

2022-2023
State Leadership Team
Andy Celio, President
~Caesar Rodney High School
Contact: acelio@delawareedrising.org
Taylor Jenkins, Vice-President of Public & Community Relations
~Seaford High School
Contact: tjenkins@delawareedrising.org
Alexis Katan, Vice-President Membership
~Caesar Rodney High School
Contact: akatan@delawareedrising.org
Pierce Mayew, Vice-President Finance
~Smyrna High School
Contact: pmayew@delawareedrising.org
Christopher Sarabia, Vice-President of Equity & Inclusion
~Sussex Technical High School
Contact: csarabia@delawareedrising.org
Michael C. Hill-Shaner
~Delaware Educators Rising Advisor
~Delaware Teacher Academy Foundation Executive Director
Years with the Program: 26
Favorite Quote: "There is no greater joy nor greater reward than to make a fundamental difference in someone's life."
- Sister Mary Rose McGeady
My “why” for teaching: Since I was younger, I wanted to work in the field of education. I had a desire to inspire others, advocate for the "underdog," and made a difference in the world. My "why" is to provide others with the opportunity to change the future as I have been given and to provide life changing moments.
Favorite EdRising Moment: In my 26 years, I have had so many many wonderful memories and opportunities, I could not possibly pick one.
Contact: mshaner@delawareedrising.org