Christina S. Carter, M.Ed has a diverse work experience that spans across various industries. Christina S. currently holds the position of Director of Learning & Assessment at the School District of Haverford Township. In this role, they align diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives with the district's comprehensive plan and advises the Superintendent on district policies and initiatives.
Previously, Christina served as an Elementary School Principal at North Penn School District, where they led a school of diverse students in grades K-6 and supervised a staff of over 80 individuals. Christina S. also implemented strategies to improve student achievement and provided access to resources for student growth.
In the Upper Darby School District, Christina worked as a District-Wide Instructional Coach/Reading Coordinator, providing support to elementary teachers in reading interventions and ELA for grades 3-5. Christina S. also served as the Department Chair of Reading, leading a team of reading specialists and tutors to deliver interventions to students. Additionally, they worked as a Secondary Reading Specialist, successfully implementing reading interventions and supporting a wide range of English Language Learners.
Christina's earlier experiences include serving as an Art Educator in The School District of Philadelphia, where they designed curriculums based on student data and promoted peace awareness, and as a STEM Science Educator in Chester Upland School District, where they developed a STEM science curriculum and facilitated the PBIS incentive program.
Before their career in education, Christina worked at Nordstrom as an Assistant Department Manager, where they were selected for a renowned manager training program and quickly promoted to higher positions.
Overall, Christina S. Carter, M.Ed has a strong background in education, leadership, and management, with a focus on improving student achievement and promoting equity and inclusion in educational settings.
Christina S. Carter, M.Ed, obtained their High School Diploma with a major in Art and Graphic Design from Delaware County Christian School in 2006. Christina S. went on to complete their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Education from Temple University, graduating between 2007 and 2012. Christina then pursued a Master's Degree in Reading Specialist from Cabrini University from 2013 to 2015.
In 2017, they attended the University of Pennsylvania, where they obtained their Principal Certification through the School Leadership Program in 2018.
Additionally, Christina obtained three certifications from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. In 2018, they earned the Pennsylvania Instruction II certification in Art PreK-12. In the same year, they also obtained the Pennsylvania Instructional II certification in Reading Specialist (PK-12). Most recently, in 2022, they attained the Pennsylvania Administrative II certification for PK-12.
May, 2022 - present