Cape Henlopen School District Celebrates Three Staff Members for Remarkable Athletic Achievements

The Cape Henlopen School District is excited to recognize three staff members whose recent outstanding athletic accomplishments showcase extraordinary perseverance, discipline, and personal excellence. From powerlifting platforms to mountain trails to grueling triathlons, these educators and professionals exemplify grit and determination, qualities they model daily for Cape students.

Dr. Kim Corbidge, Lewes Elementary Principal, Earns Best Female Lifter at Festive Faceoff Meet

Dr. Kimberly Corbidge delivered an impressive performance at the Festive Faceoff Meet held at GaglioneStrength in Milton, earning the title of Best Female Lifter Overall in the Raw Classic Masters division.

Competing in just her third meet since beginning her powerlifting journey, Dr. Corbidge posted exceptional lifts:

• Squat: 182 pounds
• Bench Press: 105 pounds
• Deadlift: 237 pounds

“I started powerlifting simply wanting to get stronger, but it’s given me confidence, community, and goals that excite me,” said Dr. Corbidge. “Hitting the platform reminds me that progress is powerful, no matter your age or experience.”

Dr, Corbidge trains under coach Chris Parker at Custom Fit 360 in Lewes. Her growing success in competition reflects her commitment to strength, consistency, and pushing personal boundaries. “Every time I step up to the bar, I’m reminded that the only limits that matter are the ones we choose to break. It’s my hope that our students see what’s possible when you stay consistent and believe in your own strength.”

Hadley Rhue, Sussex Consortium Teacher at Love Creek Elementary, Completes Two Ironman 70.3 Races

Ms. Hadley Rhue achieved a major milestone this year, completing not one, but two Ironman 70.3 triathlons, her first in Cambridge, Maryland, followed by a second just three months later in Long Island, New York.

Ms. Rhue, who discovered her passion for triathlons as a member of the University of Delaware Triathlon Club, is motivated by discipline, gratitude, and a drive to challenge herself. “I love to do hard things and make myself proud,” she said. “I work out because I can and I am able, not because I should.”

Her training includes a mix of CrossFit-style weightlifting, cycling, swimming, yoga, and varied running workouts. Rhue is now preparing for her second full marathon, with hopes of completing her first full Ironman in 2026. She carries a powerful message for young girls everywhere. “I take pride in being a strong woman and I want to be an inspiration,” Mrs. Rhue said. “Reminding myself that I am able, and not taking that for granted, is so important.”

Stephanie Lewis, Milton Elementary Kindergarten Teacher, Wins Wild Goose Trail Festival 50-Miler

Mrs. Stephanie Lewis completed her first-ever 50-miler, (technically 52.44 miles) at the Wild Goose Trail Festival in the rugged New Jersey Highlands of Wawayanda State Park. Mrs. Lewis not only conquered the challenging multi-loop course of rocky singletrack and hard-packed trails but finished as the First Female Overall with a time of 10 hours and 10 minutes.

Mrs. Lewis shared that the experience reinforced the importance of consistency, support, and taking on goals that both challenge and inspire. “We should all try to have an annual, audacious goal that builds grit, confidence, and momentum,” she said. “No matter your role or stage of life, you can push yourself to do things that scare you. It’s how we grow.”

Mrs. Lewis is already looking ahead, working with a running coach to pursue a Boston Marathon qualifying time and possibly tackling a 100-miler in the future.

Dr. Corbidge, Mrs. Lewis, and Ms. Rhue each embody the district’s commitment to perseverance and lifelong growth. Their achievements remind students and colleagues alike that setting big goals, and working relentlessly toward them, can lead to extraordinary results.

The Cape Henlopen School District congratulates these three remarkable staff members and celebrates the example they set for the entire community.