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General Info
Principal:
Virginia Schreppler Ed.D.
virginia.schreppler@colonial.k12.de.us
Grade Levels: K-12
Phone 302-429-4055
Location
10 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
School Hours
- 7:55 AM Doors to school open
- 8:05 AM School day begins.
- 2:40 PM School day ends / Dismissal
Staff
Staff Name | Program/Title | Room | |
---|---|---|---|
Frank Hughes | PE and Pool | Gym and Pool | francis.hughes@colonial.k12.de.us |
David Willard | PE and Pool | Gym and Pool | david.willard@colonial.k12.de.us |
Laura Butts | Homebound | Homebound | laura.butts@colonial.k12.de.us |
Jozette Hartsfield | STAR Paraprofessional | Internship Support | Jozette.hartsfield@colonial.k12.de.us |
Ginny Schreppler, Ed.D. | Principal | Main Office | virginia.schreppler@colonial.k12.de.us |
Lorie Simmons | Main Office Secretary | Main Office | lorie.simmons@colonial.k12.de.us. |
Claudia Peters | Nurse | Nurses Office | claudia.peters@colonial.k12.de.us |
Joe Salerno | Nurse | Nurses Office | joseph.salerno@colonial.k12.de.us |
Jill Kennedy | Instructional and Behavioral Coach | Office | jillian.kennedy@colonial.k12.de.us |
TBD | School Psychologist | Psych Office | TBD |
Kelly Burke | Teacher | Room 10 | kelly.burkey@colonial.k12.de.us |
Eileen Rodriguez | Paraprofessional | Room 10 | eileen.rodriguez@colonial.k12.de.us |
Michele Petro-Wolfe | Paraprofessional | Room 10 | michele.petro-wolfe@colonial.k12.de.us |
Dan Henry | Paraprofessional | Room 10 | daniel.henry@colonial.k12.de.us |
Amber Duren | Teacher | Room 11 | amber.duren@colonial.k12.de.us |
Maryanne Payne | Paraprofessional | Room 11 | maryanne.payne@colonial.k12.de.us |
Jeannette Willard | Paraprofessional | Room 11 | jeannette.drejka@colonial.k12.de.us |
Jodie Hendryx | STAR Paraprofessional | Room 12 | jodie.hendryx@colonial.k12.de.us |
Michelle Reutter | STAR Teacher | Room 12 | michelle.lonergan@colonial.k12.de.us |
Nicol Blevins | STAR Paraprofessional | Room 12 | nicol.blevins@colonial.k12.de.us |
Rob Stefanisko | STAR Paraprofessional | Room 12 | robert.stefanisko@colonial.k12.de.us |
Madia Gray | STAR Paraprofessional | Room 13 | madia.gray@colonial.k12.de.us |
Raul Schmalzbach | STAR Teacher | Room 13 | raul.schmalbach@colonial.k12.de.us |
Gwen Simpson | STAR Paraprofessional | Room 13 | gwendolyn.simpson@colonial.k12.de.us |
Darryle Bass | STAR Paraprofessional | Room 15 | darryl.bass@colonial.k12.de.us |
Kara Villanelli | Music Teacher | Music | kara.villanelli@colonial.k12.de.us |
Kristen Rosenthal | Art Teacher | Art | kristen.rosenthal@colonial.k12.de.us |
Emily Freehafer | STAR Teacher | Room 15 | emily.freehafer@colonial.k12.de.us |
Ed Conner | STAR Paraprofessional | Room 15 | edward.conner@colonial.k12.de.us |
Miranda Stouch | Teacher | Room 2 | miranda.stouch@colonial.k12.de.us |
Haley Fisher | Paraprofessional | Room 2 | haley.fisher@colonial.k12.de.us |
Janay Shockley | Paraprofessional | Room 2 | janay.shockley@colonial.k12.de.us |
Brandon Hughes | Virtual Teacher | Room 4 | brandon.hughes@colonial.k12.de.us |
Natalie Horrocks | Teacher | Room 5 | natalie.horrocks@colonial.k12.de.us |
Brooke Mitchell | Paraprofessional | Room 5 | brooke.mitchellcolonial.k12.de.us |
Lilian Nepa | Paraprofessional | Room 5 | lillian.nepa@colonial.k12.de.us |
Kate Dougherty | Paraprofessional | Room 5 | katherine.dougherty@colonial.k12.de.us |
Erika Potts | Teacher | Room 6 | erika.potts@colonial.k12.de.us |
Hazel Stevenson | Paraprofessional | Room 6 | hazel.stevenson@colonial.k12.de.us |
