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…
Nicole Ward joined the Office of Capital Programs in February 2016. She is currently the Acting Director of Capital Programs and the Manager of the Design Unit. Nicole lends her expertise and that of her team to many departments in the District. She has lengthy experience in mission-oriented public institutions as well as the private…
Gamil Hall joined the Office of Capital Programs in 2017 and has been successfully managing large projects in addition to special projects. She completed the Board of Education suite where she was able to reuse the original stained glass panels and doors that were salvaged from the old Board of Education building. Gamil is also…
The Ethan Allen Elementary School is undergoing a major renovation and is receiving a new LEED-certified, $19 million, 38,000 square foot addition. The addition has 13 classrooms, boys’ and girls’ restrooms, an elevator that provides accessibility to the entire building, an administration space with a secured entry, and a brand new gymnasium. The major renovation…
The Office of Capital Programs, in conjunction with the Office of Early Childhood, sponsors the Early Literacy Classroom Improvement Program which provides schools with the necessary resources to implement center-based learning practices that focus on children learning at their level. The program was implemented in 2016 and targets classrooms for grades pre-k through 3, including…
Gloria Phillips has served the School District of Philadelphia for many years as the Facilities Accounts Payable Specialist in the Office of Capital Programs. In this role, she is responsible for all of the capital needs associated with accounts payable. She assists with the day-to-day operations within the Finance Unit of Capital Programs, overseeing the…
Anna B. Pratt Elementary School is receiving $14.7 million to fully renovate the existing building. Phase II of the project includes classroom improvements for 25 classrooms, including new finishes in selected common spaces, corridor auditorium, a renovated cafeteria with a new full kitchen and servery area, exterior masonry repairs, window replacement, door replacement, bathroom renovations,…