Mrs. Windsor Allen

Phone: 312

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Mrs. Windsor Allen

Music Teacher
Room A130 (ex. 312)
 
Mrs. Allen has been the music teacher for W. B. Simpson for 7 years. She teaches all the students general music and conducts the Simpson Chorus for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. Her favorite hobbies are singing and playing roller derby in Milford Delaware with the Southern Delaware Roller Girls. 
Mrs. Alma Bartolomeo

Phone: 204

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor of Science General Studies- Wilmington College, Associate in Applied Science Allied Health Sciences- Community College of the Air Force, Certified Training and Staff Development – Wilmington College. Certified Title I Instructional Paraeducator.

Mrs. Alma Bartolomeo

Title I Paraprofessional
 

Mrs. Bartolomeo is a Title One Instructional Paraprofessional at WB Simpson Elementary School. She has taught reading as part of the Reading Intervention Team at Simpson since 2007 and has also worked in the Capital School District.  Mrs. Bartolomeo is retired from the United States Air Force with 25 years of service. An avid volunteer, she has been an Odyssey of the Mind judge since 2008. She is married to James and has three children who all attended Caesar Rodney High School.
Mrs. Meggan Burawski

Phone: 309

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelors of Science in Nursing Wilmington University

Mrs. Meggan Burawski

Rm. 116 Ext. 309

This is Mrs. Meggan Burawski first year working at W.B. Simpson Elemnatry School as the school's nurse and she is very excited to be here. Mrs. Burawski holds a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Wilmington University and prior to coming to Simpson she worked as a nurse in an ICU unit at Bay Health. Mrs. Burawski currently resides in Delware with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys spending time watching her children play softball for Polytech High School.    
Mrs. Dawn Card

Phone: 119

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Associates Degree, Financial Management - Community College of the Air Force BS Degree, Accounting, Wilmington University Masters Degree, Elementary Education, Wilmington University Library Science/Media certification-University of Delaware

Mrs. Dawn Card

Librarian
Room A119
 
Mrs. Dawn Card is the librarian at WB Simpson Elementary school in Camden, Delaware. She began her career in education at the J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center in 2005. Wanting to diversify grade levels, she moved to WB Simpson in 2012 where she taught 1st grade for two years.  Prior to teaching, Mrs. Card served in the USAF. She retired from the 512th Airlift Wing, Dover AFB in 2016, after 27 years of military service. She is married to her husband Brad, and they have two daughters, Megan and Madeleine.  They all reside in Magnolia, DE.
 
 
Mrs. Mandi Christensen

Phone: 207

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Mrs. Christensen is a Caesar Rodney Graduate and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education at Wilmington University.

Mrs. Mandi Christensen

5th Grade Teacher
Room E207
 
Mandi Christensen teaches in a 4th and 5th grade looping cycle as an ELA and Social Studies teacher for the Chinese Immersion Program. She is a Caesar Rodney Graduate and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education at Wilmington University. Mrs. Christensen lives in Camden with her husband and two children. 
Miss Nicole Cox

Phone: 124

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor of Science in Education Special Education K-12 Certification

Miss Nicole Cox

4th Grade Teacher
Room C124

Nicole Cox is a 4th grade teacher at W.B. Simpson. She earned her Bachelor's Degree at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania. The 2017-2018 school year will be Miss Cox's fourth year teaching at W.B. Simpson.

Mrs. Teri Creamer

Phone: 125

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Mrs. Creamer holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education from Delaware State University.

Mrs. Teri Creamer

2nd Grade Teacher
Room C125
 
I began my career in education with the Smyrna School District in 1999 as a Special Education teacher. After six years teaching in Smyrna I moved to North Carolina. I taught Elementary Education for Brunswick County Schools for 8 years. In 2013, I returned home to Delaware and joined the Caesar Rodney Family. At WB Simpson, I began as a Special Education teacher. Last year I finished my 2nd to 3rd grade loop with a wonderful group of students. Beginning the 2017-18 school year I will be joining the Chinese Immersion Program as a 4th grade teacher.
Mrs. Katrina Custer

Phone: 209

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Mrs. Custer holds a degree in Bachelor of Science, Wesley College and certifications in: Teacher of Elementary Education, Grade K-6 Teacher of Middle Level Mathematics, Grade 6- 8 and Teacher of Exceptional Children Grades K-12.

