Four Educators Join Red Creek Central School District Team

Ahead of the new school year, Red Creek Central School District recently welcomed four educators: Haley Muehl (Middle School ELA Teacher), Jelinek Cunningham (Middle School Spanish Teacher), Daniel Cunningham (High School Special Education Teacher), and Kimberly Bradway (High School Business Teacher).

As part of their introduction to the district, the four new teachers attended New Teacher Orientation, where they learned about district expectations, instructional supports, and the Red Creek school community. Instead of a traditional bus tour, teachers worked in groups to complete a series of challenges throughout the area, helping familiarize themselves with the community and build connections with each other.

“We are thrilled to welcome these outstanding educators to our team,” said Jennifer DeVinney, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. “Their dedication and fresh perspectives will help us continue to aim higher in all we do.”

Read on for more information about the new teachers in the district:

Haley Muehl
Ms. Muehl is incredibly excited to be the new 8^th grade ELA teacher and modified girl's soccer coach. Ms. Muehl is a recent graduate from SUNY Oswego, earning a master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction and Bachelor of Science in Adolescence Education with a concentration in English. She completed her student teaching with 8th graders at Oswego Middle School in 2023. Also, at SUNY Oswego Ms. Muehl was a member of the women's soccer team for the last five years. She is originally from Syracuse and has had many of her family members work in the Syracuse City School District. She spent time at the SCSD too, subbing often during her bachelor's at Salem Hyde working with Pre-K to sixth grade students. In her free time, Ms. Muehl likes to help her brother write music, watch documentaries, exercise, cook, and keep getting 1% better every day. She looks forward to meeting everyone and having a wonderful first year teaching at Red Creek Middle School. 

Jelinek Cunningham
Ms. Cunningham is the newly appointed middle school Spanish teacher at Red Creek, bringing a wealth of knowledge about the Spanish language and culture from her upbringing in the Dominican Republic. With advanced writing skills and superior speaking ability, she meets LTI/ACTFL standards, ensuring high-quality education for her students. As a certified foreign language teacher in New York State, she is currently completing her master's degree in Adolescence and/or Middle Childhood Education with a concentration in Spanish for grades 5-12. Ms. Cunningham balances her professional dedication with her role as a mother of two, and outside the classroom, she enjoys nature walks, hiking, yoga, travel, swimming, reading, and writing.

Daniel Cunningham
Mr. Cunningham has been a special education teacher for over 20 years. He earned his associate degree from Cayuga Community College, his bachelor's degree from SUNY Oswego, and his master's degree from LeMoyne College. He also holds a Certificate of Advanced Studies from SUNY Oswego. Mr. Cunningham is a proud parent to five children: Jeffrey, Olivia, Lilly, Cayley and Maximus.  Fun fact: Mr. Cunningham’s son Maximus is a state-level bowler! Mr. Cunningham looks forward to getting to know the students and families of Red Creek and to helping students find success.

Kimberly Bradway
Ms. Bradway is the new business teacher at RCCSD. Originally from Fulton, she moved to teach business and technology education at the South Lewis Central School District. Ms. Bradway is very happy to be back home again and working for Red Creek. She is looking forward to a great school year.

Photographed, from left to right: Kimberly Bradway, Jelinek Cunningham, Haley Muehl and Daniel Cunningham.