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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    President of Highlands Latin School and Memoria Press
    B.A. Physics and Mathematics, Transylvania University
    J.D., Vanderbilt Law School

  • Kelly Booker

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    Grade 2
    B.S. Business Administration, Bellarmine College
    M.B.A. Bellarmine College

  • Mary Lynn Ross

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    Primary School and Admissions Director
    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

  • 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. in Philosophy and Economics, University of California at Santa Barbara
    M.A. in Christian Apologetics, Simon Greenleaf School

  • Mary Melchoir

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    Administrative Assistant
    A.D.N., Purdue University

  • Tom Getman

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    Administrative Assistant, Spring Meadows Campus
    B.A. in Social Sciences, University of Michigan

  • Upper School Faculty


  • Joel Amunrud

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    Formal Logic, Latin, Math
    B.A. Biblical Studies, Master’s College

  • Susan Akaydin

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    Pre-Calculus

  • Dr. Louie L. Bailey

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

  • Cooper Boldrick

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

  • Doug Bonura

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    Math
    B.S. Biology Education, Taylor University
    Candidate for M.A. in Theology from 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

  • Jennifer Heinze

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    7th and 8th Grade English
    B.A. English, University of Oklahoma

  • Robert Hublar

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

  • Kate Janke

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

  • Cody King

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    7th and 10th Grade English, 8th Grade Classical Studies
    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 I and IV and Latin V Ovid
    B.A. Latin, Sweet Briar College

  • John Meade

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    Greek I and II, Latin IV Caesar, Lower School Latin
    B.A. Biblical Languages/Bible, Columbia International University
    M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
    Ph.D. ABD The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

  • Dr. Leigh Nichols Moore

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    Geometry
    B.S. Math and Secondary Education, Vanderbilt University
    D.M.D. University of Louisville School of Dentistry
    A.E.G.D. University of Louisville School of Dentistry

  • Brandon Nygaard

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    Geography, Classical Studies, European History
    B.A. Arts with a minor in Writing, Samford University
    Candidate for a Masters of Divinity, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

  • Kirby Ownby

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    Latin III
    B.A. Religion and Latin, Samford University

  • Scott Piland

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    Logic
    B.A. Theology, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago

  • Paul Schaeffer

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    Classical Studies
    A.A. Humanities, Legion of Christ's College

  • Katherine Schutte

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    Math
    M.A. Math and Teaching Degree, Michigan State University
    M.A. Curriculum and Instruction, Colorado University

  • Dr. Rebecca Shelburne

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

  • 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

  • Sarah Rueff

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

  • Lyndsay Magar

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

  • 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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    First Grade
    B.S. Elementary Education, Dr. Martin Luther College

  • Karen Oakley

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    Grade 1
    B.A. Education, Murray State University
    M.A. Education with an endorsement in Reading, Murray State University
    Recently completed two courses in gifted education

  • 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

  • Gretchen Dillman

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    Grade 2
    B.S. Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University

  • 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. Moody Bible Institute
    M.A. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

  • Jill Gantt

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    Grade 4
    M.A. in Elementary Education from Mississippi State University
    Masters of Arts from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

  • Deborah Mangione

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    Grade 4
    B.A. Botany with a Humanities/Classics minor

  • Anna Waldy

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

  • Fifth Grade


  • Jordan Goings

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    Grade 6
    B.S. Christian Leadership, College of Biblical Studies
    M.Div. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

  • Ashley Gratto

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    Grade 6
    B.S. Mathematics, Milligan College

  • Caleb Kinlaw

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    Grade 6
    B.A. Philosophy, Gordon College
    M.S. Philosophy, University of Edinburgh

  • Kelsey Klingenfus

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    Grade 6
    B.A. English Literature, Asbury University

  • Sixth Grade


  • Sean Brooks

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    Grade 6
    B.A. Religion, Missouri Baptist University

  • Greg Ross

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

  • Andrea Cavanaugh

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

  • 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

  • Brian Hanson

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    3-6 Grade Music, Logic and Rhetoric
    B.A. Piano Performance, Bob Jones University
    M.A. Piano Performance, Bob Jones University
    M.A. Theology, Bob Jones University

  • Rhonda Hibdon

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    Music
    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

  • Steve Walrad

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