Mrs. Katrina Custer

4th Grade Teacher
Room E209
 
Mrs. Katrina Custer is a 4th grade teacher at W.B. Simpson Elementary.  She began her career here in 2010 after graduating from Wesley College where she majored in Elementary Education with a concentration in math.  Mrs. Custer and her husband, Josh, currently reside in Felton with their three children, Jackson, Grace, and Blake. Mrs. Custer holds a degree in Bachelor of Science, Wesley College and certifications in: Teacher of Elementary Education, Grade K-6 Teacher of Middle Level Mathematics, Grade 6- 8 and Teacher of Exceptional Children Grades K-12.
 
Miss Stephanie Davis

Phone: 110

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Associate in Early Childhood Education-Delaware Tech Bachelors in Early Childhood Education- Wilmington University Masters in Instruction: Teaching & Learning- Wilmington University

Miss Stephanie Davis

3rd Grade Teacher
Rm. 110

Miss Stephanie Davis is a 3rd grade teacher and this is her first year at W.B. Simpson. She has worked in education for 11 years and has earned a bachlors degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in Instruction: Teaching and Learning, both from Wilmington University. As a teacher Miss Davis wants to help children enjoy learning beyond the classroom.   
Mrs. Megan Dempsey-Byler

Phone: 123

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Special Education and a secondary in Middle School Science from the University of Delaware. Master's Degree in Teacher Leadership from Walden University

Mrs. Megan Dempsey-Byler

2nd Grade Teacher
Room 123
 
Mrs. Megan Dempsey-Byler is a 2nd grade teacher at W.B. Simpson Elementary. She began her career here in 2013 after graduating from the University of Delaware with a Bachleors Degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Special Education and a secondary concentration in middle school science. In 2016, Mrs. Dempsey Bylers earned her Master's in Teacher Leadership from Walden University. Mrs. Dempsey-Byler resides in Dover her husband Kyle and puppy Roxy. She became a teacher because she wants to make a difference in the lives of children!
Mrs. Dawn Evans

Phone: 112

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Special Education from University of Delaware

Mrs. Dawn Evans

2nd & 3rd Grade Teacher
Room C112 
 
Mrs. Evans is a 2nd and 3rd grade looping teacher at W.B. Simpson Elementary School. She is a graduate of the University of Delaware where she majored in Elementary Education and Special Education. Mrs. Evans was born and raised near Baltimore, MD, but currently resides in Milford with her husband and two children.   
Ms. Lindsey Fitzgerald

Phone: 126

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education. Master's Degree in Reading. Certifications: Especial Education-Birth to Grade 2, Reading Specialist, Teacher of Elementary Grade K-6. Teaches of Exceptional Children Grades K-12.

Ms. Lindsey Fitzgerald

Reading Specialist
Room D126

Lindsey Fitzgerald is a Reading Specialist at W. B. Simpson Elementary School. She graduated from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. degree in Special Education and Elementary Education. She obtained her Master's degree in Reading in 2014. Lindsey taught in Pennsylvania for four years as a special education teacher as well as a 4th grade teacher.  Lindsey taught kindergarten at McIlvaine for two years starting in 2013, before coming to teach 1st grade at W.B. Simpson. She became W.B. Simpson's Reading Specialist in 2016. Lindsey has one son.

Mr. Matthew Freese

Phone: 128

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelors in Elementary Ed. Masters in Education with a concentration in Special Education.

Mr. Matthew Freese

2nd Grade Teacher
Rm. 128

Mr. Matthew Freese is a 2nd grade teacher at WB Simpson. He bagan his career in 2000 after gradauating with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. In 2004 he earned his Masters Degree in Education from the University of Delaware. Matthew enjoys spending time with his family and cooking. He became a teacher because he wants to give children a positive role model.  
Mrs. Ashley Ganley

Phone: 113

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education from Delaware State University. Masters of Education from the University of Delaware.

