Our Administrative Team
WOLCS Senior Leadership Team
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Dr. Debbera Peoples-Lee Chief Executive Officer |
Sheila Royal-Moses Chief Academic Officer |
Michele L. Jones Director of Development |
Sheila Royal-Moses Biography
Professional Biography Of
Sheila Royal-Moses
Chief of Staff, Chief Academic Officer
For the past 25 years, Sheila Royal-Moses has been known as a high-energy, results-oriented leader, in the field of urban education. Her burning passion for education reform has served to inspire her efforts to bring innovative approaches to transforming under-performing, urban charter and public schools.
As the Chief of Staff and Chief Academic Officer for West Oak Lane Charter School, Sheila has spent the past 17 years working to employ and retain a highly qualified teaching staff, and to develop highly effective leaders who are able to create the conditions required for rapid and sustained change. Under her leadership, West Oak Lane Charter School has reached historical academic outcomes, which were the result of her efforts to drive fundamental shifts in school culture and instructional practice.
Prior to her tenure at West Oak Lane Charter School, Sheila taught in the graduate school of education at Rosemont College (Rosemont, PA), served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of University Partnerships for the School District of Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA), Vice-President of New Business Development and External Affairs for Victory Schools Inc. (a New York based charter school company), and Director of New Business
Development for Advantage Schools, Inc. (a Boston, Ma. based charter school company).
Additionally, Sheila served as Director of Admissions for the Baldwin School (Bryn Mawr, PA) and spent over a decade as a senior level administrator in higher education in the areas of enrollment management and student affairs. Her post included Columbia University’s Teachers College, Eastern University, and the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine.
Sheila received her BA degree from Temple University, her M.Ed. from Eastern University.
Michele L. Jones Biography
Professional Biography of
Michele L. Jones
Director of Development
Michele Jones is an accomplished administrative leader with over 20 years of success in organizations across the disciplines of education and healthcare with concentration in the areas of program building, organizational leadership and advancement. She is recognized for creating strong mentor/mentee relationships for the purpose of supporting the growth and development of future leaders.
Michele was appointed to the Senior Team as Director of Development at West Oak Lane Charter School (WOLCS) in July 2014. Charged with oversight of the school’s advancement operation, she provides leadership for initiatives across the school community and is responsible for planning and directing school-based fundraising campaigns. She works closely with the Board of Trustees to identify campaign priorities and define fundraising strategies that support the school’s mission of empowering students from all corners of Philadelphia to become lifelong learners in the areas of science, technology and humanities. Prior to her role at WOLCS, Michele managed Outreach and Partnership Development efforts for Fox Chase Cancer Center, 2004 -2014.
Additionally, Michele is active locally and nationally serving as Board President for FantaSea Resorts in Atlantic City (Atlantic Palace) and is an active member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Michele also served on the Transition Team for Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter.
Michele’s academic credentials includes a Master’s degree in Heath Administration from the University of Saint Francis, and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Lincoln University. Michele is also a candidate for the Master’s degree in Bioethics (MBE) from the University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, she holds a Certificate in Organizational Leadership from Temple University and is currently pursuing an Executive Leadership Certificate from Cornell University.
Favorite Quote: “Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death.”
― Albert Einstein
Chief Academic Officer Cabinet & Academic Leadership Team
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Charletta Zeigler Principal - K-8th |
Peguy Saintil-Middleton Climate Director |
Tiffany Davis-Thompson Director of Special Education |
Charletta Zeigler Biography
Professional Biography of
Charletta Zeigler
Principal, K-8th
Charletta Zeigler was hired as a first grade teacher at WOLCS in 2001. While in that role, her leadership skills were evident. Through her position as grade group leader and unofficial facilitator of the school’s reading program Ms. Zeigler organized the program and made certain that teachers received all of the essential instructional materials.
In 2005, Ms. Zeigler was promoted to Literacy Specialist and has worked strategically to enhance the quality of literacy instruction, to raise the level of student achievement, and to instill a life-long love for reading among WOLCS students. Ms. Zeigler completed her Master’s degree in educational leadership and was promoted to Lower School Assistant Principal in 2010 and then to Principal of the Lower School in 2012.
