Lexington Latin School
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Upper School Faculty

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Mary Bradshaw
8th Grammar and Writing, 8th Literature, & 10th English Studies
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.
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Charles Carter
9th Classical Studies, 10th and 11th Classical Christian Studies, European History I, & U.S. Government
EMAIL: ccarter@lexingtonlatinschool.com


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 two daughters, Madelyn and Joanna. He enjoys good books, good food, and mediocre golf (when he plays).
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Matthew Combs
Henle II & European History II
EMAIL:  mcombs@lexingtonlatinschool.com

Bio forthcoming—wait with bated breathe.
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Deanna Cooper
Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, & Algebra II
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.
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Shannon Cummins
7th Life Science, 9th Physical Science, 10th Biology, & Anatomy and Physiology 

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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Guillermo Dillon
Henle IB
EMAIL:  gdillon@lexingtonlatinschool.com

Bio forthcoming—wait with bated breathe.
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Rick Freeman
8th Classical Christian Studies, 9th Christian Studies, 12th Classical Christian Studies, & 12th English Studies
EMAIL: rfreeman@lexingtonlatinschool.com


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 company of his wife Devon and their two boys, Nathan and Samuel.
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Audrey Grissom
Henle IA, Level I Translation, & Rhetoric
EMAIL:  agrissom@lexingtonlatinschool.com

Bio forthcoming—wait with bated breathe.
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Nick Grounds
7th Christian Studies & Logic
EMAIL:  ngrounds@lexingtonlatinschool.com

Bio forthcoming—wait with bated breathe.
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Karina Johnson
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.
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Bethany King
Science & Mathematics
EMAIL:  bking@lexingtonlatinschool.com

Bio forthcoming—wait with bated breathe.
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Charles Kinamon
9th English Studies
EMAIL:  ckinamon@lexingtonlatinschool.com

Bio forthcoming—wait with bated breathe.
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Lee McGrath
Geometry, Pre-Calculus, & Calculus
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.
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Dr. Debra Nickell
8th Geography & Health Director
EMAIL:  dnickell@lexingtonlatinschool.com

Bio forthcoming—wait with bated breathe.
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Nicolas Scott
Jack of All Trades (forthcoming)
EMAIL:  nscott@lexingtonlatinschool.com

Bio forthcoming—wait with bated breathe.
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Thomas Walters
7th Christian Studies & 11th English Studies

EMAIL: twalters@lexingtonlatinschool.com

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.
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Angela Vittos
7th Grammar
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. ​
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Adam York
American History
EMAIL:  ayork@lexingtonlatinschool.com

Bio forthcoming—wait with bated breathe.

Lexington Latin School
Lower School Information
Jr. K–6th Grade

859-940-7485
office@lexingtonlatinschool.com

Campus located on the campus of
Ashland Avenue Baptist Church
483 West Reynolds Road
Lexington, Kentucky  40503


Lexington Latin School
​Upper School Information
​7th
–12th Grade

859-429-8654
​​upperoffice@lexingtonlatinschool.com

Campus located on the campus of
Lexington City Church
410 Sporting Court
Lexington, Kentucky  40503
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY: Lexington Latin School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It doesn't discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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  • Home
  • About
    • Our Mission
    • Administration
    • Lower School Faculty
    • Upper School Faculty
  • Academics
    • Overview
    • Jr. K
    • Primary School K-2
    • Grammar School 3-6
    • Upper School >
      • Christian Studies
      • Classical Studies
      • Mathematics
      • English Literature
      • Latin
    • Benefits of Learning Latin
  • Admissions
  • Parents
    • Reopening (Fall 2020)
    • Calendar
    • Assignments
    • Uniforms
    • "FACTS" Payment System
    • Supply Lists
    • Summer Reading
    • Classical Teacher Online Magazine
  • Student Life
    • Assignments
    • House System
    • Extracurriculars >
      • Cross Country
      • Volleyball
  • Contact