Damian Kavanagh

M.A. Latin, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Certified Association Executive

Board Member Damian Kavanagh Covington Classical Academy

Damian Kavanagh joins CCA with an extensive history of working in and with independent schools and is currently the Executive Director of Mid-South Independent School Business Officers (MISBO) in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to this role with MISBO, Damian was a Vice President with the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), overseeing the accreditation and membership programs of the association. Through his roles, he has presented and facilitated numerous workshops for educational leadership across all levels–independent schools, universities, and associations. Damian has been an integral part of collaborating with Covington Classical Academy to ensure the integrity of our curriculum and accreditation. Originally from Virginia, Damian is a Classics scholar having earned both his B.A. and M.A. in Latin Literature as well as a specialist degree and doctorate in Education (Educational Leadership for Learning). Damian is active in lacrosse and has been recognized as coach of the year and official of the year; he has been inducted into the Georgia Lacrosse Foundation Hall of Fame. He resides in Atlanta with his wife Wendy; they have two adult children.