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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

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

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

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 NameHomeroomProgram
Richard BrysonMain OfficePrincipalRichard.Brysonjr@colonial.k12.de.us
Kimberly HaymanGY Staff CenterAssistant Principalkimberly.hayman@colonial.k12.de.us
Arie Dinkeloo BO Staff CenterAssistant PrincipalArie.dinkeloo@colonial.k12.de.us
Emily CooperBO Staff CenterStudent Advisoremily.cooper@colonial.k12.de.us
James BrattenB/O GymPE
Stephanie ShalkB01KN/1 Intense
Lakeya NovaB02Reading Coach
Leia TyrellB03KN/1 Intense
Krystal Rembert WallaceB073rd
Chadia Garyeazon/Samantha DentB053rd
Rebecca GrilloG121st
Sharon JenkinsB063rd
Phillips/TilleyB08Reading Interventionist
Nicole Rash/Erin SauscermenB102nd (TAM)
Marlowe WoodfinB132nd
Regina Becker/Jennifer SheppardB11MLL
Abby SchneiderB122nd
Devin FuriaG141st
Laura OakleyB142nd
NicholsBlue Interventionist SuitReading Interventionist
Willie HarrisG/Y GymPE
Madison BaileyB04Int. A
Tamara SantiagoG01KN/1 Intense
Patrick KrajewskiG03KN/1 Intense
Emily ZimmermanG04KN
Taylor AxelssonG05KN/1 Intense
Gabby O'NealG111st
Cherita MarvelG07KN
Lindsay BlaierG08KN
Shamaine Johnson-MooreG09KN
Christine MinkerG101st
Cindy PriceG06KN
Julianne JacksonG131st
Elise SharpY05KN/1 Intense
Natalie KozarY09CASL
Molly BurgessLibraryTechnology
Jessica PurvisO01Int. A
Rebecca VecchioO02Math Coach
Darci TooneO03KN/1 Intense
Joshua GowerO04Int. A
Adam FergusonO075th
Emily SchusslerO065th
Clare GonzalezO134/5 Intensive
Bridget ShimpO085th
Holly SimpsonO094th
Todd PuseyO105th
Katrina GopezO114th
Melissa NolanO124th
Nancy FraileyB093rd
Dawn FreeberyO144th
Emily JonesOrange Art RoomArt
Kate BoltonY01Int. A
Emma BroosY03KN/1 Intense
Brianna DistlerY04Int. A
Jessica BurkholderY06Int. A
Lindsay LucasY10CASL
Stephanie AlexanderY08ILC
Nathan GorskiY07ILC
Danielle LundbergO05Int. A
Mary NottinghamY11CASL
Theresa MonacoY12CASL
Kristin PottsY13CASL
Jennifer HurleyY14CASL
Raquel HackmanYellow Music RoomMusic