April Brown

April Brown is an experienced educational leader currently serving as the K-8 Principal at Finletter Elementary School within The School District of Philadelphia, a position held since September 2016. With a strong focus on talent acquisition and retention as the Principal-Director of Talent Partners, April Brown advocates for leveraging relationships to ensure successful matches between schools and candidates. Prior experience includes serving as an Elementary Principal in the Chester Upland School District and an Assistant Principal overseeing grades 3 to 8, where responsibilities included managing diverse student populations and supporting various specialized programs. Earlier roles within the School District of Philadelphia encompassed supervising a team of professionals and leading professional development initiatives. April Brown holds an Ed.D. in School Systems Leadership from Neumann University and multiple degrees in Education from Cabrini University, Chestnut Hill College, and Franklin & Marshall College.