Evelyn Nunez

“Leadership is the ability to work effectively with others and inspire them to achieve on a common goal.”

Dr. Nuñez serves as the Chief of Schools in the School District of Philadelphia. She previously served as an Assistant Superintendent in the District supporting the work of principals in North Philadelphia and creating a school environment that is conducive to teaching and learning and improving the academic achievement for all students. Dr. Nuñez has over 27 years of experience at the school and system level including serving as a teacher and administrator. She is a product of the School District of Philadelphia and a graduate of Thomas Edison High School. Her leadership style is team-oriented, supportive, and understanding. 

Biography:

Dr. Nuñez serves as the Chief Of Schools in the School District of Philadelphia. She previously has served as an Assistant Superintendent in the District for , supervising principals in the Kensington, Fishtown, Juniata Park and Port Richmond sections of North Philadelphia. In this role her work has included establishing structures and systems aligned to the District’s Action plan by supporting the work of principals in creating a school environment that is conducive to teaching and learning and improving the academic achievement for all students.

Dr. Nuñez has over 27 years of experience at the school and system level including serving as a teacher and administrators. She began her career as a teacher with the School District of Philadelphia, before becoming a principal/school director, Chief Academic Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of a series of Charter Schools in Philadelphia. Dr. Nuñez returned to the District in 2015 as the principal of Lewis Elkin Elementary School before becoming a District Assistant Superintendent in 2017.

A product of the School District of Philadelphia and a graduate of Thomas Edison High School, Dr. Nuñez earned a Bachelor’s from Chestnut Hill College, a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Cheyney University, and a Doctorate in K-12 Educational Leadership from Gwynedd-Mercy University.