APPLY NOW FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Thomas 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: Thomas 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 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.
Life at Thomas Elementary
View GalleryOur Principal

Peter Langer
School Leadership
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
Who to Contact
If you have questions about: | School Contact Person | Contact Information (email and phone number) |
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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 | Meghan Jacob | Meghan[dot]Jacob[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
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 | Meghan Jacob | Meghan[dot]Jacob[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
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 | Quatima Short | Quatima[dot]Short[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Supports for a student with an IEP or 504 plan | Meghan Jacob | Meghan[dot]Jacob[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
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 |
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Ahya | Kobeissi | Early Elementary Support Teacher | [email protected] |
Alexis | Santos | Math Teacher | [email protected] |
Asia | Jones | Administrative Assistant | [email protected] |
Brianna | Gubicza | Early Elementary Teacher | [email protected] |
Carolyn | Remmey | English Teacher | [email protected] |
Chatiel | Gray | Elementary Intervention Teacher | [email protected] |
Connor | McCloskey | History Teacher | [email protected] |
Danielle | Baucom | Art Teacher | [email protected] |
Debbie | Turner | Dean | [email protected] |
Destiny | Byrd | Early Elementary Teacher | [email protected] |
Diana | Forte | Early Elementary Teacher | [email protected] |
Dominique | Hudson | Specialized Services Teacher | [email protected] |
Efranie | DeJesus | Administrative Assistant (Part-Time) | [email protected] |
Erica | Russo | English as Second Language (ESL) Teacher | [email protected] |
Erin | Messerschmitt | Science Teacher | [email protected] |
Frank | Rivera | Building Engineer | [email protected] |
Genevieve | Clark | English as Secnd Language (ESL) Support Teacher | [email protected] |
Genevieve | Gordon | Support Teacher - Resident | [email protected] |
Henry | Jones | Assistant Principal of Operations | [email protected] |
Isaiah | Jones | English Teacher | [email protected] |
Jabril | Raheem-Johnson | Physical Education Teacher | [email protected] |
Janine | St. Clair | Social Worker | [email protected] |
Jeannine | Corsi | Assistant Principal of Instruction | [email protected] |
Jennifer | Singer | Social Worker | [email protected] |
Joseph | Omar | Support Teacher - Resident | [email protected] |
Juliannie | Ortega | Science Teacher | [email protected] |
Kameron | Feggins | Math Teacher | [email protected] |
Katherine | Anderson | English Teacher | [email protected] |
Kelly | Barasha | Specialized Services Teacher | [email protected] |
Kimberly | Mergile | Technology Teacher | [email protected] |
Kristin | Njagu | Specialized Services Teacher | [email protected] |
Lauren | Ackerman | Math Teacher | [email protected] |
Lauren | Bonner | Early Elementary Teacher | [email protected] |
Leah | Berten | Math Teacher | [email protected] |
M | Mones | Support Teacher - Resident | [email protected] |
Madelynn | Ventureira | Early Elementary Teacher | [email protected] |
Marginelle | Neree | Early Elementary Teacher | [email protected] |
Maria | Rocchi | Early Elementary Teacher | [email protected] |
Mark | Paterra | Specialized Services Teacher | [email protected] |
Martha | Marich | Math Teacher | [email protected] |
Megan | Browne | English Teacher | [email protected] |
Meghan | Jacob | Assistant Principal of Specialized Services | [email protected] |
Odalys | Peralta Rios | Support Teacher - Resident | [email protected] |
Peter | Langer | Principal | [email protected] |
Quatima | Short | English as Second Language (ESL) Teacher | [email protected] |
Raven | Hayes | Early Elementary Teacher | [email protected] |
Raymond | Espinal | Dean | [email protected] |
Roza | Madani | Support Teacher | [email protected] |
Samantha | Young | Specialized Services Teacher | [email protected] |
Stephanie | Nguyen | Assistant Principal of Instruction | [email protected] |
Suzanne | Poppke | Music Teacher | [email protected] |
Sydney | Cox | Early Elementary Teacher | [email protected] |
Tanesha | McKen | ELL Manager | [email protected] |
Tanya | Pezanowski | Attendance Coordinator (Part-Time) | [email protected] |
Taryn | Kamsler | Math Teacher | [email protected] |
Taylor | Freeman | Teacher - Early Elementary | [email protected] |
Tiara | Webster | Assistant Principal of School Culture | [email protected] |
Wendy | Tepoz-Pacio | English as Second Language (ESL) Teacher | [email protected] |