Mary Bradshaw
Latin & 8th Grammar and Writing 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
10th and 11th Classical Christian Studies, European History I (9th) and II (10th), & U.S. Government 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 two daughters, Madelyn and Joanna. He enjoys good books, good food, and mediocre golf (when he plays). |
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. |
Shannon Cummins
7th Life Science, 9th Physical Science, 10th Biology, & Anatomy and Physiology 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
9th Christian Studies, 10th and 12th English Studies & 12th Classical Christian Studies 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 and poetry, Mr. Freeman spends his time reading kids books and enjoying the company of his four children and his lovely wife, Devon. |
Audrey Grissom
Henle IA, Level I Translation, & Rhetoric EMAIL: [email protected] Audrey Grissom was born and raised near the University of Kentucky, where she earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Cultures with a focus in the Greek and Latin languages and philosophy. She was also a member of the University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra. She has taught Latin, English, drama, and violin privately and at local Christian Classical schools for five years. She loves reading old books, hiking in the Red River Gorge, and running many miles very slowly. She is almost certain that faries are real. |
Cody King
Latin, 8th Grade Classical Christian Studies, & 9th Classical Studies EMAIL: [email protected] Cody King grew up all over the country in a military family. Though born in the Western US, he found another home east of the Mississippi. He graduated from Union University in Tennessee with a degree in Philosophy and Christian Studies (double major). Later, he graduated from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, earning two Master's degrees: an M.Div. in Christian Ministry and Th.M. in Historical Theology. Currently, Cody is working on his Ph.D. in Biblical Spirituality at Southern Seminary. Cody has been teaching for over 10 years, having taught at Highlands Latin School in Louisville, Lexington Lexington School, Memoria Press Online Academy, and Veritas Scholars Academy. Cody has also been a pastor, currently serving as Associate Pastor at Trinity Baptist Church in Lexington. Cody is husband to Lauren, his "Lovely," and father to three children: Gwenyth, full of joy and life; Ambrose, bearer of strength and beauty; and One-Yet-To-Be-Named, as he and Lauren await this child's birth. Currently, Cody has no free time; but he loves to make time for deep friendships and joyful service with the Cross Ministry Group, helping to heal the hearts of men and marriages. |
Charles Kinamon
7th Christian Studies, 7th Classical Studies, 8th & 9th English Studies EMAIL: [email protected] Charles Kinamon is a Georgia native that moved to Kentucky to attend Asbury Theological Seminary. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Georgia College & State University. Since moving to Kentucky he has completed two Master's Degrees: a Master's in Divinity and a Master of Arts in Leadership. He has taught middle and high school age students in various capacities, including the classroom, over the last several years and is excited to join the Lexington Latin School Faculty this year! He and his wife, Mary Carlyn, have three children: Cannon, Sadie, & Vera. They enjoy taking family walks, doing puzzles, and playing board games. In his free time, Charles does remodeling projects, woodworking, baking, and drinks coffee |
Arthur Martin
Latin & Logic EMAIL: [email protected] Arthur Martin has lived in Lexington for the past 15 years. After graduating from his classical high school, Arthur enrolled in Eastern Kentucky University where he earned a B.A. in philosophy. In addition to teaching at the Latin School, Arthur teaches Latin and Logic at his old high school, Mars Hill Academy, as well as teaching the same subjects for the Memoria Press Online Academy. In his free time, he can often be found with a cup of coffee and a good book, cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats, or discussing philosophy with his friends. |
Thomas Walters
11th English Studies EMAIL: [email protected] Before coming to the Lexington Latin School, Thomas Walters taught at Woodford County Middle School and has teaching experience with grades 6 through 12. Mr. Walters earned a B.S. in high school English education from Asbury University and an M. Div. from Southern Seminary. Mr. Walters lives in Lexington with his wife and son. He enjoys yard work, reading great books, and spending time with his family. |
Dana Wingfield
7th Grade Math, Algebra I, & Advanced Math EMAIL: [email protected] Bio forthcoming—wait with bated breathe. |
Angela Vittos
7th Grammar and Writing 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. |