About Us

Philosophy & Pedagogy

Christian, Classical, Traditional

Highlands Latin is a Christian School. Our faith statement is the Apostles’ Creed, the most ancient and widely accepted expression of the essential beliefs of the Christian faith. Highlands Latin teaches and upholds traditional Christian morality, and the Holy Scriptures as the divinely inspired word of God.

Highlands Latin is a Classical School. In the tradition of western civilization, education and classical education have always been synonymous. Classical education can be distinguished from modern education, in that it does not neglect the important first step of giving students the classical tools for both intellectual development and for understanding their classical, Christian heritage.

Highlands Latin is a Traditional School. In the traditional classroom, a knowledgeable, enthusiastic teacher carefully leads students into an understanding of each subject. The traditional classroom is consistent with human nature and the experience of many decades has demonstrated its superiority over the modern child-centered classroom.

Learn more about the flagship school, Highlands Latin School in Louisville, KY, here. 

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HLN Cottage School Directors:

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Angel Pregont (L) & Jessica Phillips (R)

Jessica Phillips – Jessica is a Tennessee native who lives with her husband and four children in Goodlettsville. She earned a B.A. in Bible with a double minor in Greek and English from Lipscomb University. Their family has been homeschooling since 2010 and using the Memoria Press curriculum since 2012. She is the creator of the Sodalitas Homeschool Conference, the annual Memoria Press training for homeschool parents. In 2023 she was awarded the Cheryl Lowe Legacy Award by Memoria Press in recognition of her significant contribution to the classical education movement. In April 2024 she completed her recitation of Horatius at the Bridge and earned membership in HLN’s Horatius Society. Her two oldest children and daughter-in-law are graduates of HLN and are continuing their education at Hillsdale College. Jessica spends her leisure time reading, playing guitar, watching trees, and connecting people with one another. Her joys are her family and home. 

Angel Pregont – Angel lives in East Nashville with her husband. She is an 18-year homeschool veteran of her five adult children. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Angel received her B.A. in History with a minor in Business. She then attended graduate school at Indiana University, receiving a Master’s degree in College Student Personnel Administration. Before moving to Nashville and starting a family, Angel worked in Financial Aid at Indiana University and in Residence Life at Indiana Wesleyan University. Her love of education naturally led to a desire to homeschool her children. She enjoys reading, being outside, and drinking coffee on her porch in the mornings.

HLN Family 2025-2026: HLN partners with 63 homeschooling families across the mid-state.