Faculty
Highlands Latin School has an outstanding faculty with years of experience, both in education and fields outside the classroom.
Cheryl Lowe (about her)
Founder and Headmistress
B.A. Chemistry, University of Louisville
M.S. Biology, Western Kentucky University
Author of Latina Christiana, Lingua Angelica, Henle Guides, and Classical Studies
Shawn Wheatley (about him)
Principal
B.S. Biology, Transylvania University
M.S. Secondary Ed, University of Kentucky
M.S. School Administration, Bellarmine University
Martin Cothran (about him)
Upper School, Logic, Rhetoric, Senior Seminar
B.A. Philosophy, Economics, University of California, Santa Barbara
M.A. Christian Apologetics, Simon Greenleaf School
Author of Traditional Logic, Material Logic, and Classical Rhetoric
Leigh Lowe (about her)
Grammar School Director
B.A. Business, Transylvania University
M.B.A. University of Louisville
Author of Prima Latina, Christian Studies, Copy Books, Famous Men of Rome/Greece Guides & Prima Latina DVDs
Mary Lynn Ross (about her)
Primary School and Admissions Director
B.S. Elementary Ed., Lander University
Tessa Tiemann (about her)
Curriculum Director
B. S. Music Education, University of Kentucky
M.A. Choral Conducting, University of Kentucky
Upper School Teachers
Joel Amunrud (about him)
Formal Logic, Latin, Math
B.A. Biblical Studies, Master’s College
Dr. Louie L. Bailey (about him)
Music
B.A. Music, Georgia State University
M.A. Church Music, Southern Seminary
Ph.D. Voice and Music Education, Southern Seminary
Cooper Boldrick (about him)
Chemistry
B.S. Chemistry, Western Kentucky University
M.A.T. Chemistry, Western Kentucky University
Dr. Dave Charlton (about him)
Christian Studies
B.A. Theology, Milligan College
M.Div, DMin., Southern Seminary
Carrie Christensen (about her)
Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Lower School Science Coordinator
B.S. Biology, Centre College
M.S. Biology, Tennessee Tech
Michelle Church (about her)
Classical Studies I and IV and Latin V Ovid
B.A. Latin, Sweet Briar College
Ken Dennis (about him)
AP American History, AP Modern Europe
B.A. English, University of Louisville
M.A.T. Elementary Ed., University of Louisville
Jennifer Heinze (about her)
7th and 8th Grade English
B.A. English, University of Oklahoma
Robert Hublar (about him)
Physics
B.A. Physics, Bellarmine University
M.A.T. Physics, Indiana University
Cody King (about him)
7th and 10th Grade English, 8th Grade Classical Studies
B.A. Christian Studies and Philosophy, Union University
Steven Lange (about him)
Lower School Latin IV, Upper School Latin Literature(Cicero)
B.A. Northwestern College
M.Div. Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary
John Meade (about him)
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
Meghan Melton (about her)
AP English Literature and Composition
B.A. Russian Studies, University of Virginia
M.A. Teaching, University of Virginia
M.A. English, Old Dominion University
Glen Moore (about him)
Latin Grammar II, Pre-Algebra, Science
B.S. Secondary Science, University of Oklahoma
Dr. Leigh Nichols Moore (about her)
Geometry
B.S. Math/Secondary Education, Vanderbilt University
D.M.D. University of Louisville School of Dentistry
A.E.G.D. University of Louisville School of Dentistry
Laura Musick (about her)
9th Grade English Literature and Classical Studies, Greek I, Latin I, Geography
B.A. German and Classics, Hillsdale College
Stephen Musick (about him)
College Advisor/AP Coordinator, Classical Studies I and VI, Pre-Calculus, Geography
B.A. History and Religious Studies, University of Virginia
Kirby Ownby (about him)
Latin III
B.A. Religion and Latin, Samford University
Benjamin Payne (about him)
7th Grade Math, Algebra I
B.A. Economics, University of Virginia
Master of Architecture, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Lower School by Grade
Liz Taylor (about her)
Kindergarten
B.S. Elementary Ed., Lambuth College
Dana Brian (about her)
Kindergarten
B.S. Corrections, Eastern Kentucky University
M.A.T. candidate, University of Louisville
Krista Lange (about her)
Kindergarten
B.S. Elementary Education, Dr. Martin Luther College
Teresa Brittain (about her)
Kindergarten
B.A. Early Childhood Education, University of Louisville
Karen Oakley (about her)
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
Doris Stam (about her)
Grade 1
Bachelor of Music Education, UNC, Chapel Hill
M.A. Theological Studies, Southern Seminary
Jennifer Price (about her)
Grade 1
B.A. Marketing, University of Louisville
M.A. Elementary Education, Bellarmine University
Joyce Aspatore (about her)
Grade 2
B.S. Elementary Ed., Eastern Kentucky University
Kelly Booker (about her)
Grade 2
B.S. Business Administration, Bellarmine College
M.B.A. Bellarmine College
Gretchen Dillman (about her)
Grade 2
B.S. Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University
Brenda Janke (about her)
Grade 3
B.S. Elementary Ed., University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Anne Parry (about her)
Grade 3
B.S. Biology, University of Georgia
Brittany Mann (about her)
Grade 3
B.A. Elementary Education, Moody Bible Institute
Laura Bateman (about her)
Grade 4
B.M. Music Education, Union University
Brett Vaden (about him)
Grade 4
B.A. Moody Bible Institute
M.Div. Southern Seminary
Katherine Schutte (about her)
Grade 4
B.A. Mathematics, Michigan State University
M.A. Curriculum and Instruction, Colorado Christian University
Ashley Gratto (about her)
Grade 5
B.S. Mathematics, Milligan College
Caleb Kinlaw (about him)
Grade 5
B.A. Philosophy, Gordon College
M.Sc. Philosophy, University of Edinburgh
Sean Brooks (about him)
Grade 6
B.A. Religion, Missouri Baptist University
Andrea Cavanaugh (about her)
Grade 6
B.A. English, Bob Jones University
M.A. English, Bob Jones University
Janice Murdoch (about her)
Art and Physical Education
B.A. Dance and Exercise Training, California State University
M.A. Dance/Movement Therapy, Antioch New England Graduate School
Jim Ashby (about him)
HLS Athletic Director, Lower School Physical Education, Upper School Club Sports
B.S. Health and Physical Education, Murray State University
Rhonda Hibdon
Primary School Music
B.A. Fine Arts, emphasis in Organ, Judson College