Mrs. Ashley Ganley

3rd Grade
Rm. 113
 
Ashley Ganley is a 3rd grade teacher at W.B. Simpson Elementary. She has previously taught 5th and 2nd grade Inclusion at Simpson as well as in the Immersion Program. Ashley Ganley is Head Varsity Coach for Caesar Rodney High School Cheerleading.  She is also a Caesar Rodney Graduate, Class of 2005! Ashley Ganley graduated from Delaware State University, after previously attending Salisbury University, in 2010, with a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education and holds a Master's of Education from the University of Delaware.
 
 
 
Mr. Roger Gravatt

Phone: 316

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Mr. Roger Gravatt

Chief Custodian
Room 316
Dr. Charmaine Herrera

Phone: 103

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

B.A. University of Delaware M.ED Smith College Ed.M Wesley College Ed.D University of Delaware Certification: Elementary Grades K-6 Elementary Grades 1-8 Middle Level ELA Grades 6-8 Middle Level Social Studies Grades 6-8 Exceptional Children K-12 Gifted and Talented Grades K-12

Dr. Charmaine Herrera

Achievement Liaison Teacher
Room C103
 
Dr. Charmaine M. Herrera has been a teacher in Delaware for 22 years.  She has taught every grade, First - Graduate students.  She enjoys reading, writing, and watching hockey...especially the Philadelphia Flyers.  She loves to spend time with her her husband and two sons.  She currently is W.B.Simpson's Achievement Liaison Teacher (ALT). 
Mrs. Amanda Hobbs

Phone: 133

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Special Education from Eastern University Master's degree in Education-Teacher Leadership

Mrs. Amanda Hobbs

2nd Grade Teacher
Room C133
 
Amanda Hobbs is a sixth year teacher at W.B. Simpson Elementary School. Mrs. Hobbs earned a Master's degree in Teacher Leadership from the University of Delaware and her undergraduate degree from Eastern Univeristy. She is the co-sponser for W.B. Simpson's student council, the Special Events Committee chair, as well as a member of the Leadership Committee. In her spare time Mrs. Hobbs raises a farm of Boer goats with her family and coaches travel field hockey for Delaware Shore Field Hockey Association.
Mrs. Bartie Kelly

Phone:

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor of Science degree – Primary Education – Wilmington College

Mrs. Bartie Kelly

Paraprofessional
 
Virginia (Bartie) Kelly is currently a paraprofessional at W.B. Simpson Elementary School.  Since coming to WBS in 2005 she has served in the capacity of paraprofessional for three years, taught third grade for five years, and taught fourth grade for three years. Prior to teaching she retired from MBNA America Bank as an Assistant Vice President with 23 years of service. Mrs. Kelly and her husband Chris have been married for 45 years. They have two daughters – all graduates of Caesar Rodney High School, and they currently enjoy spending time with their six grand children ranging in ages from 2 to 14.
Mr. Michael Kenny

Phone: 120

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

B.S. in Elementary Education from Southern Illinois University M.S. in Curriculum & Instruction from Western Maryland College M.Ed. in School Counseling from Wilmington University Ed.S. in School Administration & Leadership from Northeastern University

Mr. Michael Kenny

Art Teacher
Room C120
 
Mr. Kenny has been teaching since 1993.  He began teaching for the Caesar Rodney School District in 2006 and has been the art teacher at W.B. Simpson since 2008.
 
Ms. Paula Kohout

Phone:

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Associate's Degree

Ms. Paula Kohout

Chinese Immersion Para

Ms. Kohout started with W.B. Simpson in 2014 as a Paraprofessional in the Kent County ILC.  She is now a Paraprofessional in the Chinese Immersion Program.  Ms. Kohout is a Caesar Rodney graduate and earned her Associates Degree from Delaware Tech.  She enjoys working with the students and assisting in their academic growth. In her spare time she enjoys horseback riding and camping with her family.
Miss Sandra Krugh

Phone: 106

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor of Science Elementary Education and Special Education Slippery Rock University Master's Degree from University of Delaware

