High Road School of Philadelphia

Matt Rivers – School Director

Matt Rivers has worked in the field of special education for 25 years. He has held several special education positions, including teacher, coordinator and director of special education at alternative schools throughout Pennsylvania. He currently works at HRS of Philadelphia where he has served as program director since January 2020. Matt has worked at HRS of Philadelphia since it opened its doors in Fall of 2014. Matt holds a Master’s in Education with a Special Education certification from Arcadia University. He is also an alumnus of the University of Oregon, with a bachelor’s degree in Geography.

Waverly Harris- Director of Operations

Mr. Harris has been employed with SESI since 2015. While working with SESI he has held various leadership roles in different programs across Philadelphia, including AEDY, Autistic support and full-time emotional support. Mr. Harris earned his bachelor’s degree in Sociology, while playing football at East Stroudsburg University. He earned his master’s degree in educational leadership from Grand Canyon University. Mr. Harris is very culture-oriented and looks to strengthen the inner-city urban community academia.