Melissa Poorman

As Head of Schools, Melissa Poorman supports student learning across KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools by coaching and managing principals and supporting their implementation of all facets of programming.

Throughout her 14+ year career in education, Melissa has had the honor and privilege to serve the most amazing students and families in the Northeast, North, and West Philadelphia communities. Melissa started her career as a high school English teacher through Teach For America. After three years at her placement school, she joined the team at KPPS and has been here ever since. Melissa has served in many school-based roles as a teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal. She led KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy for six years.

Melissa earned a B.A. in Politics with minors in African-American Studies and Poverty and Human Capabilities Studies from Washington and Lee University. She earned a M.S.Ed. from University of Pennsylvania.