Your Neighborhood School in North Philadelphia
Welcome to Mastery Charter Frederick Douglass Elementary, recognized by the School District of Philadelphia for 5 consecutive years of academic growth! (SPR 2018-19)
When you walk through our doors, you can feel the students’ joy and excitement to learn, as well as the love our teachers and school leaders have for every child in the building. We pride ourselves on challenging our students academically and educating the whole child. That means along with the core classes of math, science and reading, we focus on the core values of respect, responsibility, hard work, teamwork and kindness.
Students who attend Douglass Elementary have the opportunity to attend our Simon Gratz High School, giving them a full K-12 Mastery experience.
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- Students come to school excited to start their day with their laptop in hand.
- Free breakfast!
- After breakfast, teachers welcome students to class and begin the morning meeting.
- Reading is very important, especially for students in grades K-2 when they are just learning how to read. That’s why our younger students have at least 2-3 hours of reading lessons each day.
- In addition to reading, students have math, social students and science classes.
- Time for lunch!
- After lunch, students in the lower grades have free play or a structured recess.
- In addition to our core classes, students also take physical education, music or a foreign language.
- Once the school day is over, it’s time for after-school clubs and our optional aftercare program.
Aftercare and a variety of after-school activities, sports and clubs are available, including:
Some examples include:
- Academic Enrichment
- Art Club
- Arts and Crafts
- Ballet
- Basketball
- Board Game Club
- Boys Club
- Ceramics
- Cooking Zone
- Creative Writing Club
- Crochet
- Dance
- Fitness Training
- Games Club
- Gardening Club
- Homework Support
- Reading Enrichment
- Robotics
- Tennis
- Tutoring
- Yoga Club
Frederick Douglass Uniform shirts are available for purchase at our main office for $12 each.
Students in grades K-7 wear a royal blue polo shirt with the Mastery logo. Students in Eighth Grade wear a black polo shirt with the Mastery Logo. All students may wear navy or black bottoms and closed toe shoes of their choice.
Students will receive 1 Free Uniform shirt during Student Orientation.
Frederick Douglass Elementary serves students in North Philadelphia who live in the school’s attendance zone within the 19121 zip code.
The school cannot enroll students living outside of its attendance zone, even if they reside within the listed 19121 zip code.
Life at Douglass
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Aiesha Gary Owen, Principal Grades K-3
Mrs. Owen has worked in the Mastery Network since 2015. She has worked in the education system for 9 years serving as a co-teacher, Dean of Students, Assistant Principal of School Culture, coach/mentor to new Assistant Principals of School Culture, and as an Instructional Coach and Manager for enrichment teachers at Thomas Elementary
Mrs. Owen started her career in education at Frederick Douglass in 2011 and is excited to work and grow with the Frederick Douglass Community. She grew up in North Philadelphia and has a deep desire to give every student the education that they need and deserve to pursue their dreams and aspirations.
Monique Dolcy, Principal Grades 4-8
Monique B. Dolcy grew up in Bronx, NY and moved to Delaware 17 years ago to raise her family. Over the course of the last 15 years, Ms. Dolcy served as an ELA teacher, Dean, Assistant Principal of School Culture and as a Principal Fellow at Uncommon schools. Most recently, Ms. Dolcy served as Acting Principal at Hardy Williams High School for 3 quarters of the school year.
Ms. Dolcy earned her Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from The College of New Rochelle, a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Strayer University and her Principal Certification through the Delaware Leadership Project.
Ms. Dolcy brings to Frederick Douglass her love for people, children, Mastery and a desire to be a part of revolutionary education for black and brown communities. When Ms. Dolcy is not visiting classrooms, meeting with parents or engaging with students, she can be found in her kitchen whipping up something amazing.
