A Message from The Fund

In 2022, we were delighted to welcome Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr., Ed.D. as the new Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia. Dr. Watlington’s first day was June 16, 2022.

Dr. Watlington was chosen by the Philadelphia Board of Education after an exhaustive six-month nationwide search which launched with 48 public listening sessions including more than 50 community partners, and culminated in a series of in-person and live-streamed roundtables and public town halls with the final candidates.

Prior to joining the district, Dr. Watlington served as superintendent of North Carolina’s Rowan-Salisbury School District, serving over 18,000 students and families. Rowan-Salisbury has a history of innovation, and became a national model for education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lauded for his commitment to collaboration, equity, and excellence, we are excited to partner with Dr. Watlington in the years ahead to ensure that the critical needs of our public school students are met, and that every child has the opportunity to become a productive and successful member of our thriving community.

We invite you to continue to partner with us in this crucial mission, and to ensure that Dr. Watlington – and our precious young people – are set on a path to success.

Thank you for your loyal support!