Administration
Hodgson's Principal
Dr. Christine Colihan, Principal
(Dr. Colihan supervises the Assistant Principals, Mathematics, Professional Development, the Professional Learning Team, Social Studies, and Student Activities and oversees all school operations)
Hodgson's Assistant Principals
Mr. Rahsheem "Rocky" Hollis, Assistant Principal
(Mr. Hollis supervises Attendance, Business and Transportation CTE Cluster, Crisis Response, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity, Driver Education, Health/Physical Education, Student Management/Discipline, Science, and Transportation)
Rahsheem "Rocky" Hollis joined the New Castle County Vo-Tech Family in 2006 as Student Advisor at Delcastle Technical High School. Before that, he served in various educator roles - as Student Advisor/Dean of Students at Christiana High School, teacher and Assistant Principal at a Philadelphia Charter School, and middle school English teacher in the Colonial School District (George Read Middle School). He received his Bachelor's degree from Cheyney University in Elementary Education and two Master's degrees from Wilmington University in School Leadership and Applied Technology in Education.
Rahsheem Hollis is a compassionate leader who strives to build relevant and impactful relationships that promote positive change, encouraging, and motivating student success.
Contact information:
Email – [email protected]
Phone – 302-834-8531
Updated - May 2024
Dr. Sarah Olsavsky, Assistant Principal
(Dr. Olsavsky supervises Assessments, ELL Services, English Language Arts Department, Guidance Department, MTSS & Social-Emotional Learning, Special Education, Student Testing, and Technology)
"It is a pleasure and honor to join the Hodgson administrative team."
After teaching English for 12 years in Pennsylvania, Dr. Sarah Olsavsky moved into administration. Dr. Olsavsky has a Bachelor of Science in Education in English from West Chester University in Pennsylvania. She earned both a Master's in Literacy and Doctorate in Innovation and Leadership from Wilmington University. She believes in the power of literacy and the purposeful harnessing of instructional technology to support learning for all. Like her colleagues, she also espouses a collaborative environment as the foundation for a positive learning environment.
Added - June 2024
Mr. Michael Paoli, Assistant Principal
(Mr. Paoli supervises Athletics, all Career and Technical Education (CTE) Clusters except Business and Transportation, Co-op, Facilities, Spanish, and Technology)
"The Hodgson experience provides the education, training, and workforce development needed to promote student success in the workplace and in post-secondary education."
Mr. Paoli completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Delaware and began his teaching career in the NCCVT School District. During this time, he completed his M.Ed. in School Leadership from Wilmington University. In 2011, Mr. Paoli was hired at Hodgson Vocational Technical High School as a Cosmetology instructor. Since then, he has served on several leadership committees both inside and outside of NCCVT.
Updated - May 2024