APPLY NOW FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Pastorius-Richardson 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: Pastorius-Richardson 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 Germantown
Welcome to Pastorius-Richardson Elementary, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade in the Germantown community of North Philadelphia.
Pastorius-Richardson 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.
Students who attend Pastorius-Richardson Elementary have the opportunity to automatically attend our Simon Gratz Campus for 9th – 12th grade, giving them a 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.
Pastorius-Richardson 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
Pastorius offers a variety of after school activities and clubs.
Some examples include:
- Basketball
- Book Club
- Boys Club
- Dance
- Girls Club
- Homework Support
- Music
- Science Club
Pastorius-Richardson Elementary serves students in the Germantown community who live in the school’s attendance zones within the zip codes of 19144 and 19138.
The school cannot enroll students living outside of its attendance zone, even if they reside within the listed 19144 and 19138 zip codes.
Life at Pastorius
View GalleryOur Principal
Ashley Anderson
School Leadership
Amanda Reh, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Brandon Cooper, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Danielle Kuncio, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services
Kelsey Vint, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Patricia Morales, Assistant Principal/Director of Operations
Tamika Sproul, Assistant Principal of School Culture
Who to Contact
| If you have questions about: | School Contact Person | Contact Information (email and phone number) |
|---|---|---|
| Fax Number | 215-951-7307 | |
| My child’s academic performance | APs of Instruction K-3 - Brandon Cooper 4-8 ELA - Kelsey Vint 4-8 Math - Amanda Reh | Brandon[dot]Cooper[at]masterycharter.org 267-908-0888 Kelsey[dot]Vint[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-638-1666 Amanda[dot]reh[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-908-1226 |
| Attendance, Early Dismissals, Lateness | Tamika Sproul, AP of School Culture | Tamika[dot]Sproul[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-605-2732 |
| Health and medical concerns | Patricia Morales, AP of Operations | Patricia[dot]Morales[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-251-7897 |
| Arrival or dismissal/Lunch | Tamika Sproul, AP of School Culture | Tamika[dot]Sproul[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-605-2732 |
| Discipline concerns/Uniforms | Tamika Sproul, AP of School Culture | Tamika[dot]Sproul[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-605-2732 |
| Wellness/social work supports | Social Workers: Avril Takiff-Weiner Gabrielle Harman | Avril[dot]takiff-weiner[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-341-7391 Gabrielle[dot]harman[at]masterycharter[dot]org 610-529-1133 |
| Events and trips | Tamika Sproul, AP of School Culture | Tamika[dot]Sproul[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-605-2732 |
| Transportation | Carolyn Collins, Lead Case Manager | Carolyn[dot]Collins[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Supports for a student with an IEP | Danielle Kuncio, AP of Specialized Services | Danielle[dot]kuncio[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-514-9665 |
| Scheduling | APs of Instruction K-3 - Brandon Cooper 4-8 ELA - Kelsey Vint 4-8 Math - Amanda Reh | Brandon[dot]Cooper[at]masterycharter.org 267-908-0888 Kelsey[dot]Vint[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-638-1666 Amanda[dot]reh[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-908-1226 |
| Registration | Tawanna Sharper | Tawanna[dot]Sharper[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-384-8311 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahkiah | Harmon | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant (Part-Time) | ahkiah[dot]harmon[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ahmad | Sanon | Music Teacher - Elementary School | ahmad[dot]sanon[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Amanda | Reh | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Elementary School | amanda[dot]reh[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Amber | Tomlin | Teacher - Early Elementary | Amber[dot]Tomlin[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ashley | Anderson | Principal - Elementary School | Ashley[dot]Anderson[at]Masterycharter[dot]org |
| Benjamin | Fidler | Science Teacher - Elementary School | Benjamin[dot]Fidler[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Brandon | Cooper | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Elementary School | brandon[dot]cooper[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Brandy | Richardson | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Brandy[dot]Richardson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Bridget | Ferreira | Teacher - Early Elementary | Bridget[dot]Ferreira[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Capril | Mirarchi | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Capril[dot]Mirarchi[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Carey | Brusca | Math Teacher - Elementary School | carey[dot]brusca[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Christine | Sabato | English Teacher - Elementary School | christine[dot]sabato[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Ciara | Broadway | History Teacher - Elementary School | Ciara[dot]Broadway[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Daniel | Chang | Spanish Teacher - Elementary School | daniel[dot]chang[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Danielle | Kuncio | Assistant Principal of Specialized Services - Elementary School | danielle[dot]kuncio[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Daria | Ross | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Daria[dot]Ross[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Deon | Harris | Classroom Counselor (Part-Time) | Deon[dot]Harris[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Francine | Tucker | English Teacher - Elementary School | francine[dot]tucker[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Gabriel | Cano | English Teacher - Elementary School | Gabriel[dot]Cano[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Gloria | Womack | Support Teacher - Elementary School | gloria[dot]womack[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Grace | Mcallister | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Grace[dot]Mcallister[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Haley | Robinson | Teacher - Early Elementary | Haley[dot]Robinson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Heather | Sapelbweyar | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | heather[dot]sapelbweyar[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Imani | Washington | Classroom Counselor (Part-Time) | Imani[dot]Washington[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jaimie | Gantt | Teacher - Early Elementary | jaimie[dot]gantt[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jason | Lewis | Dean | jason[dot]lewis[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jennifer | Rose | English Teacher - Elementary School | Jennifer[dot]Rose[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jessica | TreDenick | Teacher - Early Elementary | jessica[dot]tredenick[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| John | Bartholomew | Science Teacher - Elementary School | John[dot]Bartholomew[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jonathan | Rivera | Building Engineer | Jonathan[dot]Rivera[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kache | Jennings | English Teacher - Elementary School | Kache[dot]Jennings[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kashmier | Lee | Administrative Assistant | kashmier[dot]lee[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Katherine | Cornine | Lead Case Manager_10[dot]5M | katherine[dot]cornine[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Katherine | Lushi | Teacher - Elementary School | Katherine[dot]Lushi[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kayla | Bower | English Teacher - Elementary School | Kayla[dot]Bower[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kelsey | Vint | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Elementary School | Kelsey[dot]Vint[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kerri | McAfee | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | kerri[dot]mcafee[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kim | Bishop | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Kim[dot]Bishop[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Lori | White | Teacher - Early Elementary | Lori[dot]White[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Lyn | Huertgen | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Lyn[dot]Huertgen[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Madeleine | Coutts | Teacher - Early Elementary | Madeleine[dot]Coutts[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Marian | Cromer-Briley | Social Worker | Marian[dot]Cromer-Briley[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Mary | Stickney | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Mary[dot]ElizabethStickney[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Mary | May | Classroom Clinician (Part-Time) | Mary[dot]May[at]Masterycharter[dot]org |
| Maurice | Wise | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | maurice[dot]wise[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Maxwell | Mason | English Teacher - Elementary School | Maxwell[dot]Mason[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Nicholas | Siano | History Teacher - Elementary School | Nicholas[dot]Siano[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Patricia | Morales | Assistant Principal/Director of Operations - Elementary School | Patricia[dot]Morales[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Rachel | Barbella | Teacher - Early Elementary | Rachel[dot]Barbella[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Raheem | Howard | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Raheem[dot]Howard[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Reinaldo | Correa | English Teacher - Middle School | Rey[dot]Correa[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Shadayia | Jones | Dean | shadayia[dot]jones[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Sirena | Mickens | English Teacher - Elementary School | sirena[dot]mickens[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Starlett | Speed | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Starlett[dot]Speed[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Summar | Elgogari | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | summar[dot]elgogari[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tamika | Sproul | Assistant Principal of School Culture - Elementary School | tamika[dot]sproul[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Taneera | Chandler | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Taneera[dot]Chandler[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tawanna | Sharper | Operations Coordinator | tawanna[dot]sharper[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tyler | Jones | Physical Education Teacher - Elementary School | tyler[dot]jones[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Vincente | Perez | Physical Education Teacher - Elementary School | vincente[dot]perez[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Yinnely | Davidson | Teacher - Early Elementary | yinnely[dot]davidson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
