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Mrs. Alicia Carff

Executive Director

Business Operations, Enrollment

acarff@chestertonpensacola.org

As the executive director for Chesterton Academy of The Florida Martyrs, Alicia Carff oversees the school’s business operations, including personnel, enrollment, health and safety compliance, and much more. In addition to her administrative leadership, she actively volunteers on the school’s recruiting, fundraising, and gala planning committees and serves on its board of directors.
Mrs. Carff holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing Research. She is passionate about finding creative solutions, improving efficiency, and building systems that support mission-driven work. Her professional life is deeply rooted in a desire to share the beauty of the Catholic faith, especially with children and youth, whom she believes are uniquely gifted to evangelize within their families. Mrs. Carff completed the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee’s Lay Formation Institute in April of 2025.
Before joining Chesterton Academy of The Florida Martyrs, Mrs. Carff spent five years in leadership roles for the Faith Formation ministry at her home parish, St. Paul Catholic Church. As Director of Faith Formation for three years, she led programs such as baptism preparation, elementary religious education, sacramental preparation, and summer catechesis. She also established the parish’s Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program and continued to serve as its coordinator for two years, witnessing firsthand the deep spiritual receptivity of young children. Her broader ministry experience includes service in high school youth ministry, music ministry, and Women’s ACTS Ministry.
Mrs. Carff and her husband, John, have been married for 16 years and are blessed with four children. As a family, they enjoy expressing their creativity through visual art, woodcraft, music, and technology. They also share a love for God’s beautiful creation and may be found camping, fishing, hiking, or exploring both historical and natural landmarks.

Mrs. Alicia Carff
A Catholic high school in Pensacola

OUR MISSION

Under the patronage of G.K. Chesterton and in partnership with families and the Church, the mission of Chesterton Academy of The Florida Martyrs is to foster a Culture of Life by forming a new generation of joyful leaders and saints, educated in the classical tradition and grounded in the truths of the Catholic faith.

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Chesterton Academy of The Florida Martyrs admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

NOTICE OF MISCONDUCT REPORTING POLICIES In compliance with Section 1006.061(2) & (4), Florida Statutes (F.S.), Chesterton Academy of the Florida Martyrs has implemented and posted the following: 1. Reporting Misconduct ​​​Policies and Procedures: All instructional personnel, school administrators, and educational support employees must report any misconduct that affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student. Contact Person: Reports should be directed to: Alicia Carff Title: Executive Director Email: alicia@chestertonpensacola.org Phone: (850) 378-1303 Penalties for Noncompliance: Failure to report suspected or actual child abuse, abandonment, neglect, or alleged misconduct by educational personnel may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, as well as potential criminal charges under Florida law. Website Information: Detailed policies and procedures can also be found on our school website at chestertonpensacola.org. 2. Child Abuse Reporting Signage In compliance with Section 1006.061(4), F.S., Chesterton Academy of the Florida Martyrs has posted a large-print sign (11 x 17 inches) in a clearly visible, student-accessible location. The sign contains: The statewide toll-free telephone number of the central abuse hotline: 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873) Instructions to call 9-1-1 for emergencies. Directions for accessing the Department of Children and Families (DCF) website for more information on reporting abuse, abandonment, neglect, and exploitation: https://www.myflfamilies.com/ Directions for accessing the Department of Education's website for more information on reporting acts that violate Section 800.101, F.S.: https://www.fldoe.org/ 3. Additional Reporting Requirements Statewide Reporting: Any individual can report child abuse, abandonment, or neglect by contacting the Florida Abuse Hotline: 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873). Emergency Reporting: If you witness an immediate threat to a student’s health or safety, call 9-1-1. This notice is posted in compliance with Florida law to ensure the safety and well-being of all students in our care. Thank you for your attention to these important procedures.

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 588

Pensacola, FL 32526 

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Tel: 850-378-1303

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