1300 Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
302.239.0330

Independence School

Inspire. Dream. Achieve.

Age 3 through 8th grade

About
Our Mission
Independence inspires students to become independent, intellectually curious individuals who possess an exceptional spirit for learning, leadership and citizenship.
Admission
Let's Meet Virtually!
Our admission team is working remotely and would be happy to meet you via phone, video chat, or email. Please visit our virtual admission office >
Academics
A bright future
Berklee. Embry-Riddle. Penn. These are just a few of the schools where members of our Class of 2012 attend college. The Independence experience laid the foundation.

what we teach >
Community
WHERE LEARNING MEETS FUN!
Arts. Adventure. Exploration. Athletics. Academics. STEM. There's something for every child during Summer at Independence! Spots are filling up fast, so don't delay.
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Athletics
Patriot Pride
Our athletic programs help students build character, both on and off the field, while teaching the critical lessons of teamwork, collaboration and sportsmanship.
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Support
"SPIRIT" MAGAZINE
Take a look at the digital version of our annual report of news and philanthropy. Also featuring "New Frontiers,” highlighting brain science at work at Independence, plus a Q&A with our latest Ireland Faculty Award winner!
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Staff Directory

Administration

Vicky Yatzus

Vicky Yatzus

Head of School

Bernadette Gilmore

Bernadette Gilmore

Director of Academic Innovation

Amy Graham

Amy Graham

Head of Middle School

Christy Koense

Christy Koense

Head of Lower School

Claire Brechter

Claire Brechter

Director of Marketing and Communications

Michele Harra

Michele Harra

Director of Advancement and Enrollment Management

Jenny Vrana

Jenny Vrana

Director of Finance and Operations

Associate Administrative Directors

Kathy Neal

Kathy Neal

Business Manager

Lee Fullmer

Lee Fullmer

Plant Manager

FACULTY & STAFF

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Nancy Ambler

Nancy Ambler

Teacher, Grade Two

Barbara Annable

Barbara Annable

Teacher, Grade One

Cathy Bair

Cathy Bair

Librarian

Vita Biddle

Vita Biddle

Learning Specialist, LeApps™ Instructor, Director of Secondary School Placement

Kelly Bush

Kelly Bush

Teacher, Grade Two

Jessica Copeland

Jessica Copeland

Teacher, Middle School Science

Illene Courtright

Illene Courtright

Language Specialist

Pooja D'Souza

Pooja D'Souza

Development Manager

Lynn Fabian

Lynn Fabian

Teacher, Middle School English

Laura Fallon

Laura Fallon

Teacher, Latin and French