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Masud AbdusShaheed
Learning Support Specialist- Emotional Support
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Terence Adams
Facilities Manager
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John Amenda
CEO
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Beth Birnkrant
Principal
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(215) 232-9727 x11202
Michael Blumenthal
6th/7th Grade Health and Physical Education Teacher
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Luke Booth
Computer Science Teacher
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Carlzel Bostic
Instructional Specialist- Math
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Corran Branch
Academic Guidance Counselor
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Crystal Bryant
School Nurse
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(215) 232-9727 x11110
Elyse Capone
Special Education Coordinator
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Charlene Caposecco
Director of Experiential Learning
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Kelle Castle
Director of Operations
(215) 232-9727 x11204
Becca Chazin
Chief of Staff
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Rachel Cohen
Case Manager
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Morgan Dysinger
6th Grade English Teacher
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Courtney Everett
Instructional Specialist- Science
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Madeline Farnham
7th Grade Reading and Language Arts Teacher
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Des Fortune
Food Services Coordinator & Operations Support
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Sierra Fries
Learning Support Specialist- Math
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Angel Goins
Personal Care Assistant
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Ira Gooch
Personal Care Assistant
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Joyce Grady
Operations Coordinator
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Habibah Haqq
Director of Culture
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Charis Jackson
8th Grade Science Teacher
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Nayo Jones
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
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Jakob Klein
7th/8th Grade Health and Physical Education Teacher
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Rachel Kristine
Instructional Specialist- Reading and Language Arts
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Katherine Lamilla
Manager of Grants & Special Projects
Helen Ledebur
Case Manager
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Alex Less
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
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Talibah Muwwakkil
7th Grade Math Teacher
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Dianna Phelps
Director of Counseling Services
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Andrew Prinzo
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
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Catalina Ramos
Case Manager
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Yekaterina Rasstrigina
8th Grade Math Teacher
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Jack Redell
6th Grade Math Teacher
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Theresa Robinson
Operations Coordinator
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Lily Sitron
Reading Specialist
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Shakira Smith
Chief Operations Officer
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(215) 232-9727 x11208
Sherrice Smullen
Dean
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Alyse Thornton
7th Grade Science Teacher
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Eric Tindal
Resident Dean
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Kristen Tini
Director, Analytics & Reporting
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(215) 232-9727 x10002
James Whittall
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
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Hoshniah Wilson
7th Grade English Teacher
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Aniyah Wright
Recruitment and HR Coordinator
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