Kelli Colella Remembered for Guiding Students at Christ the Teacher Catholic School in Delaware
A report published Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 1:12 p.m. announced the passing of Kelli Colella, an assistant principal and school counselor at Christ the Teacher Catholic School.
Colella attended St. Thomas the Apostle School in Wilmington and St. Elizabeth High School before earning a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and master’s degrees in Community Counseling and Educational Counseling at Wilmington University.
Colella later earned a master’s degree in Educational Leadership at Neumann University.
As a counselor and assistant principal, Colella guided students through challenges, encouraged their growth and supported families and colleagues.
Colella also played basketball at Wilmington University and spent five years as an assistant coach for its women’s basketball team.
Colella shared a life rooted in family and faith with spouse Steve and daughter Alex, and supported Alex’s education.
The available report did not provide a date or cause of death or funeral arrangements.
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