Principal: Michael McDermott

Assistant Principal: Cara Beach

Dean: Jessica Crawford

My name is Cara Beach and I am thrilled to be the assistant principal of Lombardy Elementary School.  I am a Nationally Board Certified Teacher with master degrees in School Leadership and Curriculum and Instruction as well as undergraduate degrees in Elementary and Special education, all from the University of Delaware.  Over the past two years, I have had the wonderful opportunity to collaborate with teachers, students and families at Lombardy.  Lombardy is a special school with the very BEST teachers, staff and students. I will strive to continue our path of great success and ensure that every student is provided every opportunity to grow and reach their fullest potential to achieve educational success.  Here is a little more about me…

Educational Experience:  

• Adjunct Faculty, College of Education, University of Delaware (2021 – present)
• Elementary Special Services Coordinator, Brandywine School District (2020 – 2022)
• Educational Diagnostician, Christina School District (2013 – 2020)
• Special Education Teacher, Christina School District (1997-2000; 2008-2013)
• Regular Education Teacher, Christina School District (2000-2004)
• English Language Arts Instructional Coach, Christina School District (2004-2008)

Interests:

• Spending time with my family – My husband, my 17^th year old daughter, Kylie, and my twin, thirteen year old boys, Brady and Tyler.
• Traveling – I love all places tropical!
• Reading – both educational and for pleasure.

I am a bit of a foodie…love trying new restaurants

My name is Jessica Crawford and it is my pleasure to be given the opportunity to serve Lombardy community as the Dean of Students. For the past nine years, I have been a special education teacher at Harlan Elementary ensuring that all students have a caring place to learn. While there, I was the Equity Champion and also worked hard to receive the recognition of being Teacher of the Year.

My goal at Lombardy is to work collaboratively with students, family, and staff to provide a safe, equitable, and culturally sensitive learning environment. This environment will help students to reach their full potentially academically, socially, and emotionally. I hope to build authentic relationships where students know that we are a team working together!

Educational Employment

• 2012-2014- Hospital Teacher at the Rockford Center
• 2014-2022- Special Education Teacher at Harlan Elementary

Degrees

• Early Childhood Curriculum Coordinator with Degree
• Early Childhood teacher
• School Aged Administrator
• PA and DE Department of Education Teacher Certification (Elementary k-5 and Special Education N-12)

Other Interests

• Spending time with my family- my husband and my one year old son, Kaseem
• Played volleyball and basketball in college
• Lover of all Philly Sports Teams! Go Birds!