APPLY NOW FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Clymer Elementary is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Please follow the steps below to apply online.
- Visit Apply Philly Charter
- Log in or create an account
- Fill out your family profile and add your child as a student
- Click on the Apply for September 2025 button
- Select Mastery Charter School: Clymer Elementary as the school to which you would like to apply
- Submit your application
Please note: If you are looking for a seat for your child for the current school year (2024-2025), you can still apply online today using Apply Philly Charter. Just click on the “Apply for Current Year” button to start your application once you’ve logged in.
Have questions about our school or need help navigating the process? Complete and submit this form, and a Mastery enrollment specialist will reach out to answer your questions and help you apply.
Your neighborhood school in Hartranft/Fairhill
Welcome to Clymer Elementary, serving students in kindergarten through the sixth grade in the Hartranft/Fairhill community of North Philadelphia.
Clymer Elementary offers academic excellence in a fun, joyful environment. From math to music and reading to field trips, our students receive a well-rounded education from loving teachers and leaders.
- Small Groups, Individualized Learning
- Science, Social Studies, Art, Dance, PE – every year!
- Flag Football, Basketball, Dance, Art, Cooking, Social Mentors
Clymer is a joyful, structured community where everyone loves to grow and learn.
Clymer students have the opportunity to automatically attend our Gratz Prep Middle and Simon Gratz High, giving them the full K-12 Mastery experience.
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Our School
Academic instruction includes small-group sessions that allow teachers to create a personalized learning experience for each student as they explore the concepts of language arts, math, science, and social studies. Students also receive instruction in art, physical education, music, and more as part of our commitment to educating the whole child.
We believe in a holistic approach to education, which helps foster academic excellence, critical thinking, and a lifelong passion for knowledge.
As part of Mastery’s initiative to have all students reading on grade level by grade 4, Clymer Elementary received $24k worth of new books donated to K-3 libraries in 2024.
For more information about the academics at Mastery Schools, visit our Academic Program page.
Clymer Elementary students can enjoy:
- Free breakfast and lunch
- Enthusiastic greetings from teachers and staff
- Morning meeting that set the tone of the day
- Free play and structured recess
Aftercare
Clymer Elementary’s aftercare program, Baywaycares, runs Monday through Friday from dismissal time until 6:00 PM. The program accepts CCIS.
For more information on the Baywaycares afterschool program, contact [email protected].
Clymer Elementary offers several athletic programs and extracurricular activities including:
- Flag Football
- Basketball
- Dance
- Weight Lifting
- Homework Club
- Cheerleading
Clymer Elementary serves students in the Hartranft/Fairhill area who live in the school’s attendance zone within the 19133 zip code.
Life at Clymer
View GalleryOur Principal
Heather Scheg
School Leadership
Allison Bryant, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Chiquo Stokes, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services
Jaime Halpert, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Khaira Nahl, Assistant Principal of School Culture
Shanna Teschner, Assistant Principal of Operations
Who to Contact
| If you have questions about: | School Contact Person | Contact Information (email and phone number) |
|---|---|---|
| Fax Number | Moriah Sanchez, Administrative Assistant Olivia Clark, Administrative Assistant | clymerfax[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-546-0102 |
| My child’s academic performance | K-3 Jaime Halpert, AP of Instructions 4-6+ Allison Bryant, AP of Instruction | Jaime[dot]Halpert[at]masterycharter[dot]org 856-305-7158 Allison[dot]Bryant[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-704-2674 |
| Attendance, Early Dismissals, Lateness | Khaira Nahl, AP of School Culture | Khaira[dot]Nahl[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-301-6659 |
| Health and medical concerns | Stephanie Middleton, School Nurse Shanna Teschner, AP of Operations | Stephanie[dot]Middleton[at]masterycharter[dot]org Shanna[dot]Teschner[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-648-2374 |
| Arrival or dismissal/Lunch | Shanna Teschner, AP of Operations | Shanna[dot]Teschner[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-648-2374 |
| Discipline concerns/Uniforms | Khaira Nahl, AP of School Culture | Khaira[dot]Nahl[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-301-6659 |
| Wellness/social work supports | Andrea Durnell-Grady, Social Worker Katherine Schoen, Social Worker Annemarie Sullivan, Social Worker | Andrea[dot]Durnell-Grady2[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-273-8178 [email protected] 856-839-6160 [email protected] 267-940-8344 |
| Events and trips | Shanna Teschner, AP of Operations Khaira Nahl, AP of School Culture | Shanna[dot]Teschner[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-648-2374 Khaira[dot]Nahl[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-301-6659 |
| Transportation | Shanna Teschner, AP of Operations Chiquo Stokes, AP of Specialized Services | [email protected] 267-648-2374 Chiquo[dot]Stokes[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-414-4890 |
| Supports for a student with an IEP | Chiquo Stokes, AP of Specialized Services | Chiquo[dot]Stokes[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-414-4890 |
| Scheduling | Shanna Teschner, AP of Operations | Shanna[dot]Teschner[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-648-2374 |
| Enrollment and Registration | Tyshauna Williams, Enrollment Coordinator | Tyshauna[dot]Williams[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Athletics and After-School Programs | Gregory Shaw, Classroom Counselor | Gregory[dot]Shaw[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Records Requests | Moriah Sanchez, Administrative Assistant Olivia Clark, Administrative Assistant | Moriah[dot]Sanchez[at]masterycharter[dot]org Olivia[dot]Clark[at]masterycharter.org |
Staff Directory
Our staff is available to support you and your child throughout their school experience. We are available to meet with families and answer questions via the email addresses listed here.
