Your Community School in Southwest Philadelphia
Welcome to Hardy Williams Elementary, serving students in Kindergarten through the sixth grade in the community of Southwest Philadelphia. Hardy Williams Elementary is a citywide charter elementary school serving 575 students. We focus on 5 core values: respect, responsibility, hard work, teamwork and kindness. From music to art to field trips- our students take part in a well-rounded education. We work closely with our families to ensure Hardy Williams Elementary is a place where every child loves to learn.
Students who attend Hardy Williams Elementary have the opportunity to automatically attend our Hardy Williams High Campus for 7th – 12th grade, thus giving them a full K-12 experience at Mastery Schools.
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K-6
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.
Hardy Williams 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
- Students engage in art, physical education, music and Spanish. We are proud to educate the whole child at Mastery.
Hardy Williams Elementary offers a variety of after school activities and clubs. Aftercare is available at the school until 6pm.
Some examples include:
- Glee Club
- Cooking Club
- Studio Club
- Lego Club
- Arts and Crafts Club
- Mentoring Club
- Girl Scouts
- Computer Club
- Yearbook Club
- Dance Team
- Cheerleading
- Yoga
- Boys to Gentleman Club
Any student living in Philadelphia is eligible to apply for the lottery at Hardy Williams Elementary. We give preference to students with siblings currently attending the school.
Hardy Williams Elementary is still accepting applications for the 2024-2025 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 2024 button
- Select Mastery Charter School: Hardy Williams Elementary as the school to which you would like to apply
- Submit your application
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.
Back to school 2024
Students and families can access critical back-to-school information in our family newsletters below.
Important information for SY 24-25
To view Hardy Elementary’s uniform policy, click here.
To view Hardy Elementary’s school supplies list for the 2024-2025 school year, click here.
Life at Hardy Elementary
View GalleryOur Principal
Marsha Ramdeen
School leadership
Alexandra Hayes, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Christina Lee, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services
Dwayne Grayson, Assistant Principal of School Culture
Hannah Clements, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Richard Spargo, Assistant Principal/Director of Operations
Valda Dodson, Assistant Principal of Instruction
School Leadership Contact List
| If you have questions about: | School Contact Person | Contact Information (email and phone number) |
|---|---|---|
| Fax number | 215-729-1365 | |
| My child’s academic performance | APs of Instruction Valda Dodson – K-2 Hannah Clements– 3-6 | [email protected] (215)724-2343 [email protected] (267)810-2620 |
| Attendance, Early Dismissals, Lateness | Pamela Miller, Administrative Assistant | Pamela[dot]miller[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-535-0444 |
| Health and medical concerns | RJ Spargo, AP of Operations | Richard[dot]spargo[at]masterycharter[dot]org (267)838-1327 |
| Arrival or dismissal/Lunch | Dwayne Grayson, AP of School Culture | Dwayne[dot]grayson[at]masterycharter[dot]org (267)615-7523 |
| Discipline concerns/Uniforms | Dwayne Grayson, AP of School Culture | Dwayne[dot]grayson[at]masterycharter[dot]org (267)615-7523 |
| Wellness/social work supports | Tanya Johnson, Social Worker | Tanya[dot]johnson[at]masterycharter[dot]org (267)639-8566 |
| Events and trips | Dwayne Grayson, AP of School Culture | Dwayne[dot]grayson[at]masterycharter[dot]org (267)615-7523 |
| Transportation | RJ Spargo, AP of Operations | Richard[dot]spargo[at]masterycharter[dot]org (267)838-1327 |
| Supports for a student with an IEP | Christina Lee, AP of Specialized Services | [email protected] (267)634-4541 |
| Scheduling | RJ Spargo, AP of Operations | Richard[dot]spargo[at]masterycharter[dot]org (267)838-1327 |
| Registration | RJ Spargo, AP of Operations | Richard[dot]spargo[at]masterycharter[dot]org (267)838-1327 |
| Records request | RJ Spargo, AP of Operations | Send the Request of Records form to Richard[dot]Spargo[at]masterycharter.org |
| Athletics and After-School Programs | Valda Dodson, AP of Instruction | Valda[dot]dodson[at]masterycharter[dot]org (215)724-2343 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra | Morrissey | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Alexandra[dot]Morrissey[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Anais | Barnes | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Anais[dot]Barnes[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Angela | McClain | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Angela[dot]McClain[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ayanna | Christmas | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Ayanna[dot]Christmas[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Briana | Wolff | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Briana[dot]Wolff[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ceani | Beaden | English Teacher - Elementary School | Ceani[dot]Beaden[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Christina | Lee | Assistant Principal of Specialized Services - Elementary School | Christina[dot]Lee2[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Claire | Fox | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Claire[dot]Fox[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Cory | Watkins | Physical Education Teacher - Elementary School | Cory[dot]Watkins[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Dwayne | Grayson | Assistant Principal of School Culture - Elementary School | dwayne[dot]grayson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Erin | Chekemian | Math Teacher - Elementary School | erin[dot]chekemian[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Gena | Radcliffe | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Gena[dot]Radcliffe[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Haley | Kaliher | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Haley[dot]Kaliher[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Hannah | Clements | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Elementary School | hannah[dot]clements[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| India | Satchell | Science Teacher - Elementary School | India[dot]Satchell[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Janae | Whaley | Teacher - Early Elementary | Janae[dot]Whaley[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jasmine | Alston | Teacher - Early Elementary | Jasmine[dot]Alston[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jenna | Albi | Lead Case Manager | jenna[dot]albi[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jessica | Stone | Art Teacher - Elementary School | Jessica[dot]Stone[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jina | Purnell | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Jina[dot]Purnell[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jon-Carlo | Candelario | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant (Part-Time) | Jon-Carlo[dot]Candelario[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Justin | Hunt | English Teacher - Elementary School | Justin[dot]Hunt[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Katherine | Stolze | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Katherine[dot]Stolze[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kelly | Pennett | English Teacher - Elementary School | Kelly[dot]Pennett[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kenneth | Sykes | Building Engineer (Part-Time) | Kenneth[dot]Sykes[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kristin | Yeager | Teacher - Early Elementary | Kristin[dot]Yeager[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kyle | Johnson | Music Teacher - Elementary School | kyle[dot]johnson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Love | Rivera | Spanish Teacher - Elementary School | love[dot]rivera[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Lowell | Parker | Teacher - Early Elementary | Lowell[dot]Parker[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Lydell | Davis | Dean | Lydell[dot]Davis[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Lydia | Graham-Holland | English Teacher - Elementary School | Lydia[dot]Graham-Holland[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Lynise | Luff | Teacher - Early Elementary | Lynise[dot]Luff[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Makenzy | Deckard | Teacher - Early Elementary | makenzy[dot]deckard[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Marsha | Ramdeen | Principal - Elementary School | Marsha[dot]Ramdeen[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Maya | Avent | English Teacher - Elementary School | Maya[dot]Avent[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Michaela | Athas | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Michaela[dot]Athas[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Nashae | Glover | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Nashae[dot]Glover[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Noelia | Uriarte | Teacher - Early Elementary | Noelia[dot]Uriarte[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Pamela | Miller | Administrative Assistant | pamela[dot]miller[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Peyton | Hebb | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Peyton[dot]Hebb[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ra'Vonne | Pierre | Social Worker | RaVonne[dot]Pierre[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Richard | Spargo | Assistant Principal/Director of Operations - Elementary School | richard[dot]spargo[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Sabriyah | White | English Teacher - Elementary School | Sabriyah[dot]White[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Samantha | Duval | Support Teacher - Elementary School | samantha[dot]duval[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Samyra | Mooney-Chandler | Dean | samyra[dot]mooney-chandler[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Shoshanna | Brookes | History Teacher - Elementary School | shoshanna[dot]brookes[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Sierra | Brooks | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant (Part-Time) | Sierra[dot]Brooks[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Stephanie | Hasson | ESL Teacher - Elementary School | Stephanie[dot]Hasson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tamica | McClain | Teacher - Early Elementary | tamica[dot]mcclain[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tanya | Johnson | Social Worker | tanya[dot]johnson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Taraya | Alston | Teacher - Early Elementary | taraya[dot]alston[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Teresa | Tabourn | Science Teacher - Elementary School | teresa[dot]tabourn[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Valda | Dodson | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Elementary School | valda[dot]dodson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Wanda | Jones | Administrative Assistant (Part-Time) | wanda[dot]jones[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Zachary | Leff | History Teacher - Elementary School | Zachary[dot]Leff[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Zana | Nettles | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant (Part-Time) | Zana[dot]Nettles[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
