Biography

Mrs. Sheila Hughes will be entering her fourth year at North Hopewell-Winterstown (NHW) Elementary and twelfth school year in the Red Lion Area School District. Prior to joining the team at NHW, Mrs. Hughes served as the principal at Windsor Manor Elementary (2018-2021) and Clearview Elementary (2013-2018). She is committed to working in collaboration with the families, staff, and students to create a safe, nurturing and inviting learning environment.

Mrs. Hughes holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Bloomsburg University in Elementary Education and Special Education. In Central Pennsylvania, Mrs. Hughes taught special education at the elementary and middle school level before serving as an elementary assistant principal for two school years in a rural school district near Harrisburg, PA.  Mrs. Hughes also holds a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Bloomsburg University and her Principal and Supervisory of Special Education Certificates from Shippensburg University. In 2015, she received her Reading Specialist certificate. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate degree in educational leadership at Immaculata University and is ABD (All But Dissertation) and actively working on her dissertation. 

Personally, Mrs. Hughes has been married for 17 years and resides in the Red Lion Area School District with her husband, John, daughters, Reagan (8) and Reese (7) who are also students at North Hopewell-Winterstown Elementary. In her free time, Mrs. Hughes spends her time with her family camping or traveling as well as reading, running, as well as coaching or supporting her children at their extracurricular activities.

For the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year, Mrs. Hughes will be on professional sabbatical leave in order to complete her dissertation and earn her Doctorate degree. During her absence, the capable administrative team and dedicated staff will carry on with the excellent education provided at NHW.  Should you have any questions during the school year, feel reach out to the Interim Principal. Mrs. Hughes looks forward to returning to NHW with renewed energy and enthusiasm following the completition of her Doctorate so that she can continue to make a meaningful contribution to the NHW students, families, staff, and community.