Highlands Latin School has an outstanding faculty with years of experience, both in education and fields outside the classroom.
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  • Administration


  • Cheryl Lowe

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    Founder and Headmistress
    B.A. Chemistry from University of Louisville
    M.S. Biology from Western Kentucky University
    Author of Latina Christiana, Lingua Angelica, Henle Guides, and Classical Studies

  • Shawn Wheatley

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    Principal
    B.S. Biology, Transylvania University
    M.S. Secondary Ed, University of Kentucky
    M.S. School Administration, Bellarmine University

  • Brian Lowe

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    CFO
    B.A. Physics and Mathematics, Transylvania University
    J.D. Vanderbilt Law School

  • Mary Lynn Ross

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    Director of Admissions
    B.S. Elementary Ed., Lander University

  • Tessa Tiemann

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    Director of Instruction
    B. S. Music Education, University of Kentucky
    M.A. Choral Conducting, University of Kentucky

  • Kelly Booker

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    Director of Spring Meadows Campus
    B.S. Business Administration, Bellarmine University
    M.B.A. Bellarmine University

  • Leigh Lowe

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    Lower School Curriculum Director
    B.A. in Business with a minor in Computer Science, Transylvania University
    M.B.A., University of Louisville

  • Martin Cothran

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    Upper School Curriculum Director
    B.A. Philosophy and Economics, University of California at Santa Barbara
    M.A. Christian Apologetics, Simon Greenleaf School

  • Jennifer Bowen

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    College Counseling
    B.A. English, Miami University (Ohio)
    M.Ed. School Counseling and Guidance, University of Louisville

  • Upper School Faculty


  • Susan Akaydin

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    Algebra, Pre-Calculus
    B.S. in Applied Mathematics Engineering, University of Louisville, Speed School
    M.S. Statistics, University of Kentucky
    M.A. Secondary Education, University of Louisville

  • Joel Amunrud

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    Calculus, Latin
    B.A. Biblical Studies, Master’s College

  • Cooper Boldrick

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    Chemistry, Physical Science
    B.S. Chemistry, Western Kentucky University
    M.A.T. Chemistry, Western Kentucky University

  • Jim Brooks

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    Prealgebra, Geometry
    B.S. Mathematics, Central Washington University
    M.Div. Biblical Studies, Western Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary
    Th.M. Biblical Studies, Western Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary

  • Sean Brooks

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    Classical Studies, Latin
    B.A. Religion, Missouri Baptist University

  • Neill Brown

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    Greek
    B.A. Biblical Studies and English Minor, Union University
    M.Div. Biblical and Theological Studies, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

  • Dr. Dave Charlton

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    Christian Studies
    B.A. Theology, Milligan College
    M.Div. DMin., Southern Seminary

  • Ken Dennis

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    AP American History, AP Modern Europe
    B.A. English, University of Louisville
    M.A.T. Elementary Ed., University of Louisville

  • Miguel Echevarria

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    Latin
    B.A. Liberal Studies, Bellarmine University
    Th.M. New Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary
    Ph.D. Candidate New Testament Studies, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

  • Mike Evans

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    Logic, European History
    B.A. Christian Studies and History, Union University

  • Tony Hernandez

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    Upper School Mathematics Assistant
    B.A. Mathematics and Physics, Marshall University
    M.A. Mathematics, Marshall University

  • Robert Hublar

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    Physics
    B.A. Physics, Bellarmine University
    M.A.T. Physics, Indiana University

  • Shannon Hunsucker

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    English
    B.A. English and Secondary English Education, University of Kentucky
    M.A. Secondary School Counseling, Western Kentucky University

  • Kate Janke

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    Classical Studies, English
    B.A. History, Hillsdale College
    M.A. Theological Studies, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

  • Kyle Janke

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    English
    B.A. English, Hillsdale College
    M.A. English Literature, Eastern Michigan University

  • Cody King

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    Classical Studies, Greek, Latin
    B.A. Christian Studies and Philosophy, Union University

  • Steven Lange

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    Latin
    B.A. Northwestern College
    M.Div. Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary

  • Michelle Luoma

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    Classical Studies, Latin
    B.A. Latin, Sweet Briar College

  • Kellen Owens

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    Prealgebra, Algebra II
    B.S. Industrial Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology

  • Dr. Rebecca Shelburne

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    AP Biology, Anatomy and Physiology
    B.S. Chemistry, University of Michigan
    D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic, Life University Georgia

  • David Thomas

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    Geography
    B.A. History and Government, Berry College

  • Brett Vaden

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    Seventh Grade
    B.A. Biblical Languages, Moody Bible Institute
    MDiv. Theology, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
    PhD Candidate Pastoral Theology and Counseling, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

  • Aaron Whaley

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    Rhetoric, Debate
    B.A. History, Western Kentucky University
    J.D. University of Kentucky School of Law

  • K-6 Faculty (By Grade)


