Counselors at Hodgson
Angela Banks ([email protected])
302-834-4833
9th Grade: Last Names of E-J
Career Areas: Auto Body, Electrical Trades, Masonry, Physical Therapy/Medical Assisting
Education: University of Delaware- B.S. Elementary/Special Education c/o 2000, Wilmington University- M.Ed School Counseling c/o 2009
Counseling Experience: 16 years
Previous Experience: Thomas Edison Charter School Special Education Teacher (2001-2003), Hodgson Vo-Tech Special Education Teacher (2003- 2010), Hodgson Vo-Tech School Counselor (2010-present)
Hobbies: Photography, watching my kids play sports, Eagles football!
Kristan Garofalo ([email protected])
302-834-4861
9th Grade: Last Names of S-Z
Career Areas: Early Childhood 
Education, Computer Network Administration, Industrial Mechanics/Millwright Technology
Education: Wilmington University, Bachelor of Arts, (1999); Wilmington University, Masters in Community Counseling (2003), Wilmington University, Masters in Education, School Counseling (2009)
Counseling Experience: 19 Years
Previous Experience: School Counselor, Appoquinimink School District, POLYTECH High School, EastSide Charter School, A Friend of the Family/Red Clay Consolidated School District, and Colonial School District
Hobbies: Going to the gym, hanging with friends and family, and watching my children play travel/school volleyball and softball
Ray Gray ([email protected]) 
302-834-4507
9th Grade: Last Names of A-D
Career Areas: Carpentry, Plumbing, Technical Drafting
Education: University of Delaware, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice (1999); Wilmington University, Master of Education, School Counseling (2003), Secondary School Administrator Certificate (2008)
Counseling Experience: 25 Years
Previous Experience: Guidance Counselor, Shue-Medill Middle School, Life Skills and Study Skills Instructor (Charter School of Wilmington), MAP School Counselor, Domestic Violence Counselor, Wrestling Coach
Hobbies: EAGLES, PHILLIES, Snowboarding, Biking
Amy Pellegrini ([email protected])
302-834-4602
9th Grade: Last Names of K-R
Career Areas: Cosmetology, Dental Assisting, Nursing Technology, Veterinary Technology
Education: Shippensburg University- B.S. in Biology Education c/o 1998, Wilmington University- M.Ed School Counseling c/o 2004
Counseling Experience: 19 years
Previous Experience: Hodgson Vocational Technical High School , Biology Instructor (1999-2005), Multiple Alternative Program, School Counselor (2005-2012), St. Georges Technical High School, Reading Coach (2012-2013)
Hobbies: Running, Boating, Hanging with my Family, Sports
Franklin Lyburn III ([email protected])
9th Grade: n/a
Career Areas: Culinary, Auto Technology
Education: Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling, Wilmington University, Class of 2020, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice, Cheyney University, Class of 2013
Professional Experience: Bringing over 11 years of dedicated counseling and youth support experience across diverse educational environments:
- School Counselor, New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District (NCCVT)
- School Counselor, Universal Vare Charter School
- School Counselor, Laboratory Charter School
- Counselor & Educator, Glen Mills Schools
Counseling Experience: Over a decade of proven success in academic, social-emotional, and career counseling for middle and high school students, with a strong focus on student advocacy.
Hobbies: I enjoy spending quality time with my family, gaming, cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles, and exploring anime.