Keisha Wilkins

Board Member

Keisha is a wife and mother of three, born and raised in Philadelphia. She attended West Chester University, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. While working as a juvenile therapist, Keisha’s passion to work with youth landed her a position as Literacy Intern with the School District of Philadelphia in 2001. She went on to earn a M.S in Elementary Education from Saint Joseph’s University in 2003 and a M.S Ed. in Educational Administration from Gwynedd-Mercy University in 2006, where she is currently pursuing an Ed.D in Educational Leadership. Keisha has worked for the School District of Philadelphia in several capacities including gifted education Teacher, Dean of Students, Instructional Coach, and currently, as the Principal of Martin Luther King HS. Keisha is an avid runner and CrossFit enthusiast, who has run 100+ 5k’s, 10k’s, half-marathons, full marathons and a 31 mille ultra-marathon. Principal Wilkins is also a Board Director on The Cheyney Foundation and West Chester University Black Alumni Council.