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
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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
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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
http://sites.covingtonlatin.org/mrs-vrabel/
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
Group Guidance
B.A.: Psychology; B.A., Communications and Culture, Indiana University
M.Ed: School Counseling, Loyola University
5 years with Covington Latin School and 6 years overall teaching experience
jamie.rueger@covingtonlatin.org
Staff
Ms. Christy Boehmker, Office Assistant
Experience: 12 years with Covington Latin School
christy.boehmker@covingtonlatin.org
Reverend Raymond Enzweiler, Chaplain
B.S.: Physics, Thomas More College
M.A., Ph.D.: Physics, University of Cincinnati
Be.L.: Bioethics, Athenium Regina Apostolorum
S.T.B.: Pontifical Gregorian University
3 years with Covington Latin School and 23 years pastoral and teaching experience
renzweiler@covcathedral.com
Mr. Carl Goodmonson, Director of Admissions
B.A.: Speech Communication and Political Science, Iowa State University
M.B.A.: Business Administration (30+ hours), Thomas More College
3 years with Covington Latin School, 12 years admissions experience
carl.goodmonson@covingtonlatin.org
Mr. Brandon Koch, Band Director
B.A.: Music Education (75+ hours), Northern Kentucky University
4 years with Covington Latin School, 5 years overall instructional and directing experience
brandon.koch@covingtonlatin.org
Ms. Paula Grome, Development Office AssistantFirst year with Covington Latin School
paula.grome@covingtonlatin.org
Ms. Kathy Metzger, Office Manager
12 years with Covington Latin School
kathy.metzger@covingtonlatin.org
Mrs. Cinda Rudolph, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations
21 years with Covington Latin School
cinda.rudolph@covingtonlatin.org

Mr. Ken Rudolph, Custodian
ken.rudolph@covingtonlatin.org
Ms. Nell Schaffer '03, Choir Director
B.A.: Music, Electronic Media and Broadcasting, Northern Kentucky University
3 years with Covington Latin School, 5 years overall teaching experience
nell.schaffer@covingtonlatin.org
Ms. Jane Mary Tenhover, Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving
B.J.: Journalism, University of Missouri
1 year with Covington Latin School and 20 years development experience
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Ms. Marilyn Vater, Cafeteria Manager
16 years with Covington Latin School
marilyn.vater@covingtonlatin.org