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April 4, 2024

Brightside Academy Welcomes Passionate, Long-Tenured Healthcare Executive as New Chief Operating Officer

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PITTSBURGH, PA. – APRIL 4, 2024 – Brightside Academy, the leading and oldest child care organization in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, has announced that Toya Cornelious has been hired as its new Chief Operating Officer. Cornelious brings more than 15 years of experience as a healthcare executive to Brightside Academy.

“I have full confidence that with Toya’s wealth of experience, profound understanding of our mission, demonstrated track record in operational excellence,

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May 3, 2023

25 Years Later, Former Brightside Student Turned Teacher Earns A.A. Degree in Education

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We are excited to announce that Robert Simpson, PHLpreK Lead Teacher at Mellon, recently earned his Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Harcum College.

Robert attended our 56th & Woodland Avenue academy from ages 4 to 5 and has fond memories of his teacher teaching him the alphabet, how to count, and how to write his name.

“Overall, my experience was great and fun,” Robert says. “We learned so much, and

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February 2, 2022

Brightside Academy in the community, assisting victims of the Fairmount Fire

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Brightside Academy Fairmount Fire Assistance

Thursday, January 20, 2022, Brightside Academy had the distinct honor to be a part of a very special presentation in our community!

BSA along with other organizations in the Philadelphia Area was able to come together and recreate Christmas for the Woods and Macdonald families who

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November 18, 2020

WELCOME BACK Raina Kelly, New Pittsburgh Regional Vice President

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It is with tremendous excitement, that we officially welcome back Ms. Raina Kelly to our Pittsburgh region as the Regional Vice President. 
Raina has been with Brightside for 20+ years, and held many different positions. A true ECE educator who deeply cares about her team, the community and children. Failure is not a word
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October 28, 2020

Welcome Aboard: Kim Kemp, PHR, SHRM-SCP, New VP of Human Resources

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Year 2020 has brought changes to many organizations. Employees and leaders are finding new ways to navigate and thrive given our new normal. Brightside Academy is excited to welcome our new VP of Human Resources, Kim Kemp, PHR, SHRM-SCP, to the organization beginning on Monday, November 2.

Kim comes to

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