Miss Sandra Krugh

1st Grade Chinese Immersion Teacher
Room C106
 
I began teaching in the Caesar Rodney School District in 1992. I grew up in the wonderful city of Pittsburgh and graduated from Slippery Rock University with dual degrees in Elementary Education and Special Education. I then moved to Delaware to teach and completed my Master's Degree at the University of Delaware. I love teaching elementary school and meeting my new "family" each school year. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, spending time with my dogs and cats and collecting vintage items for my home.
Ms. Sarah Lancaster

Phone: 305

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

MA in Counseling from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC

Ms. Sarah Lancaster

Family Crisis Therapist
Room B105 (ex. 305)
 
Ms. Lancaster has worked at W. B. Simpson as the Family Crisis Therapist for 15 years. She has a MA in Counseling from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. She moved to DE in 1989 from NC thinking that she would only be here a couple of years! She has worked at Wesley College, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and now at Simpson. Ms. Lancaster has two children, a daughter and son, who are both in their 20’s. She enjoys spending time with her two dogs, reading and traveling with her family. 
Ms. Becky Legates

Phone: 302-697-3207 ext. 301

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Ms. Legates attended Delaware Technical and Community College and Wesley College.

Ms. Becky Legates

Building/Principals Secretary
 
Hello, my name is Rebecca Legates. I am the Office/Principal’s Secretary at W.B. Simpson Elementary. I’ve been employed with the Caesar Rodney School District since August 1992. My two daughters attended the district and now my grandchildren are attending W.B. Simpson and McIlvaine Early Childhood Center. I am a Delaware native born and raised. I attended Delaware Technical and Community College and Wesley College. 
Ms. Joanna Leslie

Phone: 111

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education & Special Education Masters of Reading

Ms. Joanna Leslie

2nd Grade Teacher
Rm. 111

Ms. Leslie is a 2nd grade teacher at W.B. Simpson. She graduated from Wilmington University with her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. She earned her Master's Degree in Reading from Wilmington University. Ms. Leslie resides in Clayton with her dog, Jaxon. She enjoys road trips and attending concerts in her spare time.
Ms. Chen Ling

Phone: 107

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Ms. Chen Ling

1st Grade Chinese Immersion Teacher
Room C107

 

Chen Ling teaches 1st grade Chinese immersion at W.B Simpson Elementary. Miss Ling graduated from University of Maryland, where she earned her master degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She has half year student teaching experience in first grade chinese immersion in Maryland. Miss Ling loves to sing songs and tell stories. She is very excited to start her first year at W.B.Simpson and wishes every student could have a wonder year.

Ling Laoshi's Class
Mrs. Tamara Longo

Phone: 102

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania with Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education Special Education Certification K-12

Mrs. Tamara Longo

1st Grade Teacher
Room 102
 
Tamara is a fifth year teacher at W.B. Simpson Elementary and currently teaches first grade. She attended Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. Prior to graduating, she student taught kindergarten and fourth grade as well as studied abroad in Cameroon, West Africa teaching pre-school and first grade. Tamara is recently married and lives in Milford with her husband and their Golden Retriever fur baby. She loves kayaking, going to the beach, drinking coffee, and watching movies.
Ms. Katie Loughran

Phone: 105

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's of Science from Kutztown University with a certification in PreK-4.

Ms. Katie Loughran

1st Grade Teacher
Rm. 105

I am a First Grade Teacher at W.B. Simpson Elementary School. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Kutztown Univeristy with a B.S. Degree in Early Childhood Education PreK-4. I have student taught first grade, kindergarten, and fourth grade, as well as tutored students in Alaska through an online distant program. I hope to attain my Master's Degree in Leadership or Administration in the next few years.
Miss Kaysi McLaughlin

Phone: 201

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Elementary Education(PK-4) Special Education (PK-8)

Miss Kaysi McLaughlin

5th Grade Teacher
Room 201

Miss Kaysi McLaughlin is a 5th grade teacher at W.B. Simpson Elementary School. She began her career in teacher in 2016 after graduating from Alvernia University in Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education (PK-4) and Special Education (PK-8). She previously taught 7th-8th grade Emotional Support in a private setting in PA. As a new teacher at W.B. Simpson Elementary, she looks forward to making a positive impact on the lives of her students!
Mrs. Lisa Marshall

