Academic excellence. Joyful classrooms.
Welcome to Mastery Prep Elementary, a free, public charter school in North Philadelphia. We offer children 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.
In addition to academics, we focus on five core values: respect, responsibility, hard work, teamwork and kindness.
Prep Elementary students have the opportunity to attend Gratz Prep Middle and Simon Gratz High, giving them the full K-12 Mastery experience.
Stop by and visit us any time!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of the after care company?
Mastery Prep Elementary partners with “Change 4A Dollar” after care program. We believe that this organization would be the best match for our school. “Change 4A Dollar” operates each school day from dismissal until 6 p.m. All students in grades K-6 are eligible to join.
Will all students be eligible for school lunch?
All students attending Mastery Prep Elementary are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch. Please be sure to complete the “Household Income Survey” to ensure that we are able to continue to make these meals available to all students.
When will I receive school bus information?
We are working with the school district to provide school bus transportation to all eligible students. We will send this information via email and postal service as soon as we have the details.
School Hours
- Doors open at 7:45 AM (breakfast is served until 7:55 AM)
- Academic day begins at 7:55 AM
- Academic day ends at 3:25 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
- Academic day ends at 1:10 PM on Wednesdays for professional development for teachers
- Prep Elementary uniforms are available for purchase on the school website: masterycharterstores.com
- All families receive a free uniform voucher from the school at the beginning of each school year. This is redeemable at the front desk at the school. Vouchers are typically available at the end of July for the upcoming school year.
- At Prep Elementary, students in grades K-2 wear a blue polo with the Mastery logo with navy or black bottoms and the shoes of their choice. Students in grades 3-6 wear a navy blazer with the Mastery logo, a white oxford shirt, tie, with navy or black bottoms and shoes of their choice.
Any student living in Philadelphia is eligible to apply for the lottery at Mastery Prep Elementary, however, preference is given to students living in the 19140 zip code.
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K-6
Our School
$10 million renovation
Bright, spacious, beautiful classrooms with cozy learning spaces throughout the building
Updated gym and recreational spaces
Students learn and achieve at high levels
Challenging, engaging, culturally diverse reading and writing curriculum
Hands-on math focused on problem-solving and critical thinking
Interactive science encourages investigation through hands-on experiences
Learning is fun!
Enrichment block with karate, art, dance or similar activities taught by experts
Fun morning meetings get students excited and ready to learn
Field trips, community meetings and much more!
We support the whole child
Core values are respect, responsibility, hard work, teamwork and kindness
Play in K and first grade uses pretend play to teach social and emotional skills
Our Team
Eugene Haith, Principal
Eugene Haith is the proud principal of Mastery Prep Elementary. Entering his 2nd year of being principal at Mastery Prep Elementary, Eugene was a founding member of the charter school, beginning his tenure there as the Assistant Principal of Specialized Services. Prior to joining Mastery, Eugene served as a Math Teacher, Climate Manager & Assistant Principal at various academic institutions in the city of Philadelphia for the past 17 years.
Eugene was born and raised in Philadelphia, and conducted all of his formal schooling from Kindergarten, up and through his current pursuit of a Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership in the city of Philadelphia. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, a Master of Business Administration in Computer Science, and a Master of Science in Special Education. Eugene also is a former college athlete, who has been inducted twice into the Jefferson University(formerly Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science and Philadelphia University) Hall of Fame.
Eugene’s vision for Mastery Prep Elementary is that all students are achieving at a high level, able to fully express themselves and who they represent, and have fun while doing it.
Feel free to email him any time! [email protected]
| If you have questions about: | School Contact Person | Contact Information (email and phone number) |
|---|---|---|
| Fax Number | 215-866-9141 | |
| My child’s academic performance | Chloe Mann – API STEM Lauren Fouse – API K-2 | chloe[dot]mann[at]MasteryCharter[dot]org 678-790-9856 lauren[dot]fouse[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-443-9341 |
| Attendance, Early Dismissals, Lateness | Front Desk: Shereda Cromwell Shaniquia Shirley | shaniquia[dot]shirley[at]masterycharter[dot]org shereda[dot]cromwell[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-866-0067 |
| Health and medical concerns/COVID-related concerns | Janise Goode – APO | janise[dot]goode[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-275-9651 |
| Arrival or dismissal/Lunch | Front Desk: Shereda Cromwell Shaniquia Shirley | shaniquia[dot]shirley[at]masterycharter[dot]org shereda.cromwell[at]masterycharter.org 215-866-0067 |
| Discipline concerns/Uniforms | K-2: Tera Horne (Dean) 3-5: Crystal Rushin (Dean) | tera[dot]horne[at]Masterycharter[dot]org 215-558-0975 crystal[dot]rushin[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-437-6964 |
| Wellness/social work supports | K-2 Jeesun Hunting (Social Worker) 3-5 Leya Williams-Albert (Social Worker) | jeesun[dot]hunting[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-858-7793 leya[dot]williams-albert[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-761-8261 |
| Events and trips | Janise Goode – APO | janise[dot]goode[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-275-9651 |
| Transportation | Zenobia Jones | zenobia[dot]jones[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-888-1498 |
| Supports for a student with an IEP | Ikenna Anyanwu (Lead Case Manager) | ikenna[dot]anyanwu[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-320-2656 |
| Scheduling | Janise Goode – APO | janise[dot]goode[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-275-9651 |
| Registration | Shereda Cromwell Shaniquia Shirley | shereda[dot]cromwell[at]masterycharter[dot]org shaniquia[dot]shirley[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-866-0067 |
