Chiquo Stokes

Principal, Fairmount Campus

Chiquo Cameron Stokes has worked in special education for over 15 years. He earned his Master’s in Multicultural Education with certifications in Special Education and School Administration k-12 from Eastern University.  He has over 15 years of experience working with students across a need-based spectrum in various schools throughout the City of Philadelphia ranging from elementary to high school students. He has also worked in ministry as a sunday school superintendent, an ordained minister, and a praise and worship leader.

Chiquo has worked for various charter school initiatives and has held roles ranging from Emotional Support Teacher, Special Education Specialist, Leader of Special Education Services, Manager of Student Supports, Assistant Principal of Special Education and Student Support Services, and Director of Student Support Services, which includes special education and multi-tiered level student supports.

Prior to taking a lead role as Principal with The City School, Chiquo’s last assignment as a public school administrator was held as Director of Special Education and Student Support Services at Young Scholars Charter School, Philadelphia PA (Northern Liberties). Chiquo believes educators should be life learners and committed to providing the highest quality of support to ALL students. He believes that if ever there was a time for Christian leaders to rally together to be beacons of light in our communities and world, that time is now!