Our Staff

 

Doris Gilbert, Administrative Assistant

Doris Gilbert has been at St. Agatha Academy since 1991.  Mrs. Gilbert also serves as our Safety Compliance Officer and holds a food handlers’ certificate for St. Agatha.

 

 

Kathleen Thompson, Principal

Kathleen Thompson has been teaching in the Diocese of Lexington for over 35 years, at both Sts. Peter and Paul School and Seton Catholic School. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education (grades 1-8) at Brescia College in Owensboro, Kentucky, and her Master of Arts degree in Elementary Education at Georgetown College, Georgetown, Kentucky. She is a certified Catechist and a Kentucky Teacher Internship Program mentor teacher. Miss Thompson is a member of the National Catholic Education Association and Kentucky Science Teachers Association. Miss Thompson earned her Certification in Catholic School Leadership through Loyola Marymount University in 2024 and joined St. Agatha Academy in August that same year as Principal.

 

 

Jeanne Lane, Preschool Director and Kindergarten Teacher

Jeanne Lane has been a member of the St. Agatha Academy faculty and staff since 1995. Currently, she teaches kindergarten and serves as the Director of the Montessori program and the Extended Day Enrichment Program. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Master of Arts degree in School Leadership at Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky. During her time at St. Agatha Academy, Mrs. Lane has been involved with fundraising, organizing school functions, and serving as the chairperson for the St. Agatha Academy Golf Scramble. She and her husband, Steve, reside in Mt. Sterling and have one daughter, Stephanie, who attended St. Agatha Academy from preschool through eighth grade. In her spare time, Mrs. Lane enjoys spending time with her grandchildren.

 

 

Maribeth Loveless, PreK Montessori

Maribeth Loveless has been a teacher for over 30 years. She has a Kentucky state teaching certificate for Kindergarten-6th grade from the University of Kentucky. She also holds AMS Montessori certifications for 3-6 year olds, and 6-9 year olds. She has taught at Providence Montessori, KORE Academy where she started their elementary program for children with learning differences, including writing the curriculum, Seton Catholic School and presently at St. Agatha Academy. She has taught many grade levels and is currently teaching Montessori preschool. She has three grown children and enjoys cooking, traveling, and jigsaw puzzles.

 

 

Katelyn Lynd, PreK Montessori

Katelyn Lynd is currently in her 6th year as a teacher.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.  She is passionate about helping students grow academically and spiritually and strives to create a classroom environment that is welcoming, engaging, and supportive for all learners.  When she isn’t in the classroom, Mrs. Lynd enjoys golfing with her husband and enjoys reading too.

 

 

Aimee Boarman, Kindergarten Aid

Aimee Boarman has served St. Agatha Academy since 2018 as both an instructional aide in the Montessori program and Art teacher for grades PreK-8.  Our students look forward to art each week and her creative ideas to enrich their artistic talents.

 

 

Triston Conley, Preschool Aid

Triston Conley has been working with children for over two years in a professional setting.  She enjoys reading, art, and spending time with her pets.  She is currently working on her CDA credential.

 

 

Cat Jirak, Preschool Aid

Cat Jirak has spent several years working with children in a variety of professional settings. She received a classical education from Mars Hill Academy and is currently working on earning her associate’s degree in Sonography.

 

 

Lizzy Jirak, Preschool Aid

Lizzy Jirak graduated from Mars Hill Academy, a classical home school co-op, in 2021. She has worked with children since then, both as a nanny and as a daycare/preschool teacher. She is currently working on earning her CDA credential.

 

 

 

Mrs. Rose Watt, Intervention Teacher

 

Jennifer Bishoff, 1st Grade

Jennifer Bishoff has taught and worked with children for more years than she cares to admit. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Toledo University, with a specialization in Early Childhood Education. She has been certified to teach Kindergarten – Eight Grade, all inclusive. She has taught in Catholic schools in Toledo, Ohio, and then joined the wonderful team at St. Agatha Academy in 2021.

 

 

Susie Shelton, 2nd Grade

Susie Shelton is thrilled to be returning to St. Agatha! With thirteen years in education she has taught in both private and public education. Miss Shelton earned a BA in Human Services and Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College and a MAT in Elementary Education from the University of the Cumberlands. She is a life long resident of Winchester, a St. Agatha alumni, and a parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, serving in the community, reading a good book, and watching football.

