Mary Queen faculty and staff email address follow this pattern. firstname.lastname@maryqueenschool.org
Example: Smith, John - john.smith@maryqueenschool.org
Karen Metheny - First Grade Teacher -
Karen Metheny is a first grade teacher at Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School. She has been teaching at Mary Queen for 24 years. Mrs. Metheny received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa and her Master’s Degree in Education from Georgetown College. She is married to Mike and the mother of two children, JulieAnne and Zac, who are graduates of Mary Queen and Lexington Catholic. JulieAnne is in her first year of teaching in N. Ky. , and Zac is a sophomore at EKU. She is excited about the new year and watching the children grow.
Karli Schram - First Grade Teacher Assistant -
Emma Casey - First Grade Teacher -
Emma Casey received her Bachelor's in Elementary Education from the University of Kentucky. She attended Mary Queen from Kindergarten-8th grade. Ms. Casey graduated from Mary Queen in 2012 and graduated from Lexington Catholic High School n 2016. She is planning to start working on her Masters this summer. In her spare time, she enjoys being with family, friends, and her cat Momo.
Suzy Wells - Second Grade Teacher -
Mrs. Wells is a second grade teacher at Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School. She is an alumni of Mary Queen and Lexington Catholic High School. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from The University of Kentucky. Mrs. Wells has a Master’s Degree in Education with an endorsement in Teacher Leadership from Georgetown College. She is also a Certified Catechist. This is her 8th year teaching 2nd grade at Mary Queen. Previously she spent 2 years as a kindergarten teacher at Good Shepherd Catholic School in Frankfort. She also has several years of experience teaching pre-school. Mrs. Wells and her husband Mike and the proud parents of one daughter and two sons, who are all graduates of Mary Queen. She enjoys family trips to the beach, reading, music, and watching her kids’ concerts and sporting events. Mrs. Wells is an active Mary Queen parishioner and is involved in the music ministry and serves on the Liturgy Committee. She is looking forward to another year of helping her students grow in faith and knowledge.
Michelle Jackson - Second Grade Teacher -
Michelle Jackson is a 2nd grade teacher at Mary Queen. This is her 13th year teaching, most of those years in intermediate. Mrs. Jackson holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, with minors in music and religious studies, from Centre College. She earned her Master's degree from Western Kentucky University. She is a graduate of MQHR! Mrs. Jackson has an 8 year old daughter, a 5 year old son, and a new baby. She enjoys spending time with her family- going for bike rides, playing outside, baking, and reading lots of books. She enjoys being outdoors, especially boating, kayaking, hiking, and waterskiing.
Anna Blandford - Third Grade Teacher -
Anna Blandford is a 1st grade teacher at Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School. She has 8 years of experience in elementary schools. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Wheeling Jesuit University and her Master's Degree in Mulitcategorical Special Education from West Virginia University. She grew up in a small town in West Virginia and has been in Lexington for the last 7 years. She is married to Nathan, who is a MQHR graduate. They have a toddler boy named Owen, a baby girl named Emmy, 2 dogs and a cat. Mrs. Blandford has a true passion for teaching and loves being in the classroom. She is excited to be a teacher at Mary Queen and is really looking forward to another successful school year.
Alexis Sturgill - Third Grade Teacher -
I received my Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Western Kentucky University. I attended Mary Queen from Kindergarten-4th grade and graduated from Lexington Catholic High School in 2016. I am planning to start working on my Masters this summer. In my spare time, I enjoy being with family and friends.I am so happy to be a part of the Mary Queen family! .
Hannah Pendleton - Fourth Grade Teacher -
I received my Bachelor's in Elementary Education and an endorsement in Early Childhood Education from the University of Louisville. I attended St. John School from Kindergarten-8th grade and graduated from Scott County High School in 2015. I am planning to start working on my Masters within the next year. In my spare time, I enjoy being with family and friends.
Barb Biega - Fourth Grade Teacher -
Mrs. Biega is presently in her 31st year of teaching at Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School. She began her career as a long term substitute in the kindergarten classroom where she ended up staying for 13 years. She has also taught 2nd and 5th grade before accepting her current position in the 4th grade. Mrs. Biega received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education from Eastern Kentucky University. She is also a certified Catechist. Mrs. Biega is the mother of two children. Her youngest studies architecture at the University of Cincinnati. Her oldest child is working professionally in Cincinnati. In her spare time she enjoys reading and watching sporting events. Mrs. Biega loves sharing new information with her students and watching them grow!
Maddy Caudill - Fifth Grade Teacher -
Aimee Landrum - Fifth Grade Teacher -
Aimee Landrum is a 5th grade teacher at Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary. She has 23 years’ experience teaching in Catholic Schools, 18 of those years at Mary Queen. Mrs. Landrum received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Kentucky, and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Georgetown College. She also holds Catholic certification in the Diocese of Lexington. Mrs. Landrum was honored to be the 1999 Teacher of the Year for Harrison County. She is the proud mother of two children, ages 14 and 18. Mrs.Landrum strives to make a difference in the lives of each child she teaches.
Erin Spring - Fifth Grade Teacher -
Erin Spring is a 5th grade teacher at Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School. She has 11 years of experience teaching in 5th grade, but has just started at Mary Queen. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Transylvania University and her Master's Degree in Teacher Leadership from Georgetown College. She grew up in Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida, but mostly in western Kentucky. She moved to Lexington for undergrad and has lived here since. She is married to Kyle, who is a MQHR graduate. Together they have Caroline, a Mary Queen student, and a 3 year old, Colin. Mrs. Spring loves getting to know her students and building relationships with them and their families. She is excited to be joining her daughter here at Mary Queen and is looking forward to a great year.