Topic: Integrity Icon
Meet Winner Lauren Young
The director of K-12 Mathematics for the School District of Philadelphia was nominated because of her work to set high standards for herself and her team around educating students during Covid-19
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyMeet Winner Stephanie Ridgeway
The biking ambassador for the Office of Transportation, Infrastructure and Sustainability was nominated for her work to increase access to the Indego bike program for all Philadelphians
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyMeet Winner Leah Wood
The Feltonville Arts & Sciences paraprofessional was nominated for helping to raise awareness of the needs of paraprofessionals in the teachers union, and fighting for their dignity
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyMeet Winner Rebecca Lopez Kriss
The deputy commissioner for Policy, Outreach and Taxpayer Assistance Programs at the Department of Revenue was nominated for her work to be of real service to Philadelphia taxpayers—not just to do the job and go home
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyMeet Winner Lori Hayes
The director of urban forestry at Parks and Rec is in charge of planting the trees that make our city more beautiful and livable—and making tree-centric programs accessible to all
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyPhilly Heroes Here!
Announcing our 2022 Integrity Icons, principled public service heroes we all need. Vote for your favorite now.
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyWho Are Philly’s Next Integrity Icons?
We're launching our second contest to name the city worker with the highest ethics and best customer service. Can we fame the little-known folks who do good for a change?
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyMeet Richard Gordon IV
The 2020 Principal of the Year thinks the key to turning around Philly schools comes down to human connection. His work at Robeson High School may prove him right.
By Jessica Blatt PressMeet Shaquita A. Smith
As the social studies curriculum specialist for the School District of Philadelphia, Smith helps open worlds, and doors, for more than 200,000 students every year
By Jessica Blatt PressMeet Carlos Aponte
The high school history teacher has met the challenges of illiteracy and disenfranchisement with creativity and passion
By Jessica Blatt Press