Upper School Faculty
Michael Armstrong
Upper School Latin
EMAIL: marmstrong@lexingtonlatinschool.com
Originally from Louisville, Michael received a BA in Classical Studies from the University of Kentucky with a minor in philosophy before graduating from Asbury Theological Seminary with an MA in Theological Studies and an MA in Biblical studies. He has been at the Latin school since 2014 and has also been the youth pastor at Lawrenceburg United Methodist Church since 2016. Michael lives with his wife, Vanna, a social worker for the city of Lexington, and their son Connor.
Upper School Latin
EMAIL: marmstrong@lexingtonlatinschool.com
Originally from Louisville, Michael received a BA in Classical Studies from the University of Kentucky with a minor in philosophy before graduating from Asbury Theological Seminary with an MA in Theological Studies and an MA in Biblical studies. He has been at the Latin school since 2014 and has also been the youth pastor at Lawrenceburg United Methodist Church since 2016. Michael lives with his wife, Vanna, a social worker for the city of Lexington, and their son Connor.
Mary Bradshaw
Upper School Grammar, Writing, & Latin
EMAIL: mbradshaw@lexingtonlatinschool.com
Before coming to the Lexington Latin School in 2016, Mary Bradshaw taught at Bluegrass United Academic Center for four years and Trinity Christian Academy for 13 years. She has experience teaching third grade, middle school Latin, and high school French and English. She has a B.A. in English with a French minor from Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. She is married to David Bradshaw, who teaches in the Philosophy Department at UK. She has found her liberal arts training to have been a solid basis for life-long learning and hopes reading great literature and writing about it will inspire her students to lead good lives.
Upper School Grammar, Writing, & Latin
EMAIL: mbradshaw@lexingtonlatinschool.com
Before coming to the Lexington Latin School in 2016, Mary Bradshaw taught at Bluegrass United Academic Center for four years and Trinity Christian Academy for 13 years. She has experience teaching third grade, middle school Latin, and high school French and English. She has a B.A. in English with a French minor from Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. She is married to David Bradshaw, who teaches in the Philosophy Department at UK. She has found her liberal arts training to have been a solid basis for life-long learning and hopes reading great literature and writing about it will inspire her students to lead good lives.
Deanna Cooper
Upper School Mathematics
EMAIL: dcooper@lexingtonlatinschool.com
Mrs. Deanna Cooper received her B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Louisville Speed Scientific School. She worked as an industrial engineer for American Air Filter and as a quality engineer for Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky. Mrs. Cooper joined the Lexington Latin School faculty in 2011. She has taught or is currently teaching 5th, 6th and 7th grade mathematics, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and Algebra II. Mrs. Cooper lives in Lexington with her husband and three children. She likes to spend time with her family, play the flute and read.
Upper School Mathematics
EMAIL: dcooper@lexingtonlatinschool.com
Mrs. Deanna Cooper received her B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Louisville Speed Scientific School. She worked as an industrial engineer for American Air Filter and as a quality engineer for Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky. Mrs. Cooper joined the Lexington Latin School faculty in 2011. She has taught or is currently teaching 5th, 6th and 7th grade mathematics, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and Algebra II. Mrs. Cooper lives in Lexington with her husband and three children. She likes to spend time with her family, play the flute and read.
Shannon Cummins
Upper School Science
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.
Upper School Science
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.
Karina Johnson
Upper School Choir
EMAIL: kjohnson@lexingtonlatinschool.com
Mrs. Johnson earned her B.A. in Piano Performance and Mathematics from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa and her M.A. in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Colorado University in Boulder, Colorado. She has worked as Adjunct Faculty at Transylvania University and was the Director of Music at Trinity Christian Academy for eleven years. Mrs. Johnson is a frequent collaborative pianist with area choirs including the University of Kentucky performing ensembles.
Upper School Choir
EMAIL: kjohnson@lexingtonlatinschool.com
Mrs. Johnson earned her B.A. in Piano Performance and Mathematics from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa and her M.A. in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Colorado University in Boulder, Colorado. She has worked as Adjunct Faculty at Transylvania University and was the Director of Music at Trinity Christian Academy for eleven years. Mrs. Johnson is a frequent collaborative pianist with area choirs including the University of Kentucky performing ensembles.
