Kim Newman

Kimberly Newman was selected as Associate Superintendent of School Performance for Elementary I in 2024. Newman previously served as Assistant Superintendent for Learning Network 6. Under her leadership, Network 6 has demonstrated a 4.4 percentage point increase in student attendance; a 7.2 percentage point increase in teacher attendance; and a 7.6 percentage point decrease in Reading Below Basic (Grade 3).

Previously, Kim served as the principal of Chester Arthur School from 2007 to 2018, now named Marian Anderson Academy. Under her leadership, Chester Arthur had the most improved English PSSA scores in Philadelphia in 2017, the 7th most improved scores in Pennsylvania. Chester Arthur was also the most improved K-8 school based on School Progress Report Data in 2015-2016 and had the 3rd most improved Science PSSA Scores in Pennsylvania in 2016. Kim worked closely with the community to raise $1.7 million to renovate the schoolyard and create an interactive outdoor learning space.

Kim has been an educator since 1997.  Prior to becoming a principal, Kim served as a middle school math teacher. Throughout Kim’s career, she has worked with the University of Pennsylvania’s Educational Leadership Program, the Philly PLUS program, Arcadia University, and the School District of Philadelphia. Kim prides herself in demonstrating her commitment to excellence in education, her capacity to work as an instructional leader, and her ability to maintain excellent relationships with parents and the community. Kim grew up in Lower Merion, PA.