News in the Staff category

Michael Jordan has joined the SOPA – Philadelphia Team
January 23, 2019

We are excited to announce that Michael Jordan has joined the SOPA – Philadelphia team as our new Manager of Interscholastic Partnerships! In this role, Michael will work with our Unified Champion Schools and manage Unified Sports, Youth Leadership, and Whole School Engagements within the schools of Philadelphia. Michael will work closely with the School […]

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SOPA – Philadelphia Seeks Director
December 5, 2017

SOPA – Philadelphia seeks Director. Special Olympics Pennsylvania seeks an enthusiastic leader to serve as Director of its Philadelphia program. This exciting leadership opportunity will require the Director to strategically evaluate the presence and impact of Special Olympics programming in the city and develop a solid business plan calling for growth in both school and […]

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SOPA 2016 – 2020 Strategic Plan
June 15, 2016

Special Olympics Pennsylvania has released their SOPA 2016 – 2020 Strategic Plan.  Goals Enhance athlete opportunities to achieve their best Build positive attitudes towards people with ID Build capacity through generating more resources and strengthening leadership at all levels of the Movement, including athlete leadership Strategies As Antoine de Saint-Exupery said, “A goal without a plan is just a wish”. […]

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We’re Hiring! Manager of Interscholastic Unified Partnerships
September 23, 2015

We’re Hiring! Manager of Interscholastic Unified Partnerships Special Olympics PA – Philadelphia is Hiring!               Manager of Interscholastic Unified Partnerships                   Programming Department – Philadelphia Major Function: This position is responsible for development and implementation of all SOPA, Philadelphia Interscholastic Unified […]

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Town Hall Meeting
February 5, 2015

Special Olympics Philadelphia is calling all Athletes, Coaches, Volunteers, and families to come out to meet the new Director of Special Olympics Philadelphia at our First Town Hall Meeting February 18th! This is an opportunity to share your Ideas, thoughts, concerns, and give your input as we formulate the strategic plan for Philadelphia that will […]

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2nd Annual Unified Soccer Tournament
June 5, 2014

On Friday, May 30, 2014, Special Olympics Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, the School District of Philadelphia, and the Public Coalition of Charter Schools came together for the 2nd Annual Unified Soccer Tournament to celebrate the culmination of this year’s Unified elective course. With over 200 athletes and partners in attendance, along with incredible volunteers from TD […]

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