APPLY NOW FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026
East Camden Middle is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Please follow the steps below to apply online by the priority deadline of Friday, February 14, 2025.
- Visit One Camden
- Log in or sign up
- Fill out your family profile
- Select “2025-2026” as the school year you want to apply for
- Select “Neighborhood Guaranteed School” or “Open Enrollment,” depending on how many schools you’d like to apply to
- Confirm school selection/s (and rank school preference if doing Open Enrollment)
- Complete and submit your application
Please note: If you are looking for a seat for your child for the current school year (2024-2025), you may still apply online today using One Camden.
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 East Camden
Welcome to East Camden Middle School, serving students in fifth through eighth grades in East Camden. At Mastery East Camden Middle, we have much to be proud of! Ranked as one of the top ten schools in Camden for proficiency in math and English language arts (Grades 3-8), our students thrive. ECM students also exceed the national average in math and reading (MAP) growth. As Mastery’s only standalone middle school. We are committed to providing a world-class educational experience. We are change-makers. At ECM, we are Lions, and we take our PRIDE seriously! PRIDE stands for Personal Responsibility in Delivering Excellence. At our school, you will see our PRIDE in everything we do. Every member is committed to the success of all lions and a strong partnership with families.
Middle school is a time for our scholars, with the proper support, to take responsibility for their academic and social-emotional success. It is also a time for students to explore their individual interests and to prepare for the rigors of high school.
A student’s time at East Camden Middle School will be marked with two big ideas: Are you ready? And this is our house. The first implies that students are prepared to take personal responsibility for delivering excellence. Second, this is our house indicates students have everything they need and the support of their East Camden Middle School family.
At East Camden Middle School, all students learn and thrive. Through teamwork and strong collaboration, we ensure each lion continues to propel forward into the future. Together, we will ensure scholars reach their greatest potential. Success is determined by each lion stepping into their greatness and delivering excellence. Together, there is nothing we cannot accomplish. This is OUR HOUSE… ARE YOU READY?
East Camden Middle School students can attend Mastery High School of Camden, allowing them to complete their middle and high school experiences at Mastery Schools.
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Academic Excellence
- Ranked in the top ten schools in Camden for both math and English language arts (ELA) proficiency (Grades 3-8)
- Students exceed the national average in growth in Math and Reading (MAP)
- Rigorous academics teach students critical thinking, problem-solving, independence, and leadership
- Enrichment courses include technology & coding, art, physical education and journalism
- Hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) elective including a partnership with the Delaware River Port Authority
- College and career exposure field trips
- Support for English language learners
- New technology and design lab completed in the fall of 2019
- Renovated gym and main entrance
- Full aftercare program
East Camden Middle offers several athletic programs and extracurricular activities.
Clubs
- Art Club
- Aviation Club
- Community Service
- Cooking
- Dance
- Fitness
- Girl’s World
- Kickboxing
- Robotics
- Student Council
- Yearbook Club
Athletic Programs
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Softball
- Student Council
- Track & Field
- Girls Group
Life at East Camden
View GalleryOur Principal

Lynette Padin-Reyes
School Leadership Team
Caprice Carter, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Melanie McGovern, Acting Assistant Principal of Operations
Rachel Molfino, Operations Manager
Yartiza Pena-Williams, Assistant Principal of School Culture
Samantha Zechman, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services
