Community Center where he has partnered with Universities, Faith-based communities, and other nonprofit entrepreneurial organizations to hold Career Symposiums within the community. After careful contemplation, LSC Community Center submitted for a name change to Doriscar Academy Preparatory School to indicate the change from a supportive educational provider to a front-line educational institution beginning from kindergarten and the subsequent grades.
Dr.Doriscar has made several presentations, and television and radio interviews. Just to name a few, Dr.David was interviewed on a Bloomberg syndicated radio show Crime Time with Dr.Debbie about financial crimes and funding, Spring 2020 . Dr. David was also interviewed on www.blacktalkradionetwork.com on Business Financing June 2020 by Ms.Sisi. Dr. Doriscar was also interviewed on AB Newswire on his book 7 things to know about getting money for your business http://finance.dailyherald.com/dailyherald/news/read/39596404/ March 2020. Dr.David Doriscar was interviewed on the Valder Beebee show https://soundcloud.com/kkvidfw/author-dr-david-doriscar, the Tracey Williamson radio show, as well as the Bob Langstaff radio show on WAMV.
Dr.David Doriscar is the author of the book 7 things to know about getting money for your business which is available on amazon for purchase https://www.amazon.com/Things-About-Getting-Money-Business/dp/1400331234. Dr.David also served on the 2020 MBA Keiser University advisory board to help advise the University on pertinent topics that the students should be learning. Dr.Doriscar is a proud member of the Golden Key Honor Society and is part of many professional associations like Organizational Behavior Management, Academy of Management, and the Society for Human Resource in addition to being the overseer of the Lively Stone Church of Miami and Port Charlotte Florida.
Job Titles:
- Community Leader, Educational Researcher, and Motivational Speaker
- Professor
⦁ Dr. Katsia Cadeau is an award-winning educator, community leader, author, researcher, and motivational speaker. She is passionate about the topic of educational policy and leadership.
⦁ Dr. Cadeau is currently a Professor and the Director of the Education Department at St. Thomas University in Miami Florida. She is also certified by the Florida Department of Education in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, ESOL, ESE, Reading, and Educational Leadership at all levels.
⦁ Katsia has presented her research at numerous National Educational Associations and published numerous peer-review quantitative and qualitative research.
⦁ Katsia has been an invited keynote speaker at numerous school events such as graduations, STEM Day, Career Day, Florida Atlantic University, and Youth Empowerment Seminar.
⦁ Her research and books are as follows:
⦁ In 2008, Collaborative decision making in developing a behavioral management program in a diverse school setting was published Florida Association of Teacher Educators Journal, 1(8), 21-65. Retrieved from http://www.fate1.org/journals/2008/cadeau.pdf
⦁ In 2009, When teachers talk. National Writing Gallery. Retrieved from http://galleryofwriting.org/conferences/galleryofwriting/uploads_converted/KEY_290893/Whenteacherstalk.pdf
⦁ In 2009, Cadeau, K. M., & De Yarza, C. (2009). What is partnership?. [Video broadcast]. Miami Gardens, FL: St. Thomas University. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf_mRjKBR_Y
⦁ In 2010, Developing a behavioral management program for an elementary school was published (Doctoral Dissertation). Available from Proquest Dissertation & Theses database. (UMI No. 3421698). Retrieved from http://gradworks.umi.com/34/21/3421698.html
⦁ In 2011, Cadeau, K. M. completed Bridging the gap between middle school and university through partnership: A reflection. Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 3, 22-28.
⦁ In 2015, "Technology Leaders Initiative: Developing Tomorrow's STEM Achievers" was published in the International Journal of Education and Social Science, 2 (5), which opened grant opportunities in the field of STEM.
⦁ In 2019 her research on the topic of "Organizational trustworthiness: perceptions of the students, faculty, and staff within a university" was published in the Research in Higher Education Journal with Cabell Publishing. She recently presented at the Southern Regional Association Educators Conference on her research:
⦁ In 2020, A Collaboration among a South Florida University and Local School Districts to Improve Teacher Retention, which was later published in 2020's issue as a Qualitative Case Study- based on a 53-million-dollar Federal grant awarded in partnership with Broward County Public Schools.
⦁ 2020- co-author of the book, Women Breath Again, Volume 1, 17 Women Breakthrough Testimonials, MR Enterprises Biz, LLC, ISBN 1733675922, 9781733675925
⦁ 2121- Leadership Styles: Engaging Leadership Practices Across Disciplines, Kendall Hunt Publishing, Dubuque, IA 978-1-7924-6496-6
Dr. Cadeau has launched a Teachers Certification program, which has helped retain teachers in the classroom. Katsia is the advisor and founder of the Future Teachers of America at St. Thomas University.
Serving the community comes naturally. For over 10 years, she ran a tutoring program for LSC Community Center now named Doriscar Academy Preparatory to educate students in the inner-city area and teach English to English as Second Language learners. She also coordinates different programs to give away turkey and food to the less fortunate and the homeless.
Dr. Cadeau has managed and operated the Lively Stone Church of Miami daily operation for over 20 years. Directs the development of the church to ensure future growth. Since Covid, she runs the church social media page and online prayer line.
On a personal note, she is the proud mother of a College Student name Moses.
Lady Vania Doriscar is an educator whose experience allowed her to bring unparalleled student success in the classroom in the public, private and faith-based educational institutions. Lady Vania Doriscar is also the first lady of the Lively Stone Church of Miami. Lady Vania Doriscar has started many programs like an educational summer program at Norland Methodist Preschool. Her fun educational plan is recognized by her ability to get many of her 4-year-old students, reading, adding, and having an ability to tell time at the end of the school year. Her experience and impact ranged from her time at Nova Southeastern preschool, Liberty Academy, Biscayne Gardens Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary School. Her expertise in education, technology especially the Social Media aspects has enabled her to be a difference maker in many different industries. She graduated from North Miami Senior High School and completed her Bachelors in Elementary Education with a specialization in ESOL from St. Thomas University. There was a commendation given to Lady Vania Doriscar by the commissioner of Miami Commissioner Monestine, and Dade County School Board Member Dr.Steve Gallon III for her contributions in the community. Due to this honor November 14 was declared Lady Vania Doriscar day in Miami Dade county.
Shownda J. Pagan is an Organizational Leader who has worked in the corporate, nonprofit and church industry. Shownda started her work of helping people succeed out of the struggles she herself endured in reaching her ladder of success. It took years of research, mentoring and patience to become the woman she is today. She is passionate about helping others succeed and not endure the same resistance and barriers she faced.