Orlando native, Jenny Kite, is the driving force behind the founding of the Gift of Learning Foundation and Pathways Private School in March of 1996.

It was her desire to create an educational institution that made the needs of the children top priority. Jenny received her degree in Child Development and Family Services from Brigham Young University.

As a mother of ten children she is well aware of the hard work and dedication it takes to raise good citizens, and holds a strong belief that education in and out of the home plays a vital role in raising productive individuals. Her firsthand knowledge, experience, insight and common sense approach is evident in the family-like atmosphere of Pathways Private School.

Jenny is an advocate for adoption and often speaks at conferences and workshops about the positive aspects of adoption. She often counsels and mentors young parents involved in the adoption process.

Greg Kite

Vice-President, Founder

In addition to serving as an officer of The Gift of Learning Foundation, former 13 year NBA Veteran, Greg Kite wears many other hats.

He is a financial advisor at Polley Wealth Management, a licensed Realtor for The Realty Factor, serves as Commissioner for the Florida Basketball Association, and on the board of the Orlando Chapter of The Retired Basketball Players Association and the South Orlando YMCA.

Additionally, he helps coach at Pathways. Greg and Jenny Kite live in Orlando. They have been married for 40 years, have 10 children, 4 sons-in-law, 2 daughters-in-law, 21 beautiful grandchildren and are active in their Church and community.

An officer of the Foundation, Christy James began with Pathways Private School as a teacher and has served as Principal since 1997. She oversees all operations of the school.

Prior to joining the Pathways’ Team, Christy served as Director/Assistant Director at a private school and was a teacher at several schools in her native state of Tennessee.

As a certified teacher, Christy has experience teaching Grades K – 8th, Special Education, Title 1, Chapter 1, Gifted Programs, and Pre-Kindergarten. She obtained her degree in Elementary Education at Austin Peay University and currently holds her Advanced Director’s Credential. Her experience counseling children and adults serves her well in her position.

She also spends time consulting for Private Schools and agencies that serve children. Hobbies include: reading, making jewelry, and collecting vintage jewelry and clothing. Christy and her husband of 22 years, Russell, live in Longwood with their 2 cats and enjoy volunteering for Habitat for Humanit

Pathways Private School is proud to introduce the newest member of our Administrative team, Dennis Cox.

Dennis comes to Pathways with a wealth of teaching and coaching experience at various levels of prep and higher education.

Cox accumulated nearly 600 wins in 30 years as a collegiate Head Women’s Basketball Coach. He was awarded multiple Coach of the Year awards, and was inducted into the Florida College System Activities Association Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013 for his coaching success at Valencia and Daytona State and was also inducted into the William R. Boone High School Sports Hall of Fame.

The pinnacle of Dennis’ coaching career was winning the Division II National Women’s Championship with Clayton State University in 2011.

He comes to us with a Master’s Degree in Physical Education from the University of Central Florida. He’s also served as a Sports Coordinator, which included administrative duties associated with Community Engagement and Academic Success for student-athletes. Cox’s passion for helping youth reach their full potential is unmatched.

We are excited to have Dennis as part of our Pathways family, and look forward to the impact he is going to make in the lives of students in our community.