Meet Our Team
Tara Faircloth
Director of Curriculum and Instruction B.S. in Education Kutztown University M.Ed.in Administration Wilmington University [email protected] |
Tara Faircloth is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Caesar Rodney School District. She has spent her entire career in the district working as a teacher, an administrator, supervisor and now the director at the district office. She enjoys working with children, teachers, parents, and members of the community. Her approach to education is TEAM!
Outside of work, Tara enjoys spending time with her husband, and 2 children. She is motivated to seek out best practices in education that can be implemented in classrooms that have a positive impact on children. |
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Michael Kijowski, Ed.D.
Supervisor of Instruction B.S. in Elementary Education Indiana University of Pennsylvania M.Ed. in School Leadership Wilmington University Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Wilmington University [email protected] |
Dr. Mike Kijowski is the Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction for the Caesar Rodney School District. He has a combined 26 years of experiences as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal. Mike is passionate about teaching and learning. "I am a true teacher at heart," he says. As a supervisor, Mike will be focusing on math, science, and gifted education. In his personal life, Mike is married to Sherry, a third generation Caesar Rodney graduate. He works with youth as a 4-H leader. Mike likes to travel, loves comic books, and is an awesome cook. But most of all, "I like to learn new things."
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Darren Guido, Ed.D.
Supervisor of Instruction B.A. in History Westminster College (PA) M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction Delaware State University Ed.D. Innovation and Leadership Wilmington University [email protected] |
Dr. Darren Guido began his educational career in 1991 as a social studies teacher at Central Middle School in the Capital School District. In November 1998, he accepted a “temporary” position as Assistant to the Principal. In 1999, he became an associate principal and in 2004 became Central Middle School’s building principal. In 2011, Dr. Guido was awarded the Delaware Principals’ Academy’s Paul Carlson Memorial Award and the Delaware Library Association’s School Administrator of the Year award. Dr. Guido was named the 2013 Met Life/ NASSP Middle School Principal of the Year for Delaware.
In 2013, Dr. Guido became a Supervisor of Instruction in the Capital School District’s curriculum office. His areas of responsibility include English/ language arts, social studies and world language (grades 5-12), English as a Second Language, Visual Arts and Library/ Media Centers (K-12), and Advanced Placement (grades 10-12). In 2016, Dr. Guido transitioned to the Caesar Rodney School District as a Supervisor of Instruction for ELA, social studies, world language and English as a Second Language. |
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Carolyn Bush (Carrie)
Instructional Technology Resource Teacher B.S. in Education Indiana University of Pennsylvania M.Ed. Applied Technology Wilmington University [email protected] |
Carrie Bush grew up in Pennsylvania; however, Delaware has been her home for over 25 years. Her passions include working on a team, problem solving, helping others, using technology, and being creative so when she landed her dream career as a district Digital Learning Resource teacher, it was a perfect fit. Carrie is a district super admin for Schoology, a Google Educator, and a SMART certified trainer, so if teachers have any questions about how to use these tools to blend instruction, they should absolutely reach out to her. She can answer questions, provide resources, and be that second pair of hands in the classroom when teachers want to try something new with students.
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Sarah Potter
Math Resource Teacher K-12 B.S. Elementary Education University of Delaware M.Ed. School Leadership Wilmington University [email protected] |
Sarah Potter is the Mathematics Instructional Resource Teacher for the Caesar Rodney School District. She grew up in Delaware and attended Caesar Rodney High School. She began her teaching career at Postlethwait Middle School where she taught 7th and 8th grade math, and served as the math support teacher. In her free time, Sarah loves spending time with her husband, 4 children and family. She enjoys exercising, going to the beach, and traveling to new places! Sarah feels that mathematics classrooms should be a place where all students feel invited to learn and comfortable sharing their thinking. She feels passionately that every student can learn mathematics and that it opens doors in life like nothing else!
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Lauren Boulden
Digital Learning Resource Teacher B.S. Education University of Delaware M.Ed. Instruction in Literacy University of Delaware [email protected] |
Lauren Boulden began her career in the Caesar Rodney School District as an English Language Arts teacher at Postlethwait Middle School. Lauren soon developed a passion for using technology to help engage and inspire her students and improve student achievement. Lauren has helped to spearhead the implementation of technology across the district as a classroom teacher, peer coach, and lead mentor. She has helped to develop and pilot blended learning strategies at the state level as a member of the BRINC consortium, and as an instructor at the University of Delaware teaching the use of technology in education. As the Digital Learning Resource Teacher, Lauren can help with Schoology, G Suite, SMART Software, Chromebooks, Blended Learning strategies, and general classroom support.
