St. James School is a tuition-free, private Episcopal middle school that provides students with year-round academic, physical, spiritual and creative nourishment while working to uplift the surrounding community.
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Recent Happenings
Wisdom Shared by Wax Museum Figures
Hear the Good News from Easter Week, learn about Pi Day activities, see images from Career Day and morein this month’s newsletter!
New Hub of Activity + New Community Fridge
Learn about how our vibrant lobby has become a hub of activity, a new community fridge for The Welcome Table, interviews with our servant year members, and more in this month’s newsletter!
St. James Baked Into Rising Pastry Chef
Learn about what’s new in our Health and Wellness Center, meet four new teachers, see recent happenings at the school, and more in this month’s newsletter!
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Honoring Dr. Ala Stanford &
The Very Rev. Canon Martini Shaw and the people
of The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas
Watch live footage to see progress to date on the construction of our new building!
Did you know the PA Tax Credit Program is a critical part of how we’re able to remain tuition-free?
Help us turn your tax credit dollars into a scholarship “gift” and extend your support!
EveryoneInstructorsStudent ServicesSpiritual FormationRacial Equity TeamIn Memory OfGraduate SupportWelcome Table TeamAdvancementBoard of DirectorsWorship TeamFood & NutritionAdministration & Support
Samuel Ajewole
Servant Year MemberSamuel Ajewole
Servant Year Member
The Rev. W. Frank Allen (Chair – Board of Directors)
Rector; St. David’s (Radnor) ChurchThe Rev. W. Frank Allen (Chair – Board of Directors)
Rector; St. David’s (Radnor) Church
Deborah Anthony
ChefDeborah Anthony
Chef
Debbie Attardi
In Memory OfDebbie Attardi
In Memory Of1947-2021
Dale Ayton
Nurse PractitionerDale Ayton
Nurse Practitioner
Paul Barrett
Director of The Welcome TablePaul Barrett
Director of The Welcome Table
Laura Brockman
CORA Educational ServicesLaura Brockman
CORA Educational Services
Megan Cahill
Special Projects CoordinatorMegan Cahill
Special Projects Coordinator
Sarah Carroll
Assistant PrincipalSarah Carroll
Assistant Principal
Keriann DeLine
ELA TeacherKeriann DeLine
ELA Teacher Ellen Dabagian
IT Manager, Edu-Tech Academic SolutionsEllen Dabagian
IT Manager, Edu-Tech Academic Solutions
Audrey E. Evans, MD Co-Founder
In Memory OfAudrey E. Evans, MD Co-Founder
In Memory Of1925-2022
Quinton Floyd
Kitchen & Catering ManagerQuinton Floyd
Kitchen & Catering Manager
Brian Garbacz
Facilities Management AssociateBrian Garbacz
Facilities Management Associate
Kristian Gardner
Relationship Management AssistantKristian Gardner
Relationship Management Assistant
Adriana Gonzalez, Esq.
Deputy City Solicitor, Tax & Revenue Unit, City of Philadelphia Law DepartmentAdriana Gonzalez, Esq.
