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Recognizing Parthenia A. Moore for her lifetime of service to Philadelphia students and her leadership of the Philadelphia High School for Girls.
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WHEREAS, Philadelphia High School for Girls, a college preparatory for academically talented young women in Philadelphia, was founded in 1848 to "prepare teachers for the common schools of Philadelphia." It was one of the first public high schools for girls in the United States. The school's mission is to prepare students to treat others compassionately and lead lives of personal integrity at the university level, preparing them to be future leaders; and
WHEREAS, Philadelphia High School for Girls is known for its history of educating women who have contributed to the community, the state, and the nation in an array of fields including government, science, the arts, business and education. Notable alumni include attorney Gloria Allred, educator and historical figure Constance Clayton, actress and singer Jill Scott, and philanthropist Judith Rodin; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Parthenia A. Moore was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the Philadelphia High School for Girls in 1971. Dr. Moore attended Pennsylvania State University, graduating in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education while minoring in History and Physical Education; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Moore worked in the Philadelphia School System as a teacher for nineteen years, and served in a variety of leadership capacities. She decided to make administration the next step of her career, and earned her Master of Science Degree in Administration, Supervision, Curriculum and Instruction from Saint Joseph's University; she also attained her Superintendent Certificates from SJU. She then went on to earn her doctorate and Reading Certifications from the University of Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Moore was later appointed as Assistant Principal of Guion Bluford Elementary School, and Principal of George W. Clymer Elemen...
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