Outside of education, Lauren spends her time with her husband Bryan, a Biology and STEM teacher, and her two future Riders Jack and Emma. |
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Mary MacPherson (Mimi)
Reading Resource Teacher 3-6 B.S. in Education Northern Michigan University M.Ed. in Reading Wilmington University mary.macpherson@cr.k12.de.us |
Mimi grew up in Dover, Delaware and is a proud graduate of the Caesar Rodney School District. Her experiences as both a primary and intermediate classroom teacher, Reading Specialist and Building Lead Mentor led her to her current position as an Instructional Support Teacher. She has always enjoyed collaborating with colleagues and members of the school community to bring the best experiences there are to the students and teachers in our district. Mimi can provide support in the areas listed on the right, but can also be called on to brainstorm, collaborate, and be an extra set of hands in the classroom.
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Todd Klawinski
Environmental Education Specialist B.S. in Biology Stockton University (NJ) MAT in Teaching Marygrove College (MI) [email protected] |
Todd Klawinski grew up in New York State. After moving to South Jersey, he began his career studying pinelands ecosystems at Stockton State College (now Stockton University). Hired as a biologist with Rutgers University’s Center for Blueberry and Cranberry Research, Todd worked on projects including cranberry genetics for Ocean Spray and integrated pest management with USDA. Todd chose to enter the teaching profession as Biology and Environmental Science Teacher with Mainland Regional School District and NJ Governor’s School on the Environment.
After moving to Texas, employed as Education Supervisor at San Antonio Zoo’s Tiny Tot Nature Spot, Todd returned east to build and be near family. He has been with CRSD since 2006 teaching middle school science before joining the Instruction Team as Environmental Specialist in 2017. Todd is passionate about outdoor education returning to public schools and advocates for sustainable schools that promote health and wellness. But seriously, he just loves learning and teaching kids about nature and how to grow up being kind while contributing to community. |
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•USDOE Green Ribbon Schools •Environmental Literacy •Sustainability Education •DE Children in Nature Initiative •Outdoor Classrooms & Gardens •Habitat Restoration/Conservation •Teacher Support & Planning |
Oribel McFann-Mora, Ed. D.
Language Acquisition Coordinator, ELL Teacher Ed.D. Educational Leadership Wilmington University M.Ed in ESOL Literacy Wilmington University B.S. in Early Childhood Ed. Wilmington College AA Early Care and Education Delaware Tech & Comm. College AA Early Childhood Education Delaware Tech & Comm. College [email protected] |
Dr. McFann-Mora attended Delaware Technical and Community College and obtained two associate degrees in Early Childhood Education. She then attended Wilmington University and obtained her Bachelors in elementary education. Upon concluding her first teaching year she began pursuing her Masters in ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) Literacy at Wilmington University. The following year she became an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher. Linguistics, second language learning and teaching have remained her professional passion ever since. She earned her Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Wilmington University in 2016.
Dr. McFann-Mora has been an advocate for English Learners and their families for several years. She has been part of DELLTA (DE English Language Learners Teachers & Advocates, www.delltade.org) for many years and is its current president. Dr. McFann-Mora's other passions are her family, participating and volunteering in running events, and reading. Dr. McFann-Mora is glad to offer support in matters related to the instruction of English Learners. |
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Lindsay Chiavaroli is the financial secretary for Department of Instruction. She worked in the criminal justice system for 14 years before coming to CR in 2017. Lindsay assists with filing applications for our Immersion Teachers to help them obtain proper visas so they are able to stay and teach our Immersion Program to students. She is responsible for preparing each petition and filing the appropriate documentation with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. She also works with maintaining and processing financial documents for both divisions.
Outside of work, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her husband, who is a third grade teacher, and their three children. Her oldest child attends Caesar Rodney School District and the youngest two will start in just a few short years. |
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Gloria Simpson is the financial secretary for the Department of Instruction. She is a graduate of Caesar Rodney High School and was the previous secretary for Star Hill Elementary School for 27 years. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 children. She also enjoys reading and traveling. Cruising is her favorite!
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