May 2023

2023-2024 CSD Building Teachers of the Year

Congratulations to Christina School District’s 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year! These outstanding teachers were selected based on nominations from teachers, students, parents, and community members about their skillful delivery of instruction, commitment to teaching and learning, and leadership within their school buildings. The teachers will move forward for consideration for the Christina School District Teacher of the Year honor.

Please join us in congratulating the following building Teachers of the Year on this great honor:

Elyse Barnes, The Bancroft School
Serena Socha, The Bayard School
Laura Freehafer, Brader Elementary
Emily Szymanski, Brennen School
Jennifer Witte, Brookside Elementary
Peter Boyer, Christiana Vikings Campus
Cailah Preston, Christina Early Education Center
Roger Phipps, Delaware School for the Deaf
Connie Spedden, Downes Elementary

Jennifer Dalgarn, Gallaher Elementary
Kevin Davis, Gauger-Cobbs Middle
Shannon Anderson, Glasgow High
LaShanda Wooten, Jones Elementary
Stephanie Drake, Keene Elementary
Mandee Wentzel, Kirk Middle
Alishya Hess, Leasure Elementary
Stephanie Dobson, Maclary Elementary
Laurie McGuire, McVey Elementary
Adrienne Bane, Networks School for Employability Skills

Paula Woolfolk-Cohen, Newark High
Heather Townsend, Oberle Elementary
Michael Herring, Sarah Pyle Academy
Monica Christy, Shue-Medill Middle
Jacqueline Billic, Smith Elementary
Dr. Doreen Scott-Baker, Stubbs Early Education Center
Rose D’Alexander, West Park Place Elementary
Heather Wilson, Wilson Elementary

Trudy Small Named CSD 2023-2024

Behavioral Health Professional of the Year

Please join us in recognizing Trudy Small, BSN, as Christina School District's 2023-2024 Behavioral Health Professional of the Year. Trudy is the proud school nurse of Downes Elementary School. As a BSN registered nurse graduate of Delaware State University, Trudy has been a member of the healthcare profession for over 32 years. She is committed to ensuring the well-being of all who enter her office. She is passionate about providing compassionate and quality care to students and staff while remaining mindful of their individual preferences and needs.

Join Us for a Concert!

Christina School District Spring Concert Series Banner

It's Spring Concert Season! Christina School District’s talented students at all grade levels will present spring concerts in May and June. We encourage parents, families, and community members to attend these free events showcasing our school music programs.

Concerts will include choirs, choruses, bands, orchestras, ensembles, and steel drum bands, as hundreds of Christina students perform in over 25 school concerts.

We hope you will celebrate our student musicians, their hard work, and their talent by attending one of Christina’s many spring concerts.

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May 9 School Board Elections

Christina School District Board Elections banner - May 9 2023

School Board Elections in the Christina School District will be held on Tuesday, May 9. Polls are open from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm. Two seats are up for election on the Christina School Board in Districts "C" and "E". ALL residents may vote in the election.

Maps of nominating districts in the Christina School District, voting locations, and other information are available on the Department of Elections page: https://elections.delaware.gov/school/christina/board/2023/. For more information, contact the Department of Elections for New Castle County's Elections Unit at (302) 577-3464.