Evelyn Nuñez

Dr. Nuñez has served as an Assistant Superintendent in the District for the past three years, most recently supervising principals in the Kensington, Fishtown, Juniata Park and Port Richmond sections of North Philadelphia. In this role her work has included establishing structures and systems aligned to the District’s Action plan by supporting the work of principals in creating a school environment that is conducive to teaching and learning and improving the academic achievement for all students.

Dr. Nuñez has over 25 years of experience at the school and system level including serving as a teacher and administrators. She began her career as a teacher with the School District of Philadelphia, before becoming a principal/school director, Chief Academic Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of a series of Charter Schools in Philadelphia. Dr. Nuñez returned to the District in 2015 as the principal of Lewis Elkin Elementary School before becoming a District Assistant Superintendent in 2017.

A product of the School District of Philadelphia and a graduate of Thomas Edison High School, Dr. Nuñez earned a Bachelor’s from Chestnut Hill College, a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Cheyney University, and a Doctorate in K-12 Educational Leadership from Gwynedd-Mercy University.