Wayne Howard has worked for the School District of Philadelphia for 27 years. Wayne started his career in the Office of Foods Services. He later completed the B.E.T. Program and became a Building Engineer. Through hard work and dedication, he advanced to become a Capital Building Construction Inspector. Wayne’s current duties include managing the construction…
Dar’Rel “Lucky” joined the team in January 2022 and quickly took the reins in her new role as the Community Outreach and External Affairs Coordinator. She has proven what a valuable asset she is to the division in a short time. Lucky comes to us from the Communications team in the Superintendent’s Office. Before working…
Congrats to the Office of Capital Programs for receiving first place at the National Design Awards from the A4LE-Association for Learning Environments for the LEED Gold Registered Elementary School at S. Solis Cohen. Northeast Community Propel Academy has also been awarded for design at their NE Regional Conference in Washington, D.C. These schools are perfect…
The Office of Capital Programs recently completed an $867K culinary arts suite at Wagner Middle School. The renovations include state-of-the-art culinary teaching space, new lighting, new flooring, and top-tier cooking demonstration spaces. Digital learning screens, electric cooktops, and quality ventilation create the perfect 21st-century space for learning new techniques.
The Office of Capital Programs, in partnership with the Trust for Public Land and the 76ers Youth Foundation, completed a new play yard at James R. Lowell Elementary School. We are looking forward to showcasing this project to the community and media in early May. Over 15,000 people will be within a 10-minute walk of…
Litter has connections to many aspects of everyday life. It can cause pollution, spread disease, and harm wildlife. Litter in schools is also unsightly and can be demoralizing for students and staff and reflect poorly on the school’s quality and safety. That’s why the School District of Philadelphia’s Sustainability Program, GreenFutures, has teamed up with…
The Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) welcomed four new members at its quarterly meeting on April 25. The Council brings together representatives from across the city to hear about the progress of the School District in maintaining environmental goals. Hydration stations and lead-in-water testing topped the agenda, and District Sustainability Manager Megan Garner provided a thorough…