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My name is Tamika Michelle Evans and I am a proud product of North Philadelphia.  I was educated in the Philadelphia Public and Parochial School Systems, attained my undergraduate degree from Temple University, and my Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and Principal Certification from Gwynedd Mercy University.  I was raised in a family of educators and knew from a very young age that I was destined to become an educator. My goal at that time was to educate young people in North Philadelphia and to ultimately find a way to always impact North Philadelphia. The picture attached is a newspaper clipping of me in my first year of teaching.

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I am a wife and mother of two wonderful children. My husband is Dr. Alphonso Evans, recently graduated with his Doctorate degree from Gwynedd Mercy University. He is an Assistant Superintendent in an urban district and also has a passion for inner city children.

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I am currently a Neubauer Fellow and a doctoral student on this journey with each of you. My ultimate desire is to continue to impact Black and Brown scholars in inner city schools who are often the left behind. I plan to do this through my continual mission in the School District of Philadelphia and through the development of other turn around school models.

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Alphonso Evans Jr. is 15 years old and just completed 9th grade at the Haverford School for Boys. He loves to travel and sing and we are extremely proud of his accomplishments.

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Our daughter Jordyn Michelle is 11 years of age, and a rising 6th grader and is a competitive gymnast. She loves competing and loves the challenge of gymnastics. We are so proud of her growth and perseverance.

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Our school's mission revolves around global exposure through travel experiences for inner city children. I am proud to say that our school has had the privilege to travel with 6th-8th grade scholars out of the country each year for the past 11 years. We have traveled to Canada, Africa, Shanghai, Atlanta, Bahamas, Haiti, Jamaica and so many more places. These excursions are all centered around their academic program and relate to the greatness as well as teh atrocities of the Black experience in the United States, Caribbean Islands and ultimately Africa. These impactful experiences change the lives of children and adults and it is our "WHY".

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My Career...                                 I began my career as a teacher in the School District of Philadelphia. I later served as a school based teacher leader, a Title I Liaison, an Assistant Principal, a Principal and now I am currently the CEO Principal of Global Leadership Academy Southwest

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My Career...                                 I began my career as a teacher in the School District of Philadelphia. I later served as a school based teacher leader, a Title I Liaison, an Assistant Principal, a Principal and now I am currently the CEO Principal of Global Leadership Academy Southwest