Maria Walker
President @La Salle Academy Philadelphia
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WORK HISTORY
President @La Salle Academy Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, US
Oversee operations for La Salle Academy (LSA), a San Miguel model, independent, Catholic grade school, educating children grades 3rd through 8th, dedicated to achieving success academically and spiritually in a supportive, faith-based learning environment. Started in 2003 by the Christian Brothers and the Sisters of St. Joseph in West Kensington, La Salle exclusively serves children from low-income families. The benefits of La Salle Academy include:• Small Classes: 15:1 student/teacher ratio• Extended School Day/School Year• Tuition support:$250/year - families must qualify for federal free/reduced price lunch• On-site nurse and social worker• Catholic High School Scholarships Available LSA: Powering potential for more than 20 years through strong, faith-based education.
EDUCATION
Bryn Mawr College
Nonprofit Executive Leadership Institute, Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research
Eastern University
Certificate, Resonant Leadership
International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) Graduate School
Certificate, Restorative Practices Methods
Temple University
BA, English Major, Classics Minor
Devereux Foundation - Pennsylvania
Certificate, Resilient Leadership
ABOUT MARIA WALKER
Results-driven leader with 15-plus years experience in non-profit management, program implementation and government service. Experience includes: project and fiscal management; staff leadership and development; team-building; strategic planning/organizing; program development/fundraising; writing creatively to promote awareness/advocacy; project implementation, evaluation and reporting; organizing and streamlining systems; and nurturing and supporting relationship-building for effective program outcomes and long-term sustainability. A life-long Philadelphian committed to being part of solutions to improving lives and conditions in Philadelphia. My strengths include: • Managing/Implementing Programs • Fiscal Management/Strategic Planning • Systems/Network Building • Community and Government Relations • Grassroots Organizing/Advocacy • Development/Grant Writing/Fundraising
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