Ms. Jamie Back, Mathematics Chairperson, Technology Coordinator

Algebra IIB/Trigonometry, A.P.® Calculus

B.S.: Materials Engineering with Certification in International Engineering, University of Cincinnati

M.Ed.: Secondary Education, Xavier University

9 years with Covington Latin School and 9 years overall teaching experience

jamie.back@covingtonlatin.org

http://sites.covingtonlatin.org/mrsback

Dr. Thomas Backer

A.P.® Modern European History

B.A.: History and English, Xavier University

M.A.: History, Xavier University

Ph.D.: History, University of Cincinnati

26 years with Covington Latin School and 39 years overall teaching experience

tom.backer@covingtonlatin.org

Mr. Mark Brooks

Chemistry

B.S.:  Environmental Science, Northern Kentucky University

M.A.T.: Chemistry and Secondary Education, Northern Kentucky University

First year with Covington Latin School and 7 years overall teaching experience

mark.brooks@covingtonlatin.org

http://sites.covingtonlatin.org/mrbrooks

Dr. Sandy Carroll, English Chairperson

American Literature and the Essay, A.P.® Literature, Introduction to Catholicism I

B.A.: English, Western Illinois University

M.A.: Creative Writing, SUNY, Buffalo

Ph.D.: English, SUNY, Buffalo

11 years with Covington Latin School and 30 years overall teaching experience

sandy.carroll@covingtonlatin.org

Mr. Joe Della Bella

Pre-Algebra, Algebra IIA/Geometry, Pre-Calculus

B.S. Mathematics, Northern Kentucky University

First year with Covington Latin School and 1 year overall teaching experience

joe.dellabella@covingtonlatin.org

http://sites.covingtonlatin.org/mrdb 

Ms. Kathy Elifrits

Latin I   

B.A.: Mathematics, Indiana University

M.S.: Secondary Education, Indiana University

7 years with Covington Latin School and 43 years overall teaching experience

kathy.elifrits@covingtonlatin.org

Ms. Kim Gehring-Cook, Fine Arts Chairperson

Advanced Fine Arts, Fine Arts (Prep), Fine Arts I, Reading

B.A.: Art and English, Xavier University

M.Ed.: Secondary Education, Xavier University

14 years with Covington Latin School and 14 years overall teaching experience

kim.gehring-cook@covingtonlatin.org

http://sites.covingtonlatin.org/mrscook

Mr. John Goldfuss, Drama Chairperson

A.P.® Composition, Drama, English II

B.A.: English, Thomas More College

M.A.: Secondary Education, Xavier University

22 years with Covington Latin School and 32 years overall teaching experience

john.goldfuss@covingtonlatin.org

http://sites.covingtonlatin.org/mrgoldfuss 

Ms. Debbie Gruber

German I, German II

B.A.: French and German, Indiana University

5 years with Covington Latin School and 25 years overall teaching experience

debbie.gruber@covingtonlatin.org

Mr. Ebert Haegele

Physical Science, Pre-Algebra,

B.S.: Engineering, University of Kentucky

M.A.: Education (20+ hours), Thomas More College

26 years with Covington Latin School and 26 years overall teaching experience

ebert.haegele@covingtonlatin.org

Mr. Adam Iadipaolo, Religion Chairperson

Introduction to Catholicism II, Morality, Understanding the Scriptures

B.A.: Philosophy, St. Mary's University

S.T.B.: Sacred Theology, Pontifical Gregorian University

S.T.L.: Sacred Theology, John Paul II Institute

6 years with Covington Latin School and 7 years overall teaching experience

adam.iadipaolo@covingtonlatin.org

Mr. Matthew Krebs, Campus Minister

English I, Shakespearean Interpretation, A.P.® Composition, Introduction to Catholicism I

B.A.: Secondary Education and English, Northern Kentucky University                                              

M.A.: Secondary Education, Northern Kentucky University

18 years with Covington Latin School and 20 years overall teaching experience

matt.krebs@covingtonlatin.org

Ms. Kelly Kusch, Foreign Languages Chairperson

Latin II, Latin III/Latin Literature, A.P.® Latin IV/Vergil, Attic Greek I, Attic Greek II, Æsthetics

