Richard Gordon serves as Principal of Paul Robeson High School in #Philadelphia where he has been serving for 9 years. He employs his personal experience of growing up in a community affected by poverty to heal and inspire his students to reach their greatness potential. To his students, colleagues and community at large, Gordon is their pillar of strength. Outside of schooling hours, he can be found supporting students with whatever life challenge they may be confronted with at the time. He has actively assumed the role of more than a school principal in their lives as he dedicates time to their needs, be it attending funerals with students who lost a family member due to gun violence or appearing in a court hearings to show support for students who are victims of abuse. Under his leadership, Paul Robeson High School was recognized as the 2017 “Most Improved High School” in Philadelphia. He is credited for developing a model program for college and career readiness and achieving a 95 percent graduation rate. Beyond winning numerous awards for his contributions at the school, Gordon feels his greatest achievement is establishing a school that creates a supportive environment for students and their families.
