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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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August 8, 2020

Congratulations to Aliyia Brown, BSA District Director!

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Brightside Academy is pleased to announce that Aliyia Brown has been promoted to District Director within the Philadelphia Region, reporting to Interim RVP, Sharen Woodley. Aliyia will support field operations for multiple academies including 23rd & Allegheny, Erie & Castor, Mellon, Wayne & Chelten, 40th & Market, and Kellys Corner. 

Aliyia has

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