Marcetas Henley – Program Director

Marcetas has worked in the field of special education for nearly 20 years. She has held several special education positions, including teacher, coordinator and regional director at alternative schools and therapeutic programs throughout Pennsylvania. She currently works at HRS of Philadelphia where she has served as Program Director since it opened its doors in fall of 2014. Marcetas holds a Master’s of Special Education degree from Cheyney University and is PA certified in Special Education K-12. She’s also an alumnus of Ohio State University and Temple University, with degrees in Journalism and Communications, respectively.

Matthew Rivers has served as the Special Education Director at HRS of Philadelphia since the school opened in 2014. Mr. Rivers received his Bachelor’s degree in Geography at the University of Oregon and Master’s in Education from Arcadia University. Along his journey, he’s worked in several different roles with students of all abilities throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. He thinks helping students grow academically, socially and emotionally has been the most exciting part.

Kwesi Solomon is a life-long resident of Philadelphia and proud graduate of Washington High School. He credits a strong mentor at his high as the person who changed the trajectory of his life by impressing upon him the importance of education. He was able to apply himself to academics and football to earn a scholarship to Villanova University.  While studying there, he participated in many mentorship programs, only later choosing education as the path to follow. He’s since then worked in several different capacities within Philadelphia schools, including teacher, lead teacher and team leader. He now serves as the Director of Operations at HRS of Philadelphia where he takes pride in making connections with students who often have experienced very little success in their regular school settings.