APPLY NOW FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Grover Cleveland 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: Grover Cleveland 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 Tioga
Welcome to Grover Cleveland Elementary, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade in the Tioga community of North Philadelphia.
Grover Cleveland offers academic excellence in a joyful environment. From math and music to reading and field trips, students receive a rigorous and well-rounded education from highly-qualified and passionate teachers and leaders.
We live our five core school values of Respect, Responsibility, Hard Work, Teamwork, and Kindness.
Grover Cleveland students have the opportunity to attend Simon Gratz High, giving them the full K-12 experience at Mastery Schools.
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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, and music 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.
For more information about the academics at Mastery Schools, visit our Academic Program page.
Grover Cleveland Elementary students can enjoy:
- Free breakfast and lunch
- Enthusiastic greetings from teachers and staff
- Morning meetings that set the tone for the day
- Free play and structured recess
Aftercare
Grover Cleveland Elementary’s aftercare program, Bay way Cares, runs Monday through Friday from dismissal time until 6:00 PM. The program accepts CCIS.
For more information on the Bay Way Cares afterschool program, contact [email protected].
Grover Cleveland Elementary offers several athletic programs and extracurricular activities.
Clubs
- Book Club
- Communications Club
- Fitness Club
- Foreign Language Club
- Girls Mentoring Club
- Math Club
Athletic Programs
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
Grover Cleveland Elementary serves students in the Nicetown/Tioga area who live in the school’s attendance zone within the 19140 zip code. We give preference to students with siblings currently attending the school.
The school cannot enroll students living outside of its attendance zone, even if they reside within the listed 19140 zip code.
Life at Cleveland
View GalleryOur Principal
Max Tartar
School Leadership
Erica Cruz, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Katherine Marchesiello, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Megan Mattocks, Assistant Principal of Operations
Ashley Reynolds, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Melissa Soley, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Darrien Peoples, Assistant Principal of School Culture
Scott Weischedel, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services
Who to Contact
| If you have questions about: | School Contact Person | Contact Information (email and phone number) |
|---|---|---|
| Fax Number | 215-227-7197 | |
| My child’s academic performance | Melissa Soley, API Ashley Reynolds, API Katherine Marchesiello, API Erica Cruz, API | melissa[dot]soley[at]masterycharter[dot]org ashley[dot]reynolds[at]masterycharter[dot]org katherine[dot]marchesiello[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-838-1163 erica[dot]cruz[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Attendance, Early Dismissals, Lateness | Darrien Peoples | [email protected] 215-704-2674 |
| Health and medical concerns | Megan Mattocks, APO | megan[dot]mattocks[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Arrival or dismissal/Lunch | Darrien Peoples, APSC | [email protected] 215-704-2674 |
| Discipline concerns/Uniforms | Darrien Peoples, APSC | [email protected] 215-704-2674 |
| Wellness/social work supports | Tal Oxenberg, Social Worker Annette Sudler, Social Worker | tal[dot]oxenberg[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-355-2617 annette[dot]sudler[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-838-1324 |
| Events and trips | Darrien Peoples, APSC | [email protected] 215-704-2674 |
| Transportation | Megan Mattocks, APO (Contact for SEPTA) Scott Weischedel, APSS (Contact for buses) | megan[dot]mattocks[at]masterycharter[dot]org scott[dot]weischedel[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-273-3636 |
| Supports for a student with an IEP | Scott Weischedel, APSS Latiise Wilkins, Lead Case Manager | scott[dot]weischedel[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-273-3636 latiise[dot]wilkins[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-615-6113 |
| Registration | Angela Malson, Administrative Assistant | angela[dot]malson[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-227-5042 |
| Athletics and After-School Programs | Rasheen Wallace, Afterschool Program Manager | rasheen[dot]wallace[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-530-4004 |
| Records Requests | Angela Malson, Administrative Assistant | angela[dot]malson[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-227-5042 |
Staff Directory
Our staff is available to support you and your student throughout their school experience at Grover Cleveland Elementary. We are available to meet with families and answer questions. Please use the email addresses listed to contact staff.