Deputy City Solicitor, Tax & Revenue Unit, City of Philadelphia Law Department
Natasha Greene
Science TeacherNatasha Greene
Science Teacher The Rev. Hilary Greer
Rector: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, YardleyThe Rev. Hilary Greer
Rector: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Yardley
Aldontae Guess
Graduate Support AssociateAldontae Guess
Graduate Support Associate
Martha Heuser
Associate Director of AdvancementMartha Heuser
Associate Director of Advancement
Michael Hill
Gardener, Chicken TenderMichael Hill
Gardener, Chicken Tender
Tyshea Jackson
Dining Room Manager & DishwasherTyshea Jackson
Dining Room Manager & Dishwasher
Asia James
Graduate Support AssociateAsia James
Graduate Support Associate
Hana Jemanah
Servant Year MemberHana Jemanah
Servant Year Member
Tiana Jones
Food Sharing CoordinatorTiana Jones
Food Sharing Coordinator
David J. Kasievich
Head of SchoolDavid J. Kasievich
Head of School
Sonya Kedarnath
Director of Graduate SupportSonya Kedarnath
Director of Graduate Support
The Rev. Andrew Kellner
Chaplain, Religious Studies TeacherThe Rev. Andrew Kellner
Chaplain, Religious Studies Teacher
Susan Lapacinski
5th Grade TeacherSusan Lapacinski
5th Grade Teacher
Susan D. Lastowski
Senior Client Employee Benefits Consultant, Morgan LewisSusan D. Lastowski
Senior Client Employee Benefits Consultant, Morgan Lewis
Melinda Leonowitz
Executive Assistant to the Head of School and Director of Human ResourcesMelinda Leonowitz
Executive Assistant to the Head of School and Director of Human Resources
Chiduzie C. Madubata, M.D., F.A.C.C. (Chair – Board Recruitment & Governance Committee)
Cardiologist, Einstein Medical Center, PhiladelphiaChiduzie C. Madubata, M.D., F.A.C.C. (Chair – Board Recruitment & Governance Committee)
Cardiologist, Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia
Susan O’Hagan Marley
Grants ManagerSusan O’Hagan Marley
Grants Manager
Angela McCole-Yun
Chief Advancement OfficerAngela McCole-Yun
Chief Advancement Officer
David McDonough
Assistant Head of School / PrincipalDavid McDonough
Assistant Head of School / Principal
The Rev. Justin M. McIntosh
Rector, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Ivy, VirginiaThe Rev. Justin M. McIntosh
Rector, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Ivy, Virginia
Debbie McManus
CORA Educational ServicesDebbie McManus
CORA Educational Services
Kathryn L. Miani (Chair – Advancement Committee)
Former Teacher. Volunteer CoordinatorKathryn L. Miani (Chair – Advancement Committee)
Former Teacher. Volunteer Coordinator
Emily O’Heir
Servant Year MemberEmily O’Heir
Servant Year Member
Stephanie Padilla
4th Grade TeacherStephanie Padilla
4th Grade Teacher
James Quillen
Servant Year MemberJames Quillen
Servant Year Member
David Rad
Math TeacherDavid Rad
Math Teacher
Soozung Rankin
Individual Giving SpecialistSoozung Rankin
Individual Giving Specialist
Shelby Rowe
Welcome Table AssociateShelby Rowe
Welcome Table Associate
Shenia R. Reddy (Chair – The Welcome Table Committee & Guardians of St. James Committee)
Office of Property Assessment; City of PhiladelphiaShenia R. Reddy (Chair – The Welcome Table Committee & Guardians of St. James Committee)
Office of Property Assessment; City of Philadelphia
Steven W. Ross
Former Director, Corporate Development; Lockheed MartinSteven W. Ross
Former Director, Corporate Development; Lockheed Martin
Maggie Sanborn
Associate Director of Donor & Volunteer EngagementMaggie Sanborn
Associate Director of Donor & Volunteer Engagement
Adrienne Simpson
Senior Manager, Multicultural IMC; COMCASTAdrienne Simpson
Senior Manager, Multicultural IMC; COMCAST
Allie Sinatra
Band DirectorAllie Sinatra
Band Director
Javvieaus Stewart
Director of Choral Music & Music EducationJavvieaus Stewart
Director of Choral Music & Music Education
Rachael Stube
LibrarianRachael Stube
Librarian
Kevin Todd
Director of Institutional Operations and Strategic InitiativesKevin Todd
Director of Institutional Operations and Strategic Initiatives
Nicole Viaud
Director of FinanceNicole Viaud
Director of Finance
Bryant Wong
CORA Educational ServicesBryant Wong
CORA Educational Services
Megan Young
Graduate Support AssociateMegan Young
Graduate Support Associate
Mims Zabriskie (Vice-Chair – Board of Directors)
Partner; Morgan LewisMims Zabriskie (Vice-Chair – Board of Directors)
Partner; Morgan Lewis
Peter J. Zuleba, III (Chair – Finance Committee)
President & CEO, Glenmede Trust Company, N.A. & Glenmede CorporationPeter J. Zuleba, III (Chair – Finance Committee)
President & CEO, Glenmede Trust Company, N.A. & Glenmede Corporation John Walthausen
OrganistJohn Walthausen
Organist Saint Mark’s Church Board Representative – TBD
Saint Mark’s Church, Locust StreetSaint Mark’s Church Board Representative – TBD
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