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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
B.A. English
, University of South Carolina-Beaufort
B.A. History
, University of South Carolina-Beaufort
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
B.A. Communication Studies
, University of South Carolina-Beaufort
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
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
Justin Cox
MTS
, Harvard University
MLitt
, The University of St. Andrews
B.S.
, Boyce 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
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
Drake Isabell
Greek
MDiv.
, Midwestern Baptist The
ological Seminary
B.A. in Biblical Studies and Business
, Midwestern Baptist College
Kyle Janke
M.A. English Literature
, Eastern Michigan University
B.A. English
, Hillsdale College
Robert Lewis
Latin
M.A. Theology
, Aquinas Institute of Theology
B.A. Philosophy
, Purdue University
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
Michael Portwood
M.Div.
, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A.
, Boyce College
Dr. Brandon Rittelmeyer
PhD., Civil Engineering
, Auburn University
M.S.
, Auburn University
B.S.
, University of South Alabama
Margaret Roy*
Latin/Classical Studies
HLS, Class of 2018
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
William Spray
Classical Studies
B.A. Religion and Philosophy
, Southwest Baptist University
Thomas Spurlock*
latin
*HLS, Class of 2021
B.A. Classics
, Georgetown 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
Kimberly Williamson
M.S. Clinical Psychology/ Neuropsychology
, University of
Kentucky
B.A.
, Bellarmine University
Daniel Young*
Classical Studies
*HLS, Class of 2021
B.S. Architecture
, University of
Kentucky
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
Emma Garner
1st Grade
B.S., Teacher Education
, Boyce College
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
Teal Wigginton
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
Emmy Hamilton*
3rd Grade
HLS, Class of 2020
B.S. Business Management
, Western Kentucky University
Anne Parry
3rd Grade
B.S. Biology
, University of Georgia
Caryn Thomas
3rd Grade
B.A. Music Education
, Asbury University
Sadie Young
3rd Grade
Biblical
Counseling
, Boyce College
Amber Elliott
4th Grade
M.A. Biblical Counseling
, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.S. Biblical Counseling
, Boyce College
Beth Gurtner
4th Grade
B.S. Early Childhood and Elementary Education
, Edinboro University
Ava Uhl
4th Grade
B.S. Humanities
, Boyce College
Amy Mangione
4th Grade
B.S. Accounting
, University of Akron
Sydney Law
5th Grade
B.S. Biblical Counseling
Boyce College
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
Jessica Watson
6th Grade
B.S. Elementary Ed.
, Northland International University
Dakota Wilson
6th Grade
M.A. History
, Appalachian State University
B.A. History
, University of South Alabama
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
Jon Christianson
Director, Drama Troupe
B.A. Classics
, University of North Dakota
Erika Boyd
Music
B.A. Music Education
, Mississippi College
Jennifer Gilcreast
Music, Spring Meadows
M.M.
, University of Notre Dame
B.M.
, Asbury College
Ryan Grigsby
Director of Marketing & Athletics
B.S., Sports Administration
Olivet Nazarene University
Janice Murdoch
Art
M.A. Dance/Movement Therapy
, Antioch New England Graduate School
B.A. Dance and Exercise Training
, California State University
Allison Pereira
Music, Spring Meadows
B.S. Biblical Studies: Music and Worship,
Boyce
College
Anne Mary Russell
Music, Spring Meadows
B.S. Biblical Studies: Music and Worship,
Piano
, Boyce
College
Meribeth Szwed
Asst. Athletic Director
Libby Thomas
Music
M.A. Teaching
, University of Louisville
B.S.
Music Education
, Asbury College
Colleen Stafford
Physical Education, Crescent Hill
J.D.
, University of Louisville
B.S. Family Studies
, Miami University (OH)
Katherine Ussery
Physical Education, Spring Meadows
B.A. Communications
, Vanderbilt University
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