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Dr. David Brown

Principal, William W. Bodine High School
School District of Philadelphia
2020 Neubauer Fellow
Sector
District
Grade Level
9th - 12th
Student Enrollment
491
School/Org Neighborhood
Northern Liberties
Education
EdD in Educational Leadership, Drexel University
M.S. Elementary and Special Education, Holy Family University
Administrative Certification, Western Governor’s University
B.S. Political Studies, American University of Beirut
"I lead because our kids need a school that puts their development, their goals, and their achievement first. Growing up and now leading in West Philadelphia, I have seen how these students are entering a society with more change, challenges, and opportunities than any generation previously. Evolving societies and economies need evolving mission driven schools."

David is principal at William W. Bodine High School, a role he started in March, 2025. Most recently he served as the principal of Ad Prima Charter School – Overbrook Campus from 2018 to 2025. Under his leadership, Ad Prima Charter School – Overbrook Campus achieved a 4% increase on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) in English Language Arts (ELA) and a 10% increase in Science scores. Additionally, Ad Prima Charter School achieved a 6% increase in Math PSSA scores and all 8th grade students were accepted and are attending a Philadelphia magnet high school or competitive private school.

David has been an educator since 2007. Prior to becoming a principal, David served as a teacher, special education teacher, special education coordinator, director of specialized services and assistant principal. David was a Philadelphia Teaching Fellow and Philly PLUS Fellow. David grew up in Philadelphia, PA and Kuwait City, Kuwait.

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