John Pica
Principal

BS, Political Science
Minor: History
Concentration: Public Policy
Florida State University

MPA, Masters in Public Administration
Concentration: Higher Education Administration
Florida State University

Member:

  • NCEA – National Catholic Education Association
  • KNPSC - Kentucky Non-Public Schools Commission
  • AdvancED
  • NACUBO – National Association of College and University Business Officers
  • CAA - Commission for Academic Affairs
  • AIR - Association for Institutional Research
  • CBMI - College Business Management Institute
  • Certified Catechist, Catholic Diocese of Lexington
  • Knights of Columbus, 3rd degree
Alexandra Kuyper
Assistant Principal

BA, Political Science, Georgetown College

MAT, Primary-5th grades, University of the Cumberlands

EdS. Instructional Leadership - Principal, Eastern Kentucky University

Google Educator Certified Levels 1 & 2

Google Certified Trainer ​

Apple Teacher Certified ​

KySTE Member

Mariah Stevens
Director of Enrollment, Management and Communication

BA, General Studies, Eastern Kentucky University

Chase Cochran
Office Manager

BFA, Photography, University of Kentucky 

Tina Erpenbeck
PK4 Teacher

BS, Nutrition and Dietetics

MS, Family Studies with a focus on Early Childhood Education

Rank II Certification – Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Birth – Primary

Member of NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)

Stephanie Walbert
PK4 Director/Teacher

BA, Communication Studies, Marshall University

Michael Naas
5th Grade Math and Science

BS, Middle Childhood Education, University of Cincinnati

Misty Otte
1st Grade

BS, Psychology, University of Louisville

MA, Elementary Education, University of Louisville

Jenny Tackett
3rd Grade

BA, Elementary Education (K-5) and Special Education Learning and Behavior Disorders (K-12), University of Kentucky

MA, Reading and Curriculum Instruction, Grand Canyon University

Google Educator Certified Level 1

Jill Leachman
Kindergarten

BA, Communication, Western Kentucky University

MAT, Primary-5th grades, University of the Cumberlands

Donna Steffen
1st Grade

BA, Education, University of Kentucky

MA, Education, Georgetown College

Teacher of the Year Award, Bourbon County 1996

Certified Catechist, Diocese of Lexington 2017

Cathy Cybriwsky
4th Grade Language and Science

BS, Elementary Education (K-8) and Learning and Behavior Disorders (K-12), University of Kentucky

MS, Early Childhood Special Education, University of Kentucky

Robin Clark
Kindergarten

BS, Elementary Education, Pikeville College

MS, Elementary Education, Morehead State University

Joan Bieber
2nd Grade

BS, Elementary Education, University of Illinois

MA, Teacher Education (Reading Concentration), Eastern Michigan University

Karen Shields
2nd Grade

BS, Family Studies, University of Kentucky

BA, Elementary Education, Midway College

MA, Elementary Education, Georgetown College

Peyton Nunley
5th Grade Language Arts, Social Studies, Religion

BA, Elementary Education, University of Kentucky

MA, Elementary Education, University of Kentucky

Certified Catechist, Diocese of Lexington 2017

Google Certified Educator Level 1

Laura Von Mann
4th Grade Math and Social Studies

BA, Elementary Education, Morehead State University

Google Certified Educator Level I 

Dina Johnson
Mathematics

BS, Secondary Education, minor in Psychology, Florida State University

Teaching certificate in Middle School Mathematics with an endorsement in Algebra 1

Stacy Gowing
Language Arts

BA, Russian Area Studies, Knox College

MA, Russian Language and Literature, University of Arizona

Elementary Certification, Grades 1-8, Rio Salado College

Google Educator Certified Level 1

Bryden Endorf
Science

BS, Biology, University of Kentucky

MS, Biology, University of Kentucky

MA, Teaching, University of the Cumberlands

Google Educator Certified Levels 1 & 2

Member of NSTA - National Science Teaching Association

Deedra Hicks
Social Studies

BA, Middle School Education Social Studies and Language Arts, University of Kentucky

