Our People
Network Office Team
The Freire Schools Network Office supports and guides the four Freire campuses, advances Freire Schools’ mission, and thoughtfully plans Freire Schools’ future, enabling teachers and school staff to stay focused on their critical work with students and families. The Network Office supports the schools in the areas of teaching and learning, talent development and human resources, school finance and accounting, charter school operations, legal compliance, fundraising, data management, accountability, community engagement, information technology, new school development, and many other network-wide and school specific supports. Led by CEO Paul Ramirez, the Network Office staff are dedicated, nimble, responsive experts in their fields who are committed, above all else, to helping our kids build the future.
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Board of Directors
Freire Schools Collaborative
- Eldron Blackwell, PresidentChief Financial Officer | ACRES Commercial Realty Corp.
- Thomas Caramanico, Vice PresidentPresident | McCormick Taylor
- Leonard Poncia, TreasurerPresident & Managing Partner | Aquinas Realty Partners
- Paul Ramirez, CEO/SecretaryChief Executive Officer | Freire Schools
- David Bryant, Member at LargeRetired Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | ACRES Commercial Realty Corp.
Freire Foundation
- Joan Goldstein, PresidentRetired Vice President of Information Management for the Americas | IMS Health
- Anthony Naccarato, Vice PresidentChief Executive Officer | O’Donnell & Naccarato Structural Engineers
- Ed Opall, TreasurerPartner, Assurance | EisnerAmper LLP · Partner | Eisner Advisory Group LLC
- Blake Zucker, SecretaryDirector of Adjustment Service | Clarke & Cohen Property Loss Consultants
- David Tuminaro, Member at LargeCompliance Manager, Digital Compliance & Firmwide Coverage | J.P. Morgan
Freire Charter School
- Kathleen O’Connell, ChairAttorney at Law | Schubert, Gallagher, Tyler & Mulcaheykathleen.oconnell@freirecharterschool.org
- Bruce Lesser, Vice ChairCEO | Martin Enterprises USA LLC · Of Counsel | Blank Rome LLPbruce.lesser@freirecharterschool.org
- Linda Kilpatrick, TreasurerChief Accounting Officer & Controller | ACRES Commercial Realty Corp.linda.kilpatrick@freireschools.org
- Lisa Hoffstein, Co-SecretarySenior Consultant | Campaign For Grade Level Readinglisa.hoffstein@freirecharterschool.org
- Nicole Jenkins, Parent/Co-SecretarySupport Specialist II | Apple Leisure Group Vacation Corp.nicole.jenkins@freirecharterschool.org
- Kiara Allison, AlumnaEEO & Employee Relations Manager | Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)kiara.allison@freirecharterschool.org
- Raquel LeachLegal Assistant | Santiago & Associatesraquel.leach@freirecharterschool.org
- Chuck RudalavageManaging Director & Principal | Genslerchuck.rudalavage@freirecharterschool.org
- Katie Pick, Ex-officio, Co-Head of SchoolFreire Charter High Schoolkatie.pick@freirecharterschool.org
- Alexis Prince, Ex-officio, Co-Head of SchoolFreire Charter High Schoolalexis.prince@freirecharterschool.org
- Andrea Zepp, Ex-officio, Head of SchoolFreire Charter Middle SchoolandreaZ@freirecharterschool.org
Freire Charter School Wilmington
- Clint Walker, PresidentRetired Administrative Officer, Regulatory Counsel, and Secretary | Barclays Bank Delaware
- David Singleton, Vice PresidentRetired Vice President for Facilities | University of Delaware
- Nathan Will, TreasurerPrincipal, Head of Municipal Credit Research | Vanguard
- Sheela Dattani, SecretaryRetired Attorney at Law | Stradley Ronan Stevens & Young LLP
- Jilian Mackenzie, Member at LargeProfessional Learning Designer | Community Share
- Robert Healy, Staff MemberTeacher | Freire Charter School Wilmington
- Brad Crouch, Midtown Brandywine RepresentativePortfolio Manager IV | Firstrust Bank
Questions or concerns for the Freire Wilmington Board? Email clint.walker@freirewilmington.org.
TECH Freire
- Scott Solomon, ChairBusiness Development | ITAGroupscott.solomon@techfreire.org
- Bruce Lesser, Vice ChairCEO | Martin Enterprises USA LLC · Of Counsel | Blank Rome LLPbruce.lesser@techfreire.org
- Linda Kilpatrick, TreasurerChief Accounting Officer & Controller | ACRES Commercial Realty Corp.linda.kilpatrick@freireschools.org
- Dawn Eubanks, SecretaryAssistant to Head of Operations | Freire Charter Middle Schooldawn.eubanks@freirecharterschool.org
- Anthony Royster, Freire High School AlumnusChief Executive Officer | AMR – I’m Covered Life Insurance, LLCanthony.royster@techfreire.org
- Doreese Bull, ParentEnrollment Services Associate | Community College of Philadelphiadoreese.bull@techfreire.org
- Brian Galetto, Ex-officio, Head of SchoolTECH Freire Charter SchoolBrian.Galetto@techfreire.org
Future Wings
- Vincent Thomas, ChairVice President, Aviation North | Reimagined Parking
- Michael Maholick, SecretaryVice President, Transportation Services | McCormick Taylor, Inc.
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