Staff Directory | St. George's Scholar Institute

Arthur Cox

Executive Director

A native to Louisville, Kentucky, Arthur Cox has worked as Executive Director of St. George’s for over ten years. In 2004, he led the successful organizational transformation from a recreational hangout into a premier educational after-school program for youth in West Louisville, where it still thrives today. Arthur earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management from the University of Louisville. He has served as numerous youth development committees and coalitions within the community and is trained in outcomes, Youth Quality Assessment Programs, and nonprofit leadership. Prior to his role at St. George’s, Arthur worked with Youth Alive, YMCA, and LYON. In his leisure time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his two beautiful children, Omari and Aniyah.

Mikaela Wright

Youth Coordinator

Mikaela Wright is a basketball coach, a tutor, a teacher and an entrepreneur, just to name a few. Mikaela joins us here at St. George’s Scholar Institute as our newest Youth coordinator. Prior to accepting this position, Mikaela taught at The Academy of Louisville for three years. While teaching at The Academy, Mikaela worked with a wide variety of students and was able to positively impact their perception on teaching and learning in the classroom. When she’s not teaching, she’s coaching 5th and 6th grade girls’ basketball at Louisville Collegiate school, her alma mater, where they went on to win the championship this season. Outside of school, Mikaela is an entrepreneur and music artist. She started a business called KMK Consulting Group, LLC with her mother and sister; they offer a wide variety of services, including but not limited to: mobile notary, photography, real estate, tutoring and digital design services. In her leisure time, Mikaela enjoys writing and recording music and has put out 1 album with another on the way. Mikaela is excited to bring her experience to St. George’s and work with the youth outside of the classroom.

Karlan Groves

Youth Coordinator

Karlan’s history with St Georges dates back to 2004 where he and his family attended St Georges’ Community Center. From then to now Karlan has always valued the impact of St Georges on his life. Karlan previously worked as a Recreation Assistant with Louisville Parks and Recreation for 8 years. While there he coached, mentored, and provided recreation for the youth. It is his passion to not only provide fun and educational programing for the youth but also instill in them those same core values he learned at places like St. Georges. In his spare time, he loves watching sports and spending time with family and friends, especially his two beautiful nieces, Jace and Emmerist.

Tara Durnil

Administrative Assistant

Tara Durnil comes to us from the small business and nonprofit world and is beyond thrilled to find a home with St. George’s Scholar Institute as our new Administrative Assistant.

Tara holds a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Louisville and her Bachelor of Arts in Music from Bellarmine University. She has been a soprano section leader at Louisville’s Christ Church Cathedral since 2009 and has also been a member of the Kentucky Opera Chorus for twelve consecutive seasons.

Tara actively sings at churches, and in choirs around the Louisville area performing solo repertoire and ensemble works. But when not singing or teaching yoga she enjoys spending time with her husband Michael, and their two children, Chase and Gabe, and their two cats, Thor and Loki.