Melissa Murray | Paraprofessional | Room 6 | melissa.murray@colonial.k12.de.us |
Tahitie Outlaw | Paraprofessional | Room 6 | tahitie.outlaw@colonial.k12.de.us |
Jennifer Miloszewski | STAR Teacher | Room 7 | jennifer.miloszewski@colonial.k12.de.us |
Kim Bates | STAR Paraprofessional | Room 7 | kimberly.bates@colonial.k12.de.us |
Michele Williams | STAR Paraprofessional | Room 7 | michele.williams@colonial.k12.de.us |
Sydney Sobolewski | Teacher | Room 8 | sydney.sobolewski@colonial.k12.de.us |
Kim Marandola | Paraprofessional | Room 8 | kimberly.marandola@colonial.k12.de.us |
Drea Springfield | Paraprofessional | Room 8 | andrea.springfield@colonial.k12.de.us |
Eileen Romanowski | Teacher | Room 9 | eileen.romanowski@colonial.k12.de.us |
Sherise Brown | Paraprofessional | Room 9 | sherise.brown@colonial.k12.de.us |
Shaakira Armstrong | Paraprofessional | Room 9 | shaakira.armstrong@colonial.k12.de.us |
Catherine Rounsley-Maxwell | Special Education Coordinator | SEC Office | catherine.rounsley-maxwell@colonial.k12.de.us |
Kathleen Benson | PT | Therapy | kathleen.benson@colonial.k12.de.us |
Kristin Capone, DPT | PT | Therapy | Kristin.capone@colonial.k12.de.us |
Chris Palmer-Casey, DPT | PT | Therapy | christine.palmer-caset@colonial.k12.de.us |
Tara Kulak, OTD | OT | Therapy | tara.kulak@colonial.k12.de.us |
Tom Winkler | OT | Therapy | thomas.winkler@colonial.k12.de.us |
Kristen Chickadel, OTD | OT | Therapy | kristen.chickadel@colonial.k12.de.us |
Annette Mestern | OT | Therapy | annette.mestern@colonial.k12.de.us |
Amy Micklos | SLP/AT | Therapy | amy.micklos@colonial.k12.de.us |
Kelsey Newkirk | SLP | Therapy | kelsey.newkirk@colonial.k12.de.us |
Samantha Margerum | SLP | Therapy | samantha.margerum@colonial.k12.de.us |
ABOUT US

Leach School staff and families strive to equip students with skills to think for themselves, appreciate the contribution of others, ambulate with increasing independence, learn on their own and communicate their thoughts and ideas effectively.
John G. Leach School staff and administration work collaboratively with parents, community, state and district groups to empower students to reach their fullest potential as independent and productive citizens. Leach School provides focused and motivating learning environments for all students. All staff engages in professional development to provide state-of-the-art programming. Our goal is to employ “best practice” methods, including the use of technology, individualized programming, functional mobility, and meaningful peer interaction opportunities. Our school/parent collaboration has been an integral part of our program’s success. These efforts led to Leach School’s recognition as the nation’s first M.O.V.E. (Mobility Opportunities Via Education) Model Site, twice the recipient of the State of Delaware Parent Partnership Award, the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Superstars in Education Award and our First Friends Preschool was recognized by the ARC of Delaware’s “Program” award.
Our Vision, Mission, and Core Beliefs
Vision
We will create a nurturing community that honors all abilities in order to empower our students to grow and develop to reach their fullest potential.
Mission
Provide an individualized, engaging educational experience for each student grounded in collaboration, innovation, and achievement.
Core Beliefs
– Everyone has the right to meaningful engagement in a positive, – collaborative, and respectful environment,
– Everyone has the right to communicate and be heard.
– Everyone has the right to know what is expected of them.