Richard M. Gordon IV
Executive Education Administrator
Sharon Hill,PA
Summary
Educational leader with a strong background in strategic leadership and community engagement in large school systems. Expertise in data analysis and policy implementation has led to significant improvements in student achievement across diverse populations. Committed to fostering collaborative environments that empower staff and enhance educational outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Superintendent of School Performance
School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
07.2023 - Current
- Under the direction of the Superintendent, provides strategic supervision, leadership development, program planning and implementation, operational oversight, and continuous evaluation of K-12 educational programming, serving over 15,000 of the most academically, ethnically, and socially diverse secondary students in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
School Principal
School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
07.2011 - 06.2023
- Under the direction of the Superintendent, provided strategic leadership, supervision, and operational management for a high school serving over 300+ "at-risk" students, while overseeing and guiding a full administrative team.
Assistant Principal
School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
07.2008 - 06.2011
- Oversaw execution of comprehensive school administrative functions and directed operational management for large urban high schools (1,800-2,500 students), supporting highly diverse student populations.
Assistant Principal / Director of Athletics / Director of Student Activities
Maple Shade School District
Maple Shade, NJ
07.2007 - 07.2008
- Served in a multifaceted leadership role overseeing administration, school operations, and athletic programs and events for a suburban high school with an enrollment exceeding 1,000 students.
Assistant Principal
School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
07.2004 - 06.2007
- Led the execution of comprehensive school administrative functions and directed operational management for large urban high schools (1,800-2,500 students), serving highly diverse student populations.
Discipline & Truancy Liaison/Regional Director of Alternative Educational Services
School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
- Served as regional coordinator (30+ schools) and manager of prevention and intervention operations for an "at-risk" student population.
Teacher/Special Educator
Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
08.1995 - 12.2002
- Under the direction of the school principal, delivered targeted, program-specific instruction to special needs students with diverse learning disabilities, supporting their success within an academically varied classroom environment.
Education
AASA Urban Superintendents Academy - Education
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2026
DiverseForce On Boards Certificate - Liberal And Professional Studies (Penn LPS)
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA10-2020
M.Ed - Educational Leadership
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania05.2006
M.Ed - Special Education
Coppin State College
Baltimore, Maryland05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Education
Lincoln University
Pennsylvania12.1994
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Team collaboration
- Policy implementation
- Data analysis
- Community engagement
- Stakeholder communication
- Collaborative approach
- Systems analysis
- Workforce development
- Student achievement
- Education excellence
- Continuous improvement
- Staff and educator guidance
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptive thinking
- Budget oversight
Awards And Scholarships
- Men of Impact Award, 01/2025, Pennsylvania State Senate
- Living Legends Award, 01/2023, Teamsters Local 502 Commonwealth Association of School Administrators (C.A.S.A.)
- Transformative Impact Recognition Award, 01/2023, Urban Land Institute
- Martin L. Glassman Commitment to Education Award, 01/2022, Schoolmen's Club of Philadelphia
- Founder's Day Community Impact Award, 01/2022, WURD Radio
- "Making A Difference" Community Impact Award, 01/2022, People Emergency Center
- Distinguished Alumni Award, 01/2022, Lehigh University
- LifeChanger of the Year Award, 01/2022, National Life Group
- Educator of the Year Award, 01/2022, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated, Eastern Region
- Top Educator, 01/2022, Marquis Who's Who in American Education
- Citizen of the Year, 01/2022, The Philadelphia Citizen Newspaper
- Commendation, 01/2021, United States House of Representatives
- National Principal of the Year Award (National Finalist), 01/2021, National Association of Secondary School Principals
- National Distinguished Principal Award (State Winner), 01/2021, National Association of Secondary School Principals
- Distinguished Alumni Professional Achievement Award, 01/2021, The Lincoln University
- Black History Month Honoree, 01/2021, 6ABC Philadelphia Visions
- Integrity Icon Award (People's Choice Winner), 01/2021, The Philadelphia Citizen/The Accountability Lab
- Integrity Icon Award (City Finalist), 01/2021, The Philadelphia Citizen/The Accountability Lab
- Distinguished Service to Education Award, 01/2020, National Association of Secondary School Principals
- State Principal of the Year Award, 01/2020, Pennsylvania Principals Association
- Top 100 Under 50 Executive and Emerging Leaders Award, 01/2020, Diversity MBA Magazine
- Philadelphia Citizen of the Year Award, 01/2020, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated Zeta Iota Iota Chapter
- National Principal of the Year Award (National Winner), 01/2019, National Alliance of Black School Educators
- Dr. Frank "Tick" Coleman Distinguished Alumni Award, 01/2019, The Lincoln University
- City Resolution, 01/2019, City Council of Philadelphia
- Modern Man of Distinction Award, 01/2019, Black Enterprise Magazine's
- Community Education Award, 01/2019, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium on Social Change, University of Pennsylvania
- Distinguished Leader & Advocate for Change" Award, 01/2018, The "MADE MAN" Foundation
- Citation, 01/2017, Pennsylvania State Senate
- National School Administrator of the Year (National Winner), 01/2017, Education Dive K-12 Magazine
- Outstanding Philadelphia School Administrator Award, 01/2017, Marcus A. Foster
- "MOST IMPROVED HIGH SCHOOL" Award, 01/2017, School District of Philadelphia
- Mayor's Citation, 01/2002, Civic Municipality Mayor's Citation, City of Baltimore (Maryland)
- Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award, 01/2002, Baltimore City Schools (Maryland)
Affiliations
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated, Nu Sigma Chapter Membership
Musicopia Board of Directors, Chairperson
University of Pennsylvania's Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships Community Advisory Board
U.S. Department of Education’s Regional Educational Laboratory Programs – Mid-Atlantic Board of Directors
Pennsylvania Principals Association’s Board of Directors, Diversity Equity & Inclusion (D.E.I.) Committee Chairperson
Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
William Penn Foundation Racial Equity Funding Initiative
Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders, Neubauer Fellowship, Senior Fellow
Schoolmen’s Club of Philadelphia
Lincoln University Alumni Association
Coppin State University Alumni Association
Lehigh University Alumni Association
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Musicopia Board of Directors, Chairperson
University of Pennsylvania's Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships Community Advisory Board
U.S. Department of Education’s Regional Educational Laboratory Programs – Mid-Atlantic Board of Directors
Pennsylvania Principals Association’s Board of Directors, Diversity Equity & Inclusion (D.E.I.) Committee Chairperson
Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
William Penn Foundation Racial Equity Funding Initiative
Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders, Neubauer Fellowship, Senior Fellow
Schoolmen’s Club of Philadelphia
Lincoln University Alumni Association
Coppin State University Alumni Association
Lehigh University Alumni Association
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent of School Performance
School District of Philadelphia
07.2023 - Current
School Principal
School District of Philadelphia
07.2011 - 06.2023
Assistant Principal
School District of Philadelphia
07.2008 - 06.2011
Assistant Principal / Director of Athletics / Director of Student Activities
Maple Shade School District
07.2007 - 07.2008
Assistant Principal
School District of Philadelphia
07.2004 - 06.2007
Teacher/Special Educator
Baltimore City Public Schools
08.1995 - 12.2002
Discipline & Truancy Liaison/Regional Director of Alternative Educational Services
School District of Philadelphia
AASA Urban Superintendents Academy - Education
University of Southern California
DiverseForce On Boards Certificate - Liberal And Professional Studies (Penn LPS)
University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed - Educational Leadership
Lehigh University
M.Ed - Special Education
Coppin State College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Education
Lincoln University