Cody King
Upper School Latin & Classical Christian Studies
EMAIL: cking@lexingtonlatinschool.com
Mr. King is originally from Las Vegas, NV, and grew up in a military family. He grew to love the classics in high school and college, and eventually graduated from Union University with a B.A. in Christian Studies and Philosophy. Mr. King currently teaches Latin, Classical Studies, and Christian Studies and plays a key role in all assembly settings.
Upper School Latin & Classical Christian Studies
EMAIL: cking@lexingtonlatinschool.com
Mr. King is originally from Las Vegas, NV, and grew up in a military family. He grew to love the classics in high school and college, and eventually graduated from Union University with a B.A. in Christian Studies and Philosophy. Mr. King currently teaches Latin, Classical Studies, and Christian Studies and plays a key role in all assembly settings.
Paula May
Upper School Rhetoric
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 pursing administration at a classical, Christian School in Lexington. 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.
Upper School Rhetoric
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 pursing administration at a classical, Christian School in Lexington. 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.
Lee McGrath
Upper School Mathematics
EMAIL: lmcgrath@lexingtonlatinschool.com
Lee McGrath is originally from New Jersey. She holds a B.A. in mathematics education from Newark State College in N.J. and an M.S. in mathematics education from the University of Kentucky. She has taught math in grades 7-12 in both public and private schools settings. She joined the LLS faculty in November, 2014 and is currently teaching a pre-calculus class. Lee enjoys spending time with her 2 adult children, reading, knitting, doing service work in the community and eastern Kentucky, and listening to classical and jazz music.
Upper School Mathematics
EMAIL: lmcgrath@lexingtonlatinschool.com
Lee McGrath is originally from New Jersey. She holds a B.A. in mathematics education from Newark State College in N.J. and an M.S. in mathematics education from the University of Kentucky. She has taught math in grades 7-12 in both public and private schools settings. She joined the LLS faculty in November, 2014 and is currently teaching a pre-calculus class. Lee enjoys spending time with her 2 adult children, reading, knitting, doing service work in the community and eastern Kentucky, and listening to classical and jazz music.
Ian Nelson
Upper School History & Logic
EMAIL: inelson@lexingtonlatinschool.com
Ian Nelson received a classical Christian education in Midland, Texas. At Texas A&M University, he earned a B.A. in History with minors in English and Military Studies. Upon graduating, he commissioned in the United States Marine Corps as a Second Lieutenant. Over the next four years Ian was stationed in Virginia, Oklahoma, and California—including one seven-month deployment in Okinawa, Japan. He separated from the Marine Corps in November 2016 as a 1st Lieutenant. He is married to Hope Nelson. Ian enjoys backpacking, weightlifting, and classical music. He is a passionate reader of the classics, poetry, history, and philosophy. He started teaching at the Lexington Latin School in 2016.
Upper School History & Logic
EMAIL: inelson@lexingtonlatinschool.com
Ian Nelson received a classical Christian education in Midland, Texas. At Texas A&M University, he earned a B.A. in History with minors in English and Military Studies. Upon graduating, he commissioned in the United States Marine Corps as a Second Lieutenant. Over the next four years Ian was stationed in Virginia, Oklahoma, and California—including one seven-month deployment in Okinawa, Japan. He separated from the Marine Corps in November 2016 as a 1st Lieutenant. He is married to Hope Nelson. Ian enjoys backpacking, weightlifting, and classical music. He is a passionate reader of the classics, poetry, history, and philosophy. He started teaching at the Lexington Latin School in 2016.
Carol Roach
Upper School Science & Mathematics
EMAIL: croach@lexingtonlatinschool.com
Mrs. Roach has a B.S. in Mathematics with a minor in physics from Murray State University and a M.S. in Education from the University of Kentucky. She taught public school for six years in Frankfort. After her first child was born she was a full-time mom for twelve years. Mrs. Roach returned to the classroom to teach math and science for five years at The Frankfort Christian Academy and five years at the Lexington Christian Academy. She lives in Frankfort with her husband Robert. Her son David is in graduate school at Baylor. Her sons Daniel and Andrew attend Harding University and daughter Nancy is a senior at Lexington Christian. Mrs. Roach is excited to have the opportunity to teach science at Lexington Latin.