Phone: 109

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Delaware State University

Mrs. Lisa Marshall

2nd Grade Teacher
Room C109 
 
Lisa Marshall is a second grade teacher in the Caesar Rodney School District. She began her career in education in Milford, Delaware in 1992 as a 7th and 8th grade Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher at Milford Middle School. The following year Mrs. Marshall moved to Caesar Rodney as the first Writing Resource Teacher for the district. In 1994 Mrs. Marshall began teaching first grade at W. B. Simpson Elementary.  Mrs. Marshall lives in Milford, Delaware with her husband.  She has 3 grown daughters and 3 grandsons. 
Ms. Jessica Melvin

Phone: 306

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Ms. Melvin holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology with a minor in English from Wesley College, a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Wilmington College, and a Master's Degree in School Leadership from Wilmington University.

Ms. Jessica Melvin

Special Education Case Manager/504 Coordinator
Rm. B102

Helping ALL students achieve is my passion and part of my defined role at W.B. Simpson. I help coordinate specialized programing and reasources within the school as well as support teachers. Part of my role deals with compliance at both the district and state level that is attached to specialized services. I enjoy interacting with students through various club offerings or visiting classrooms. I also serve as W.B. Simpson's Leadership Chairperson and work closely with various projects that relate to our school's key priorities. I am also a member of Caesar Rodney's Fine Arts Council and work closely with the district's Student Services Department. A fun fact about me is that I am also a combat fitness instructor at First State Martial Arts in Camden, DE and Delaware Bushido Academy in Smyrna, DE.

 

 
Miss Yu Miao

Phone: 206

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

BA in teaching Chinese as a Second Language MA in Teaching English as a Second Language Certificates: Elementary Teacher (K-6) World Language Teacher (Chinese Mandarin K-12)

Miss Yu Miao

3rd Grade Chinese Immersion Teacher
Room E206

Miss Miao is a third grade Chinese Immersion teacher. The 2017-18 school year will be her fourth year teaching with the Chinese Immersion program.

Ms. Lindsay Price

Phone: 104

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education from Wilmington University

Ms. Lindsay Price

1st Grade SAM Teacher
Room C104
 
Ms. Lindsay Price is a 1st grade SAM teacher at W.B. Simpson. The 2016-2017 school year is her 4th year teaching, but first year at W.B. Simpson. She has previously taught kindergarten and 4th grade. Ms. Price was born and raised in Magnolia, DE. After graduating from Caesar Rodney, she continuted her education at Wilmington University earning a Bahelor's degree in Elementary Education.
 
 
Mrs. Andrea Puglia

Phone:

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Mrs. Andrea Puglia

Occupational Therapist

Andrea Puglia is a district-wide Occupational Therapist. She is a native of Michigan and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from Eastern Michigan University. She also holds a Certificate of Advanced Practice in Hand and Upper Quarter Rehabilitation From Drexel University. Prior to moving to Delaware, she was a traveling Occupational Therapist practicing OT in various medical facilities throughout the United States working with children and adults in the areas of orthopedics, neurology, cardiac care, and outpatient specializing in treatment of traumatic hand injuries. Upon moving to Delaware she worked at a local hospital and served an Adjunct Facility at Del Tech in the Occuptional Therapist Assistant Program. This is Mrs. Puglia's fourth year in the Caesar Rodney District.

Ms. Hannah Rohrbaugh

Phone: 132

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

BS Early Childhood Education BS Special Education

Ms. Hannah Rohrbaugh

2nd Grade SAM Teacher
Rm. 132

Ms. Hannah Rohrbaugh graduated from York College of Pennsylvania in 2015 with Bachelors of Science Degrees in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. She began her teaching career as a learning support teacher in Pennsylvania. This is Ms. Rohrbaugh second year at WBS. Last year she was a 1st grade SAM teacher. In her free time, Ms. Rohrbaugh enjoys reading, traveling, and live music.  
Mrs. Rachel Sams

Phone:

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Mrs. Rachel Sams

Chinese Immersion Paraprofessional

Mrs. Sams is a paraprofessional for the Chinese Immersion program. She also assisted with Math Rti and volunteered for the school health committee. She was born and raised in Lancaster, PA and studied Music Education at Millersville University. Her family (Handsome husband, two amazingly adorable children, and magnificent Lola beast) moved to DE in 2015 and are happy to call it home. Her interests are anything that involves music, sports, the beach, and spending time with family.
Mrs. Christine Seitz

