CASA's Newsletter Summer 2024

Brothers & Sisters,

We ended the year effortlessly and if we did not know our internal mistakes, trust me, no one would know.  Each principal is to be commended for a job well! All CASA support systems are to be commended as well! The beginning and end of the year are the biggest events in a principal’s life and we handle the struggles so well, and we do it not because we have to but because that is who we are. YOU DID IT!  YOU EMERGED GRACEFULLY AND YOU ARE TO COMMENDED FOR IT! 

Not only did we end the year by getting the job done, we ended the year with our Annual End of the Year Cookout, which was not only joined by our family and friends but also with our political friends and for the first time ever, approximately nine-ten Chiefs from Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington’s Team.  Dr. Watlington kept true to his promise to hear our CASA’s concerns and his appearance and that of his Chiefs, speaks volumes of his commitment to maintaining a positive relationship with CASA!  Do we always see eye to eye?  Absolutely not, but our agendas to care for the leaders of the districts are aligned and I commend Dr. Watlington for taking time out of his busy schedule to show up for one of CASA’s signature events.  He and his team heard and engaged our members in constructive discourse and they relaxed and enjoyed CASA leaders.    I wholeheartedly would like to extend an official thank you to Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington, Associate Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Jermaine Dawson and the Chiefs for not being afraid to engage with their employees (even when we disagree). This small gesture is slowly changing the “US VS. THEM” narrative. We were glad to witness the sighting of the newly appointed Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Alphonso Evans and we appreciate his presence on CASA soil.  You can’t lose when you support CASA members! Once again, on behalf of CASA, I thank Superintendent Watlington and his team for making such a strong showing at our signature closing!   

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LUCKY 7 COHORT



Alonzo Fulton has been appointed Principal of Creative and Performing Arts High School. 

Leah Coleman has been appointed Principal of Joseph Greenberg School. 

John Piniat has been appointed Principal of Shawmont School. 

Katherine Sylvester has been appointed Principal of Fitler Academics Plus.

Toni Damon, has been appointed Principal of Middle Years Alternative, 

Edward Davies has been appointed Principal of Ellwood School, 

Kenneth Orange has been appointed Principal of Allen M. Stearne School.

Sherri Wallace has been appointed Principal of Thurgood Marshall School. 

Nicole Harris has been appointed Principal of William C. Longstreth School. 

Elizabeth Walls has been appointed Principal of Stephen Girard School.

Yasir Roundree has been appointed Principal of Pennypack House School,

Nina Brevard has been appointed Principal of William M. Meredith School,

Jamie Lawyer has been appointed Principal of Prince Hall School,

Angela Ryans has been appointed Principal of Rowen School.

Benita Jessup has been appointed Principal of James R. Lowell School. 

Julia Snyder has been appointed Principal of Henry C. Lea School.

MARKETING COMMITTEE 

We are forming a dedicated Marketing and Branding Team and seeking passionate and creative CASA members to join us in this initiative. We aim to develop and implement effective strategies to recruit and retain students, ensuring our schools thrive and provide exceptional educational experiences. Please contact Julian Graham at graham502steward@gmail.com.

POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

We want to add members to our Political Action Committee (PAC), which is dedicated to advocating for the interests and needs of our members in the political arena. Our union has a proud history of advocating for fair wages, safe working conditions, and substantial labor rights. If you are interested in joining the PAC or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact John Spencer via email at jspencer@teachitinc.com by July 26, 2024.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Our committee is convening shortly.  Please email if you are interested in joining our Staff Development Committee.  We need serious members only because they are preparing to be engaged in a series of professional development sessions for the school year.