B.S. Biblical Counseling, Boyce College
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

Shawn Wheatley
Head of School
M.S. School Administration, Bellarmine University
M.S. Secondary Ed., University of Kentucky
B.S. Biology, Transylvania University

Jason Borah
Principal, Crescent Hill
M.A. Theology, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
B.A. Theology, Moody Bible Institute

Jeremy Breland
Dean of 9-12 Students

Tara Luse
Lower School Principal, Spring Meadows
B.A. Sociology, University of Kentucky

Leigh Lowe
Curriculum Director
M.B.A., University of Louisville
B.A. Business Administration, Transylvania University

Shawna White
Admissions Director
M.S. Social Work, University of Louisville
B.S. Social Work, Western Kentucky University

Erin Breland
College Counselor

Brian Lowe
President
J.D., Vanderbilt Law School
B.A. Physics and Mathematics, Transylvania University
Office Staff

Emily Hanel
Office Manager, Spring Meadows

Jill Gilbert
Administrative Assistant, Spring Meadows

Georganna Wheatley
Office Manager,
Crescent Hill
Upper School Faculty

Lew Acampora
Physics
B.A. Chemistry, Harvard University

Amy Bankes
Math
B.A. Secondary Education in Mathematics, Grace College

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/Dean of Academic Excellence
M.A. Teaching, University of Louisville
B.S. Biology, University of Kentucky
B.A. Chemistry, University of Kentucky

Dr. Melissa Chambers
Science
Ph.D. Physiology, University of Kentucky
B.S. Chemistry and French, Hillsdale College

Dr. Douglas Darnowski
Biology & Natural Science
Ph.D., Field of Plant Biology, Cornell University
B.S. Biology, Yale University

Stephanie Day
Math
B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Louisville

Chandler Downing
Science, Geography
B.A. Religion, Hillsdale College

Mark Gilbert
math
M.B.A., Wake Forest University
B.A. Statistics, University of Tennessee

Jennifer Heinze
Literature
B.A. English, University of Oklahoma

Anthony Hernandez
Math/House System
M.A. Mathematics, Marshall University
B.A. Mathematics and Physics, Marshall University

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

Anna Kinde
Classical Studies
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A. Classical Christian Education, Whitefield College

Robert Lewis
Latin
M.A. Theology, Aquinas Institute of Theology
B.A. Philosophy, Purdue University

Alex Long
Latin
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A. History, University of Texas at Arlington

Michael Longerbeam
Latin
B.S. Humanities, Boyce College

Catherine Milem
Latin/Literature
B.A. Literature, Hillsdale College

Alex Morgan
Math
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.S. Secondary Science Education, Ball State University

Kelly Nall
Greek/PE/CH Dean of 7-8 Students
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies, Texas A&M

Max Oesterling
Math
B.A. Mathematics, University of Louisville

Logan Prettyman
Latin
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A. Biblical & Theological Studies, Boyce College

Margaret Roy
Latin/Classical Studies
M.A. Linguistics, University of York
B.A. French, Grove City College

Deborah Sewell
Science
B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies, Tennessee Temple University

Dr. Kevin Scahill
Latin
Ph.D. Classics, University of Virginia
M.A. Classical Languages, University of Georgia
M.A. English, Austin Peay State University
B.A. English & Classics, Austin Peay State University

Dr. Tom Sculthorpe
Math, AP Physics
B.S. Physics, U.S. Naval Academy

William Spray
Classical Studies
B.A. Religion and Philosophy, Southwest Baptist University

Hannah Turrill
Classical Studies
B.A. Music and History, Colorado Christian University

Dustin Warren
European History
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.S. Social Science and Secondary Education, William Carey University

Maggi Windhorst
English/ SM Dean of 7-8 Students
M.A.T. Elementary Education, University of Louisville
B.A. English, University of Louisville
K-6 Faculty

Brenda Janke
Junior Kindergarten
B.S. Elementary Ed., University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

