Dr. Pearline Sturdivant (born Pearline Allen) is a committed individual who believes in building the lives of others. She is committed to her family. She is an innovative individual who self published a student driven work titled "ITZAYED: The Student Interest Model (The Manual)". Pearline holds a bachelor of Business from Temple University’s Fox School of Business (Human Resources Administration) with a "People First Certificate" (Mandated course work/Managing People at Work, Power, Influence and Negotiation, and Communication in Organization: Fox School of Business). Pearline also holds dual Master degrees in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education from Lincoln University. Pearline holds a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from Temple University. For over 20 years Pearline has been committed to helping underprivileged and at risk youth. From 1995-2004 Pearline worked diligently at Woods Services where she gained first hand knowledge of the blight of behavioral challenged youth while serving in the capacities as a client care worker, night supervisor, and program specialist. After leaving Woods Services she also served diligently as an Assistant Director for Resources for Human Development. When called from social services into the educational arena, Pearline found her true passion in serving both students and families in the School District of Philadelphia. Pearline also served homeless families. She worked at the Eliza Shirley House under the auspices of the Salvation Army in Philadelphia, PA. Pearline’s compassion for others comes from her life experiences and her dedication to serving in various systems in the City of Philadelphia. Pearline has also served in various volunteer capacities and affiliated with various organizations over the years. The volunteer capacities and affiliations are as follows:
Pearline contributes who she is today because of her life of resiliency. After every situation she had to endure, Pearline realized that the true essence of life is the ability to bounce back and teach others about resiliency.
- Temple University Golden Key International Honor Society (President) 2016
- Temple University Golden Key International Honor Society (Community Service Chair) 2015
- Temple University Golden Key International Honor Society 2014 Inductee
- Temple University Kappa Delta Pi for Honors 2014-present
- National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare/Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification (2013)
- Mayor's Commission on Literacy ESL Tutor (2013)/Philadelphia, PA
- Mayor’s Commission on Literacy Tutor for GED Test (2012)/Philadelphia, PA
- Mayor’s Commission on Literacy Site Coordinator (2012)/Philadelphia, PA
- Mayor’s Office of Education Graduation Coach Campaign Trainer (2012)/Philadelphia, PA
- Mayor’s Commission on Literacy Tutor for Adult Basic Education (2012)/Philadelphia, PA
- Lincoln University Kappa Delta Pi for Honors (Co-President) 2009-2013
- White Williams Scholars Alumni Committee (2000-2010)
- Title 1 Parent Advisory Committee (2006-2008)
- Department of Human Services Equal Partners in Change (E.P.I.C.)
- Department of Human Services Family Leadership Institute (2006-2007)/Philadelphia
- Center for Literacy Corp (2007)
- PA Parent Information Resource Center /No Child Left Behind Trainer (2007)
- SDP Homeless Initiative Trainer/Mckinney Vento Act (2007)
Pearline contributes who she is today because of her life of resiliency. After every situation she had to endure, Pearline realized that the true essence of life is the ability to bounce back and teach others about resiliency.