Name: Victoria Armstead
Position: Paraprofessional at Leach - Room 3 (ages 9-14)
          Headstart Preschool Teacher
Education: Assoc. Degrees of Science from Wilmington College
Years at Leach: 6 Summer sessions, 2 full-time years
Background/Interests: To work and to help young and old children to 
                      learn more about themselves and how to help 
                      themselves in many ways.
Email: varmstead@colonial.k12.de.us

Name: Leslie M. Calhoun
Position: Paraprofessional
Education: High School
           2 years of college
Years at Leach: 10 years
Background/Interests: As of October 2004, I'm working on my 20th 
                      year in Colonial. But before coming to 
                      Leach, I've been at four other schools in 
                      the District, but have found my home at 
                      John G. Leach School. My interests are 
                      playing tennis, shopping, reading, and 
                      being with my family.

Name: Kathleen Cialini
Position: Paraprofessional
Education: High School
           12 week Nurses Aid course
Years at Leach: 1984 - Present
Background/Interests: • Worked for Geriatrics of Delaware for 10 
                        years
                      • Enjoys walking, gardening, beach, dollhouse 
                        building, shows and dinner
  

Name: Susan Evans
Position: Paraprofessional
Education: High School
Years at Leach: 7 years
Background/Interests: • Enjoy working in my yard and going to the 
                        movies
Email: susan.a.evans@gmail.com

Name: Shirley A. Hall
Position: Paraprofessional
Education: Currently enrolled at Del Tech
Years at Leach: 2003 - Present
Background/Interests: • Married with 2 children and 4 grandchildren
                      • Commander of AWANA Club at my church
                      • Loves singing, doing crafts, entertaining, 
                        and working with children
Email: ashshall@aol.com

Name: Cindy Hetzell
Position: Paraprofessional
Education: High School
Years at Leach: 9 years
Background/Interests: • Enjoy being at the beach, gardening and 
                        hunting for bargains

Name: Renea C. Kennedy
Position: Paraprofessional
Education: Some college
Years at Leach: 8 years
Background/Interests: • Enjoys going on cruises, traveling, 
                        shopping, and eating out

Name: Laura Mathis
Position: Paraprofessional
Education: Temple University, University of Delaware 
Years at Leach: 1995 - Present
Background/Interests: • Family: husband, son and daughter-in-law 
                        and granddaughter, and daughter
                      • Enjoys real estate, wedding planning, 
                        singing in church choir, interior 
                        decorating, cooking, and floral arrangements

Name: Erika McCormick
Position: Paraprofessional
Years at Leach: 2000 - Present
Background/Interests: • Enjoy gardening, volunteer work with 
                        wildlife rehabilitator and other animal 
                        organizations
                      • Enjoys fishing, camping, and hiking

Name: Lorraine Newman
Position: Paraprofessional
Education: Part-time student at Del Tech
Years at Leach: 1983 - Present
Background/Interests: • Enjoys crafting, decorating, sewing, 
                        and reading

Name: Kris Payne
Position: Paraprofessional
Education: Graduate from William Penn High School
Years at Leach: 1988 - Present
Background/Interests: • Married with a husband, two sons and a 
                        step-daughter
                      • Enjoys my family and going to baseball 
                        and football games
                      • Enjoys spending time at the beach and 
                        shopping

Name: Ashley Pyle
Position: Paraprofessional
Education: High School Diploma
           Currently enrolled in college 
Years at Leach: 2005 - Present
Background/Interests: When I'm not at work or in school, I'm 
                      riding my horses. I love to be outside.  
                      I'm going to Del Tech to become an RN Nurse.  
                      I previously worked at a nursing home 
                      before I came to Leach.
Email: apyle@dtcc.edu

Name: Diane E. Rutkowski
Position: Paraprofessional
Education: 2 yr. college
Years at Leach: 1
Background/Interests: • Mother of 4 sons
                      • Coaches girl's basketball
                      • Loves theatre, singing, acting, and 
                        gardening
                      • Collects Wizard of Oz and Eeyores

Name: Deena Stackhouse
Position: Paraprofessional/Pool - PE 
Education: Graduate of Delcastle in 1976
           Some college credits
Years at Leach: 1983 - Present
Background/Interests: • Eagles, water activities, flower arranging, 
                        spending time with family and friends, and 
                        church
Email: stackhoused7@aol.com

Name: Debbie Vitalo
Position: Paraprofessional
Education: College - Associates Degree
Years at Leach: 6+

Name: Sharon Wilson
Position: Paraprofessional
Years at Leach: 5

Name: Gwen Wisniewski
Position: Paraprofessional
Education: Some college
Years at Leach: 1998 - Present

Name: Beverly Zimmerman 
Position: Paraprofessional
Education: High School
Years at Leach: 1986 - Present
Background/Interests: • Enjoys shopping, casinos, and reading