Belinda King
Junior Kindergarten
Assoc. of Nursing, University of Kentucky

Dr. Joanna Royals
Junior Kindergarten
D.V.M. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University
B.S. Biological Sciences, Clemson University

Starr Steinbach
Junior Kindergarten

Dr. Melissa Chambers
Kindergarten
Ph.D. Physiology, University of Kentucky
B.S. Chemistry and French, Hillsdale College

Tiffany Campione
Kindergarten
B.A. Speech Communication, Eastern Illinois University

Tennya Colburn
Kindergarten
M.A. Counseling, Western Kentucky University
B.S. Education, Western Kentucky University

Rebecca Derringer
Kindergarten
B.A. Communications, University of Louisville

Tarah Matthews
Kindergarten
M.Ed. Special Education, Freed-Hardeman University
B.S. Child and Family Studies, Freed-Hardeman University

Misty Montgomery
Kindergarten
B.S. Sociology, Campbellsville University

Carrie Baird
1st Grade
M.S. Health Service Administration, University of Evansville
B.S. Health Service Administration, University of Evansville

Julia Lasoi
1st Grade
M.A. Reading and Writing, University of Louisville
M.A. Christian Education, Asbury Theological Seminary
B.A. Elementary Education, Asbury University

Amy Shepherd
1st Grade
B.S. Chemistry, Centre College

Teal Teysen
1st Grade
B.S. Elementary Education, Western Kentucky University

Mary Harruff
2nd Grade
M.A. Education, University of the Cumberlands
B.S. Elementary Education, Georgetown College

Megan Pierce
2nd grade
B.S. Economics, University of Kentucky

Krista Lange
2nd Grade
B.S. Elementary Education, Dr. Martin Luther College

Jenna Railey
2nd Grade
B.S. Psychology, University of Louisville

Kara Beth Parr
3rd Grade
B.S. Humanities, Boyce College

Anne Parry
3rd Grade
B.S. Biology, University of Georgia

Caryn Thomas
3rd Grade
B.A. Music Education, Asbury University

Sadie Young
3rd Grade

Amber Elliott
4th Grade

Evan Gartman
4th Grade
M.A. Christian Education, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.S. Christian Theology, University of Mobile

Beth Gurtner
4th Grade
B.S. Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Edinboro University

Amy Mangione
4th Grade
B.S. Accounting, University of Akron

Sydney Law
5th Grade

Kara Robertson
5th Grade
M.A. Education in Teaching and Learning, Liberty University
B.S. Elementary Education, Liberty University

Amy Sizemore
5th Grade
B.A. Elementary Education, Anderson University

Christian Walker
5th Grade
B.S. Elementary Education, Southwest Baptist University

Taylor Fletcher
6th Grade
M.A. Christian Education, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A. Biblical & Theological Studies, Covenant College

Keaton Price
6th Grade
M.A. English, University of Louisville
B.A. English, Rhodes College

John Steinke
6th Grade
M.S. Teacher Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
B.A. History, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Jessica Watson
6th Grade
B.S. Elementary Ed., Northland International University

Miranda Whitney
Grammar School Asst.
B.A. Communication Studies, Utah Valley University

Veronica Thomas
Grammar School Asst.
Physical Education, Art, & Music

Christina Arruda
Music
B.S. Sacred Music Performance, Tennessee Temple 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. Business Administration, Eastern Kentucky University

Erika Boyd
Music
B.A. Music Education, Mississippi College

Brandon Davis
Athletic Director
B.S. Sports Administration, University of Louisville

Melissa Ford
Physical Education, Crescent Hill
B.S. Biology & Linguistics, North Greenville University

Jennifer Gilcreast
Music, Spring Meadows
M.M., University of Notre Dame
B.M., Asbury College

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

Meribeth Szwed
Asst. Athletic Director

Libby Thomas
Music
M.A. Teaching, University of Louisville
B.S. Music Education, Asbury College

Katherine Ussery
Physical Education, Spring Meadows
B.A. Communications, Vanderbilt University