Phone: 208

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Wilmington University Master of Education in Reading from Wilmington University Reading Specialist Teacher of Elementary Grades K-6 Teacher of Middle Level Grades 6-8 Teacher of Exceptional Children - LD, SED, MH (Elementary K-6) Teacher of Exceptional Children - LD, SED And MH (Secondary 7-12) Teacher of Exceptional Children Grades K-12 Teacher of Middle Level English Language Arts Grades 6-8 Teacher of Middle Level Social Studies Grades 6-8

Mrs. Christine Seitz

5th Grade Teacher
Room E208
 
Mrs. Seitz is currently a 3rd grade Chinese Immersion teacher and is starting her 13th year of teaching in the Caesar Rodney School District. During her career, she has taught regular and special education in grades3, 4, and 5. She was the 2013-2014 Teacher of the Year for W.B. Simpson Elementary. Mrs. Seitz holds a Master of Education in Reading from Wilmington University and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Wilmington University. Mrs. Seitz is currently working on her Doctorate in Innovation and Leadership.She resides in Dover with her husband Troy, three children and their black Lab- Stella.  Her favorite quote is from Ann Lieberman: 
"Great teachers empathize with children, respect them and believe that each one has something special that can be built on." 
Ms. Lisa Sirman

Phone: 204

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelors of Science Elementary Education(University of Delaware) Masters of Education Reading Specialist (Wilmington University)

Ms. Lisa Sirman

School Reading Interventionist
Room E204

Ms. Lisa Sirman is a proud CR grad! She attended W.B. Simpson from Kindergarten-6th grade. After graduating from CR she attended the University of Delaware where she recived her Bachlors of Science degree in Elementary Education and Wilmington University where she earned her Masters of Education as a Reading Specialist. She has taught in the Caesar Rodeny School District for 28 years - 25 years at Allen Frear Elementary and 3 at W.B. Simpson. She has one daughter, and 4 rescue pets - 2 dogs and 2 cats. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends doing crafts and spending time at the pool in the Summer.

Dr. Lori Smith

Phone: 203

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Undergraduate and Masters at Virginia Commonwealth University-Richmond, VA Doctorate from Northeastern University- Boston, MA Montessori Certification Lead Teacher- Levels I and II

Dr. Lori Smith

 
4th Grade Teacher
Rm. E203
 
Dr. Lori Smith is a 4th Grade Teacher at W.B. Simpson Elementary who has been with the Caesar Rodney School District for 11 years. This is her first year at Simpson and she is very excited to be here! Dr. Smith has been teaching for 19 years in both the public and private sectors. She received her Undergraduate and Masters degrees from the Virgina Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA and her Doctorate from Northeastern University in Boston, MA.  Dr. Smith also holds the Montessori Certification Lead Teachers Levels I and II.   
 
 
Mrs. Liz Stamper

Phone: 110

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Master of Education in School Counseling Post-Master Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Licensed in Elementary and Secondary School Counseling

Mrs. Liz Stamper

School Counselor
Rm. B110
I am a native Delawarean and graduated from the University of DE where I earned a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. After working in a corporate setting for 10 years and then staying home to raise my children, I returned to school to earn a Master’s in School Counseling. Since then, I have worked with children and adolescents in both educational and clinical settings. I am really excited to be at W.B. Simpson and look forward to building relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff in order to support the ongoing success of our school community!
I’ve been married to my husband Don for 21 years and we have two wonderful children, Dylan (16) and Claire (14).  In my free time I enjoy reading, photography, yoga, and spending time with family and friends—especially at the Delaware beaches!
Mrs. Cori Stoken

Phone: 111

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education from York College of PA Masters of Education in Special Education from Wilmington University

Mrs. Cori Stoken

2nd-3rd Grade Teacher
Room C111
 
Mrs. Cori Stoken is a 2nd-3rd grade looping teacher. This is her 12th year teaching and her 9th year at WBS. She is orginally from Baltimore, MD and loves the outdoors, animals, and running. Mrs. Stoken has a horse, dog, and two goats. In her free time she enjoys going to the beach and the mountains with her family.
Mrs. Erin Taraboletti

