Administrative Team

Mrs. Curi Calderon-Lacy is a native of the island of Puerto Rico. She moved to New York at the age of 8 and was raised in the Bronx. She attended the State University of New York at Albany where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Literature and Africana Studies. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language. In 2011 she completed her Master’s in Educational Leadership from Widener University. 

After teaching for several years in New York and New Jersey, Mrs. Lacy moved to Delaware and has been at Mount Pleasant High School since 2006. She has 29 years of experience in secondary education. She has worked as a Spanish Language teacher, IB Diploma and Middle Years, and AVID Elective. Mrs. Lacy is a passionate educator dedicated to fostering an equitable learning environment for all students. She believes that a supportive and inclusive climate is crucial for academic success, and she is committed to creating a culture where every student feels valued and empowered. Mrs. Lacy’s approach emphasizes the importance of addressing individual needs and promoting diversity, ensuring that each student has the resources and encouragement needed to thrive academically and personally.

Mr. McCullough was raised in Charleston, SC but spent most of his adolescence in Okinawa, Japan.  After graduating from Caesar Rodney High School, he attended Wilmington University receiving bachelor's degrees in Human Resource Management and a Business Education.  He then received his master's degree in School Leadership from Wilmington University. He began his teaching career in the Caesar Rodney School District where he taught Marketing, Core Business and Computer Applications.  He then became an Assistant Principal at Dover High School in the Capital School District.  

Mr. McCullough is excited to see every student grow daily, make connections with students and most importantly see every single student walk across that graduation stage.  

Mr. Norton is a Wilmington native. After graduating from Glasgow High School he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management and Master’s degrees in Special Education and in School Leadership from Wilmington University. He began his career in education in the Red Clay School District, where he taught Jobs for Delaware Graduates, Economics, Civics, World History, History of Film, Contemporary Political Issues, Military History, and he was a Student Advisor.

Mr. Norton previously served as a Dean of Students and is excited to serve in the support and growth of all students at Mount Pleasant High School as an Assistant Principal.

Mr. Hines was raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  He attended the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) and earned an A.S. degree in Business Administration before transferring to Canisius College in Buffalo, NY and graduating with a B.A. degree in Business Management, with a minor in Human Resources.  He then returned to Pittsburgh to earn a M.Ed. in School Counseling from the University of Pittsburgh. 

His 29-year career experience in education, mostly spent in counseling and advising has come through Pittsburgh Public Schools, the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, and the Interboro School District (PA) prior to joining the Mount Pleasant family in 2021.  Mr. Hines transitioned from the role of School Counselor to Dean of Students, now entering his third year as Dean.  Mr. Hines is at home serving the students and families at Mount Pleasant High School through promoting equity, coaching, and mentoring.