Our Programs
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Lower School Faculty

  • Photo of Carol Amaral-Ly
    Carol Amaral-Ly
    Computer, Math
    Mathematics Specialist Grades K-2nd, Computer Science Specialist, LS Math Coordinator
    2015
    (302) 576-2974
    Bio
     
    LS Math Coordinator
    B.S., Smith College
    At Friends since 2000
  • Photo of Jess Courtney
    Jess Franklin Courtney
    Physical Education & Athletics, Physical Education
    Physical Education Teacher
    2015
    (302) 576-2987
    Bio
     
    Upper School Field Hockey Coach
    Middle School Girls' Basketball Coach
    Upper School Girls' Lacrosse Coach
    B.S. Wesley College
    At Friends since 2013
  • Photo of Tim Dalby
    Tim Dalby
    Science
    Science Teacher
    2015
    302-576-6788
    Bio
     
    Science Specialist, Lower School
    B.S., University of Delaware
    At Friends since 2006
  • Photo of Kristine DePonte
    Kristine DePonte
    Lower School Reading Specialist
    2015
    (302) 576-6797
    Bio
     
    B.A., University of Hartford
    M.Ed., Chestnut Hill College
    At Friends since 2015
  • Photo of Neshama Faulkner
    Neshama Faulkner
    Assistant Director and Early Years Coordinator, ASP
    2025
    Bio
     
    At Friends since 2025
  • Photo of Aminah Finney
    Aminah Finney
    Lower School Learning Resources Coordinator
    2015
    (302) 576-2953
    Bio
     
    B.A., Pennsylvania State University
    M.A., LaSalle University
    At Friends since 2015
  • Photo of Stephanie Galbraith
    Stephanie Steph Joan Galbraith
    First Grade Associate Teacher
    2024
    3027407866
    Bio
     
    B.S., University of Delaware
    M.Ed., Wilmington University
    At Friends since 2024
  • Photo of Ginnie Jones
    Ginnie Jones
    Lower School Counselor
    2023
    302-442-6989
    Bio
     
    Lower School Counselor
    B.S., University of Delaware
    M.Ed., West Chester University
    At Friends since 2023
  • Photo of Michelle Kirton
    Michelle Kirton
    Math Specialist, Grades 3rd-5th
    2019
    302-254-3850
    Bio
     
    Math Specialist, Grades 3rd-5th
    B.S., University of Delaware
    M.I., University of Delaware
    At Friends since 2019
  • Photo of Alexandra Kokkoris
    Alexandra Reese Kokkoris
    LS Assistant Librarian
    2021
    302-576-2958
    Bio
     
    Lower School Assistant Librarian
    B.A., University of Delaware
    At Friends since 2021
  • Photo of Christopher Loeffler
    Christopher Patrick Loeffler '00
    Head of Lower School
    2015
    (302) 576-2951
    Swarthmore College - B.A.
    Arcadia University - M.Ed.
    Bio
     
    Head of Lower School
    B.A., Swarthmore College
    M.Ed., Arcadia University
    At Friends since 2005
  • Photo of Katherine Martinenza
    Katherine Katie Elizabeth Wolf Martinenza '99
    Performing Arts
    Lower School Performing Arts Teacher
    2017
    3025762962
    Bio
     
    Lower School Performing Arts
    B.M., Westminster Choir College of Rider University 
    M.M.E., University of Delaware 
    At Friends since 2017
  • Photo of Kate McCarron
    Kate McCarron
    Lower School Head Librarian
    2015
    (302) 576-2958
    Bio
     
    B.A., St. Joseph’s University
    At Friends since 2010
  • Photo of Mike McKenzie
    Mike McKenzie , Sr.
    Physical Education & Athletics, Physical Education
    Physical Education Teacher
    2015
    (302) 576-2999
    Bio
     
    Middle School Football Coach
    Middle School Girls' Basketball Coach
    Middle School Baseball Coach
    B.S., University of Delaware
    M.Ed., University of Virginia
    At Friends since 1999
  • Photo of Patrick McKinley
    Patrick McKinley
    Homebase
    First Grade Teacher
    2015
    (302) 576-6798
    Bio
     
    B.A., University of Delaware
    J.D., Widener University School of Law
    At Friends since 2011
  • Photo of Lara Munch
    Lara Munch
    World Languages - Spanish
    Spanish Teacher
    2015
    (302) 254-3841
    Bio
     
    B.S., Pennsylvania State University
    M.S., Ed.D, Wilmington College
    At Friends since 2014
  • Photo of Teal Rickerman
    Teal Rickerman
    Visual Arts
    Visual Arts Teacher
    2015
    (302) 576-6792
    Bio
     
    B.S.A.E., University of Delaware
    M.Ed., Wilmington University
    At Friends since 1987
  • Photo of Mary-Peter Rigg
    Mary-Peter Rigg
    Homebase
    Associate - 01 (McKinley)
    2024
    Bio
     
    Early Years Assistant & After School Program Counselor
    B.A., Gettysburg College
    At Friends since 2024
  • Photo of Oluwatobiloba Salami
    Oluwatobiloba Tobi Salami
    Homebase
    Associate - 01 (Willie)
    2024
    Bio
     
    First Grade Associate Teacher
    B.A., Lehigh University
    At Friends since 2024
  • Photo of Sia Willie
    Sia Willie
    Homebase
    First Grade Teacher
    2015
    (302) 576-6789
    Bio
     
    B.S., University of Maryland
    M.A. Simmons College
    At Friends since 2005
  • Photo of Danielle Woznicki
    Danielle Woznicki
    Lower School Nurse
    2022
    (302) 576-2956


    

Lower School Office

List of 4 members.

  • Christopher Loeffler 00

    Head of Lower School
    (302) 576-2951
  • Jaime Fontanazza 

    Assistant Head of Lower School
    302-576-6782
  • Linda Beard 

    Lower School Administrative Assistant
    (302) 576-2952
  • Patrenia McAbee 

    Lower School Receptionist
    (302) 576-2950

Nurse

List of 1 members.

  • Danielle Woznicki 

    Lower School Nurse
    (302) 576-2956
101 School Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
302.576.2900   |   info@wilmingtonfriends.org
Preschool - 12th Grade

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Wilmington Friends School admits students of any race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of these schools. Wilmington Friends School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.