 

 

Tatiana Hall, 3rd Grade

Tatiana Hall and her husband Jordan live in Mount Sterling with their two sons, who also attend SAA. They attend Mass at both St. Joseph and St. Patrick, and are honored to be a part of this special community. Mrs. Hall graduated from Colby College and double-majored in Anthropology and French Studies. She earned her Masters degree in Elementary Education at the University of the Cumberlands. She has taught at SAA since 2020.

 

 

Janie Johnston, 4th Grade

Janie Johnston has been teaching for over 25 years. She has taught public school in Walton County, Florida and Cobb County, Georgia. She has also taught right here in Clark County in both public and private schools before her move to Georgia. Mrs. Johnston returned to Kentucky and joined Saint Agatha Academy in 2000. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Eastern Kentucky University, and is a member of Kentucky Science Teachers Association.

 

Angela Rutledge, 5th Grade & Middle School Math, Literature, Religion

Angela Rutledge has been teaching in Kentucky and Wyoming for 22 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism/Advertising at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana and her Master of Arts degree in Middle School Math at The University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky. She is married to Rick and they have two sons, two daughters, and two Norwegian Elk hounds. Mrs. Rutledge joined St. Agatha Academy in August of 2024. She teaches Middle School Math and Science.

 

 

Zach Carroll, Middle School History, Science, Literature, Religion

Zach Carroll graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond with a Bachelor of Arts in History. He has been teaching at St. Agatha Academy since 2021. Prior to that he has ten years of experience in logistics. Mr. Carroll is glad to be a part of the St. Agatha Academy family.

 

 

Deacon John Roche, Middle School Writing, Grammar, Logic, Latin, and Religion

Deacon John Roche teaches middle school grammar, logic, Latin, and 8th grade religion. As a deacon in the Catholic Diocese of Lexington, he also works in Hispanic ministry. He holds a BA in English Literature from DePaul University, an MDiv from Catholic Theological Union, and an MA in humanities with a classical education concentration from the University of Dallas. In his free time, he enjoys playing piano, reading, and writing fiction.

 

Reyers Brusoe, Music & Band

Reyers Brusoe has worked for the Diocese of Lexington since 2022 and currently serves as the St. Joseph parish Music Minister and leads St. Agatha Academy’s music program. At St. Agatha Mr. Brusoe teaches general music, and directs our school band program.Mr. Brusoe earned his Bachelor of Science in Music Performance from Roberts Wesleyan University in 2019, where he studied piano, collaborative piano, organ, saxophone, jazz, composition and conducting. Mr. Brusoe completed his Masters of Music in Piano Pedagogy at the University of Southern Maine in 2021.

 

 

Rob Insley, Physical Education & Technology

Robert Insley has been teaching and providing psycho-education for over 30 years. He provided mental health and disciple groups, individual services, taught theology, coached sports and the drama team, and physical fitness and education at an adolescent residential substance abuse center in Virginia for two years before moving to Kentucky.   In 2008, Mr. Insley joined the St. Agatha Academy faculty where he taught Spanish and Computer Technology.  For over a decade he has integrated the classical liberal arts and physical education for St. Agatha Academy.

 

 

Aimee Boarman, Art

Aimee Boarman has served St. Agatha Academy since 2018 as both an instructional aide in the Montessori program and Art teacher for grades PreK-8.  Our students look forward to art each week and her creative ideas to enrich their artistic talents.

 

 

Christy Hisle, Library

Christy Hisle has been part of St. Agatha Academy since 1995 as both a parent and employee. In fact, her family moved to Winchester specifically to send her now grown children to St. Agatha. In 2012 Mrs. Hisle became our school’s part-time librarian. Mrs. Hisle has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Kentucky and is an active member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Richmond, Ky.

 

 

Glen Spivey, Bus Driver

 

 

Laura Adams, Cafeteria Manager

 

 

Tammy Borders, Cafeteria

 

 

Mary Hammond, Aftercare

 

 

 

Karen Tackett, Aftercare

 

 

Abi Boarman, Aftercare