What makes our school so special? Sometimes it's the people who choose to come back. Did you know that 15 members of 2025-2026 Wilmington Friends School faculty and staff are also WFS alumni?
From preschool classrooms to the Admissions Office, from lower school teachers to upper school history faculty, their dedication is a reminder of the connections formed here and the impact of a Friends education.
While not everyone could be present for this photo, we are proud to celebrate all of our alumni faculty and staff:
Mariah Aldridge ’21 - Enrollment Associate
Alice (Minor) Anthony ’84 - Preschool Assistant
Erica Brown ’12 - Registrar
Ian Brown ’22 - Facilities Team
Susan (Morovati) Finizio ’87 - Director of Advancement Strategy and Communications
Julia (Morse) Forester ’00 - Lower School Enrollment Counselor
Laura (Kirk) Kurz ’97 - Alumni Engagement Coordinator
Christopher Loeffler ’00 - Head of Lower School
Katie (Wolf) Martinenza ’99 - Lower School Performing Arts Teacher
Alex Mellow ’01 - Second Grade Teacher
Julee Melnik ’22 - Middle School Computer Science (Long-Term Substitute)
Donald Morton, Jr. ’94 - Upper School American History/IB World Religions
What makes our school so special? Sometimes it's the people who choose to come back. Did you know that 15 members of 2025-2026 Wilmington Friends School faculty and staff are also WFS alumni?
Former WFS art teacher and parent of alum Cynthia Mellow returned to campus this spring, stepping in as a substitute for Teacher Teal and working with students in grades 1–5.
WFS staff member Javier Rodriguez stopped by 1st grade Spanish class where he taught them a traditional Mexican song and explained the origin and history of the piñata. After this, students had a blast taking turns swinging at the piñata. Thank you, Javier!
5th grade ukulele players took their music on the road during the final week of school, visiting classrooms to share a short performance and a little joy.
During the final week of school, 2nd and 3rd graders took their learning beyond the classroom, participating in hands-on experiences that brought history and social studies to life.
Lower school faculty, staff, and students celebrated the 5th grade class as they made one final walk through the halls this morning before entering the Meeting Room for gathering.
Middle school students enjoyed their last day by sharing appreciations, performing at the annual talent show, watching the 8th grade celebration video, and spending time with friends!
8th grade students explored tower design as part of their Innovative Architecture unit with Mr. Machado. Students learned about the history of towers, structural awareness, sustainable use of resources, and community oriented design.
Congratulations, Class of 2026! We are so proud of all you have accomplished during your time at Wilmington Friends School and can't wait to see where your journeys take you next.
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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.