Upper School Science & Mathematics
EMAIL: croach@lexingtonlatinschool.com
Mrs. Roach has a B.S. in Mathematics with a minor in physics from Murray State University and a M.S. in Education from the University of Kentucky. She taught public school for six years in Frankfort. After her first child was born she was a full-time mom for twelve years. Mrs. Roach returned to the classroom to teach math and science for five years at The Frankfort Christian Academy and five years at the Lexington Christian Academy. She lives in Frankfort with her husband Robert. Her son David is in graduate school at Baylor. Her sons Daniel and Andrew attend Harding University and daughter Nancy is a senior at Lexington Christian. Mrs. Roach is excited to have the opportunity to teach science at Lexington Latin.
Derek Sanders
Upper School Latin & Classical Christian Studies
EMAIL: dsanders@lexingtonlatinschool.com
Derek Sanders was born in northern Ohio, where he lived for the first 19 years of his life until he moved to central Kentucky in 2002 to attend Asbury University. Over the next 11 years, he received a B.A. in Classical Languages from Asbury University, a B.A. in English from the University of Louisville as well as an M.A.T. in Education from Asbury University. He has been happily married for the past 7 years with 6 beautiful children. Derek enjoys studying languages, reading ancient literature, spending time outdoors, writing creatively, fellowshipping with his church community, serving as an example of God's heart for justice, and traveling around the world. He is excited to work with the Upper School students and watch their minds and hearts expand as they encounter a classical education. He started teaching at LLS in 2013.
Upper School Latin & Classical Christian Studies
EMAIL: dsanders@lexingtonlatinschool.com
Derek Sanders was born in northern Ohio, where he lived for the first 19 years of his life until he moved to central Kentucky in 2002 to attend Asbury University. Over the next 11 years, he received a B.A. in Classical Languages from Asbury University, a B.A. in English from the University of Louisville as well as an M.A.T. in Education from Asbury University. He has been happily married for the past 7 years with 6 beautiful children. Derek enjoys studying languages, reading ancient literature, spending time outdoors, writing creatively, fellowshipping with his church community, serving as an example of God's heart for justice, and traveling around the world. He is excited to work with the Upper School students and watch their minds and hearts expand as they encounter a classical education. He started teaching at LLS in 2013.
Nicolas Scott
Upper School Thesis, & Classical Christian Studies
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.
Upper School Thesis, & Classical Christian Studies
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.
Angela Vittos
Upper School Writing & Composition
EMAIL: avittos@lexingtonlatinschool.com
Angela Vittos was born and raised in West Liberty, Kentucky. She received her B.S. in English from Morehead State University. After moving to Lexington, Angela attended Eastern Kentucky University and completed her Master's Degree in Education with a specialty in Counseling. She developed education materials for Kentucky's Health Departments. Using only a classical approach to education, she understands and can attest to the many benefits and rewards. Angela and her husband Ted have two daughters and one son.
Upper School Writing & Composition
EMAIL: avittos@lexingtonlatinschool.com
Angela Vittos was born and raised in West Liberty, Kentucky. She received her B.S. in English from Morehead State University. After moving to Lexington, Angela attended Eastern Kentucky University and completed her Master's Degree in Education with a specialty in Counseling. She developed education materials for Kentucky's Health Departments. Using only a classical approach to education, she understands and can attest to the many benefits and rewards. Angela and her husband Ted have two daughters and one son.
Michelle Weitlauf
Upper School English Studies
EMAIL: mweitlauf@lexingtonlatinschool.com
Michelle Weitlauf currently teaches junior high and high school grammar, composition, and literature. She earned her M.A. in English from the University of Kentucky. She has nine years of experience teaching writing and literature at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Mrs. Weitlauf enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her four children, three of whom attend LLS.
Upper School English Studies
EMAIL: mweitlauf@lexingtonlatinschool.com
Michelle Weitlauf currently teaches junior high and high school grammar, composition, and literature. She earned her M.A. in English from the University of Kentucky. She has nine years of experience teaching writing and literature at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Mrs. Weitlauf enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her four children, three of whom attend LLS.
