Administration
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Mrs. Jeannie Davis
Headmistress Jeannie Davis began the Lexington Latin School in 2003 by teaching Latina Christiana I and Roman history to beginning Latin students. LLS quickly grew to a full curriculum and all day classes. Mrs. Davis has been a long-time friend to Cheryl Lowe, founder of Highlands Latin School and Memoria Press. Mrs. Lowe encouraged Mrs. Davis to begin the venture of a Latin school in Lexington. Mrs. Davis' credentials include a B.S. degree from Western Kentucky University, an M.A.T. from the University of Louisville, and an M.S.W. from the University of Kentucky. She and her daughter studied English Literature at Oxford University in Exeter College one summer. Mrs. Davis holds a Lifetime Teaching Certification in Kentucky and has had much experience teaching in various venues including high schools, community colleges, adult education programs, and home schooling. Mrs. Davis loves teaching children and watching their knowledge and good character increase. She resides close to Lexington, Kentucky, with her husband, Sherman. |
Lower School Administration
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Jessica Short
Admissions & Lower School Administration EMAIL: jshort@lexingtonlatinschool.com Mrs. Jessica Short graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a B.A. in Elementary Education and also received an M.S. in Instruction and Technology from Georgetown College. She taught kindergarten at Clays Mill Elementary for 7 years. Mrs. Short is married to Brett and has two daughters, who attend the Lexington Latin School. She enjoys traveling, shopping and spending time outdoors. "I enjoy greeting the smiling faces of the students everyday." |
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Cassie Corbett
Lower School Administration EMAIL: ccorbett@lexingtonlatinschool.com Cassie Corbett received a BA in Psychology from Asbury University and an M.A.T in English Education from the University of South Florida. After completing her masters, Cassie taught middle school English at private day schools in Florida and Kentucky for four years before becoming a stay at home mom to her three children. She reentered the classroom at LLS in 2013 and now serves as Lower School Curriculum Director. |
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Mary Bale
Lower School Office Administration EMAIL: mbale@lexingtonlatinschool.com Mrs. Mary Bale graduated from the University of Louisville with a B.S. in Business Administration. Prior to moving to Lexington last year, Mrs. Bale worked for an accounting firm in Louisville for 10 years. She and her husband, Steve, have 4 grown sons. Mrs. Bale enjoys reading, boating, traveling, spending time with family, and walking her 3 dogs. |
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Amy Seigler
Lower School Office Administration EMAIL: aseigler@lexingtonlatinschool.com Amy Seigler graduated from Lander University with a B.S. in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education. She taught special education for 6 years. Amy and her husband, Michael, have three sons who attend Lexington Latin School. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and exercising. |
Upper School Administration
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Paula May
Upper School Dean & Director of College Planning EMAIL: pmay@lexingtonlatinschool.com Mrs. May earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University and her Master of Science degree from the University of Kentucky. She owned a private nutrition consulting practice and taught Nutrition Science at the University of Kentucky, Georgetown College and Eastern Kentucky University before pursuing administration at Trinity Christian Academy. While there, as Director of Academics and Admissions, she also taught Rhetoric and developed the Drama program. Mrs. May joined the staff at LLS as the Director of College Planning and is currently the Upper School Dean. Mrs. May is a native Upstate New Yorker but considers Kentucky her home. She has three children, Allison, Julia, and Brenden, and resides in rural Madison County. |
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Jennifer Hagerman
Finance Administrator EMAIL: jhagerman@lexingtonlatinschool.com Jennifer Hagerman received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Western Kentucky University. She worked for six years as a CPA before becoming a stay-at-home mother of four. Mrs. Hagerman joined the LLS faculty in 2016 where three of her four children attend. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Wes, and children, eating out at her favorite restaurants, singing in her church choir, and watching college baseball. |
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Shannon Cummins
Upper School Director of Student Life EMAIL: scummins@lexingtonlatinschool.com Born and raised in Lexington, Shannon Cummins graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Biology. She later attended Austin Peay State University and earned her secondary science teaching degree. After teaching in locations around the world, due to being a military spouse for 20 years, she has settled in Lexington and been teaching at the Lexington Latin School since 2012. She is married to Jason and they have two boys, Jax and Colt, also attending the school. She enjoys traveling the country in their camper, cooking, and eating. |
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Nicolas Scott
Upper School Registrar and Webmaster EMAIL: nscott@lexingtonlatinschool.com Nicolas attended the University of Kentucky, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. After graduation, he spent two years working at Christian Student Fellowship where he co-wrote the apologetics curriculum, organized student-led Bible studies, and led discipleship groups. He enjoys reading all types of books, and often reads two or three genres at once. He also likes spending time with his wife, which usually includes hiking, hammocking, and cooking delicious food. He has been with the Lexington Latin School since 2015, and enjoys working with the students and faculty. |
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Stacy Gedritis
Administrative Assistant EMAIL: sgedritis@lexingtonlatinschool.com Stacy Gedritis is originally from Michigan and moved to Kentucky in 2007. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Communication Arts from Aquinas College and a Masters of Business Administration from Western Michigan University. She worked in the banking industry for nine years before becoming a stay at home mother to her two children. During her time at home she was an active volunteer for many children’s organizations. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and training for long distance running races. |
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Andrea Blanton
Upper School Office Administration EMAIL: ablanton@lexingtonlatinschool.com Andrea Blanton was born in Ashland, Kentucky and moved to Lexington when she was a year old. She received a B.S. in Merchandising & Textiles from the University of Kentucky. She married Jeff in 2001 and they have 3 children, 2 of whom attend the Lexington Latin School. She has been a part of the LLS since 2010 and looks forward to many more years here. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and decorating. |
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Shannon McElfresh
Upper School Office Administration EMAIL: smcelfresh@lexingtonlatinschool.com Shannon McElfresh received her B.S. in Civil Engineering at the University of Kentucky. She has six children that she has homeschooled from Kindergarten. She has three sons and three daughters. Her hobbies include Crocheting, Knitting and Tatting. |
