Behavioral Support Professional of the Year

Nominate our 2026 Behavioral Health Professional of the Year

Do you know a CSD staff member who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference? 

A BHP Award is given to a school employee whose position is health care practitioner or social or human services provider who offers services for the purpose of improving an individual’s mental health, such as

• School counselors • School social workers • Licensed clinical social workers • School psychologists • School nurses

Click here to nominate someone

If you have questions or comments please email Cheri Woodall, Supervisor of Health and Wellness, at cheri.woodall@colonial.k12.de.us

Please submit nominations by Friday, January 17th, 2025

2025 Behavioral Support Professional of the Year

A BHP Award is given to a school employee whose position is health care practitioner or social or human services provider who offers services for the purpose of improving an individual’s mental health, such as
• School counselors • School social workers • Licensed clinical social workers • school psychologists • School nurses

Kahlil Fitzpatrick

2024 Behavioral Health Professional of the Year
School Counselor at McCullough Middle School,

Join us in congratulating Kahlil Fitzpatrick, School Counselor at McCullough Middle School, for being named the 2024-2025 Colonial School District Behavioral Health Professional of the Year! A 1994 graduate of William Penn High School, Fitzpatrick says “My relationships with students are the most important relationship for me as a school counselor. It is through those relationships that I can determine my success and failure as a school counselor. Regardless of what’s going on in my day, I always remember that the student comes first.” 

A lifelong Colonial, Kahlil is committed to the district and the community. “I would tell you that I love my job, but I don’t have one (a job). I have a purpose and I absolutely love my purpose. I am a School Counselor.”

Kahlil Fitzpatrick is a major reason for the success of Colonial kids and makes us who we are!