Your Neighborhood School in Camden
Molina Upper is a neighborhood elementary school serving 480 students and their families in grades 3-8. We are in the top ten schools in Camden for both math and English Language Arts proficiency (grades 3-8).
One of the things our students enjoy most is our brand new gym where they have PE classes, play sports and do other extracurricular activities. Students get free breakfast and lunch. We also have an aftercare program.
Our students have the opportunity to automatically attend Mastery High School of Camden, giving them a full K-12 Mastery experience.
At Molina Upper, all students learn and thrive. With love and high expectations, we support them in finding their own paths to success.
Stop by and visit us any time!
480
3-8
Our School
- Among the top ten schools in Camden for math and English Language Arts proficiency (grades 3-8)
- Bilingual students receive extra support to develop literacy in both English and Spanish
- Students are recognized and celebrated school-wide for honor roll, other academic successes and leadership
- Fun morning meeting gets students ready to learn
- Recess every day
- Art, music, Spanish, physical education and field trips
We offer free aftercare and a variety of after-school activities and clubs, including:
Girl and Boy Scouts • Mentoring and Tutoring • Baseball • Basketball • Softball • Art • Cheerleading • Soccer • Homework Help • Gardening Club
- Molina Upper uniforms are available for purchase at Uniform City in downtown Camden 721 Broadway, Camden, NJ 08103. Feel free to call (856) 963-7680 to check store hours before arriving.
- All families receive a free uniform voucher from the school at the beginning of each school year. This is redeemable at Uniform City Please call the Molina Upper Front desk to schedule a time to pick up at 856-966-8970 or stop by 601 Vine St, Camden NJ 08103 to receive your child’s voucher. Vouchers are typically available at the end of July for the upcoming school year after the appropriate documentation is completed .
- At Molina Upper, students in grades 3-8 wear a Navy blue polo with the Mastery logo. All students may wear navy bottoms and the shoes of their choice.
Life at Molina
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Stephen Williams is the proud principal of Mastery Molina Upper Elementary School! Over the last 8 years in Camden, he has served as a founding member of Mastery High School of Camden as an Assistant Principal and the Assistant Principal of Mastery East Camden Middle School. Most recently Mr. Williams served as Principal of Mastery East Camden Middle. Prior to committing to serve the community of Camden Mr. Williams served as a Math teacher in Philadelphia and taught grades ranging from 4th – 12th and coached teachers in grades K-8. As a Jaguar he is excited to exhibit PRIDE (Personal Responsibility In Delivering Excellence) and demands the same of his staff, students and families.
Mr. Williams is a principal who believes students should have a world-class education and is committed to making sure that experience rings true, right here, in the heart of North Camden! He believes in creating a Disney-like experience for his students and staff. In that, he believes learning should be both fun, challenging and tailored to student’s needs. Ultimately, he works to create an environment where our families, community partners and staff eagerly work for student success and the pursuit of their dreams.
You can often find Mr. Williams visiting classrooms, celebrating student and staff success and working tirelessly with his team to ensure all students are progressing towards their goals. When not doing this, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their extended family and traveling!
If you have questions about: | School Contact Person | Contact Information (email and phone number) |
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Fax number | 856-966-0028 | |
My child’s academic performance | Chelsea Ringen Gina Post (habla espanol) Brooke Honeyford | Chelsea[dot]ringen[at]masterycharter[dot]org 856-301-0864 Gina[dot]post[at]masterycharter[dot]org 856-301-0872 Brooke[dot]Honeyford[at]masterycharter[dot]org 856-839-6015 |
Attendance, Early Dismissals, Lateness | Jolon McNeil | Jolon[dot]Mcneil[at]masterycharter[dot]org 856-777-0147 |
Health and medical concerns | Lucia Maldonado | Lucia[dot]Maldonado[at]masterycharter[dot]org 856-966-8970 |
Arrival or dismissal/Lunch | Marisol Nunez | Marisol[dot]nunez[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-704-6019 |
Discipline concerns/Uniforms | Jolon McNeil | Jolon[dot]Mcneil[at]masterycharter[dot]org 856-777-0147 |
Wellness/social work supports | Deborah Yeager Shamirah Brown-Butler | [email protected] [email protected] |
Events and trips | Jolon McNeil | Jolon[dot]McNeil[at]masterycahrter[dot]org 856-777-0147 |
Transportation | Marisol Nunez | Marisol[dot]nunez[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-704-6019 |
Supports for a student with an IEP | Brooke Honeyford | Brooke[dot]Honeyford[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Scheduling | Marisol Nunez | Marisol[dot]nunez[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-704-6019 |
Registration | Marisol Nunez | Marisol[dot]nunez[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-704-6019 |
Athletics and After-School Programs | Marcie Tanner | Marcie[dot]Tanner[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 | Email - Primary Work |
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Afton | Williams | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | afton[dot]williams[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Allison | Durham | Math Teacher - Middle School | Allison[dot]Durham[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Amanda | Mekongo | Specialized Services Teacher - Middle School | amanda[dot]mekongo[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Amber | Berkemeijer | English Teacher - Elementary School | Amber[dot]Berkemeijer[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Amber | Karichner | Specialized Services Teacher - Middle School | Amber[dot]Karichner[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Andrea | Hrycyshyn | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Andrea[dot]Hrycyshyn2[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Ashley | Charlino | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Ashley[dot]Charlino[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Brooke | Honeyford | Assistant