Mrs. Rasheda Randall brings more than 25 years of teaching experience and a dedication to service to her role on the Colonial Board of School Directors. She was appointed to the Board in December 2023.

“Muhammad Ali said it best, ‘service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth,’” said Mrs. Randall.

A graduate of Germantown Friends School, Mrs. Randall holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a Minor in Education from Bryn Mawr College, a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Arcadia University, and a Master of Science Degree in School and Mental Health Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania.

She has used her education to teach in large urban school districts, as well as private and independent schools, where the student population has included incarcerated youth, undocumented youth, foster care and homeless youth, and adolescents receiving therapy in a behavioral health hospital. She currently teaches Special Education at a technology high school.

Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Randall volunteers with Best Buddies, where she’s paired with an adult with special needs for social group outings like bowling or the movies. She also serves meals to people with food and shelter insecurity with her daughters through Philly Serves.

Mrs. Randall lives in Plymouth Township with her husband Ahmed and is the proud parent of two daughters: Safiyah (Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Class of 2018 and recent Temple University graduate) and Rayannah (current PWHS student and member of the Bowling Team). The family has a box turtle named Optimus Prime and a rescue cat named Prince.

“As the parent of Colonial School District students, I appreciate the support and guidance that my children receive from their teachers and support staff members daily,” said Mrs. Randall. “I look forward to learning about the many behind-the-scenes moving parts of a school district. I am excited to meet and dialogue with members of the Colonial School District community at both formal and informal events.”

Mrs. Randall enjoys traveling, reading poetry, and learning about diverse cultures and languages. Her bucket list includes climbing to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro.