Staff Members
Administration
 | Ms. Nimet Eren Principal neren@philasd.org she/her/hers Education: Harvard University (BA), University of Pennsylvania (MsEd, EDD) Hobbies: Running, Gardening, Art Favorite Book: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini |  | Ms. Madeline Jackmon 9th Grade Principal mjackmon@philasd.org she/her/hers Education: Muhlenberg College (BA), Arcadia University (MsEd) Hobbies: Singing, Gardening, Art Favorite Book: Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse | ||
Counseling
 | COUNSELORS: Ms. Haley Bonner Counselor for all 11th and 12th hbonner@philasd.org he/him/his Education: East Stroudsburg University (BS-Psychology) (MS-Counseling Psychology with Specialization in School Counseling) Hobbies: Family, Reading, Traveling, Movies Favorite Book: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides |  | Ms. Eleonor Vasquez Counselor for all 9th and 10th evasquez@philasd.org she/her/hers Education: University (BA), University (MsEd) | ||
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 | Mr. Tim Atwood Philadelphia Futures and Stepping Stone Scholars: Associate Director of High Schools - Kensington timatwood@philadelphiafutures.org he/him/his Education: Sociology from Saint Joseph's University (BS), West Chester University (MEd) Hobbies: I love doing DIY projects around my home and riding as many roller coasters as possible! Favorite Book: Freakonomics by Stephen Dubner and Steven Levitt |  | Ms. Rhiannon Palmere 12+College Counselor rpalmere@12plus.org | ||
| Mr. Brandon Melendez 12+College Counselor bmelendez@12Plus.org |  | Ms. Amanda Yin 12+ Site Director and Advisor ayin@12plus.org she/her/hers Education: Long Beach City College (Associate's in Child Development: Early Childhood Education), California State University, Long Beach (BS in Child Development and Family Studies) Hobbies: Crocheting, Art, Cooking and Baking Favorite Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo | ||
School Support
 | Ms. Hope Black-Waller School Nurse hwaller@philasd.org she/her/hers Education: Drexel University (BSN), La Salle University (CSN), Western Governor’s University (MSN) Hobbies: Traveling, Reading, Bible Education, Adventures Favorite Book: Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt | | Ms. Liz Vargas Administrative Secretary lvargas@philasd.org she/her/hers |  | Officer Ryan Smith School Safety Officer rjsmith@philasd.org he/him/his Education: SDP Safety Training, Criminal Justice, SDP Safety Advisor Team Hobbies: Teaching, Training, Coaching, Mentoring, Basketball, Distance running Favorite Book: All of them! |
| Ms. Lilibeth Castillo Community School Coordinator lilibeth.castillo@phila.gov | | Mr. Barry Williams Community School Coordinator bwilliams2@phila.gov he/him/his | | Ms. Nesha Newton School Safety Officer nnewton@philasd.org |
Education Staff
 | Ms. Monique Adkins Health Related Technology Teacher madkins@philasd.org she/her/hers | | Ms. L’Shaye Bryant Freeman School Climate Staff – 7 Hours lbryantfreeman@philasd.org |  | Mr. Dave Beck History Teacher, School DJ dbeck@philasd.org he/him/his Education: Temple University (BS), Neumann University (MS) Hobbies: Anything involving my dog, Running, Traveling Favorite Book: Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz |
| Ms. Jen Bertele Special Education Assistant jbertele@philasd.org she/her/hers |  | Ms. Luci Bower English Teacher, Senior Success Team Leader, SBTL lbower@philasd.org she/her/hers Education: Kutztown University of PA, Delaware Valley College Hobbies: Reading, Movies, Gardening, Going to the beach! Favorite Book: Outlander, Cold Mountain |  | Ms. Olivia Cao Math Teacher ocao@philasd.org she/her/hers Education: Princeton University (BA) Hobbies: Running, Dancing, Cooking, Reading Favorite Book: My most recent favorite is Anxious People by Fredrik Backman |
 | Meredith Cawley Special Education Teacher mcawley@philasd.org she/her/hers Education: Temple University (BS, MSEd) Hobbies: Camping, hiking, art, reading, gardening Favorite Book: Anything by Octavia Butler! | | Mr. Ed Colfer Special Education/Social Studies Teacher ecolfer@philasd.org he/him/his Hobbies: Tennis Favorite Book: Open by Andre Agassi |  | Ms. Halana Dash French Teacher hdash@philasd.org she/her/hers Education: Temple University (BA), University of Pennsylvania (MSEd), Worked as a teacher in France Hobbies: Hiking, watching Seinfeld, Crocheting & Making homemade cards, Reading Favorite Book: The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood |
 | Ms. Jill DeGregorio Dental Assisting Teacher jdegregorio@philasd.org she/her/hers | | Mr. Oumar Diawara Math Teacher odiawara@philasd.org |  | Ms. Nikki Dunn Science Teacher, 11th Grade Success Team Leader, Martial Arts Club Sponsor ndunn@philasd.org she/her/hers Education: Temple University (BA), Penn State University (MsEd) Hobbies: Martial Arts, Reading, Soccer, Crafts Favorite Book: Protector of the Small by Tamora Pierce |
 | Ms. Jenifer Felix ELL/Spanish Teacher, 11th Grade Success Team Leader, ELL Lead, Music Club jfelix@philasd.org she/her/hers Education: Virginia Wesleyan College (BA), Regent University (MsEd) Hobbies: Plants, Animals, People, Cooking, Reading Favorite Book: Anything by Gabriel Garcia Márquez |  | Mr. Ethan Feuer English Teacher efeuer@philasd.org Education: Binghamton University (BA), University of Pennsylvania (MSEd) Hobbies: Basketball, reading, live music, playing with my cats, eating great food, chillin’ with friends and family Favorite Book: Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson |  | Ms. Colleen Grelis ELL Teacher, 9th Grade Success Team Leader cjgrelis@philasd.org she/her/hers Education: West Chester University (BSEd, MA) Hobbies: Traveling, Reading, Chauffeuring my children Favorite Book: The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse |
 | Ms. Danielle Grodek ELL Teacher dpaumardgrodek@philasd.org she/her/hers Education: The Ohio State University (BA), California University of Pennsylvania (MSEd) Hobbies: Sewing, Cooking, Hiking, and Hanging out with my cat Favorite Book: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner |  | Ms. Tsipora Hacker English Teacher thacker@philasd.org Education: Temple University (BA), University of Pennsylvania (MsEd) Hobbies: Rock climbing, crossword puzzles, camping & hiking Favorite Book: Lonesome Dove or East of Eden |  | Mr. Jim Hardy Spanish Teacher, Kensington Soccer Club Founder, Arabic Club Sponsor jehardy@philasd.org he/him/his Education: Temple University College (BS), Certificate of Nonprofit Management, Studied abroad in Argentina and Costa Rica Hobbies: Attending community meetings, Listening to history podcasts, Spending time with my parents, and Watching Philadelphia Union games Favorite Book: A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn |
| Ms. Kellie Hoyt Math Special Education Teacher khoyt@philasd.org |  | Mr. John Humes LSS Teacher jhumes@philasd.org he/him/his Education: BS, MSEd Hobbies: Guitar, Tinkering/Fixing/Building, Fishing Favorite Book: The Bible |  | Mr. Gregory Isaacs AP Government/Social Studies Teacher, Athletic Director, Girls Basketball and Softball Coach gdisaacs@philasd.org he/him/his Education: Temple University Hobbies: Fishing, Hiking, Cooking, Sports Favorite Book: Any good biography |
 | Ms. Maya Jonsson Social Studies Teacher mjonsson@philasd.org she/her/hers Education: Bryn Mawr College (BA), University of Pennsylvania (MSEd) Hobbies: Art, Film, Cooking, Reading, and Dancing Favorite Book: Most recent favorite is Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers | | Mr. Ivan Juarez Math Teacher ijuarez@philasd.org |  | Jef Kolman Graphic Arts Teacher jkolman@philasd.org he/him/they/them Education: Tyler School of Art (BFA), Maryland Institute College of Art (MAAE in Art Education) Hobbies: Drawing/digital illustration, cinephile, gaming, comic books Favorite Book: The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami |
 | Ms. Billita Lockley School Safety Officer blockley@philasd.org |  | Mr. Matthew Loreti English Teacher mloreti@philasd.org he/him/his Education: Oberlin College (BA), Temple University (MSEd) Hobbies: Cooking, biking, watching movies, and playing guitar Favorite Book: The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro |  | Ms. Elena Marcovici Social Studies Teacher emarcovici@philasd.org she/her/hers Education: Haverford College (BA), University of Pennsylvania (MsEd) Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Dancing, Puzzles Favorite Book: I have too many to pick just one! But, the last book I read is The Anomaly by Hervé Le Tellier. |
 | Ms. Devonia Mourning Math Teacher dmourning@philasd.org she/her/hers Education: Lincoln University (BS, MEd) Hobbies: Yoga, Reading, Bowling, Shopping, Puzzling, Watching movies Favorite Book: What Becomes of the Brokenhearted by E. Lynn Harris | | Ms. Davida Newsome School Climate Specialist dnewsome@philasd.org |  | Ms. Sally O’Brien English Teacher, Spoken Word and Poetry Club Coach sobrien@philasd.org she/her/hers Education: Swarthmore College (BA), Arcadia University 2009 (MAEd) Hobbies: Reading, Taking my son on adventures on my bike, Beginning gardening Favorite Book: I never know how to answer this question! But there are some books that hold up to rereading over and over and the one I'm rereading right now is Homer's Odyssey. |
 | Mr. Jon Osborn Special Education Teacher josborn@philasd.org he/him/his Education: University of Delaware (BA), Eastern University (MSEd) Hobbies: Taking day trips with my family. We love snowboarding, skiing, hiking and going to the beach. I also enjoy studying Late Roman History from roughly 400 to 800. Favorite Book: Ravenna: Capital of Empire, Crucible of Europe by Judith Herrin |  | Ms. Gladymir Perez English Teacher gperezperalta@philasd.org she/her/hers Education: Special Education, Temple University (BA) Hobbies: I love playing volleyball, reading, and discovering new music Favorite Book: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros |  | Mr. Frank Pinzarrone Special Education Teacher fpinzarrone@philasd.org he/him/his Education: Masters in Reading, Masters in Educational Leadership, Teacher of Deaf and Hard of Hearing for 5 years Hobbies: Technology Geek, DJ/KJ, Football, Baseball Favorite Book: Dark Knight (graphic novel) |
 | Mr. Frank Prohaska Biology Teacher efeuer@philasd.org Education: California State University, Fresno (BA Political Science), University of Tulsa (JD), National Taiwan Normal University, Mandarin Training Center; Relay Graduate School of Education (Teacher Certification) Hobbies: Soccer, cooking, travel Favorite Book: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams; Dune by Frank Herbert; The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury |  | Mr. Shane Quinn Health and PE Teacher, Boys Soccer Coach squinn@philasd.org he/him/his Education: Marywood University (BS and MA) Hobbies: Being physically active, Sports-based youth development, Coaching, Reading Favorite Book: Life is Not an Accident by Jay Williams" | | Ms. Helen Rowe English Teacher hrowe@philasd.org |
 | Mr. Roman Savedra Math Teacher rsavedra@philasd.org he/him/his Education: California State University - Long Beach (BS Physics), University of Pennsylvania (MSEd STEM Education) Hobbies: Cooking, watching sports, learning about space, learning how cars work Favorite Book: The Theoretical Minimum by Leonard Susskind | | Mr. Kevin Schneider Sports Medicine / Rehabilitation Aid Teacher | | Ms. Barbara Sharpe Science Teacher bsharpe@philasd.org |
 | Mr. Mike Smaczylo Art Teacher msmaczylo@philasd.org he/him/his Education: University of the Arts (BA), Tyler School of Art and Architecture Temple University (MEd) Hobbies: Making art, Listening to and playing music, Watching Philly sports, Cooking (especially breakfast and barbecue) Favorite Book: Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer |  | Ms. Ina Thomas School Support ijthomas@philasd.org she/her/hers Education: Bachelor's Degree Elementary Education and Special Education with a Minor in Criminal Justice Hobbies: Reading, Watching educational documentaries, Community involvement Favorite Book: Malcolm X | | Ms. Michelle Thomas Special Education Teacher Special Education Teaching Assistant mthomas2@philasd.org |
 | Ms. Abby Vogel Math Coach avogel@philasd.org she/her/hers Education: University of Wisconsin (BA, MSEd) Hobbies: Traveling, Hiking, Watching sports Favorite Book: Know My Name by Chanel Miller |  | Ms. Rose West Special Education Assistant, Luv4All Leader rwest@philasd.org she/her/they/them Education: JNA Catering School, NRA and Food Service Sanitation License Hobbies: Working, Traveling, Helping others |  | Ms. Jileesa Williams Biology Teacher, 10th Grade Success Team Leader jwilliams10@philasd.org she/her/hers Education: Drexel University (BS), Holy Family University (MSEd) Hobbies: Reading, Sewing, Playing with my sons Favorite Book: Too many favorites! Current read: Red Tent by Anita Diamant |
Building and Cafeteria Staff
 | Mr. James Palmer Building Engineer jaepalmer@philasd.org he/him/his Hobbies: Making KHSA the most beautiful school in the city! |  | Ms. Nancy Palmer Building Assistant napalmer@philasd.org she/her/hers Hobbies: Helping make KHSA the most beautiful school in the city! |  | Mr. Joel, Ms. Theresa, Ms. Carmen, Ms. Brenda Food Services Hobbies: Making us smile with morning smoothies! |
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 | Ms. Nancy, Mr. Palmer, Ms. Elaine, and Mr. Frank Building Team Hobbies: Keeping KHSA sparkle! |