B.A.: Classical Language and Literature; B.S.: Biology, University of Chicago

M.Ed: Secondary Education, Xavier University

M.A.: Latin (45+ hours), University of Cincinnati

21 years with Covington Latin School and 21.5 years overall teaching

kelly.kusch@covingtonlatin.org

http://sites.covingtonlatin.org/mskusch

Mr. John Lane, History Chairperson

American Government and Politics, A.P.® US History, Western Civilization II

Economics and World Issues

B.A.: History, University of Cincinnati

B.S.: Education, Winona State University

M.A.: History, Northern Kentucky University

8 years with Covington Latin School, 11 years overall teaching experience

john.lane@covingtonlatin.org

Mr. Steve LaVelle

Biology, History of the Church, Story Telling

B.A.: Theology, Xavier University

M.A.T.: Biology and Secondary Education, Northern Kentucky University

4 years with Covington Latin School and 4 years overall teaching experience

steve.lavelle@covingtonlatin.org

http://sites.covingtonlatin.org/mrlavelle

Mr. Gene Morrison, Athletic Director

Prep Health , Freshman Health

B.S.: Health Science, Xavier University

B.A.: Physical Education, Xavier University

M.A.: Physical Education, Xavier University

33 years with Covington Latin School and 33 years overall teaching experience

gene.morrison@covingtonlatin.org

Mr. Aleksandrs Morozovs

Prep Physical Education. Freshman Physical Education

B.A. Educational Science in Sports, Latvian Academy of Sports Education

Certification:  Elementary and Secondary Physical Education and Physical Therapy

First year with Covington Latin School and 3 years overall teaching experience

alex.morozovs@covingtonlatin.org

Ms. Sarah Patton

Social Studies, Oratorical Interpretation, Original Oratory, Study Skills II

B.A.:  History, College of Wooster

J.D.:  College of William and Mary

M.A.T.:  Thomas More College

2 years with Covington Latin School, 2 years overall teaching experience

sarah.patton@covingtonlatin.org

http://sites.covingtonlatin.org/mrspatton

Mr. Frederick M. Reuter '56

A.P.® Physics, Pre-Algebra

B.S. Chemistry, Xavier University

M.S. Chemistry, Xavier University

M.Ed. Theology, M.Ed. Counseling, Xavier University

11 years with Covington Latin School and 43 years overall teaching experience

fred.reuter@covingtonlatin.org

http://sites.covingtonlatin.org/dos 

Ms. Teresa Schmitt

Spanish I, Spanish II

B.A.: English, Northern Kentucky University

M.A.: English Literature (24 hours, thesis pending), Northern Kentucky University

5 years with Covington Latin School and 14 years overall teaching experience

teresa.schmitt@covingtonlatin.org

http://sites.covingtonlatin.org/ms-schmitt-s-website

Mrs. Heidi Schwarz

Drama, Grammar, English I, Honors English IV: Survey of British Literature

B.A.: Secondary Education, Drama and Speech, English, Thomas More College                       

M.Ed: Secondary Education, Xavier University

5 years with Covington Latin School and 14 years overall teaching experience

heidi.schwarz@covingtonlatin.org

http://sites.covingtonlatin.org/mrsschwarz

Ms. Rhonda Vrabel, Librarian

Honors U.S. History, Study Skills (Prep), Study Skills I

B.A.: History, Northern Kentucky University

M.L.S.: Library Science (24+ hours), University of Kentucky

5 years with Covington Latin School and 5 years overall teaching experience

rhonda.vrabel@covingtonlatin.org

 
Mr. Dennis Whitehead '62, Science Chairperson

A.P.® Biology, A.P.® US History, Honors Physics, Social Studies

B.A.: Biology, Villa Madonna College

M.A.: History, Xavier University

40 years with Covington Latin School and 40 years overall teaching experience

dennis.whitehead@covingtonlatin.org

Guidance
 

Ms. Jamie Rueger, Guidance Counselor

Staff