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Monique Dolcy

Principal, Frederick Douglass Elementary School
Mastery Charter Schools
2024 Neubauer Fellow
Sector
Charter
Student Enrollment
530
School/Org Neighborhood
North Philadelphia
Education
MA in Organizational Leadership, Strayer University
BA in Education, The College of New Rochelle
I became a Neubauer fellow to collaborate with and learn from other Principals and experts in my field. It is important to me that the decisions I make in service of the Black and Brown children I serve are culturally responsive and grounded in best practices with proven results.

Since 2020, Monique has served as the principal of Frederick Douglass Elementary School. Under her leadership, the school has shown consistent growth across all domains, with notable achievements including a 56% increase in IEP goals, a 19% rise in attendance, an 11% boost in enrollment, and a 14% improvement in MAP Reading Fluency. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these gains have inched the school closer to pre-pandemic data and beyond. The school has partnered with several organizations, including Beyond the Bars, Ignite Tutoring, and CLI, to provide students with enriching experiences beyond the classroom.

Monique’s career in education began in 2010, when she moved to Delaware and started teaching at Marion T. Academy as a 7th grade ELA/Drama teacher. This role ignited her passion for making a lasting impact on youth. Over the next eight years, she extended her reach beyond the classroom and embarked on a journey of leadership. With a teaching certification from the University of Delaware, a master’s degree from Strayer University, and a principal certification from the Delaware Leadership Project, she has been driven to fulfill her purpose in education.

Monique’s professional journey includes roles at several schools including:

· Marion T Academy, ELA/Drama Teacher (2 years)

· Maurice J. Moyer Academy, ELA/Drama Teacher (4 years)

· Family Foundations Academy, ELA Teacher, Dean, Director of Climate (7 years)

· Eastside Charter, Assistant Principal of School Culture (1 year)

· Uncommon Schools, Principal Fellow (2 years)

· Mastery Charter Schools, Principal (5 years)

In Monique’s leisure time, she enjoys embarking on thrilling adventures with her two daughters, Whitney and Lynn, and cooking and hosting gatherings for her loved ones. Monique is originally from Bronx, NY.

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