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Teacher Appreciation Week #Thank a Teacher, with a photo of Kaitlyn Wright and her class

Kent County Public Schools is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week, recognizing the important role our educators play in children's lives. Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, with Tuesday, May 7 being recognized as National Teacher Day.

"During Teacher Appreciation Week, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the teachers who dedicate themselves to shaping minds and nurturing spirits," said Dr. Karen Couch, superintendent of Kent County Public Schools. "Your unwavering commitment, passion and creativity empower students to reach their full potential and inspire a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and we are deeply thankful for the impact you make every day. Thank you for being champions of education and for shaping the future with your wisdom and guidance."
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Kent County

Public Schools

Staff Directory

Kent County Public Schools ensures that our students come first. We are committed to providing academic excellence in a strong vibrant learning community facilitated through collaboration and built on trust. When you have a question or concern, please follow this chart to ensure you are bringing it to the correct member of the KCPS team. Please allow 24 to 48 hours for a response. If you sent a message over a weekend or holiday, please allow 24 to 48 hours upon students' return to school for a response. Click here or on the chart to download a copy.

Parent Communication flow chart: If related to instruction and learning, first contact the teacher. If not resolved, then contact the teacher specialist or assistant principal followed by the principal. Lastly, if still not resolved, contact the director of teaching and learning. If related to social-emotional and well-being, contact the teacher. If not resolved, contact the counselor or social worker, then the principal. Lastly, if still not resolved, contact the supervisor of student services.

KCHS Administration

Kris Hemstetter
Principal
Office: 410-810-2623
Aaron Pretlow
Assistant Principal
Office: 410-778-7163
Angeline Rivello
Assistant Principal
Office: 410-778-7152
LaToya Johnson
Secretary
Office: 410-778-4540

Staff

Julie Anderson
Teacher – English
Lori Armstrong
Teacher – Health/Drama
Rose Asplen
Teacher – Special Education
Shelley Atkinson
Cafeteria Manager
Cheryl Bachmann
Reading/Social Studies Coach
Stacey Baker
Teacher – KAP
Jessica Bennett
School Counselor
Charlotte Blackson
Custodian
Jodi Bortz
Teacher – Music/Band
Tobi Bradshaw
School Psychologist
Amber Britt
Nurse
Tilise Brown
Secretary – Guidance
Jeremey Browne
Teacher – Special Education
Casee Bryan
Teacher – Math
Ellen Bryden
Cafeteria
Catherine Buchanan
Attendance Secretary
Valerie Bungartz
Nursing Assistant
Jarrod Cann
Teacher – Special Education
Veronica Clampitt
Teacher – English
Johanna Cohen
Teacher – Mathematics
Tishara Collins
Assistant Principal – KAP
Christa Collison
Teacher – CTE Health Occupations
Gabriella Crisham
Teacher – American Sign Language
Kyle Dimichele
Teacher – Special Education
Heather Duncan
Cafeteria
Joseph Evans
Teacher - Science
Tyrell Fennell
Instructional Assistant – KAP
Yolanda Fennell
Teacher – Special Education
Teresa Fewlass
Teacher – Social Studies
Jonathan Fitch
Teacher – Tech Ed/Advanced Technology
Christine Fletcher
Teacher – English
Michael Gallagher
Teacher – Special Education
George Goldsboro
Custodian
Marilyn Green
Instructional Assistant
Sharon Hamilton
IEP Chair/Transition Facilitator/Teacher – Special Education
Hazel Harrison
Instructional Assistant – Special Education
Cheryl Hartmetz
Instructional Assistant – Life Skills
Kris Hemstetter
Principal
Delbert Hicks
Custodian
Diane Hogan
Teacher – Special Education/Life Skills
Devon Jenkins
School Counselor
Justin Jenkins
Teacher – Engineering
LaToya Johnson
Secretary
Ralph Johnson
Instructional Assistant – KAP
Verna Johnson
Teacher – World Languages
Sherrilyn Jones
Instructional Assistant
Tim Kelleman
Teacher – Science
John Keller
Teacher – CTE Culinary Arts
Brett King
Career Counselor
Kolyn Kirby
Instructional Assistant – Technology
Karen Kramme
Cafeteria
Kirsten Krauss
Teacher – Social Studies/History
Jennifer Kuhl-Depp
Teacher – CTE Agriculture
Anna Lill
Teacher – KAP
Dawn Loewenstein
Social Worker
Jean Macchione
Cafeteria
Jim Martin
Teacher – Special Education
Eumani May
Instructional Assistant
Bryan McCabe
Athletic Trainer
Allison McDonald
Student Support Specialist
Lauren McElhenny-Shaw
Teacher – Math
Courtney Miller
Social Worker
JoAnn Miller
Instructional Assistant – In-school Suspension
Scott Milligan
Teacher – Physical Education
Randy Mills
Teacher – Social Studies/History
Amber Mitchell
Instructional Assistant
Noel Morris
Teacher – Art
Kevin Nelson
Teacher – CTE Automotive
Michelle Phillips
Teacher – English
Aaron Pretlow
Assistant Principal
Angeline Rivello
Assistant Principal
Caren Saunders
Teacher – Social Studies/Psychology/CTE Teacher Academy
Jason Scheib
Teacher – Social Studies
Richard Shaw
Teacher – CTE Carpentry
Chris Singleton
Teacher – CTE Broadcasting
Justine Skinner
Custodian
Deric Soles
Instructional Assistant – Technology
Valerie Sorrell
Custodian
Stephanie Spencer
Teacher – Art
Kalyn Stout
Teacher – Science
Kevin Taylor
Athletic Director
Jill Tolbert
Teacher – Math
Annette Walls
Speech Language Pathologist
Melissa Walters
Teacher – English
Dorvonda Warren
Secretary – Finance
Nancy Wessell
Cafeteria