Faculty & Staff
Highlands Latin School has an outstanding faculty with years of experience, both in education and fields outside the classroom. Apply for a faculty position.
Administration
Brian Lowe
President
J.D., Vanderbilt Law School
B.A. Physics and Mathematics, Transylvania University
Shawn Wheatley
Head of School
M.S. School Administration, Bellarmine University
M.S. Secondary Ed., University of Kentucky
B.S. Biology, Transylvania University
Kelly Booker
principal, Spring Meadows
M.B.A., Bellarmine University
B.A. Business Administration, Bellarmine University
Dr. Matt Dickie
Assistant Principal,
Upper School
Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.S. Exercise Science, Valdosta State University
Jason Borah
Assistant Principal,
Grammar School
M.A. Theology, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
B.A. Theology, Moody Bible Institute
Leigh Lowe
Curriculum Director
M.B.A., University of Louisville
B.A. Business, Transylvania University
Krista Lange
Lead Teacher,
Southern Indiana
B.S. Elementary Education, Dr. Martin Luther College
Shawna White
Admissions Director
M.S. Social Work, University of Louisville
B.S. Social Work, Western Kentucky University
Chelsea Schaper
College Counselor
B.A. Economics, Western Kentucky University
Tara Luse
Director of Instruction, K-3
B.A. Sociology, University of Kentucky
Leslie Cornett
Director of Math, K-8
B.G.S., Indiana University
Upper School Faculty
Alana Amunrud-Sharp
Physics, AP Physics
M.A. Biblical History and Geography, Jerusalem University College
B.S. Computer Engineering, Montana State University
Caleb Aulie
Greek
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A. Biblical Studies, Trinity International University
Rachel Bier
AP Latin, Latin
M.A. Classics, emphasis Latin, University of Virginia
M.A. Classics, Washington University, St. Louis
B.A. Letters, Xavier University
Chrissy Bramer
AP Chemistry
M.A. Teaching, University of Louisville
B.S. Biology, University of Kentucky
B.A. Chemistry University of Kentucky
Ophelie Claudon
CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL SCIENCE
M.S. Marine Engineering, SeaTech, France
M.S. Hydraulics Engineering, ENSEEIHT, France
M.A. Education in Mathematics, Besancon, France
Mark Compton
Latin
B.A. Classics & Philosophy, Hillsdale College
Mark Gilbert
Pre-Algebra, Algebra I
M.B.A., Wake Forest University
B.A. Business Administration, University of Tennessee
Anthony Hernandez
Computer Programming, Physical Education
M.A. Mathematics, Marshall University
B.A. Mathematics and Physics, Marshall University
Annie Ingham
English
B.A. English, Hillsdale College
Kyle Janke
English
M.A. English Literature, Eastern Michigan University
B.A. English, Hillsdale College
Robert Lewis
Metaphysics, Logic
M.A. Theology, Aquinas Institute of Theology
B.A. Philosophy, Purdue University
Shelby Lohman
Math
B.A. Spanish, Mathematics, & Classical Education, Hillsdale College
Alex Long
Latin
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A. History, University of Texas at Arlington
Nathan Messiter
Metaphysics
B.A. Philosophy and Religion, Hillsdale College
Chelsea Schaper
English
B.A. Economics, Western Kentucky University
Kelly Nall
Classical Studies
B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies, Texas A&M
Stephen Pardue
Classical Studies
B.A. Classics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Audrey Power
College Counselor
B.A. Arabic & Journalism, University of Georgia
James Power
Classical Studies
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A. Religious Studies, Clemson University
Andrew Rudd
Pre-Algebra
B.A. Biblical & Theological Studies, Cedarville University
Kevin Scahill
Latin
M.A. Classical Languages, University of Georgia
M.A. English, Austin Peay State University
B.A. English & Classics, Austin Peay State University
Dr. Rebecca Shelburne
Biology, Anatomy and Physiology
D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic, Life University Georgia
B.S. Chemistry, University of Michigan
William Spray
B.A. Religion and Philosophy, Southwest Baptist University
Dr. Charles Suer
Algebra II, Calculus
Ph.D. Applied and Industrial Mathematics, University of Louisville
M.A. Mathematics, University of Louisville
B.S. Mathematics, University of Dayton
Jonathan Swan
Greek
M. Div. Christian Ministry, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A. Biblical Studies, Southwest Baptist University
Lukas Swenson
Geography
B.A. Economics, Hillsdale College
Hannah Turrill
Classical Studies
B.A. Music and History, Colorado Christian University
Nicholas Uram
Latin
B.A. Latin, Hillsdale College
Dustin Warren
European History