School Leader of Specialized Services - Middle School | brooke[dot]honeyford[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Carrie | Daniels | English Teacher - Elementary School | Carrie[dot]Daniels[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Chelsea | Ringen | Assistant School Leader of Instruction - Elementary School | chelsea[dot]ringen[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Ciane | Pringle | English Teacher - Middle School | ciane[dot]pringle[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Cristine | Pratt | Math Teacher - Middle School | Cristine[dot]Pratt[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Daisy | Rodriguez | Teacher - Elementary School | daisy[dot]rodriguez[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Darius | Davis | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Darius[dot]Davis[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Deborah | Yeager | Social Worker | deborah[dot]yeager[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Desiree | Datil | Teaching Assistant - Certification Track | desiree[dot]datil[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Dominique | Bono | Science Teacher - Elementary School | dominique[dot]bono[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Edwin | Porrata | ESL Teacher - Middle School | Edwin[dot]Porrata[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Eric | Shacklett | Music Teacher - Middle School | eric[dot]shacklett[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Erin | Farrell | English Teacher - Elementary School | erin[dot]farrell[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Gina | Post | Assistant School Leader of Instruction - Middle School | gina[dot]post[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Giovanna | Watson | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant (Part-Time) | Giovanna[dot]Watson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Heather | Trautz | Art Teacher - Middle School | heather[dot]trautz[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Irma | Diaz | Bilingual Teacher - Middle School | irma[dot]diaz[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Isaiah | Fields | Culture Assistant (Part-Time) | Isaiah[dot]Fields[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Ismael | Diaz | Building Engineer | Ismael[dot]Diaz[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Jayah | Feliciano | English Teacher - Elementary School | jayah[dot]feliciano[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Jeff | Arkainno | Physical Education Teacher - Middle School | jeff[dot]arkainno[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Jeffrey | Goldis | Science Teacher - Middle School | Jeffrey[dot]Goldis[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Johnasia | McCrea | Classroom Counselor (Part-Time) | Johnasia[dot]McCrea[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Jolon | McNeil | Assistant School Leader of School Culture - Middle School | jolon[dot]mcneil[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Kelsey | Perez | Attendance Coordinator (Part-Time) | Kelsey[dot]Perez[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Kelsey | Brown | Theater Teacher - Middle School | Kelsey[dot]Brown2[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Kenneth | Wilson | Dean | kenneth[dot]wilson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Kristin | Bellamy | English Teacher - Elementary School | kristin[dot]bellamy[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Marcie | Tanner | Community Engagement Manager (Part-Time) | marcie[dot]tanner[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Marcus | Brown | Classroom Counselor (Part-Time) | Marcus[dot]Brown2[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Marisol | Nunez | Assistant School Leader/Director of Operations - Elementary School | marisol[dot]nunez[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Monica | Baltodano | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Monica[dot]Baltodano[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Myasia | Johnson | Dean | myasia[dot]johnson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Patience | Purnsley | Assistant School Leader - Anchor Program | Patience[dot]Purnsley[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Paula | Hunter | Specialized Services Teacher - Middle School | paula[dot]hunter[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Rachel | Ming | Classroom Clinician | Rachel[dot]Ming[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Reyna | Sosa Gomez | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Reyna[dot]SosaGomez[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Rubens | Dextra | Classroom Counselor (Part-Time) | Rubens[dot]Dextra[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Rynesha | Harris | Teaching Assistant - Middle School | Rynesha[dot]Harris[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Seoul | Gunter-King | Dean | Seoul[dot]Gunter-King[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Shamirah | Brown-Butler | Social Worker | Shamirah[dot]Brown-Butler[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Sherry | Sweeney | Science Teacher - Elementary School | Sherry[dot]Sweeney[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Stephanie | Salera | Specialized Services Teacher - KAPS | Stephanie[dot]Salera[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Stephany | Sanchez-Villar | Spanish Teacher - Middle School | Stephany[dot]Sanchez[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Stephen | Williams | Principal - Middle School | stephen[dot]williams[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Stephen | Muscelli | Teacher - Elementary School | stephen[dot]muscelli[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Tamia | Murphy | Science Teacher - Elementary School | tamia[dot]murphy[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Tiffany | Quirk | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Tiffany[dot]Quirk[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Tyanio | Whitaker | English Teacher - Elementary School | Tyanio[dot]Whitaker[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Tykema | Williams | Classroom Counselor (Part-Time) | Tykema[dot]Williams[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Vanessa | Martinez | Administrative Assistant (Part-Time) | vanessa[dot]martinez[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
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