  • Kindergarten


  • Teresa Brittain

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    Kindergarten
    B.A. Early Childhood Education, University of Louisville

  • Jill Frawley

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    Kindergarten
    B.S. Elementary Education, Spalding University
    M.A. Elementary Education, University of Louisville

  • Chandra Howard

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    Kindergarten
    B.A. Music Education, The Master's College
    Postgraduate Studies, University of Texas

  • Lyndsay Magar

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    Kindergarten
    B.A. Fine Arts, Harding University
    M.A. Education, University of Louisville

  • Sarah Rueff

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    Kindergarten
    B.S. Biology and Secondary Teaching Certification, Centre College
    M.A.T. K-4 Education, Bellarmine University

  • Michelle Tefertiller

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    Kindergarten
    B.S. Education with an emphasis in Language Arts, Oklahoma Baptist University
    Postgraduate Studies, George Fox University

  • First Grade


  • Krista Lange

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    Grade 1
    B.S. Elementary Education, Dr. Martin Luther College

  • Kimberly Miller

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    Grade 1
    B.A. Political Science, Southern Methodist University

  • Liz Taylor

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    Grade 1
    B.S. Elementary Ed., Lambuth College

  • Jill Zamiska

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    Grade 1
    B.S. Radiologic Technology, Northern Kentucky University

  • Second Grade


  • Joyce Aspatore

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    Grade 2
    B.S. Elementary Ed., Eastern Kentucky University

  • Therese Dickert

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    Grade 2
    B.S. Early Childhood Education, University of Louisville
    M.Ed. Elementary Education, Indiana Wesleyan University

  • Joy Herbert

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    Grade 2
    B.A. Business Marketing, University of Kentucky
    M.A.T. Education, University of Louisville

  • Jennifer Price

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    Grade 2
    B.A. Marketing, University of Louisville
    M.A. Elementary Education, Bellarmine University

  • Third Grade


  • Brenda Janke

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    Grade 3
    B.S. Elementary Ed., University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

  • Maureen Melchoir

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    Grade 3
    B.A. Fine Arts, University of Louisville
    M.A. Special Education, University of Missouri St. Louis

  • Anne Parry

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    Grade 3
    B.S. Biology, University of Georgia

  • Jessica Watson

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    Grade 3
    B.S. Elementary Education, Northland International University

  • Fourth Grade


  • Jason Borah

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    Grade 4
    B.A. Theology, Moody Bible Institute
    M.A. Theology, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

  • Lu Elliott

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    Grade 4
    B.S. Environmental Sciences, University of Alabama
    Elementary Teaching Certificate from the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence

  • Deborah Mangione

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    Grade 4
    B.A. Botany with a Humanities and Classics Minor, Ohio Wesleyan University

  • Anna Waldy

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    Grade 4
    B.A. English, Latin Language and Literature, Hillsdale College

  • Fifth Grade


  • Julia Dell’Aira

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    Grade 5
    B.A. History and Classics Minor, Hillsdale College

  • Kelsey Klingenfus

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    Grade 5
    B.A. English Literature, Asbury University

  • Robert Lewis

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    Grade 5
    B.A. Philosophy, Purdue University
    M.A. Theology, Aquinas Institute of Theology

  • Abigail Rudibaugh

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    Grade 5
    B.S. Integrated Language Arts, Miami University

  • Sixth Grade


  • Andrea Cavanaugh

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    Grade 6
    B.A. English, Bob Jones University
    M.A. English, Bob Jones University

  • Matthew Norton

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    Grade 6
    B.A. Romance Languages and Religious Studies, DePauw University

  • Greg Ross

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    Grade 6
    B.A. Music Education, Lander University
    M.A. Worship, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

  • Seventh Grade


  • Physical Education, Art, and Music


  • Jim Ashby

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    HLS Athletic Director, Lower School Physical Education, Upper School Club Sports
    B.S. Health and Physical Education, Murray State University

  • Dr. Louie L. Bailey

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    Choral Music
    B.A. Music, Georgia State University
    M.A. Church Music, Southern Seminary
    Ph.D. Voice and Music Education, Southern Seminary

  • Jennifer Gilcreast

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    Primary School Music Teacher, Spring Meadows Campus
    B.M. Asbury College
    M.M. University of Notre Dame

  • Rhonda Hibdon

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    Music, Crescent Hill Campus
    B.A. Fine Arts, emphasis in Organ, Judson College

  • Janice Murdoch

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    Art
    B.A. Dance and Exercise Training, California State University
    M.A. Dance/Movement Therapy, Antioch New England Graduate School

  • Fernanda Trocan

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    Lower School Music, Spring Meadows Campus
    B.M. University of Louisville
    M.M. University of Louisville
    D.M.A. University of Minnesota

  • Steve Walrad

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    Physical Education
    B.S. Plastics Engineering Technology, Ferris State University