About Mr. DeLucia

Originally from Long Island, NY, Mr .DeLucia moved to North Carolina in 2007 where he began teaching PE/Health at Parkwood Middle School. He began his administrative journey at Parkwood High School in 2016, where he served for the next five years. 

Mr. DeLucia left the Parkwood Community during the 2021-2022 school year to join the Piedmont Community. He has now made his way back to Parkwood Middle School as its principal during the 2022-2023 school year.

He is very excited to be reunited with the Parkwood Community.  Through his experience, Mr. DeLucia believes that all students can achieve anything if they put their minds to it through goal-setting, focus and hard work. His educational philosophy is that building relationships, unlocking potential, collaboration, meaningful experiences, and leading by example are most important to everyone's success.

His educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in communications/public relations from The Ohio State University, a master’s degree in physical education from Adelphi University and a postgraduate degree in school administration from Wingate University.

Mr. DeLucia currently lives in Union County with his wife, Brittany, son Brody, daughter Eloise and daughter Magnolia.

Contact Mr. Delucia

• Email: john.delucia@ucps.k12.nc.us

Contact Mr. Gostomski

• Email: steven.gostomski@ucps.k12.nc.us

About Ms. Hinson

Assistant Principal Ms. Kim Hinson is from Mint Hill, NC and has worked for UCPS for 16 years. This is her 4th year at Parkwood Middle as an Assistant Principal. She attended Wingate University for both her BS in Recreation Administration, Master of Arts in Teaching, and an add-on degree for Educational Leadership. Ms. Hinson enjoys spending time at the beach as much as possible. She has a fur baby named Sunny.

Work History:  20 years in education, 16 years with UCPS, 2 years with CMS, 1 year with Holy Trinity, 1 year with Union Academy.

Favorite Quote: “Every child deserves a champion: an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists they become the best they can possibly be." - Rita Pierson, Educator

Contact Ms. Hinson

• Phone: 704-296-0655
• Email: kimberly.hinson@ucps.k12.nc.us

Contact Ms. Wilkerson

• Email: katrinia.wilkerson@ucps.k12.nc.us