Phone:

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Masters of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology

Mrs. Erin Taraboletti

Mrs. Taraboletti has been working in Caesar Rodney School District for 14 years. During that time she has worked with Pre-K through 12th grade children in a variety of settings. She holds a Masters of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology from East Stroudsburg Univeristy. Mrs. Taraboletti enjoys creating materials for her students and keeping therapy "fun" and "functional." She lives in Camden, DE with her husband and two children.
Mrs. Sandra Tinsley

Phone: 212

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Elementary Teacher 1-8 Teacher of Elementary Grades K-6 Teacher of Exceptional Children Grades K-12 Teacher of Middle Level English Language Arts and Social Studies 6-8

Mrs. Sandra Tinsley

4th/5th Grade Looping Teacher
Room E212 
 
Mrs. Sandra Tinsley is a 4th/5th grade looping teacher.  She has been with the W. B. Simpson family since 2009. She started as a 4th grade teacher at Simpson. Her first teaching job was in 1990 teaching at N. H. Stokes Elementary in the Caesar Rodney School District teaching 1st grade. She has also taught 1st grade in the Appoquinimink School District.  In Kentucky she taught 2nd/3rd grade combination and in Maryland she taught 4th grade. In Texas she was an Accelerated Reading Instructor which supported Kindergarten through 2nd grade students with reading. Mrs. Tinsley was Simpson’s Teacher of the Year for the 2012-2013 school year. Mrs. Tinsley loves teaching the students who enter her classroom at the W. B. Simpson Elementary School.
Ms. Alexandra (Alex) Topa

Phone: 202

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelors of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education Special Education certified

Ms. Alexandra (Alex) Topa

5th Grade Teacher
Rm. 202
 
Ms. Alexandra Topa teaches 4th and 5th grade looping cycle at WB Simpson Elementary. She is currently in her fourth year of teaching. Ms. Topa graduated from Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, PA in 2014 and has taught at Simpson ever since. She loves to have fun with teaching and tries to create a comfortable environment in the classroom - full of learning and laughs!
Mrs. Fern Weaner

Phone: 113

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelors in Outdoor Education from Ohio University Masters in Elementary Education from Old Dominion University Certified K-6

Mrs. Fern Weaner

3rd Grade Teacher
Rm. 113

This is my first year at WB Simpson, but will be my 12th year teaching grades 2 and 3. I enjoy reading, spending time at the beach, and any activity that accompanies laughter. My love of reading started early and I was named after a character in a popular children's book (Charlotte's Webb).

Ms. Marina Wix

Phone: 204

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Delaware Technical and Community College Degree in Para-educator Technology.

Ms. Marina Wix

Title I Paraprofessional
Room D126 
 
I am a paraprofessional and I have been working for W.B.Simpson Elementary School and the Caesar Rodney School District for the last thirteen years. I worked as a Special Education Paraprofessional for six years. For the last seven years Ihave worked as a Title I paraprofessional working under the direct supervision of W.B.Simpson's Reading Specialist. I attended Delaware Technical and Community College and I received my degree in Para-educator Technology. I was born and raised in Athens, Greece and I am a Naturalized citizen of the United States of America since 1997. I live in Dover with my two sons.   
Miss Chunyang Yang

Phone: 105

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor of Arts from Towson University. Master of Education degree from University of Maryland, College Park. Certifications in: K-12 World language teaching.

Miss Chunyang Yang

2nd Grade Chinese Immersion Teacher
Room C105

Chunyang Yang is a second grade Chinese Immersion Program teacher at W.B. Simpson Elementary School. Ms. Yang earned her Master of Education degree from University of Maryland, College Park and earned her Bachelor degree from Towson University. This is Ms. Yang’s third year in Delaware, Ms. Yang really enjoys the life in Delaware and she is very excited to be a part of Simpson Family. She really enjoy teaching and learning with her wonderful students. Ms. Yang favorite things to do are traveling and singing.

 

Welcome to Miss. Yang’s 2rd Grade Chinese Immersion Room