MA, Teacher Leadership Gifted and Talented Endorsement, Georgetown College

MA, School Guidance Counseling, Campbellsville University

2022 ACHIEVE Grant Recipient

Allison Weitkamp
Band

BMME (Music Education), University of Kentucky

MME (Music Education), University of Kentucky

MPE (Instrumental Conducting), University of Kentucky

Rank 1 (Music Education), University of Kentucky

ORFF Level 1 Certification

Professional Organizations:

  • KMEA (Kentucky Music Educators Association)
  • Phi Beta Mu (International School Bandmasters Fraternity)
  • Sigma Alpha Iota (Professional Music Fraternity for Women) Tau Beta Sigma (Band Sorority)
Jenny Riggs
Faith Coordinator

BA, Elementary Education 1-8, University of Kentucky (Kindergarten Endorsement)

MA, Curriculum and Instruction Georgetown College

Christie Pabin
Music/Guitar

BSW, Social Work, Eastern Kentucky University

ORFF Music Level 1 Certified

Teaching Guitar Level 1 Certified

KMEA - Kentucky Music Educator Association member

KYSTE - Kentucky Society for Technology member

Google Level 1 Certified Educator

Kristin Majors
Reading Specialist

BA, Elementary Education, University of Kentucky

MA, Literacy Education, University of Kentucky

Certified Reading Specialist

Member of Kentucky Association for Gifted Education

Orton-Gillingham trained

Dr. Karen Lozano
Guidance Specialist

BA, Psychology, The Colorado College

MA, Clinical Child Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham

PhD, Clinical Child Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham

EdS, School Psychology, University of Kentucky

Beth Eddy
Physical Education

BS, Health and Physical Education, University of Louisville

MS, Kinesiology and Health Promotion, University of Kentucky

P-5 Professional Certificate for Teaching in Elementary School, Asbury University

Google Educator Certified Level 1

Member of:

  • AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association)
  • KRA (Kentucky Reading Association)
  • KCTM (Kentucky Council of Teachers of Math)
Amanda Bowen-Munson
Spanish

BA, Political Science, Georgetown College

Google Educator Certified Level 1

Member of AATSP: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

Candy Beauman
Art

BA, Art Education and Art Studio, University of Kentucky

MA, Art Education, University of Kentucky

We consider each applicant to Sts. Peter & Paul School as a whole person, and put enormous care into evaluating every application.

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Each applicant to Sts. Peter & Paul School (SPPS) is considered with great care. We encourage you to schedule a tour of the school to meet the teachers and our students.  SPPS has a long history as a center of Catholic education in downtown Lexington since 1913.

The Application Timeline

August - January

Families are encouraged to complete and submit the application for their children as soon as possible. You will be notified when we we receive your application. Enrollment opens at the end of February. Siblings of current student and/or members of our Partner Parishes receive priority for enrollment. You will be contacted in late February to let you know if you application has been approved. If approved you will receive an email inviting you to enroll at SPPS.

February

Open enrollment begins on February 28. Applicants will be contacted for enrollment in the following order:

  1. Sibling of current student;
  2. Member of one our Partner Parishes (St. Peter Church, St Paul Church, St. Peter Claver Church, Holy Spirit Church, Pax Christie, St. Luke Church. Parishioners of Annunciation Church in Parish are classified as In-Parish for middle school only);
  3. Date application was received

Checking your application

We have an online application process. The application will take 10-15 minutes to complete. Once the application is submitted you will received a confirmation email. The Admissions Department will stay in touch with you until Open Enrollment begins on February 28.

Application Review

The Admissions Committee reviews applications roughly in order of completion. Each application is considered in its entirety.

Decisions

We will make every effort to deliver a decision on your application as soon as possible. An applicant who is offered admission will be notified immediately.