ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania
Devon Madison has a diverse background in education, with experience ranging from being a special education teacher to holding leadership positions such as Assistant Principal and Special Education Coordinator. Currently serving as the Assistant Principal at the School District of Philadelphia and Senior VP of Programs at Minds Matter of Philadelphia, Devon's dedication to special education and higher education is evident through their various roles over the years. With a Master's Degree in School Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Vanderbilt University, Devon's expertise in the field is well-rounded and impactful.
ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania
ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania is a community-based organization serving underprivileged youth through high-quality, need-based education, public advocacy, and other programs dedicated to empowering communities from within. We primarily serve Latino and other vulnerable youth in North Philadelphia, specifically in the Hunting Park, Kensington, and Olney communities. ASPIRA of PA was formed in 1969 as the local extension of the national ASPIRA Association started just eight years earlier by Antonia Pantoja. Since founding Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School in 1998, we have earned the management of Olney Charter High School and John B. Stetson Charter School, and opened ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School and Antonia Pantoja Charter School. “Leadership through education” isn’t just a motto. It’s what guides our mission to empower the next generation of local community leaders which — with the right knowledge and outlook — every young person has the potential to become.