Brian Cameron has come from a family of educators. From the time he was a child, he always had a passion for working with those who were younger in an attempt to help students learn. Brian took a traditional path to education, attending a four-year college and beginning his teaching career right out of school.

Mr. Cameron spent ten years teaching/leading in the Northeast part of the city of Philadelphia before joining Alliance for Progress in August of 2021. Since joining Alliance, he has immediately begun building upon what makes Alliance special. The family feel of the school is endearing to him and he makes every effort to tap into that on a consistent basis. Spending time on the floor with all students is what brings Mr. Cameron the biggest joy.

As has been the case for his entire life, he enjoys seeing that look on a child's face as they grasp a concept that they didn't see possible. In the next few years, Brian hopes to see the school continue to expand as a true community school. He hopes to tap into local businesses to create an environment that is one of selflessness.

Brian hopes to develop this school into a true technology school where students are proud to attend, and when they leave, they are ready for the next step of their educational journey. Mr. Cameron truly is the proud Principal of Alliance for Progress Charter School.

Serving the AFPCS Community has been one of my greatest passions for the past 19 years. There are many fibers that formulate my DNA, however, motherhood, a love for children, and a love for learning strongly impact my career/life choices and pathway to becoming a champion for education.

My path in educational leadership started when I left the world of banking to start up an early preschool business. Serving infants, preschoolers, and after-school students for 5 years provided the experience needed to move into the newly established charter movement.

In 1998, I was recruited and hired to lead a charter school in Washington, D.C., serving in the area of curriculum and development. This school presented a whirlwind of development and training in research-based curricula, assessments, data, student performance, and enrollment. It was trial by fire, 3 years of helping to build the school’s academic program; but the experience provided all that was needed to become the 3rd appointed Chief Executive Officer of Alliance for Progress Charter School (K-5) in 2003.

Elevating the school’s mission was the primary focus as we worked to build our educational programming on the philosophy of John Dewy, spotlighting the importance of the imagination that drives thinking and learning.

Early on, AFPCS earned several Pennsylvania Keystone awards for meeting adequate yearly progress in 2003-2008. Our commitment to education was second to none as our students demonstrated their love for imagination and exploratory learning.

My passage with the Alliance community extended throughout the years. As a dedicated servant Leader to AFPCS, I have worked as an educational consultant, long-time board member, Chief Academic Officer, and once again currently as the school’s Chief Executive Officer!

We’ve expanded our mission to include the integration of technology as we continue to advance the framework of 21st century learning. Alliance has a proud history of educating students and families in North Philadelphia. Our legacy continues with the renewal of our 6th charter, our academic success story of “Beating the Odds” with substantial growth in reading and math despite the global pandemic.

Stable attendance and enrollment rates, a diverse community of educators and staff, a brand-new K-5 faculty, and a thriving academic program. We are student-focused and committed to the success of our amazing students and our school.

Our team is excited for our future and the many opportunities to explore the world of learning for our scholars and their families. Welcome to AFPCS – WE ARE ALLIANCE!