Who to Contact
If you have questions about: | School Contact Person | Contact Information (email and phone number) |
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Fax Number | 856-966-0037 | |
My child’s academic performance | Caprice Carter | Caprice[dot]carter[at]masterycharter[dot]org (267) 908-0913 |
Attendance, Early Dismissals, Lateness | Yaritza Peña-Williams | Yaritza[dot]Pena[at]masterycharter[dot]org 609-810-9083 |
Health and medical concerns | Melanie McGovern | Melanie[dot]McGovern[at]masterycharter[dot]org 856-364-1674 |
Arrival or dismissal/Lunch | Yaritza Peña-Williams | Yaritza[dot]Pena[at]masterycharter[dot]org 609-810-9083 |
Discipline concerns/Uniforms | Yaritza Peña-Williams | Yaritza[dot]Pena[at]masterycharter[dot]org 609-810-9083 |
Wellness/social work supports | Samantha Zechman Yaritza Peña-Williams | Samantha[dot]Zechman[at]masterycharter[dot]org 856-839-8945 Yaritza[dot]Pena[at]masterycharter[dot]org 609-810-9083 |
Events and trips | Samantha Zechman Yaritza Peña-Williams | Samantha[dot]Zechman[at]masterycharter[dot]org 856-839-8945 Yaritza[dot]Pena[at]masterycharter[dot]org 609-810-9083 |
Transportation | Melanie McGovern | Melanie[dot]McGovern[at]masterycharter[dot]org 856-364-1674 |
Supports for a student with an IEP | Samantha Zechman | Samantha[dot]Zechman[at]masterycharter[dot]org 856-839-8945 |
Scheduling | Samantha Zechman | Samantha[dot]Zechman[at]masterycharter[dot]org 856-839-8945 |
Registration | Melanie McGovern | Melanie[dot]McGovern[at]masterycharter[dot]org 856-364-1674 |
Athletics and After-School Programs | Athletics – Rana Elsayed After-School Programs Clubs: Rana Elsayed Social Responsibility Through Me: Shaneka Boucher | Rana[dot]Elsayed[at]masterycharter[dot]org 856-298-8270 Shaneka[dot]Boucher[at]masterycharter[dot]org 347-451-8584 |
Staff Directory
First Name | Last Name | Job Title | Email - Primary Work |
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Janelle | Acevedo | Specialized Services Case Manager | [email protected] |
Rafael | Blotta | 5th Math Teacher | [email protected] |
Dimaris | Chaves | Administrative Assistant | Dimaris[dot]Chaves[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Milahn | Cooke | Art Teacher | [email protected] |
Lauren | Cordrey | Specialized Services Teacher – LI | [email protected] |
Stefanie | Crawford | Intervention Teacher | [email protected] |
Inaaya | Coleman | TFA Math | [email protected] |
Yevette | Cuffee | Social Studies | [email protected] |
Katelynn | Eagle | Math Interventionist | [email protected] |
Rana | Elsayed | 5/6th Student Supports – Dean | [email protected] |
Ariana | Garcia | 7th ELA Teacher | [email protected] |
Caitlin | Harrigan | 8th ELA Teacher | [email protected] |
John | Harris | 7th & 8th Math Teacher | [email protected] |
Sonia | Hernandez | 6th ELA Teacher | [email protected] |
Cashana | Hudson | 7/8th Science Teacher | [email protected] |
Kama | Jones El | 7/8th Math Interventionist | [email protected] |
Deridalna | Lafortune | Language Support | [email protected] |
Julbeth | Madera | Administrative Assistant | [email protected] |
Juan | Martinez | 7/8th ESL Teacher | [email protected] |
Raquel | Medina | Nurse | [email protected] |
Giselle | Ocasio | 7/8th Science Teacher | [email protected] |
Jason | Peralta | 5/6th ESL Teacher | [email protected] |
William | Plenty | Physical Education Teacher | [email protected] |
Rashanda | Poole | Low Incidence Paraprofessional | [email protected] |
Laura | Principato | 5/6th Science Teacher | [email protected] |
Radame | Rivera | 7/8th Student Supports – Dean | [email protected] |
Omyra | Rodriguez | Attendance Coordinator | [email protected] |
Bianca | Rosado | Social Worker | [email protected] |
Amanda | Sanchez | 5/6th ESL Teacher | [email protected] |
Anysa | Smith | 7/8th History Teacher | [email protected] |
Brittany | Smith | Low Incidence Paraprofessional | [email protected] |
Matthew | Sosa | 5th & 6th ELA Teacher | [email protected] |
Jenese | Tejero | 7th Math Teacher | [email protected] |
Michael | Travers | 6th Math Teacher | [email protected] |
John | Williams | ELA Interventionist | [email protected] |
Kelli | Williams | SEL Teacher | [email protected] |
Dawn | Wolfson | STEM Teacher | [email protected] |