Daily News | He never wanted to be a principal; now, he’s one of Philly’s best. Northeast HS’s Omar Crowder explains.
The other winners are: Meredith Foote, Overbrook Educational Center; Erica Green, Conwell Middle School; Michael Lowe, Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School; Tammy Thomas, Emlen Elementary School; Susan Rozanski, Richmond Elementary School; and Susan Thompson, George Washington High School.
“Getting through life, getting through high school, and then to college was largely in part because of my teachers,” said Crowder. He had his sights set on law school, but in the post-college year he was supposed to be preparing for his LSATs, Crowder fell in love with education during his time as a school social worker. He turned down his law school admissions and went to graduate school for education instead.
In a city where a robust system of charter and special admission high schools has weakened neighborhood high schools, the school is an anomaly: crammed with Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes, extracurricular opportunities and internships. Crowder’s staff say they feel prioritized, too. The committee that nominated him for a Lindback called him “a positive and supportive force during his tenure at Northeast. He focuses on the social and emotional needs of our staff members, ensuring that they have the time, support, and resources needed to serve our students in the best way possible. He truly has not forgotten the hard work and dedication it takes to be an effective teacher.
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