| First Name | Last Name | Job Title | Email - Primary Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexa | Garcia | Specialized Services Teacher LIM - Elementary School | Alexa[dot]Garcia[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Alexandra | Becker | Teacher - Early Elementary | Alexandra[dot]Becker[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Allison | Bryant | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Elementary School | allison[dot]bryant[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Amy | Bloodworth | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | amy[dot]bloodworth[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Andrea | Durnell-Grady | Social Worker | andrea[dot]durnell-grady2[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Anna | Coleman | Physical Education Teacher - Elementary School | Anna[dot]Coleman[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Annemarie | Sullivan | Social Worker | Annemarie[dot]Sullivan[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Arlena | Diep | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Arlena[dot]Diep[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ashley | Brown | Support Teacher - Early Elementary | ashley[dot]brown2[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ashley | Arrington | Teacher - Early Elementary | Ashley[dot]Arrington[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Bettina | Moore | Specialized Services Teacher LIM - Elementary School | bettina[dot]moore[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Bobbi | Hoggard | Teacher - Early Elementary | bobbi[dot]hoggard[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Britnee | Goodman | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant (Part-Time) | Britnee[dot]Goodman[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Chalandrea | Fields | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Chalandrea[dot]Fields[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Channell | Fauntroy | Dean | Channell[dot]Fauntroy[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Christina | Nunez | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Christina[dot]Nunez[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Destini | Hason | Dance Teacher - Elementary School | Destini[dot]Hason[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Devan | Myles | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant (Part-Time) | devan[dot]myles[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Donna | Carter | Administrative Assistant (Part-Time) | Donna[dot]Carter[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Elizabeth | Donley | Teacher - Early Elementary | elizabeth[dot]donley[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Erica | Nelson | Specialized Services Case Manager - Elementary School | erica[dot]nelson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Gregory | Shaw | Classroom Counselor | gregory[dot]shaw[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Heather | Scheg | Principal - Elementary School | heather[dot]scheg[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jaime | Halpert | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Elementary School | Jaime[dot]Halpert[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jennifer | Kiers | Teacher - Early Elementary | Jennifer[dot]Kiers[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jenny | Lee Kubanoff | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | jenny[dot]lee[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jessica | Finley | English Teacher - Elementary School | jessica[dot]finley[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| John | Groce | Science Teacher - Elementary School | john[dot]groce[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Julien | Lebron | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Julien[dot]Lebron[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Karen | Sherlock | Specialized Services Case Manager LIM - Elementary School | karen[dot]sherlock[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Katherine | Schoen | Social Worker | katherine[dot]schoen[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kathleen | McEwen | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Kathleen[dot]McEwen[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kathryn | Jacobson | Theater Teacher - Elementary School | Kathryn[dot]Jacobson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kenya | Ricks | Support Teacher - Resident | Kenya[dot]Ricks[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Khaira | Nahl | Assistant Principal of School Culture - Elementary School | khaira[dot]nahl[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Khayriyyah | Bonaparte | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Khayriyyah[dot]Bonaparte[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kurt | Montgomery | History Teacher - Elementary School | kurt[dot]montgomery[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Lascelles | Wilson | Building Engineer | Lascelles[dot]Wilson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Latoia | Hull | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant LIM (Part-Time) | Latoia[dot]Hull[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Laura | Masciantonio | Teacher - Early Elementary | laura[dot]masciantonio[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Marilyn | Martinez | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant (Part-Time) | Marilyn[dot]Martinez[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Mary Beth | Elberfeld | Assistant Principal of Specialized Services - Elementary School | marybeth[dot]elberfeld[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Moriah | Sanchez | Administrative Assistant (Part-Time) | Moriah[dot]Sanchez[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Nydirra | Williams | Specialized Services Teacher LIM - Elementary School | Nydirra[dot]Williams[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Nyeelah | Rousseau | Dean | Nyeelah[dot]Rousseau[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Precious | Thompson | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant (Part-Time) | Precious[dot]Thompson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Queen | Hadi | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant LIM (Part-Time) | Queen[dot]Hadi[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ryan | Cassidy | Science Teacher - Elementary School | Ryan[dot]Cassidy[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Serita | Robinson | Teacher - Early Elementary | Serita[dot]Robinson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Shanna | Teschner | Assistant Principal/Director of Operations - Elementary School | shanna[dot]teschner[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Sierra | Davis-Young | Intervention Teacher - Elementary School | Sierra[dot]Davis-Young[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Simone | Brooks | Dean | simone[dot]brooks[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Symara | Waters | Attendance Coordinator (Part-Time) | Symara[dot]Waters[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tierra | Fernandez | English Teacher - Elementary School | tierra[dot]fernandez[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tiyana | Clark | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant LIM (Part-Time) | Tiyana[dot]Clark[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tykisha | Hendricks | English Teacher - Elementary School | Tykisha[dot]Hendricks[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tyshauna | Williams | Enrollment Coordinator (Part-Time) | Tyshauna[dot]Williams[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Zachary | Twyman | Math Teacher - Elementary School | zachary[dot]twyman[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Zuri | Bird | Specialized Services Teacher LIM - Elementary School | Zuri[dot]Bird[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