| If you have questions about: | School Contact Person | Contact Information (email and phone number) |
|---|---|---|
| My child’s academic performance | Lower School Assistant Principals of Instruction Ian Krouse Jillian Bryan Upper School Assistant Principals of Instruction Kazmir Davis Devin Halligan | ian[dot]krouse[at]masterycharter[dot]org jillian[dot]bryan[at]masterycharter[dot]org kazmir[dot]davis[at]masterycharter[dot]org devin[dot]halligan[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Attendance, Early Dismissals, Lateness | Isaiah Fields, Attendance & Engagement Coordinator | isaiah[dot]fields[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-858-1852 |
| Health and medical concerns/COVID-related concerns | Tatianna Francis, Assistant Principal of Operations | tatianna[dot]francis[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-443-9107 |
| Arrival or dismissal/Lunch | Lower School Grades K-3: Tamika Sproul, APSC Lower School Grades 4-8: Audrea Jordan, Assistant Principal of School Culture | tamika[dot]sproul[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-605-2732 audrea[dot]jordan[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-510-8340 |
| Discipline concerns/Uniforms | Lower School Grades K-3: Tamika Sproul, APSC Lower School Grades 4-8: Audrea Jordan, Assistant Principal of School Culture | tamika[dot]sproul[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-605-2732 audrea[dot]jordan[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-510-8340 |
| Wellness/social work supports | Josiah Carden, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services | josiah[dot]carden[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-370-3612 |
| Events and trips | Lower School Grades K-3: Tamika Sproul, APSC Lower School Grades 4-8: Audrea Jordan, Assistant Principal of School Culture | tamika[dot]sproul[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-605-2732 audrea[dot]jordan[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-510-8340 |
| Transportation | Tatianna Francis, Assistant Principal of Operations | tatianna[dot]francis[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-443-9107 |
| Supports for a student with an IEP | Josiah Carden, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services | josiah[dot]carden[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-370-3612 |
| Scheduling | Tatianna Francis, Assistant Principal of Operations | tatianna[dot]francis[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-443-9107 |
| Registration | Tatianna Francis, Assistant Principal of Operations | tatianna[dot]francis[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-443-9107 |
| Athletics and After-School Programs | Sonni King | sonni[dot]king[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryam | Abdul-Adl | Teacher - Elementary School | maryam[dot]abdul-adl[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Zaina | Abdul-Adl | Classroom Counselor (Part-Time) | zaina[dot]abdul-adl[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Pamela | Abdullah | Intervention Teacher - Elementary School | pamela[dot]abdullah[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Shawn | Anderson | Classroom Counselor (Part-Time) | shawn[dot]anderson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jamelia | Barrett | Social Worker | Jamelia[dot]Barrett[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Keisha | Belcher | Teacher - Elementary School | keisha[dot]belcher[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Laura | Bilger | Specialized Services Program Director | Laura[dot]Bilger[at]Masterycharter[dot]org |
| Michelle | Blain | Administrative Assistant (Part-Time) | Michelle[dot]Blain[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jajuan | Bowers | Classroom Counselor (Part-Time) | jajuan[dot]bowers[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Heather | Brison | English Teacher - Elementary School | Heather[dot]Brison[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Shawana | Brown | Math Teacher - Middle School | shawana[dot]brown[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jillian | Bryan | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Middle School | Jillian[dot]Bryan[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Josiah | Carden | Assistant Principal of Specialized Services - Middle School | josiah[dot]carden[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Elisa | Carroll | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant (Part-Time) | elisa[dot]carroll[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Onneya | Carter | English Teacher - Middle School | Onneya[dot]Carter[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Quamir | Carter | Building Substitute | Quamir[dot]Carter[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Edwin | Chaney | Math Teacher - Middle School | Edwin[dot]Chaney[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kendell | Coleman | Dean | Kendell[dot]Coleman2[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Coralie | Compere | Dean | Coralie[dot]Compere[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kazmir | Davis | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Elementary School | Kazmir[dot]Davis[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jade | DiGuiseppe | Social Emotional Learning Teacher - Elementary School | jade[dot]diguiseppe[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Mariella | DiStefano | Support Teacher - Relay Resident | Mariella[dot]Distefano[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Monique | Dolcy | Principal - Middle School | Monique[dot]Dolcy[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Christopher | Edwards | Classroom Counselor (Part-Time) | Christopher[dot]Edwards[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Katrina | Ellixson | English Teacher - Elementary School | Katrina[dot]Ellixson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Isaiah | Fields | Attendance Coordinator | Isaiah[dot]Fields[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Raquel | Flemings | Math Teacher - Middle School | Raquel[dot]Flemings[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ikea | Foster | History Teacher - Elementary School | Ikea[dot]Foster[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tatianna | Francis | Assistant Principal/Director of Operations - Elementary School | tatianna[dot]francis[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Shakiyyah | Franklin | Teacher - Elementary School | Shakiyyah[dot]Franklin[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Melessa | Garvey Vincent | English Teacher - Middle School | Melessa[dot]GarveyVincent[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Aiesha | Gary | Principal - Elementary School | aiesha[dot]gary[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Chania | Gibbons | Physical Education Teacher - Elementary School | Chania[dot]Gibbons[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Amanda | Gilmore | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Amanda[dot]Gilmore[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Martha | Gonzalez | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant (Part-Time) | Martha[dot]Gonzalez[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Lisa | Goodall | Specialized Services Case Manager - Middle School | Lisa[dot]Goodall[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Calische | Gully-Foy | Teacher - Early Elementary | calische[dot]gully-foy[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Devin | Halligan | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Elementary School | Devin[dot]Halligan[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Shawn | Hamilton | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Shawn[dot]Hamilton[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Armand | Hardin | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant (Part-Time) | Armand[dot]Hardin[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Dania | Harrell | Support Teacher - Middle School | Dania[dot]Harrell[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Marvin | Harris | Culture Assistant (Part-Time) | Marvin[dot]Harris[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kelsey | Hiltebeitel | English Teacher - Middle School | Kelsey[dot]Hiltebeitel[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Sarah | Houchins | Specialized Services Teacher - Middle School | Sarah[dot]Houchins[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| LaTanza | Humphrey | English Teacher - Middle School | latanza[dot]humphrey[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| James | Johnson | Support Teacher - Elementary School | James[dot]Johnson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Audrea | Jordan | Dean | audrea[dot]jordan[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Gregory | Key | Classroom Counselor | gregory[dot]key[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Sonni | King | Physical Education Teacher - Middle School | Sonni[dot]King[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jeffrey | Knight | Administrative Assistant | jeffrey[dot]knight[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Noel | Kress | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Noel[dot]Kress[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ian | Krouse | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Elementary School | Ian[dot]Krouse[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Khaleef | Long | Dean | Khaleef[dot]Long[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Adrienne | Maimone | Classroom Clinician | adrienne[dot]maimone[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Meghan | McInnes | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Meghan[dot]McInnes[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Katherine | McKee | Teacher - Early Elementary | Katherine[dot]McKee[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Nydira | Mcsween | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | nydira[dot]mcsween[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Barbara | Medley | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Barbara[dot]Medley[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Patricia | Morales | Dean | Patricia[dot]Morales[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Porschae | Morton | Social Worker | Porschae[dot]Morton[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kathleen | Oconnell | Teacher - Early Elementary | kathleen[dot]oconnell[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Dominique | Perry | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Dominique[dot]Perry[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kathryn | Quintavalle | Teacher - Elementary School | Kathryn[dot]Quintavalle[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Catalina | Ramos | Lead Case Manager | catalina[dot]ramos[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Shanee | Reid | Teacher - Elementary School | shanee[dot]reid[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Alex | Schmoyer | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Alex[dot]Schmoyer[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Shauna | Singleton | Teacher - Elementary School | shauna[dot]singleton[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Joy | Solomon | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant (Part-Time) | Joy[dot]Solomon[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tamika | Sproul | Assistant Principal of School Culture - Elementary School | tamika[dot]sproul[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jewel | Straughter | English Teacher - Elementary School | Jewel[dot]Straughter[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Samuel | Sutton | Specialized Services Teacher - Middle School | samuel[dot]sutton[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Samantha | Thompson | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Samantha[dot]Thompson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Moises | Valles | Building Engineer | Moises[dot]Valles[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Chrystal | Voroscak | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Chrystal[dot]Voroscak[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Megan | Washington | Teacher - Early Elementary | Megan[dot]Washington[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tyrik | Washington | Math Teacher - Middle School | tyrik[dot]washington[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Essence | Watts | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant (Part-Time) | Essence[dot]Watts[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Paige | Williams | Teacher - Early Elementary | Paige[dot]Williams[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Robert | Woolbright | Physical Education Teacher - Middle School | robert[dot]woolbright[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
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