B.S. Social Science and Secondary Education, William Carey University
Rebecca Willis
English
B.A. English, Hillsdale College
Maggi Windhorst
English
M.A.T. Elementary Education, University of Louisville
B.A. English, University of Louisville
K-6 Faculty
Tiffany Campione
Junior Kindergarten
B.A. Speech Communication, Eastern Illinois University
Meredith Cull
Junior Kindergarten
M.A. Education, University of Louisville
B.S. Dairy Cattle Science, University of Kentucky
Christina Steen
Junior Kindergarten
B.S. Accounting, University of Louisville
Starr Steinbach
Junior Kindergarten
Tennya Colburn
Kindergarten
M.A. Counseling, Western Kentucky University
B.S. Education, Western Kentucky University
Rebecca Derringer
Kindergarten
B.A. Communications, University of Louisville
Sandra Driggs
Kindergarten
B.S. Elementary Education, Indiana University
Emily Hanel
Kindergarten
Jenna Railey
Kindergarten
B.S. Psychology, University of Louisville
Christian Walker
Kindergarten
B.S. Elementary Education, Southwest Baptist University
Amber Wheat
Kindergarten
M.A.T., Bellarmine University
B.A. Business Administration, McKendree University
Carrie Baird
1st Grade
M.S. Health Service Administration, University of Evansville
B.S. Health Service Administration, University of Evansville
Lauren Bayles
1st Grade
B.A. Biblical and Theological Studies, Lee University
Julie Lasoi
1st Grade
M.A. Reading and Writing, University of Louisville
M.A. Christian Education, Asbury Theological Seminary
B.A. Elementary Education, Asbury University
Teal Wigginton
1st Grade
B.S. Elementary Education, Western Kentucky University
Jill Zamiska
1st Grade
B.S. Radiologic Technology, Northern Kentucky University
Brandi Knapper
2nd Grade
B.S. Criminal Justice, Indiana University, New Albany
Krista Lange
2nd Grade
B.S. Elementary Education, Dr. Martin Luther College
Faith Pugh
2nd Grade
B.A. Christian Studies, Hillsdale College
Tulia Wolfe
2nd Grade
B.A. Elementary Education, Boyce College
Elizabeth Blake
3rd Grade
B.A. German, Hillsdale College
Brenda Janke
3rd Grade
B.S. Elementary Ed., University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Anne Parry
3rd Grade
B.S. Biology, University of Georgia
Miranda Whitney
3rd Grade
B.A. Communication Studies, Utah Valley University
Evan Gartman
4th Grade
M.A. Christian Education, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.S. Christian Theology, University of Mobile
Amy Mangione
4th Grade
B.S. Accounting, University of Akron
Deborah Mangione
4th Grade
B.A. Botany, Ohio Wesleyan University
Amy Sizemore
4th Grade
B.A. Elementary Education, Anderson University
Christine Ury
5th Grade
B.S. Teacher Education, Boyce College
Kelsey Lozada
5th Grade
B.S. Education, Berry College
Kalee Miller
5th Grade
B.S. Humanities, Boyce College
Chloe Rijke
5th Grade
B.A. Classical Studies, Hillsdale College
Reuben Blake
6th Grade
B.A. History & Greek, Hillsdale College
Lauren Blunt
6th Grade
B.A. English, Hillsdale College
Amily Saxon
6th Grade
B.S. Education, Maranatha Baptist University
Jessica Watson
6th Grade
B.S. Elementary Ed., Northland International University
Steven Lange
Latin
M.Div., Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary
B.A., Northwestern College
Physical Education, Art, & Music
Jim Ashby
Athletic Director
Physical Education, Spring Meadows
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.S. Health and Physical Education, Murray State University
Dr. Louie L. Bailey
Choral Music
Ph.D. Musical Arts, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A. Church Music, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A. Music, Georgia State University
Teresa Boling
Director, Drama Troupe
B.A. History & Greek, Hillsdale College
Jennifer Gilcreast
Music, Spring Meadows
M.M., University of Notre Dame
B.M., Asbury College
Rhonda Hibdon
Music, Crescent Hill
B.A. Fine Arts, emphasis Organ, Judson College
Janice Murdoch
Art
M.A. Dance/Movement Therapy, Antioch New England Graduate School
B.A. Dance and Exercise Training, California State University
Hope Nelson
Physical Education, Crescent Hill
M.A. Teaching, University of Louisville
B.A. History, University of Louisville
Jacob Pugh
Physical Education, Spring Meadows
B.A. Biblical Counseling, Boyce College
Katherine Ussery
Physical Education, Spring Meadows
B.A. Communications, Vanderbilt University
Office Staff
Mary Melchior
Office Manager,
Spring Meadows
A.D.N., Purdue University
Mary Dick
Administrative Assistant, Spring Meadows
A.S., A.A.S. Nursing, Kaskaskia College
Roxanne Hack
Administrative Assistant, Southern Indiana
A.S. Human Services, Jefferson Community College
Georganna Wheatley
Office Manager,
Crescent Hill
B.A. Studio Art, Transylvania University