Teacher of the Year

2024 Teachers of the Year

District: Mary Michelle Reutter – Leach School,

Carrie Downie Elem: Margaret Murray

Castle Hills Elem: Erin Sanna

Eisenberg Elem: Emily Mallon

New Castle Elem: Javana Rhodes

Pleasantville Elem: Angela Jackson

Southern Elem: Katrina Gopez

Wilbur Elem: Courtney McVey

Wilmington Manor Elem: Emily Cooper

Colonial Virtual Program: Leanne Redrow

George Read Middle: Amy Rapp

Gunning Bedford Middle: April Bullen

McCullough Middle: Paige Morris

William Penn High: Zachary Watchilla

Leach School: Michelle Reutter

Colonial Early Education Program: Marissa Ranauto

2023

About Dr. Mclean

After serving eight years in the Army, Dr. Christiana McLean decided to join the army of teachers who dedicate their lives to educating children. She began student teaching at Carrie Downie 14 ½  years ago, and  never left.  Now, after being named Teacher of the Year at her beloved little school, Mclean shares big thoughts about her students saying she values the relationships she builds with them especially after the youngsters have what she calls “A-ha” moments when they come to understand a tough or new concept. What’s her secret to connecting with her students? “Humor! I Let my students know that learning can be fun,” she says. As for what McLean wants parents and guardians to know about her she says, “I care deeply for my students. I know that parents are sending me their precious cargo and I want to take care of it and nurture it the whole time that I am in its possession.”

Past Colonial Teachers of the Year

Beth Twardus

Beth Twardus

2023 Colonial School District Teacher of the Year

McCullough Middle School

Rob Poore

Rob Poore

2022 Colonial School District Teacher of the Year

Southern Elementary School

Rebecca Vitelli

Rebecca Vitelli

2020 Colonial School District and State of Delaware Teacher of the Year

Colonial Early Education Program

Khayree Bey

Khayree Bey

2021 Colonial School District Teacher of the Year

McCullough Middle School

Mark McKenzie

Mark McKenzie

2019 Colonial School District Teacher of the Year

Colonial Early Education Program

Lakeya Nova

Lakeya Nova

2018 Colonial School District Teacher of the Year

Eisenberg Elementary School

Sarah Bateman

Sarah Bateman

2017 Colonial School District Teacher of the Year

New Castle Elementary School

Laura Bossert

Laura Bossert

2016 Colonial School District Teacher of the Year

Carrie Downie Elementary School

Lee Ann Skipper

Lee Ann Skipper

2015 Colonial School District and State of Delaware Teacher of the Year

Colonial Early Education Program

Tara Amsterdam

Tara Amsterdam

2014 Colonial School District Teacher of the Year

Kathleen H. Wilbur Elementary School

Julie Alexander

Julie Alexander

2013 Colonial School District Teacher of the Year

Harry O. Eisenberg Elementary School

Jennifer Bufano

Jennifer Bufano

2012 Colonial School District Teacher of the Year

Kathleen H. Wilbur Elementary School

Beth Greenstein

Beth Greenstein

2011 Colonial School District Teacher of the Year

William Penn High School

Dawn Alexander

Dawn Alexander

2010 Colonial School District and State of Delaware Teacher of the Year

Southern Elementary School

Jennifer Bonham

Jennifer Bonham

2009 Colonial School District Teacher of the Year

William Penn High School

Charlotte Webb

Charlotte Webb

2008 Colonial School District Teacher of the Year

Southern Elementary School

Renee Griffith

Renee Griffith

2007 Colonial School District Teacher of the Year

Castle Hills Elementary School

Roberta Jacobs

Roberta Jacobs

2006 Colonial School District Teacher of the Year

Castle Hills Elementary School

Shirley Moux

Shirley Moux

2005 Colonial School District Teacher of the Year

Castle Hills Elementary School