Upper School Faculty
Drew Bell
Upper School Latin and Christian Studies
EMAIL: [email protected]
Bio currently being updated
Upper School Latin and Christian Studies
EMAIL: [email protected]
Bio currently being updated
Mary Bradshaw
Upper School Grammar, Writing, and Latin
EMAIL: m[email protected]
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, and Latin
EMAIL: m[email protected]
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.
Charles Carter
Upper School Classical Christian Studies and History
EMAIL: [email protected]
C. J. Carter moved to Lexington to attend the University of Kentucky, earning two bachelor degrees, one in English and another in Philosophy. He later earned a Master's in Teaching from the University of Kentucky. Between the two he worked for Christian Student Fellowship, doing campus ministry at UK. After receiving his master's degree he worked for a year at Bryan Station High School in Lexington, then joined the faculty of Lexington Latin School in 2018. He is married to Karla, and they have one daughter, Madelyn, and another baby on the way. He enjoys good books, good food, and mediocre golf (when he plays)
Upper School Classical Christian Studies and History
EMAIL: [email protected]
C. J. Carter moved to Lexington to attend the University of Kentucky, earning two bachelor degrees, one in English and another in Philosophy. He later earned a Master's in Teaching from the University of Kentucky. Between the two he worked for Christian Student Fellowship, doing campus ministry at UK. After receiving his master's degree he worked for a year at Bryan Station High School in Lexington, then joined the faculty of Lexington Latin School in 2018. He is married to Karla, and they have one daughter, Madelyn, and another baby on the way. He enjoys good books, good food, and mediocre golf (when he plays)
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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.
Rick Freeman
Upper School Christian Studies & Senior Thesis
EMAIL: [email protected]
After working in campus ministry for four years, Rick Freeman joined the LLS staff in 2018. He holds a B.A. in English education from the University of Kentucky and an M.A. in Theological Studies from Asbury Theological Seminary. When he’s not busy being a nerd about theology or poetry, Mr. Freeman spends his days enjoying the quiet company of his wife Devon and his newborn son Samuel or staying busy in his backyard with his older son Nathan.
Upper School Christian Studies & Senior Thesis
EMAIL: [email protected]
After working in campus ministry for four years, Rick Freeman joined the LLS staff in 2018. He holds a B.A. in English education from the University of Kentucky and an M.A. in Theological Studies from Asbury Theological Seminary. When he’s not busy being a nerd about theology or poetry, Mr. Freeman spends his days enjoying the quiet company of his wife Devon and his newborn son Samuel or staying busy in his backyard with his older son Nathan.
Karina Johnson
Upper School Choir
EMAIL: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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 and History
EMAIL: [email protected]
Mr. King received his B.A. in Christian Studies and Philosophy, double major, from Union University in Jackson, TN. Additionally, he holds the M.Div. and Th.M degrees from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he specialized in Patristics. Before coming to teach at LLS in 2014, Mr. King taught at Highlands Latin School since 2008, and has also taught for the Memoria Press Online Classical Academy. In addition to teaching duties, Mr. King is also a pastor at Mosaic, Lexington. He is the husband of Lauren and the father of Gwenyth.
Upper School Latin and History
EMAIL: [email protected]
Mr. King received his B.A. in Christian Studies and Philosophy, double major, from Union University in Jackson, TN. Additionally, he holds the M.Div. and Th.M degrees from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he specialized in Patristics. Before coming to teach at LLS in 2014, Mr. King taught at Highlands Latin School since 2008, and has also taught for the Memoria Press Online Classical Academy. In addition to teaching duties, Mr. King is also a pastor at Mosaic, Lexington. He is the husband of Lauren and the father of Gwenyth.
Paula May
Upper School Rhetoric
EMAIL: [email protected]
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
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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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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.
Carol Roach
Upper School Science and Mathematics
EMAIL: [email protected]
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 and Mathematics
EMAIL: [email protected]
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.
Thomas Walters
Upper School Literature and Classical Christian Studies
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Before coming to the Lexington Latin School, Thomas Walters taught in Woodford County Middle School for two years and has teaching experience with grades 6 through 12. Mr. Walters earned a B.S. in high school English education from Asbury University and is currently enrolled as a masters student at Southern Seminary. Mr. Walters lives in Lexington with his wife. He enjoys fishing, hiking, and reading great books.
Upper School Literature and Classical Christian Studies
EMAIL: [email protected]
Before coming to the Lexington Latin School, Thomas Walters taught in Woodford County Middle School for two years and has teaching experience with grades 6 through 12. Mr. Walters earned a B.S. in high school English education from Asbury University and is currently enrolled as a masters student at Southern Seminary. Mr. Walters lives in Lexington with his wife. He enjoys fishing, hiking, and reading great books.
Angela Vittos
Upper School Writing and Composition
EMAIL: [email protected]
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 and Composition
EMAIL: [email protected]
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.
