Your Neighborhood School in Southwest Philadelphia
Welcome to Harrity Elementary, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade in the community of Southwest Philadelphia.
Harrity offers academic excellence in a joyful environment, From math to music, and reading to field trips, students receive a rigorous and well-rounded education from highly-qualified and passionate teachers and leaders.
In May 2022, Elevate215 named Harrity a top 36 Philadelphia public and public charter schools (K-8) for beating the odds in academic growth.
Students have the opportunity to attend Hardy Williams High for 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, 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.
Harrity 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
Harrity 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].
In addition to aftercare, Harrity Elementary students have access to a variety of after school activities, sports, and clubs, including:
- National Elementary Honor Society
- National Honor Society
- National STEM Honor Society
- National Student Government
- Harrity Little Medical School
- Boys and Girls Cross Country
- Boys and Girls Wrestling
- Boys and Girls Cheerleading
- Boys and Girls Track
- 7 on 7 Football
- Volleyball
- Anime Club
- Poetry Club
- Social Justice Club
- Boxing Club
- Art Club
- Jewelry Club
- Dance
Harrity Elementary serves students in Southwest Philadelphia who live in the school’s attendance zone within the 19143 zip code.
The school cannot enroll students living outside of its attendance zone, even if they reside within the listed 19143 zip code.
Harrity Elementary is still 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: Harrity 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.
Life at Harrity
View GalleryOur Principal
Dr. Ayo Akinmoladun
School Leadership
Alexander Corso, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Brittney Wilkins, Lead Case Manager
Chastity Moran, Assistant Principal/Director of Operations
Kim Roberts-Amenra, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Kiniffa Murphy, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services
Richie Thomas, Assistant Principal of School Culture
Walter Bounds, Assistant Principal of Instruction
School Leadership Contact List
| If you have questions about: | School Contact Person | Contact Information (email and phone number) |
|---|---|---|
| Fax number | 215-471-3807 | |
| My child’s academic performance | APs of Instruction K-2 Literacy - Alexandra Corso 3-8 Literacy and Social Studies- Kim Amenra 3-8 STEM - Walter Bounds K-8 Specialized Services - Kiniffa Murphy | [email protected] [email protected] Walter[dot]Bounds[at]masterycharter[dot]org [email protected] |
| Attendance, Early Dismissals, Lateness | Michelle Willis, Attendance Coordinator | Michelle[dot]Willis[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Health and medical concerns | Chastity Moran, Assistant Principal of Operations | Chastity[dot]Moran[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Arrival or dismissal/Lunch | Richie Thomas, AP of School Culture | [email protected] |
| Discipline concerns/Uniforms | Richie Thomas, AP of School Culture | [email protected] |
| Wellness/social work supports | Social Workers Cynthia Clark Danielle Iannacco Andrea Vu | [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] |
| Events and trips | Shanita Cottman, Dean of Culture | [email protected] |
| Transportation | Chastity Moran, AP of Operations | Chastity[dot]Moran[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Supports for a student with an IEP | Kiniffa Murphy, AP of Specialized Services | [email protected] |
| Scheduling | Chastity Moran, AP of Operations | Chastity[dot]Moran[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Registration | Quanda May, Administrative Assistant Juanita Wills, Administrative Assistant | Quanda[dot]May[at]masterycharter[dot]org Juanita[dot]Wills[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Athletics and After-School Programs | Shanay Mcbeth Michael Deegan | [email protected] [email protected] |
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 | Corso | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Elementary School | alexandra[dot]corso[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Alexus | Moran | English Teacher - Middle School | Alexus[dot]Moran[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Aliesa | Weatherly | Math Teacher - Middle School | Aliesa[dot]Weatherly[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Amanda | Vannostrand | Teacher - Early Elementary | amanda[dot]vannostrand[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Amanda | Futcher | English Teacher - Middle School | Amanda[dot]Futcher[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Amber | Gamble | Classroom Counselor | amber[dot]gamble[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Amber | McNair | English Teacher - Elementary School | Amber[dot]McNair[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Andrea | Vu | Social Worker | Andrea[dot]Vu[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Andrea | Quarles | English Teacher - Elementary School | Andrea[dot]Quarles[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Antonia | Johnson | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Antonia[dot]Johnson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Arisa | Abdur-Rahman | Teacher - Elementary School | Arisa[dot]Abdur-Rahman[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ayokunle | Akinmoladun | Principal - Elementary School | Ayo[dot]Akinmoladun[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Brittany | Scala | Specialized Services Teacher - Middle School | Brittany[dot]Scala[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Brittney | Stone-Wilkins | Lead Case Manager | brittney[dot]stone-wilkins[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Bryant | Tucker | Classroom Counselor | Bryant[dot]Tucker[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Celestine | Ball | English Teacher - Middle School | Celestine[dot]Ball[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Chanel | Wilson | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Chanel[dot]Wilson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Chastity | Moran | Assistant Principal/Director of Operations - Elementary School | chastity[dot]moran[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Colleen | Chesmak | Intervention Teacher - Middle School | Colleen[dot]Chesmack[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Cynthia | Clark | Social Worker | cynthia[dot]clark[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Daniella | Castro | Teacher - Early Elementary | Daniella[dot]Castro[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Danielle | Swiggett | Math Teacher - Elementary School | danielle[dot]swiggett[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Danielle | Iannacco | Social Worker | danielle[dot]iannacco[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Dea | Goodson-Jackson | Science Teacher - Middle School | dea[dot]goodson-jackson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ebony | Medina | Dean | ebony[dot]medina[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Elizabeth | PetitFrere | Intervention Teacher - Elementary School | elizabeth[dot]petitfrere[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Elizabeth | McAfee | Teacher - Early Elementary | elizabeth[dot]mcafee[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Eradedra | Devine-Lee | Classroom Counselor | eradedra[dot]devine-lee[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Eric | Garnier | Science Teacher - Elementary School | eric[dot]garnier[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Eucal | Holness | Building Engineer | eucal[dot]holness[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Hervé | Mudahakana | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Herve[dot]Mudahakana[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jose Hooverney | Castaño | Support Teacher | Jose[dot]Castano[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ife | Islam | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Ife[dot]Islam[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jaimie | Mayor | Support Teacher - Resident | Jaimie[dot]Mayor[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jazmin | White | Science Teacher - Middle School | Jazmin[dot]White[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jennifer | Fisher | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Jennifer[dot]Fisher[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jillian | Darrah | Math Teacher - Middle School | jillian[dot]darrah[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Juanita | Wills | Administrative Assistant | juanita[dot]wills[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kim | Roberts-Amenra | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Elementary School | kim[dot]roberts-amenra[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kiniffa | Murphy | Assistant Principal of Specialized Services - Elementary School | kiniffa[dot]murphy[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Latoya | Wiley | Teacher - Early Elementary | latoya[dot]wiley[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Laura | Higgins | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Laura[dot]Higgins2[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Margaret | Altomare | Teacher - Early Elementary | margaret[dot]altomare[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Margaret | Tydings | Teacher - Elementary School | Margaret[dot]Tydings[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Marialana | Knox | Teacher - Early Elementary | marialana[dot]knox[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Matt | Kerrigan | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Matt[dot]Kerrigan[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Michael | Deegan | Physical Education Teacher - Middle School | michael[dot]deegan[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Michelle | Wills | Administrative Assistant (Part-Time) | Michelle[dot]wills[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Miranda | Schuhle | Specialized Services Teacher - Middle School | miranda[dot]schuhle[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Nicholas | Bevich | Classroom Counselor | Nicholas[dot]Bevich[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ny'elle | Arrieta | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Nyelle[dot]Arrieta[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Quanda | May | Administrative Assistant | Quanda[dot]May[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Randy | Mileto | Physical Education Teacher - Elementary School | randy[dot]mileto[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Rayannah | Mitchell | Support Teacher - Elementary School | rayannah[dot]mitchell[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Richie | Thomas | Assistant Principal of School Culture - Elementary School | richie[dot]thomas[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Russell | Dauberman | English Teacher - Middle School | Russell[dot]Dauberman[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ruth | Vincent-Washington | English Teacher - Middle School | ruth[dot]vincent[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Samira | Alston | Art Teacher - Elementary School | Samira[dot]Alston[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Shakeira | Harden | English Teacher - Middle School | [email protected] |
| Shalysa | Howard | Classroom Counselor (Part-Time) | Shalysa[dot]Howard[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Shanay | McBeth | English Teacher - Elementary School | shanay[dot]mcbeth[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Shanita | Cottman | Dean | shanita[dot]cottman[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Shawnice | Tiggle | Math Teacher - Elementary School | shawnice[dot]tiggle[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Stephen | Brown | Program Manager | stephen[dot]brown[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Talia | Settles | Enrollment Coordinator | Talia[dot]Settles[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tanisha | Martin | Support Teacher - Elementary School | tanisha[dot]martin[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tia | Thomas | Social Emotional Learning Teacher - Middle School | tia[dot]thomas[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tiana | Oliver | Intervention Teacher - Middle School | Tiana[dot]Oliver[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tori | Graser | Specialized Services Teacher - Middle School | Tori[dot]Graser[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Walter | Bounds | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Elementary School | Walter[dot]Bounds[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Willa | Capper | Music Teacher - Elementary School | Willa[dot]Capper[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Yesene | Pitts | Teacher - Early Elementary | yesene[dot]pitts[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Zinnia | Ramos | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Zinnia[dot]Ramos[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Zoie | Jones | Teacher - Early Elementary | Zoie[dot]Jones[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
