Staff

The Steppingstone staff is a dedicated group of professionals who are committed to carrying out the organization’s mission.

Nina Weisbord, President, Prior to accepting the position as President, of Steppingstone Scholars, Inc. Nina spent a total of eight years as a school administrator, the past five as Director of Institutional Advancement at the Baldwin School. Prior to her interest in schools and education, Nina owned and operated a San Francisco manufacturing company. She has two children enrolled in area Independent Schools. Nina received her Bachelor’s degree from Ithaca College and her Masters in Business from John F. Kennedy University. nweisbord@steppingstonescholars.org, 215-599-0353 ext. 14

Christine M. Beady, Director of Administration, is a graduate of Peirce College with a BS in Business Administration/ Management. Christine has over 14 years of experience in the administrative field. She was recently the ELECT Coordinator for the Teen Parent program with Communities in Schools of Philadelphia.. cbeady@steppingstonescholars.org 215-599-0353, ext. 23

Edward Mensah, Director of the Scholars Program, taught for five years at the Abington Friends School where he was the head of the soccer program for 8 years as well as a member of the Admissions Committee and Diversity Committee. A native of Ghana, Eddie attended an international boarding school in Canada prior to college and then received his B.A. in Economics from Franklin and Marshall College. Eddie also coaches girls varsity soccer at Penn Charter School.  emensah@steppingstonescholars.org 215-599-0353, ext. 11

Caryn Rivers, Director of Admissions. Caryn's independent schools experience began in kindergarten at Episcopal Academy. After graduation from Episcopal, she had the good fortune to study Afro-American Studies at Harvard University. Post-graduate work with the Coro Foundation in New York City followed; a Master's in Urban Policy Analysis and Management from the New School rounded out her education. While in New York, Caryn's personal and professional experience led her through various private, public and not-for-profit sector adventures. All of which have proven to be excellent preparation for a return to her hometown and a commitment to excellence in education. crivers@steppingstonescholars.org 215-599-0353, ext. 17