ALEXIS S. GREAVES
Summary
Visionary Principal with 15+ years experience advancing student achievement in Philadelphia’s most complex urban schools. Proven expertise in large high schools (3,400+ students), acceleration models, and CTE/STEM innovation. Champion of data-driven instruction, restorative climates, and community partnerships to ensure all students achieve. Committed to Philadelphia’s educational renewal through application of: Rigorous Instructional Systems | Safe & Inclusive Climates | Staff Leadership Development | Equity-Focused Acceleration
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
School District of Philadelphia
01.2018 - Current
- Northeast High School (3,400+ students)
- Instructional & Operational Leadership for Philadelphia’s Largest Comprehensive HS
- Elevated Rigorous Instruction: Supervised: CTE programs - Science Department- Biology Curriculum roll out Piloted- Counselors and 504 Teams.
- Accelerated Student Growth:
- Improved NOCTI scores 250% through targeted interventions.
- Achieved 79% credit recovery completion (647 at-risk students).
- Forged Equity Innovations: Partnered with Harrisburg University for dual enrollment – 122 students earned 366+ college credits.
- Cultivated Safe Climate: Implemented progressive discipline aligned with SDP Code of Conduct; supervised Counselors and Nursing Staff.
Principal
Edison High School
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Saturday Credit Recovery
- Turnaround Leadership for Acceleration Program
- Revitalized operations for 150+ off-track learners: optimized lesson planning, ensured grade integrity, and supervised 12 staff and faculty.
Principal
World Communications Charter School, PA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Launched 1:1 iPad blended learning; Improved AP courses 40% campus-wide.
- Pioneered distributive leadership model empowering 8 teacher-leaders.
Principal
Chester Upland School District, PA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- STEM Academy at Showalter HS
- Designed/opened STEM school (Gr. 6–12); maintained 95% graduation rate through daily data monitoring.
Acting Principal
Germantown HS Promise Academy
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Assumed all responsibilities and duties of Principal
- Routinely researched and shared best practices and trends in curriculum development; adjusts curriculum to meet the student needs
- Used data on an on-going basis to assess the quality of the instructional program, student achievement and operations in order to make informed decisions and mid-course corrections
Assistant Principal
Germantown HS/Thomas Edison HS
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Turnaround Leadership for Title I School
- Achieved 80% graduation rate (1,200+ students) via RTII protocols and CTE program alignment.
- Managed $500K+ Perkins grants; trained 45+ teachers on data-driven curriculum best practices.
Program Manager
Office of Curriculum & Instruction
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Scaled 9th-grade math/literacy interventions across 12 high schools; ensured PA Standards compliance.
Education
Administrative Certification - K-12
Cheyney University
M.Ed. - Elementary Education
Kutztown University
B.A. - Economics
East Stroudsburg University
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Parent engagement and communication
- Student achievement
- Data-driven instruction
Websites
Certification
- Principal Certificate of Eligibility (NJ 7-12)
- Administrative Certification (K-12) Level II (PA)
- Vocational Administrative Director Certification (7-12) (PA)
- FELLOW National Career Academy Leaders Collaborative
- Aspiring Principals’ Academy - Cohort II (SDP Leadership Pathway)
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Student Growth: 250% NOCTI surge | 95% graduation rate at STEM Academy | 79% credit recovery success.
- Innovation: Dual enrollment (366+ college credits) | 1:1 iPad rollout | STEM school design.
- Operational Excellence: Managed $500K+ federal grants | Discipline systems reducing referrals 30%+.
- Staff Development: Built distributive leadership models across 3 schools.
Timeline
Principal
Edison High School
01.2022 - 01.2024
Assistant Principal
School District of Philadelphia
01.2018 - Current
Principal
World Communications Charter School, PA
01.2015 - 01.2017
Principal
Chester Upland School District, PA
01.2013 - 01.2015
Acting Principal
Germantown HS Promise Academy
01.2013 - 01.2013
Assistant Principal
Germantown HS/Thomas Edison HS
01.2008 - 01.2013
Program Manager
Office of Curriculum & Instruction
01.2005 - 01.2008
M.Ed. - Elementary Education
Kutztown University
B.A. - Economics
East Stroudsburg University
Administrative Certification - K-12
Cheyney University
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