Your Neighborhood School in South Philadelphia
Welcome to Thomas Elementary, serving students in kindergarten through sixth grade in the South Philadelphia community.
Thomas Elementary offers 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.
We focus on five core values: respect, responsibility, hard work, teamwork and kindness.
Thomas Elementary students have the opportunity to automatically attend our Thomas Campus, giving them 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, music, and more 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.
Thomas Elementary students can enjoy:
- Free breakfast and lunch
- Enthusiastic greetings from teachers and staff
- Morning meeting that set the tone of the day
- Free play and structured recess
Thomas Elementary offers a variety of after school activities and clubs. Aftercare is available at the school.
Some examples include:
- Academic Enrichment
- Art Club
- Band
- Board Game Club
- Book Club
- Chess Club
- Thomas Tones Choir
- Computer Club
- Creative Writing Club
- Dance
- Debate
- Field Hockey
- Flag Football
- Games Club
- Homework Support
- Literature Club
- Music
- Running Club
- Scrabble
- Snider Youth Hockey
- Student Council
- Yearbook Club
Any student living in Philadelphia is eligible to apply for the lottery at Thomas Elementary. First preference, however, is given to students living within the 19148 zip code, followed by students living within zip codes 19145, 19146, and 19147, followed by all other applicants. This is so we can serve as a neighborhood school, per our charter. If you apply after the deadline, you will be added to our waitlist. The lottery will be held in early spring.
Thomas 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: Thomas 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
For the full uniform policy at Thomas Elementary, please click here.
For more information and a full list of school supplies, please click HERE.
Life at Thomas Elementary
View GalleryOur Principal
Peter Langer
School Leadership
Alexis Gutierrez-Gray, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services
Henry Jones, Assistant Principal of Operations
Jeannine Corsi, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Meghan Jacob, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services
Stephanie Nguyen, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Tiara Webster, Assistant Principal of School Culture
School Leadership Contact List
| If you have questions about: | School Contact Person | Contact Information (email and phone number) |
|---|---|---|
| Fax number | 215-339-5190 | |
| My child’s academic performance (Kinder, 1st & 2nd) | Jeannine Corsi, AP of Instruction | Jeannine[dot]corsi[at]masterycharter[dot]org / 215-316-9121 |
| My child’s academic performance ( 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th) | Stephanie Nguyen, AP of Instruction | Stephanie[dot]nguyen[at]masterycharter[dot]org / 267-698-2714 |
| Attendance, Early Dismissals, Lateness | Front Desk | 267-297-7000 |
| Health and medical concerns | Henry Jones, AP of Operations | Henry[dot]jones[at]masterycharter[dot]org / 267-273-6826 |
| Arrival or dismissal/Lunch | Tiara Webster, AP of School Culture | Tiara[dot]Wesbter[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-858-9651 |
| Discipline concerns/Uniforms | Tiara Webster, AP of School Culture | Tiara[dot]Wesbter[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-858-9651 |
| Wellness/social work supports | Alexis Gutierrez-Gray, AP of Specialized Services | Alexis[dot]gutierrez-gray[at]masterycharter[dot]org / 267-273-6825 |
| Events and trips | Tiara Webster, AP of School Culture | Tiara[dot]Wesbter[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-858-9651 |
| Transportation | Asia Jones, Administrative Assistant | asia[dot]jones[at]masterycharter[dot]org / 267-297-7000 |
| Supports for a student with an IEP | Alexis Gutierrez-Gray, AP of Specialized Services | Alexis[dot]gutierrez-gray[at]masterycharter[dot]org / 267-273-6825 |
| Scheduling | Henry Jones, AP of Operations | Henry[dot]jones[at]masterycharter[dot]org / 267-273-6826 |
| Registration | Henry Jones, AP of Operations | Henry[dot]jones[at]masterycharter[dot]org / 267-273-6826 |
| After-School Programs | Tiara Webster, AP of School Culture | Tiara[dot]Wesbter[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-858-9651 |
| Interpreters | Nikki Spector | nikki[dot]spector[at]masterycharter[dot]org / 267-608-8270 |
| Supports for a student with an IEP or 504 plan | Alexis Gutierrez-Gray, AP of Specialized Services | Alexis[dot]gutierrez-gray[at]masterycharter[dot]org / 267-273-6825 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis | Santos | Math Teacher - Elementary School | alexis[dot]santos[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Alexis | Gutierrez-Gray | Assistant Principal of Specialized Services - Elementary School | Alexis[dot]Gutierrez-Gray[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Asia | Jones | Administrative Assistant | asia[dot]jones[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Brianna | Gubicza | Teacher - Early Elementary | brianna[dot]gubicza[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Carolyn | Remmey | English Teacher - Elementary School | carolyn[dot]remmey[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Chatiel | Gray | Administrative Assistant | Chatiel[dot]Gray[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Danea | Coble | Support Teacher - Resident | Danea[dot]Coble[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Danielle | Baucom | Art Teacher - Elementary School | Dani[dot]Baucom[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Debbie | Turner | Dean | Debbie[dot]Turner[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Destiny | Byrd | Teacher - Early Elementary | Destiny[dot]Byrd[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Diana | Forte | Teacher - Early Elementary | diana[dot]forte[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Dominique | Hudson | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Dominique[dot]Hudson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Elisabeth | Hipple | English Teacher - Elementary School | elisabeth[dot]hipple[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Erica | Russo | Spanish Teacher - Elementary School | erica[dot]russo[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Erin | Akintoye | Specialized Services Case Manager - Elementary School | Erin[dot]Akintoye[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Frank | Rivera | Building Engineer | frank[dot]rivera[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Gabriella | Massimini | Teacher - Early Elementary | gabriella[dot]massimini[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Genevieve | Clark | ESL Teacher - Elementary School | genevieve[dot]clark[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Henry | Jones | Assistant Principal/Director of Operations - Elementary School | henry[dot]jones[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Hyo Eun | Sim | English Teacher - Elementary School | Holly[dot]Sim[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jabril | Raheem-Johnson | Physical Education Teacher - Elementary School | jabril[dot]raheem-johnson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Janine | St[dot] Clair | Social Worker | janine[dot]stclair[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jeannine | Corsi | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Elementary School | jeannine[dot]corsi[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jennifer | Singer | Social Worker | jennifer[dot]singer[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Jennifer | Basile | English Teacher - Elementary School | Jennifer[dot]Basile[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kameron | Feggins | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Kameron[dot]Feggins[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kareem | Yates | Support Teacher - Resident | Kareem[dot]Yates[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kelly | Barasha | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | kelly[dot]barasha[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kenyatta | Allison | English Teacher - Elementary School | kenyatta[dot]allison[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kevin | Baxter | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | kevin[dot]baxter[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kimberly | Mergile | Teacher - Early Elementary | kimberly[dot]mergile[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kristin | Njagu | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Kristin[dot]Njagu[at]Masterycharter[dot]org |
| Krystle | Johnson | Dean | Krystle[dot]Johnson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Lauren | Ackerman | Math Teacher - Elementary School | lauren[dot]ackerman[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Lauren | Bonner | Teacher - Early Elementary | Lauren[dot]Bonner[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Leah | Berten | Math Teacher - Elementary School | leah[dot]berten[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Li | Chen | English Teacher - Elementary School | Li[dot]Chen[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Lianne | Escobar | Support Teacher - Early Elementary | Lianne[dot]Escobar[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Marginelle | Neree | Support Teacher - Early Elementary | Marginelle[dot]BNeree[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Mark | Paterra | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Mark[dot]Paterra[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Martha | Marich | Math Teacher - Elementary School | martha[dot]marich[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Meghan | Jacob | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | meghan[dot]jacob[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Michelle | Hilt | Assistant Principal of School Culture - Elementary School | Michelle[dot]Hilt[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Nicole | Spector | Family Engagement Coordinator | Nikki[dot]Spector[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Peter | Langer | Principal - Elementary School | peter[dot]langer[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Quatima | Short | ESL Teacher - Elementary School | quatima[dot]short[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Raven | Hayes | Teacher - Early Elementary | Raven[dot]Hayes[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Raymond | Espinal | ESL Teacher - Elementary School | Raymond[dot]Espinal[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Samantha | Young | English Teacher - Elementary School | samantha[dot]young[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Sheree | Page | Teacher - Early Elementary | sheree[dot]page[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Stephanie | Nguyen | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Elementary School | stephanie[dot]nguyen[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Suzanne | Poppke | Music Teacher - Elementary School | Suzanne[dot]Poppke[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Sydney | Cox | Support Teacher - Resident | Sydney[dot]Cox[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tanesha | McKen | ELL Manager | tanesha[dot]mcken[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Taryn | Kamsler | Math Teacher - Elementary School | taryn[dot]kamsler[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Taylor | Freeman | Teacher - Early Elementary | Taylor[dot]Freeman[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Thomas | Higgins | Science Teacher - Elementary School | Thomas[dot]Higgins[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Tiara | Webster | Teacher - Early Elementary | tiara[dot]webster[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Wendy | Tepoz-Pacio | Support Teacher - Early Elementary | Wendy[dot]Tepoz-Pacio[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
