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
Virtual Admission Center
Learn more about all of our upcoming admission events or register for one today. You can also connect with a member of our team about any questions.

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Academics
Building the foundation
Unique to the Independence experience are the chances to learn exceptional study skills and the many ways in which students gain confidence at each grade level.
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Community
A SPIRITED COMMUNITY
The IPA provides many volunteer opportunities to engage with the school community, in addition to sponsoring many initiatives crucial to the success of our students.
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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 "Lessons Learned,” highlighting Independence's distance learning work, plus a Q&A with our latest Ireland Faculty Award winner!
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Staff Directory

Administration

Victoria Yatzus

Victoria 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

Lee Fullmer

Lee Fullmer

Plant Manager

Kathy Neal

Kathy Neal

Business Manager

FACULTY & STAFF

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Jane Adewole

Jane Adewole

Full-time Substitute Teacher

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, Teacher, Middle School English, 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