Education

Sylvester Mobley is the founder and CEO of youth tech education nonprofit, Coded by Kids (CbK). Through CbK, Sylvester works to increase access to tech education opportunities for those who are underrepresented in tech, especially children of color. Sylvester works to ensure that every child has the support and resources to become the next generation of tech and innovation leaders.

Under his leadership, CbK has grown from serving fewer than 15 children in one Philadelphia recreation center to more than 500 students per week in schools and community centers in three states. Sylvester has received awards for his work from several organizations including Philadelphia City Council, the Philadelphia Business Journal, and The Philadelphia 76ers. Sylvester is also a recipient of the prestigious Philadelphia Award.

Sylvester is a veteran of the war in Iraq, with 12 years of military service. Sylvester is also a graduate of Temple University’s Fox School of Business. 

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Abington to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Psychological and Social Sciences. Dutton continued his stride to educational excellence receiving his Master's Degree from Lincoln University in Education with a concentration in Elementary Education becoming a fully certified teacher.

In 2013, Marvin’s Education Services (M.E.S.) was birthed to increase academic skills by equipping students with educational strategies. M.E.S. offers afterschool programs, tutoring and educational products. In addition, M.E.S. is one of the leading substitute teaching agencies providing employment for teachers in the Philadelphia area. In 2016, Dutton became a published author releasing the M.E.S. School Readiness Curriculum. This great work was recognized by the White House earning Dutton the Presidential Volunteer Service Award with President Barack Obama.

Angela E. Mike is the Executive Director of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Division of the Pittsburgh Public School District. Angela oversees 21 CTE programs located in six of the high schools and she is responsible for multiple career exploration elective courses at the high school and middle school level.  A district employee for over 24 years, Angela has also served as a CTE Curriculum Development Project Manager, Cosmetology Instructor, Career Development Instructor, and Graduation Project Instructor.  Angela currently serves on the Superintendent’s Academic Cabinet.        
 
Angela earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and graduated summa cum laude. She is a certified vocational instructor as well as a certified Cooperative Education Coordinator.  After teaching for several years, she returned to school to earn advanced certifications in education administration.  She completed coursework to earn both her Supervisor and Director of Vocational Education certifications at IUP, and then furthered her education by earning her Principal Certification at The University of Pittsburgh.
 
 Under Angela’s leadership, the CTE Division has successfully secured grant awards from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Partner4 Work, and The American Federation of Teachers/Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers.  She significantly increased student certifications from 6% to 96% in her tenure and increased work based learning experiences for students in CTE.She also worked with The Pittsburgh Promise on the pilot initiative to allow CTE students early access to Promise scholarship funds for use in dual enrollment programs to fast track their careers.

Angela has served on the YouthWorks, Inc. Board, TRWIB Youth Policy Council, Three Rivers Area Labor Committee (Summer Pipeline program), and the PACTA Executive Board. She has presented at regional and statewide conferences on dual enrollment, CTE pathways, developing industry partnerships, and assessment exam success tools. Angela’s outstanding work has been recognized by A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI), Pittsburgh Chapter, Carnegie Science Center and The Pittsburgh Courier.

Angela is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Iota Lamda Sigma (honorary professional society in workforce development).

Katherine Gilmore Richardson is serving her first term as Councilwoman At-Large for the City of Philadelphia. Gilmore Richardson’s demonstrated track record of service and leadership within the community helped her to become the youngest woman ever elected City-wide and the youngest African American woman ever elected to Philadelphia City Council in November 2019. Gilmore Richardson previously served as a staff member for Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown for 11 years in roles ranging from Constituent Services to Chief of Staff. During her tenure, she helped secure passage of progressive policies affecting and advocating for women, children, people of color and more.

Previously, Katherine served in healthcare at Pennsylvania Hospital where she created a transitional work program, and at Overbrook High School where she taught math and computer science.

A lifelong Philadelphian, Katherine was born to a teenage girl in South Philadelphia and adopted by her loving parents James and Pastor Lorraine Gilmore who taught her the values of hard work, perseverance and reaching back to help others.
Katherine is a graduate of the Philadelphia High School for Girls and West Chester University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and a Master of Science degree in public administration. She also completed the Women's Campaign School at Yale University, the Center for Progressive Leadership and the Zeta Organizational Leadership Program.

Katherine resides in Wynnefield with her husband David and their three children. She serves as a 52nd ward committeeperson and Board Member of Wynnefield Residents Association. Katherine is a proud life member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and most recently served as Vice President of the Philadelphia Young Democrats.

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