Board of Directors

Emily and her husband, Aaron, own and operate two businesses in Callahan where they reside.  North Florida Lawn Maintenance, Inc. was established in 2001 and specializes in the maintenance of municipal and county roadsides and large-scale commercial tractor mowing.  North Florida Aftermarket, Inc. was established in 2018 and specializes in sales and installation of auto and truck accessories including tires, wheels, lifts, leveling kits, and bolt-on accessories.  Emily manages the finances for both businesses, while Aaron handles the day-to-day operations.  She has also been the bookkeeper for Mizell Development, Inc. since 2011.

Emily homeschooled her two children for 9 years before enrolling them at EVA in the fall of 2015.  Clay enrolled as a 9th grader and graduated in 2019.  Kinley enrolled as a 6th grader and graduated in 2022. 

Emily enjoys reading, music, sun and shores, and spending time with her family.  She attends Chet’s Creek Church’s North Campus.  Emily appreciates all that EVA has invested in her family. She hopes to contribute to EVA’s ongoing success through a focus on the importance of each person’s relationship with God and others, academic excellence, moral integrity, and spiritual maturity for all who are affiliated with the school.

Marley Harris is a life-long resident of the greater Jacksonville area.  She is married to Darren Harris, and their son Colton recently graduated from EVA where he had attended since kindergarten.

 Marley is a Certified Public Accountant and currently works as a Managing Director with BDO USA, collaborating with small and medium-sized business to outsource their accounting and financial reporting needs.  With over two decades in both public and corporate accounting positions, Marley brings a varied perspective to her role as a trusted financial advisor to her clients.  Marley is a graduate of Jacksonville University, holding bachelor’s degrees in accounting and finance and a Master of Business Administration.

 Marley is an active member of First Baptist Church of Baldwin, serving as the Children’s Department Sunday School leader and a member of the Stewardship Committee.  Marley is excited about the opportunity to serve EVA along with other leaders who are invested in the growth and success of the school.

Dyraneshea Ross is a powerful, and beautiful Woman of God that wears many hats. She’s a devoted wife, an incredible mother, an anointed first lady, a successful entrepreneur, a talented author, a creative play writer, and a highly respected realtor.  

She committed her life to Christ on April 8, 1994, and soon became a licensed and ordained minister. She became the wife of Randolph Ross Jr., Pastor and Founder of God’s House International Christian Fellowship located in Jacksonville, Florida 25 years ago, and he is truly the absolute love of her life. For the past 12 years they have served together as leaders at God’s House. 

Mrs. Ross is the mother of four children, two of whom graduated from Eagle’s View Academy. She is the author of a book entitled “Keep Fighting: Never Give Up” written in 2018 and a Theatrical Writer who has successfully written nine anointed spiritual theatrical plays. Mrs. Ross is also Realtor with “Dream Big Realty of Jax”. She is affectionately known as “Dee Diligently gets it’s done”.  

Mrs. Ross is a woman of many gifts and talents; she’s not only an Inspirational Speaker but an innovator in the Women’s and Marriage Ministry.  She is the creator of “Proverbs 31 Woman Talk Show” where women fellowship and discuss the unprecedented things of God: all while promoting an atmosphere of support and empowerment. She focuses on developing new and inspirational ideas such as the “Women Prayer Breakfast” to launch women into their destiny in God.

Joshua Sheetz is originally from Tennessee but has now lived in the Jacksonville area for over 20 years. In 2002, he graduated from the University of North Florida with a degree in English and a minor in History. He also has a master’s degree from Arkansas State University in Educational Leadership. In 2006, he left the corporate world to pursue a teaching career at EVA. After joining EVA, he taught upper school English for four years until he became the Academic Advisor in 2010. In 2015, he became the school principal and served in that role until the summer of 2020 when he was chosen by the board of directors to be the school administrator.  Joshua is passionate about strengthening the academic standing of the school while preserving the Christ-centered relationships that make EVA a warm and inviting family.

Joshua has three children, all of whom graduated from EVA. When not at the school, Joshua enjoys reading, traveling, and serving in his local church.