Lori Abernethy, Board Chair
Lori has proudly served the students of the School District of Philadelphia for over 25 years and hopes to continue for many years to come. She has taught self-contained 5th grade, Technology Education, and currently teaches Digital Literacy at Thomas Holme Elementary School.
Her enduring goal throughout her years of teaching is to foster a love of learning in all of her students and to share her love of problem-solving. She has coached teams in the Future City Competition for over twenty years and more recently became a FIRST LEGO League coach, bringing three teams to the competition.
Lori holds her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Lock Haven University, her ESL certificate from Temple University, and her Master’s Degree in Technology Education from Ball State University.
Kristopher Robinson, Vice Chair
Kris is a proud educator and Associate Director of College Access and Equity with Philadelphia Futures Steppingstone Scholars (PFSS) at George Washington Carver High School for Engineering and Sciences, where he oversees program implementation, services and academic advising. As a Philadelphia native, he has developed a unique view of the complex school choice process and educational landscape of the city, while focusing on ways to integrate high quality enrichment programs and activities that prepare students for post-secondary success.
He has worked as a FIRST Robotics coach for community teams in the North Philadelphia area and has worked as an educator and college access counselor throughout the Philadelphia region, as a middle grades science teacher and AmeriCorps Alumnus. Kris earned his BA at Temple University in both Sociology and Anthropology.
Shayne E. Moore, Treasurer and Strategic STEAM Innovation Advisor
Shayne E. Moore is a lifelong Philadelphia resident with experience providing executive leadership and strategy while managing corporate technology and staff in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors. With nearly three decades of experience, he has served as the organizational lead in technology at each company throughout his career. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Western Governors University, a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Drexel University, and has obtained more than a dozen industry certifications throughout his career.
In addition to being a devoted husband and father, Shayne is a member of the Senior Leadership team at PIDC (Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation), where he is the Senior Vice President of Information Systems, Information Technology, and Facilities. His community involvement includes serving as an Assistant Pastor at a local church, serving on the board for several local organizations, and volunteering in the Philadelphia Prison System.T
Dr. Kelli Seaton, Board Director and Board Governance Advisor
Dr. Kelli Seaton has been working across the nation, with a focus in the northeast, engaged in consulting, coaching, and training with urban schools, networks, and education organizations. She was the founding principal of Mastery Charter Schools Pickett Campus, a school Obama described in this way, “One school called Pickett went from just 14% of students being proficient in math to almost 70%. Now – and here’s the kicker – at the same time academic performance improved, violence dropped by 80% – 80%. And that’s no coincidence… Now, if a school like Mastery can do it, every troubled school can do it.”
Prior to being a principal, Dr. Seaton was a Teach For America teacher in a Philadelphia high school and school counselor in the Purdue University community. She is passionate about educational equity, social justice, teacher and leadership development. She is an executive coach and human resource professional and is completing her studies at Wharton in their CHRO Executive Education program.
Robin Walker, Board Director and Community Impact Advisor
Throughout her career, Robin has held significant roles with the School District of Philadelphia and YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School, focusing on organizational programming, program design and delivery, and partnership management. Her expertise in these areas has been instrumental in creating impactful programs that address the needs of the community and promote sustainable development.