| After-School Programs | Janise Goode – APO | janise[dot]goode[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-275-9651 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan | Crabbe | Building Engineer | Alan[dot]Crabbe[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Amy | Votta | Teacher - Early Elementary | Amy[dot]Votta[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| An-Najmah | Bryant | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | An-Najmah[dot]Bryant[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Aneesa | Stewart | Teacher - Elementary School | Aneesa[dot]Stewart[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Angelica | Gomez | Administrative Assistant (Part-Time) | Angelica[dot]Gomez[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Asante | Kirby | History Teacher - Elementary School | Asante[dot]Kirby[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Avery | McNair | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Avery[dot]McNair[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Bo | Odulaja | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Bo[dot]Odulaja[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Britney | Daniel-Harris | Teacher - Early Elementary | Britney[dot]ShantelDaniel-Harris[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Brittany | Peterkin | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Brittany[dot]Peterkin[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Caroline | Storz | Teacher - Early Elementary | Caroline[dot]Storz[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Chloe | Mann | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Elementary School | Chloe[dot]Mann[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Christian | Sabree | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Christian[dot]Sabree[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ciera | Clark | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Ciera[dot]Clark[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Crystal | Rushin | Dean | crystal[dot]rushin[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Cydney | Brown | Support Teacher - Resident | Cydney[dot]Brown[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Cynthia | Weston-Kreal | English Teacher - Elementary School | cynthia[dot]weston-kreal[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Dajah | Mayes | English Teacher - Elementary School | Dajah[dot]Mayes[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Dasia | Lahm-Cook | Teacher - Elementary School | Dasia[dot]Lahm-Cook[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Dionne | Hawkins | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | dionne[dot]hawkins[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Dominique | Quarles | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant (Part-Time) | Dominique[dot]Quarles[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Eugene | Haith | Principal - Early Elementary | eugene[dot]haith[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Felicia | Chambers | Science Teacher - Elementary School | Felicia[dot]Chambers[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Grace | Carey | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Grace[dot]Carey[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Gretel | Pollock | Social Work Assistant (Part-Time) | Gretel[dot]Pollock[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ikenna | Anyanwu | Assistant Principal of Specialized Services - Early Elementary | ikenna[dot]anyanwu[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Imane | Collins | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Imane[dot]Collins[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Isabel | Anthony | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Isabel[dot]Anthony[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jael | Ferguson | Teacher - Early Elementary | Jael[dot]Ferguson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jamil | Farrar | Technology Teacher - Elementary School | Jamil[dot]Farrar[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Janise | Goode | Assistant Principal/Director of Operations - Elementary School | janise[dot]goode[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jared | Johnson | Support Teacher - Early Elementary | Jared[dot]Johnson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jazmin | White | Science Teacher - Elementary School | Jazmin[dot]White[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Julia | Sherman | Social Work Assistant (Part-Time) | Julia[dot]Sherman[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kai | Davis | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Kai[dot]Davis[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kimberly | Jones | Physical Education Teacher - Early Elementary | kimberly[dot]jones2[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kyla | Fuller | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Kyla[dot]Fuller[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kyrie | Barrett | Art Teacher - Elementary School | Kyrie[dot]Barrett[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Lauren | Byrd | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Early Elementary | lauren[dot]byrd[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Lauren | Fouse | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Elementary School | Lauren[dot]Fouse[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Lee | Datts | Teacher - Early Elementary | Lee[dot]Datts[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Lisa | Love | Social Worker | Lisa[dot]Love[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Megan | Zehren | English Teacher - Elementary School | Megan[dot]Zehren[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Natalie | Knez | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Natalie[dot]Knez[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Nigel | Harvey | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Nigel[dot]Harvey[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Nikkiba | Mckiver | Teacher - Elementary School | Nikkiba[dot]Mckiver[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Rachel | Wexler | Teacher - Early Elementary | rachel[dot]wexler[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Raquel | Rushin | History Teacher - Elementary School | Raquel[dot]Rushin[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Rudolph | King | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant (Part-Time) | Rudolph[dot]King[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Sally | Marsh | Dance Teacher - Elementary School | Sally[dot]Marsh[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Sally | Abdelhamid | English Teacher - Elementary School | Sally[dot]Abdelhamid[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Shakira | Lavenhouse | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Shakira[dot]Lavenhouse[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Shaniquia | Shirley | Administrative Assistant | shaniquia[dot]shirley[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Sharon | Russo | Social Work Assistant (Part-Time) | Sharon[dot]Russo[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Sherelle | Wilkins | Teacher - Elementary School | sherelle[dot]wilkins[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Sophie | Kaplan | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Sophie[dot]Kaplan[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Stephanie | Felder | Attendance Coordinator (Part-Time) | Stephanie[dot]Felder[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tera | Horne | Culture Assistant | Tera[dot]Horne[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tiara | Horne | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant (Part-Time) | Tiara[dot]Horne[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Trent | Petty | Teacher - Early Elementary | Trent[dot]Petty[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tyenise | Young | Teacher - Early Elementary | tyenise[dot]young[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Wendy | Williams-Albert | Social Worker | leya[dot]williams-albert[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
