Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 37th Annual March for Humanity
Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 3:30 p.m.*
Old Main Chapel
Join in the annual MLK March for Humanity as we honor the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. *The march will begin immediately after the program, meeting at the Fountain in front of Old Main and will conclude at the CUB MPR.
For over 27 years, Dr. Khalid N. Mumin ’95 has been a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in education. He has served in various capacities as a teacher, administrator, and Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Education.
The strength in his leadership revolves around being a student-centered educator, who has a vision of success for all students. Dr. Mumin is committed to promoting and sustaining student achievement, equity and access to educational programming for all students, as well as creating plans that are fiscally responsible. Dr. Mumin maintains a keen focus on fostering collaboration with stakeholders, including students, parents,
teachers, administrators, community, public officials, business partners, and higher education institutions.
*Pre-rally program. The march will immediately follow the program.
SPONSORED BY
African American Organization (AFRO-AM) and the Office Of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA)
For over 27 years, Dr. Khalid N. Mumin has served in various capacities as a teacher, administrator, and Pennsylvania Secretary of Education.
Dr. Mumin earned a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Education in Teaching & Curriculum from Pennsylvania State University, a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary English Education from Shippensburg University, and an Associate of Arts in English from Northeastern Christian Junior College. He also graduated from the Leadership Maryland Program, as a member of the Class of 2012, and he is a member of several national and local organizations.
The strength in his leadership revolves around being a student-centered educator, who has a vision of success for all students. Dr. Mumin is committed to promoting and sustaining student achievement, equity and access to educational programming for all students, as well as creating plans that are fiscally responsible. Dr. Mumin maintains a keen focus on fostering collaboration with stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers, administrators, community, public officials, business partners, and higher education institutions.
Dr. Mumin has a documented history of success of possessing excellent leadership skills and has been recognized nationally as a “School Board Savvy Superintendent”, and is the author of the book entitled, Problem Child: Leading Students Living in Poverty Towards Infinite Possibilities of Success. He has also received several awards as follows: Innovative School Leader (Pennsylvania School Boards Association, 2018), the Jesse S. Heiges Distinguished Alumni Award (Shippensburg University, 2019), The Pennsylvania Superintendent of the Year (Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators, 2021), and was recognized as a National Superintendent of the Year Finalist, (The School Superintendents Association 2021).
EDUCATION
- University of Pennsylvania
Ed.D., Educational Leadership - Pennsylvania State University
M.Ed., Teaching and Curriculum - Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
B.A., English - Northeastern Christian Junior College
A.A., Liberal Arts/English
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Chief of Strategy, Education Partnerships & Global Development
The Goldie Hawn Foundation | MindUP • Miami, FL • 2024-Present - Pennsylvania Secretary of Education
Pennsylvania Department of Education • Harrisburg, PA • 2022-2024 - Superintendent of Schools
Lower Merion School District • Ardmore, PA • 2021-2022 - Superintendent of Schools
Reading School District • Reading, PA • 2014-2021 - Superintendent of Schools
Caroline County Public Schools • Denton, MD • 2011-2014 - Director of Secondary Education
Centennial School District • Warminster, PA • 2010-2011 - Middle School Principal
Centennial School District • Warminster, PA • 2006-2010 - Middle School Principal
New Hope-Solebury School District • New Hope, PA • 2005-2006 - Middle School Assistant Principal
Centennial School District • Warminster, PA • 2003-2005 - Middle School Dean of Students
Manheim Central School District • Manheim, PA • 2001-2003 - Seventh Grade Language Arts Teacher
Central York School District • York, PA • 1997-2001