Michael Kavanagh Jeopardy Profile: Age, Job, Family, Stats

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Michael Kavanagh Jeopardy Contestant Profile
Michael Kavanagh is an American school principal based in Jacksonville, Florida. He was originally from Woodhaven, New York, and began his educational career early, working as a substitute teacher in New York City while still a college student. After relocating to Florida, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature at the University of North Florida in 2011. He later returned to New York City, where he taught fourth grade before eventually moving back to Florida in 2016 with his family.
Upon returning to Florida, he joined Holy Family Catholic School, teaching middle school English and Social Studies. His leadership potential quickly became evident, and he advanced to assistant principal and then to principal. Since July 2023, he has served as the principal of Holy Family Catholic School in Jacksonville, Florida, drawing on more than a decade of teaching and administrative experience. He also holds two Master of Education degrees: one in Elementary Education and Teaching from St. John’s University (2015), and another in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Florida (2020). His professional network includes educators and administrators within Catholic school systems across Florida and beyond.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Michael Kavanagh |
| Location and Residence | Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida; originally from Woodhaven, New York |
| Profession and Jobs | Principal at Holy Family Catholic School; former Assistant Principal; former middle school English & Social Studies teacher; former fourth-grade teacher; former NYC substitute teacher |
| Gender and Sex | Male |
| Age and Date of Birth | |
| Nationality and Ethnicity | American; likely Irish-American |
| Education and School | BA in English (University of North Florida, 2011); MEd in Elementary Education & Teaching (St. John’s University, 2015); MEd in Educational Leadership & Administration (University of Florida, 2020) |
| Relationships (Married/Dating/Sexuality) and Family | Lives with family; moved with family to Florida in 2016 |
| Biography and More Details | Former NYC substitute teacher; taught fourth grade in New York City; moved to Florida in 2016; taught middle school at Holy Family Catholic School; promoted to assistant principal then principal; principal since July 2023; based in Jacksonville/Ponte Vedra Beach |
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Michael Kavanagh Jeopardy Results
| Monday, 24 November 2025 | Harrison Whitaker Originally Terre Haute, Indiana Researcher 9 Day Winnings of $268,600 Winning Score: $21,000 Round 2 Score: $22,000 Round 1 Score: $11,200 | Shannon Lawinger West Newton, Massachusetts Publishing Editor Final Score: $3,200 Round 2 Score: $6,200 Round 1 Score: $1,400 | Michael Kavanagh Originally Woodhaven, New York School Principal Final Score: $12,600 Round 2 Score: $8,600 Round 1 Score: $3,800 |
