Mrs. Debra Adkins

Head of School

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Year of Appointment: 2011 as Head of School (1995 as Middle School science teacher)

Education:
B.S. Elementary Ed.
EKU, 1989;
B.S. Biology
EKU, 1986

CDS Teaching/Work Experience: Middle School science teacher, Governor’s Cup coach, sixth grade reading teacher, fifth grade interim math teacher, eighth grade geometry teacher, Summer Program Director, Admissions Director, Middle School Director, and Assistant Head of School.

After having spent 16 years teaching at CDS and as a parent of a successful slumnus, it is a privilege and an honor to hold the position of Head of School at Capital Day School! I have developed a deep understanding of what it means to empower students for success and to inspire academic excellence and individual growth. It is my hope that we will all continue to learn together, to encourage one another, and to keep moving forward. I look forward to an exciting future filled with possibility!

Mrs. Lindsay Barnes

Interim Advancement Director

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5th grade Mathematics, 6th and 7th Grade Transition Math, 8th Grade Algebra, MathCounts, 6th Grade Advocacy

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I came to CDS in the fall of 2007 after researching schools for both my son and daughter. I knew that I wanted to teach for a school that would offer my children a solid academic foundation as well as teach them a natural love for learning.

Capital Day has FAR surpassed my expectations as both an educator as well as a parent. Our alumni are making great strides in the world around them, and it's an honor to have been a part of their educational and personal successes.

I love being a part of helping each student respect how Math works into their daily lives and how Math has been used to solve some of our country's biggest problems.

Mrs. Doris Hubert

Business Manager

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Mrs. Jennifer Estill

Preschool Director and Preschool Admissions Director

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I came to Capital Day School in the fall of 1996, the same year that my daughter entered Kindergarten. I had earned a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Housing and Interior Design from the University of Kentucky in 1988.

Having children was a pivotal point in my life. I became fascinated with the development of infants and young children. I assisted at my daughter's preschool, then took a teacher's aide position at Capital Day. During my years at Capital Day I continued to receive state certified training hours and began work on a Master's Degree in Early Childhoold Special Education.

I have enjoyed working with students of all ages at CDS, directing the Summer Program for three years and being an Site Director in the Lower and Middle School Extended Day programs. As Preschool Teacher and Director, my focus at CDS is primiarily on the Preschool program.

In 2009, I began working with prospective preschool families as part of the admissions process. Becoming acquainted with new families and sharing information about Capital Day School is a wonderful experience! Both of my children gradutated from CDS, my son in 2003 and my daughter in 2006.

Mrs. Melissa Darby

Lower School Director and Athletics Director

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Mr. Kurt Hufnagle

Technology Coordinator

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Began teaching at CDS in January 2005 Education: Fugazzi Business College, AA, Computer Science, 1975 Georgetown College, BA, Mathematics, 1972 Teaching/Work Experience: Twenty-seven years with Commonwealth of Kentucky, Administrative Office of the Courts, as a computer programmer.

Mrs. Shale Detwiler

School Secretary

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My family has been part of the CDS family since the fall of 2002.