| First Name | Last Name | Job Title | Email - Primary Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aklilu | Sharp | Dean | aklilu[dot]sharp[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Amal | Saber | Science Teacher - Elementary School | Amal[dot]Saber[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Amanda | Nieves | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant | amanda[dot]nieves[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Amanda | Smith | Teacher - Early Elementary | Amanda[dot]Smith[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ameerah | Bond | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Ameerah[dot]Bond[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Andre | Chin | Dean | andre[dot]chin[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Angela | Malson | Administrative Assistant | angela[dot]malson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Angela | Pressley | Teacher - Early Elementary | angela[dot]pressley[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Angira | Pettit-Pickens | English Teacher - Elementary School | angira[dot]pettit-pickens[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Annette | Sudler | Social Worker | Annette[dot]Sudler[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ariel | Anderson | Teacher - Early Elementary | Ariel[dot]Anderson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ashley | Reynolds | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Elementary School | ashley[dot]reynolds[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ayanna | Dupree | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | ayanna[dot]dupree[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ayanna | Alston | Support Teacher - Resident | Ayanna[dot]Alston[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Blair | Kalichman | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Blair[dot]Kalichman[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Brian | Bollinger | Technology Teacher - Elementary School | brian[dot]bollinger[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Brianna | Psaila | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Brianna[dot]Psaila[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Bryannia | Bongiorni | Teacher - Elementary School | Bryannia[dot]Bongiorni[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Cerssena | Wilson-Fitchett | Culture Assistant | cersenna[dot]fitchett[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Chelsea | Loss | Teacher - Early Elementary | chelsea[dot]loss[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Crystal | Norton | Program Manager | Crystal[dot]Norton[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Darrien | Peoples | Assistant Principal of School Culture - Elementary School | Darrien[dot]Peoples[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| David | Bell | History Teacher - Elementary School | David[dot]Bell[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Donielle | Kelly | English Teacher - Elementary School | Donielle[dot]Kelly[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Elizabeth | Shaw | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Elizabeth[dot]Shaw[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Elizabeth | Birkhead | Art Teacher - Elementary School | Elizabeth[dot]Birkhead[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Erica | Cruz | English Teacher - Elementary School | erica[dot]cruz[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Faina | Ibragimova | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | faina[dot]ibragimova[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Fayola | Foster | Math Teacher - Elementary School | fayola[dot]foster[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Gordon | Murphy | Building Engineer | Gordon[dot]Murphy[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jayln | Pettiford | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Jayln[dot]Pettiford[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Joana | Amo-Asante | Specialized Services Case Manager - Elementary School | Joana[dot]Amo-Asante[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Katherine | Marchesiello | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Elementary School | katherine[dot]marchesiello[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kayla | Codner | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Kayla[dot]Codner[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Keneasha | Johnson | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Keneasha[dot]Johnson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Khalif | Jackson | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Khalif[dot]Jackson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Koron | Reed | Classroom Counselor (Part-Time) | koron[dot]reed[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Krystiannicole | Nuble | Science Teacher - Elementary School | krystiannicole[dot]nuble[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Lara | Miller | Music Teacher - Elementary School | Lara[dot]Miller[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Lashay | Riley | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Lashay[dot]Riley[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Latiise | Wilkins | Lead Case Manager | latiise[dot]wilkins[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Lauren | Commodari | Physical Education Teacher - Elementary School | lauren[dot]commodari[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Marissa | McGarrell | Teacher - Early Elementary | marissa[dot]mcgarrell[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Martina | Thompson | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Martina[dot]Grant[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Max | Tartar | Principal - Elementary School | max[dot]tartar[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Megan | O'Brien Cannon | English Teacher - Elementary School | Megan[dot]OBrienCannon[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Melissa | Soley | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Elementary School | melissa[dot]soley[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Melissa | Jones | Teacher - Early Elementary | melissa[dot]jones[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Melissa | Hall | Math Teacher - Elementary School | melissa[dot]hall[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Michael | Conroy | Intervention Teacher - Elementary School | michael[dot]conroy[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Michele | Haughey | Assistant Principal/Director of Operations - Elementary School | michele[dot]haughey[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Missy | Hudson | Classroom Clinician (Part-Time) | missy[dot]hudson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Montez | Brown | Teacher - Early Elementary | montez[dot]brown[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Na'Shay | Brown | Support Teacher - Elementary School | NaShay[dot]Brown[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Nicholas | Pham | Classroom Counselor (Part-Time) | Nicholas[dot]Pham[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Nichole | Sims | History Teacher - Elementary School | nichole[dot]sims[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Porsha | Wesley | Teacher - Elementary School | porsha[dot]wesley[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Rasheen | Wallace | Dean | rasheen[dot]wallace[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Sasha | Butler | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Sasha[dot]Butler[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Scott | Weischedel | Assistant Principal of Specialized Services - Elementary School | scott[dot]weischedel[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Shakera | Jones | Dean | shakera[dot]jones[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Shaneika | Haughton | History Teacher - Elementary School | Shaneika[dot]Haughton[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Shanice | Kilpatrick | Teacher - Early Elementary | Shanice[dot]Kilpatrick[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Sharniece | Shuford | Classroom Counselor (Part-Time) | Sharniece[dot]Shuford[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Shemila | Edwards | Science Teacher - Elementary School | shemi[dot]edwards[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Simone | Rowe | English Teacher - Elementary School | Simone[dot]Rowe[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Susan | Cuneo | English Teacher - Elementary School | Susan[dot]Cuneo[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Sylvona | Downs | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | sylvona[dot]downs[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tal | Oxenberg | Social Worker | tal[dot]oxenberg[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Xavier | Taylor | Support Teacher - Resident | Xavier[dot]Taylor[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Zachary | Knox | Physical Education Teacher - Elementary School | zachary[dot]knox[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
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