Administrative Team

Principal

 

I’m excited to welcome you to Claymont Elementary School!  We are a kindergarten through fifth grade school. At Claymont, we believe that every child can learn and reach their full potential in the warm, caring environment that is provided by our amazing staff and school community. Claymont adheres to a rigorous curriculum and pacing provided by the Brandywine School District, in all core academics. While our academic rigor is challenging, our Claymont Cougars continue to learn and grow due to our multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). We provide clear behavioral expectations along with incentives. To support our students' social emotional wellbeing, all students receive SEL lessons aligned with skill building. In addition, Claymont offers supports for students who may be struggling with peer relationships, anxiety, impulsivity, or anger regulation. Finally, evidenced-based reading and math interventions are provided in small groups as well. We believe this whole child approach is the key to student success.

 

Prior to joining Claymont, I served as the Principal of Hanby Elementary School. Over the many years I have been in education, I have served as a special education teacher and special education coordinator. I graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a minor in Sociology, and graduated from Temple University with a masters degree in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis. In addition, I was fortunate to receive a scholarship to attend Harvard for a summer session focused on educational leadership.   

 

At home, I am a proud mom of two young men. My oldest attends law school and my youngest attends Harvard as a student athlete (wrestling). I can’t forget to mention that I am married to a great guy who has put up with me for more than 25 years. We enjoy traveling, cheering for all Philadelphia teams, and just having a nice cup of coffee at home!