The Team

Meet the Pennypack House School Team

These individuals are united around a common goal: STUDENT SUCCESS!

Our team values the involvement of families and the engagement of the community in the programs and activities of Pennypack House School.  Together, we make the difference, and it is our belief that a team approach is the best one as we work to collectively prepare our students for success in life and their chosen postsecondary pathway.

All school personnel may be reached by telephone by calling the school’s Main Office at 215.685.7752 or via email by sending them an email to their district email address.

  • Email is generally the best method for contacting school personnel; however, you are asked to keep in mind that email is not designed to replace personal contact.
    • Some topics are so sensitive, or require such extended response, that the staff member may opt to respond by telephone or in a virtual meeting or conference using the Zoom or Google Meet platform as opposed to an email.

Honoring the School District of Philadelphia’s commitment to exemplary customer service, our team makes reasonable attempts to respond to calls and emails within two (2) business days.  Please note that there may be extenuating circumstances, which may prevent a response within this time frame.  We strive to bring timely, appropriate resolution to any concerns that may be presented to us throughout the academic year and we appreciate your patience, cooperation, and understanding as we work to research, investigate, remedy, and communicate our findings and any next steps related to expressed concerns.

Remember it is always best to contact the individual closest to the situation so that they can work with you to find a solution!

Administrative Staff

NameRoleEmail
(@philasd.org)
Yasir Roundtree-PalmerPrincipalyroundtree
Robert LeyrerAssistant Principalrjleyrer
Andre GriffinSchool Climate Manageragriffin3

Instructional Staff

NameRoleEmail
(@philasd.org)
Ashley BrandanLearning Support Teacherabrandan
John DooleyLearning Support Teacherjedooley
Denzel EdmondsLearning Support Teacherdedmonds
Jessica FriedmanEnglish Teacherjhfriedman
Bari HimesLearning Support Teacherbhimes
Emile HollandEmotional Support Teachereholland2
Mary Elizabeth McGroaryLearning Support Teacher - Special Education Compliance Monitor (SpECM)mmcgroary
Hassania MoodyMathematics Teacherhmoody
Renee SmithArt Teacherrecsmith
Jennifer SugdenLearning Support Teacherjasugden
Ramon Vargas FranjulSpanish Teacherrvargasfranjul
Julia WilkinsonLearning Support Teacherjwilkinson

Pupil Personnel Services Staff

NameRoleEmail
(@philasd.org)
Stefani MessingerSchool Counselorsmessinger
Tanya PearsonSchool Psychologisttmpearson

Program Support Staff

NameRoleEmail
(@philasd.org)
Sandra Rodriguez-VazquezAssistant Program Coordinatorsrodriguezvazquez
D'Andre ParmleyStudent Reentry & Transition Liaisondparmley
JoAnne DavisSpecial Education Assistantjdavis8
Alia WilliamsClassroom Assistantawilliams20