In the summer of 2014, Ms. Zeigler was promoted to Principal of the entire school, K-8. Her focus in this role continues to include enhancing the literacy program at WOLCS. In addition, she is committed to building the capacity of teachers to deliver effective instruction across all content areas. Frequent classroom walkthrough’s as well as formal observations are tools for delivering constructive feedback to strengthen pedagogy.
Ms. Zeigler received her Bachelors of education in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Chestnut Hill College in 2000. She went on to complete her Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning from Lock Haven University in 2005 and then received her Reading Specialist certification, K-12 from Arcadia University in 2007. Most recently, Ms. Zeigler was awarded a second Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and received her Principal’s certification.
Peguy Saintil-Middleton Biography
Professional Biography of
Peguy Saintil-Middleton
Climate Director
Having previously worked with the Department of Human Services providing intensive case management to children and their families around attendance issues, Peguy Saintil-Middleton initially joined WOLCS to assist with truancy prevention. Since this time, she has progressed through a series of responsibilities, currently serving as the Middle School Dean. In this capacity, Mrs. Middleton works with staff and families to support overall student well-being and success.
Tiffany Davis-Thompson Biography
Professional Biography of
Tiffany Davis-Thompson
Director of Special Education
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Myeesha Jones Asst. Principal - K-2nd |
Shamile Childs
Asst. Principal - 3rd-5th
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Tina Lloyd Asst. Principal - 6th-8th |
Myeesha Jones Biography
Professional Biography of
Myeesha Jones
Assistant Principal - K-2rd
Shamile Childs Biography
Professional Biography of
Shamile Childs
Assistant Principal - 3rd-5th
Tina Lloyd Biography
Professional Biography of
Tina Lloyd
Assistant Principal - 6th-8th
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Synquetta Walker Dean - K-2nd |
Renee Smith Dean - 3rd-5th |
Robert Fauntroy Dean - 6th-8th |
Krystle Johnson Biography
Professional Biography of
Syquetta Walker
Lower School Dean - K-2nd
Renee Smith Biography
Professional Biography of
Renee Smith
Dean - 3rd-5th
Robert Fauntroy Biography
Professional Biography of
Robert Fauntroy
Dean - 6th-8th
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Kirsten Coleman Director of Mathematics & Instructional Data |
Christina Lucera Reading Specialist & CCLC Site Coordinator |
Kirsten Coleman Biography
Professional Biography of
Kirsten Coleman
Director of Mathematics & Instructional Data
Ms. Coleman has been a Philadelphia educator for 7 years, with a passion for urban education. She has taught elementary grades, middle school and special education. Serving as a Director of Curriculum, she shaped the curriculum and instructional practice of multiple Philadelphia Charter Schools. In addition to her experience, Ms. Coleman holds a Bachelors of Education from Syracuse University, a Masters in Educational Leadership from Saint Joseph’s University and multiple certifications. Ms. Coleman strives to facilitate the ‘light bulb’ moment in students, teachers and staff as she develops the curriculum and instructional practice of mathematics at West Oak Lane Charter School.
Christina Lucera Biography
Professional Biography of
Christina Lucera
Reading Specialist & CCLC Site Coordinator
In 2015 she became the site coordinator for our 21st CCLC grant that funds our after-school programming. As site coordinator Christina is responsible for all programming, enrollment, staffing, supply ordering and management, as well as state reporting. Under Christina’s supervision and guidance, the after-school programs grown to fifteen clubs and seven tutoring groups. Currently over 250 students in grades K – 8 participate in an after-school program at West Oak Lane Charter School.
In 2016 Christina moved to the academic leadership team as a literacy coach and she became the reading specialist in 2019. In her role as reading specialist Christina coaches classroom teachers to improve levels of their proficiency in the implementation of the various reading curricula and improve levels of students' proficiency across all strands of the reading curriculum in grades K through 8. Christina also analyzes all literacy related assessment results and is responsible for ensuring all students receive the correct supports through our multitiered system of supports, MTSS.
Christina Lucera received her bachelor’s degree in English and Secondary Education from Holy Family University in 2009. In 2011 she earned her master’s degree in Education Curriculum and Instruction. Christina received her Reading Specialist certification, K-12 in 2016. Christina will begin taking coursework at the Carnegie Foundation on the improvement sciences this summer.