Meet the Team

Jameka McGraw Byrd, Executive Director 

Jameka McGraw-Byrd brings 16 years of experience in urban education and many years in the non-profit sector to her role as Executive Director at Catholic Partnership Schools. Prior to assuming her current role as Executive Director, Jameka served as the Instructional Coach for Catholic Partnership Schools and most recently, as the Chief Academic Officer. Jameka is an award winning educator, receiving the Young Women’s Leadership Network Blue Ribbon Teaching Award for Excellence in All Girls’ Education in 2008-2009 and the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Distinguished High School Educator Award in 2014-2015. Jameka understands all students can achieve at high levels when they receive solid instruction from a knowledgeable and caring educator. She attributes the academic success of Catholic Partnership Schools to the solid instructional model and kind and dedicated educators.

Prior to joining CPS, Jameka served several roles in K-16 schools including Business and Computer Science teacher, Math teacher, Roster Chair, Small Learning Community Coordinator, Instructional Support Officer, and Adjunct and Full-Time Instructor. Jameka is thrilled to use this experience to lead the teachers and principals working in the Partnership’s schools.

Jameka earned a Master’s degree in Education from Edinboro University of PA with an Principal K-12 Certification, a Master’s degree in Education with an Instructional Technology Specialist Certification from Drexel University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Peirce College. She possesses certification as a K-12 Principal, a K-6 Elementary Educator, a 7-9 Middle School Math Educator and K-12 Business/Computer Science Educator. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and watching Women’s College Basketball, particularly, the UCONN Huskies.

Eileen brings 25 years of bookkeeping experience to Catholic Partnership Schools.  After studying accounting at Brookdale Community College,  Eileen worked in a variety of industries, non-profit organizations and CPA offices.  Her prior experience has given her the knowledge to ensure proper maintenance of records and billing. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glenna M. Harkins, MSOD, Director of Programs and Family Support

Glenna Harkins has been with CPS since 2012, and brings nearly 20 years’ experience in nonprofit leadership to her position at Catholic Partnership Schools. Prior to joining the CPS team, Glenna served as director of development and communications at Romero Center Ministries in East Camden, and director of community education at Lutheran Settlement House in Philadelphia.

Glenna has spent the bulk of her career ensuring that youth, adults, and families have access to high quality educational and supportive services. In her role with CPS, Glenna works with the Family Support Team to provide students and families with academic and enrichment activities that support students’ academic success at CPS and beyond. She also is responsible for community outreach, admissions and enrollment, and the annual Dreams of our Children event, among other initiatives.

Glenna earned a Master’s degree in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and History at the University of Scranton.

Dorriane Judge, Financial Aid Manager

Dorriane, who is also known by most as Dora, has been with the partnership since 2016. She began as the Coordinator of Family and Graduate Support with a special emphasis on high school readiness for students in middle school. Dora has now transitioned into the role of Financial Aid manager for Catholic Partnership Schools.

As native of Puerto Rico who grew up in Camden, Dora received her Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University-Camden, and always envisioned working in the city that she calls home. Prior to joining CPS, Dora was the supervisor of two Family Success Centers in both Woodbury and Camden as well as being the Volunteer and Community Partnership Coordinator. Dora runs her own business as a maternity and newborn photographer, and currently resides in West Deptford with her husband, Ronald and two daughters, Aria and Arielle.

Beth grew up in Pennsauken, NJ where she attended Saint Cecilia School and was a member of the Parish.  This is where she learned the value and importance of Catholic education and giving back to the community.

 

Beth’s career began at at Saint Cecilia school where she remained for 25 years. She worked in various capacities throughout her time there including classroom teacher, Spanish teacher, computer teacher, technology coordinator, and basketball coach among other duties and now brings her experience and dedication to the CPS team as Executive Assistant. Beth resides in Cinnaminson with her husband, Kevin, and two daughters, Hannah and Emily, both graduates of Camden Catholic High School and who are currently attending NJIT and the University of New Haven.

Teresa brings 20 years of marketing experience to Catholic Partnership Schools. She spent the past ten years as the Director of Marketing for Mercy Career & Technical High School in Philadelphia, PA.

 

After attending Kutztown University and earning a B.S. in Business Administration and Marketing, she spent 10 years in various marketing roles for both Deloitte, LLC. and Strategic Management Group, Inc.

 

Teresa attended 12 years of Catholic school, is passionate about the value of Catholic education and is a member of Christ the King Parish, Haddonfield, NJ. She currently resides in Haddonfield with her husband, Mike and daughter, Anna. In her free time, she enjoys watching her daughter play sports and spending time with family and friends.