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Address:
795 Cox Neck Road, New Castle, Delaware 19720
Phone Number: (302) 832-6300
Fax Number: (302) 832-6305
Richard Bryson
Principal
Principal Richard Bryson is a lifelong Colonial. He graduated from William Penn High School in 1998 after attending elementary and middle school in the Colonial School District (CSD). Mr. Bryson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the University of Delaware and a Master’s in School Leadership from Wilmington University. His teaching career spanned 10 years at Wilmington Manor, Pleasantville, and McCullough before becoming a Student Advisor at New Castle Elementary. Mr. Bryson served six years as an Assistant Principal at Southern before being promoted to his present position. “I decided to return to CSD because it is a school community that has been a big part of my family. My grandparents went to colonial schools, my parents went to colonial schools, all of my siblings went to colonial schools, my mother, father, and sister are/were employed in Colonial. The district truly feels like family to me!” Principal Bryson is married to a 2nd-grade teacher and has two children, Kyleigh and Jack along with a beloved dog named Marsh. In his spare time, he loves fishing, boating, and working out when he isn’t rooting for the Eagles, Phillies, and Notre Dame.
Kimberly Hayman
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal Kimberly Hayman began her career in Colonial more than 20 years ago as a 1st, 4th, and 5th-grade teacher. She was a math interventionist and student advisor before being promoted to her current position. “I became interested in education because I wanted to make a difference in children’s lives. I am an advocate for what’s right and will stand on that for staff, students, and parents. I truly believe everyone has the ability to learn, you just have to know how to tap into their style of learning.” Hayman graduated from Howard University and later earned her Master’s degree from Temple University. As she interacts with students at Southern she is guided by this quote from Nelson Mandela, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” Hayman, a mother of two sons and two grandchildren, is a diehard Philly fan, no matter what the sport. She also loves to bowl and travel but especially enjoys time spent with family and friends.
Arie Dinkeloo
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal Arie Dinkeloo loves engaging with students, staff, and families at Southern Elementary School. He began his career in education as a 7th-grade social studies teacher and later became a student advisor before being promoted to his current position. Dinkeloo graduated from the University of Delaware and earned a Master’s degree from Wilmington University. He strives to support students so they can gain emotional maturity and self-belief in order to focus on their long-term success, giving young scholars this advice, “Make easy choices, have a hard life. Make hard choices, and have an easy life.” In his spare time, Dinkeloo enjoys playing golf.
Staff Name | Homeroom | Program | |
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Richard Bryson | Main Office | Principal | Richard.Brysonjr@colonial.k12.de.us |
Kimberly Hayman | GY Staff Center | Assistant Principal | kimberly.hayman@colonial.k12.de.us |
Arie Dinkeloo | BO Staff Center | Assistant Principal | Arie.dinkeloo@colonial.k12.de.us |
Emily Cooper | BO Staff Center | Student Advisor | emily.cooper@colonial.k12.de.us |
James Bratten | B/O Gym | PE | |
Stephanie Shalk | B01 | KN/1 Intense | |
Lakeya Nova | B02 | Reading Coach | |
Leia Tyrell | B03 | KN/1 Intense | |
Krystal Rembert Wallace | B07 | 3rd | |
Chadia Garyeazon/Samantha Dent | B05 | 3rd | |
Rebecca Grillo | G12 | 1st | |
Sharon Jenkins | B06 | 3rd | |
Phillips/Tilley | B08 | Reading Interventionist | |
Nicole Rash/Erin Sauscermen | B10 | 2nd (TAM) | |
Marlowe Woodfin | B13 | 2nd | |
Regina Becker/Jennifer Sheppard | B11 | MLL | |
Abby Schneider | B12 | 2nd | |
Devin Furia | G14 | 1st | |
Laura Oakley | B14 | 2nd | |
Nichols | Blue Interventionist Suit | Reading Interventionist | |
Willie Harris | G/Y Gym | PE | |
Madison Bailey | B04 | Int. A | |
Tamara Santiago | G01 | KN/1 Intense | |
Patrick Krajewski | G03 | KN/1 Intense | |
Emily Zimmerman | G04 | KN | |
Taylor Axelsson | G05 | KN/1 Intense | |
Gabby O'Neal | G11 | 1st | |
Cherita Marvel | G07 | KN | |
Lindsay Blaier | G08 | KN | |
Shamaine Johnson-Moore | G09 | KN | |
Christine Minker | G10 | 1st | |
Cindy Price | G06 | KN | |
Julianne Jackson | G13 | 1st | |
Elise Sharp | Y05 | KN/1 Intense | |
Natalie Kozar | Y09 | CASL | |
Molly Burgess | Library | Technology | |
Jessica Purvis | O01 | Int. A | |
Rebecca Vecchio | O02 | Math Coach | |
Darci Toone | O03 | KN/1 Intense | |
Joshua Gower | O04 | Int. A | |
Adam Ferguson | O07 | 5th | |
Emily Schussler | O06 | 5th | |
Clare Gonzalez | O13 | 4/5 Intensive | |
Bridget Shimp | O08 | 5th | |
Holly Simpson | O09 | 4th | |
Todd Pusey | O10 | 5th | |
Katrina Gopez | O11 | 4th | |
Melissa Nolan | O12 | 4th | |
Nancy Frailey | B09 | 3rd | |
Dawn Freebery | O14 | 4th | |
Emily Jones | Orange Art Room | Art | |
Kate Bolton | Y01 | Int. A | |
Emma Broos | Y03 | KN/1 Intense | |
Brianna Distler | Y04 | Int. A | |
Jessica Burkholder | Y06 | Int. A | |
Lindsay Lucas | Y10 | CASL | |
Stephanie Alexander | Y08 | ILC | |
Nathan Gorski | Y07 | ILC | |
Danielle Lundberg | O05 | Int. A | |
Mary Nottingham | Y11 | CASL | |
Theresa Monaco | Y12 | CASL | |
Kristin Potts | Y13 | CASL | |
Jennifer Hurley | Y14 | CASL | |
Raquel Hackman | Yellow Music Room | Music |