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ST. MICHAEL’S SCHOOL
AND NURSERY INC.
700 N. WALNUT STREET, WILMINGTON, DE 19801 | 302.656.3389 | STMICHAELSDE.ORG
OUR MISSION
St. Michael’s is dedicated
to building strong
foundations for all children
in the fi rst fi ve years of life
and to supporting families
HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT
St. Michael’s School has been caring for and
educating Wilmington’s youngest children for
134 years. We are a high-quality early care
and education center serving children from
infancy up to kindergarten entry year-round.
St. Michael’s is a safe, stabilizing factor
in the Eastside neighborhood of the city.
We offer an outstanding newly-renovated
facility, an expansive outdoor playground with
nature studies, uniquely enriched learning
experiences and a renewed commitment to supporting our families.
as their educational
journey begins. We foster
a safe, nurturing, inclusive
environment and seek the
highest standards in our
practice, curriculum, and
professionals.
Year established: 1890
Number of full-time employees: 48
Number of part-time employees: 0
Annual revenue: $3,595,660
Geographic service area: New Castle County
Lucinda Ross, M.Ed.
Executive Director
Jack Stucker, Esq.
Board President
TOP FUNDING SOURCES:
State Funding: 76%
Tuition and Fees: 14%
Grants and Contributions: 10%
St. Michael’s is committed to
the community we serve and
believe a sense of community
is a core strength for children,
families, and educators.
—Lucinda Ross, M.Ed.
Executive Director
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
St. Michael’s is approaching the end of our major renovation and expansion
project that will increase enrollment, enhance supports for families and
neighborhood residents, and provide mentoring opportunities for early
childhood professionals. We are still in need of gifts to reach our campaign
goal so we can provide a higher level of programming that matches the
improved quality of our facility.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Individual and group opportunities available year round! Engage our urban
children in outdoor learning activities. Help organize and stock our Family
Resource Room. Hold employee drives for baby supplies, early learning books,
art supplies, or winter coats for children and adults. Or be a guest reader
in our monthly Pre-K Book Club!
LEADERSHIP
OFFICERS:
Susan Sherk
Jack Stucker, Esq.,
President
Kathie Stamm
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
CORNERSTONE
COMMITTEE:
Frederick W. Moran,
Treasurer
Cheryl Thomas
ADVISORY BOARD:
Rick Bayard
Steve Boyden
Susan Casscells
Carling Ryan,
Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Madeleine Bayard
Bill Dugdale
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
CO-CHAIRS:
Bill Dugdale
Priscilla du Pont
Elaine Archangelo
Rev. Dr. Stanley Hearst II
Stephen L. Johns
Ben Osbun
Bill Dugdale
Susan Sherk
Vernon Proctor, Esq.
Charles B. Ryan
Geoffrey Sawyer
Susan Sherk
Tamara Perry, Psy.D.
Alice Sawyer
Ann Wick
SOCIAL MEDIA:
@StMichaelsSchoolAndNursery
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