Robin’s BIO
Robin Muldor-Engram is a passionate leader in the field of social entrepreneurship with a wealth of experience spanning over three decades in education advocacy. She currently serves as the Founder and CEO of the Peaches and Sourcream Children’s Foundation, Inc. (PSCF), a foundation with a primary focus on literacy, dedicated to children from PreK through 3rd grade. PSCF's core mission is to combat the school-to-prison pipeline and address the hidden achievement gap that particularly affects children in foster care.
Originally hailing from Philadelphia, Robin now resides in southern Maryland with her husband. Her entire career has been dedicated to working on behalf of children. During her time in Philadelphia, Robin served as a social worker under the Department of Human Services (DHS) and taught students from kindergarten to 8th grade within the School District of Philadelphia (SDP). In 2007, she earned her second master’s degree in library science & technology from Drexel University. Before leaving Philadelphia, Robin was promoted to Branch Manager, where she managed the children’s department at the Overbrook Park Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia. In 2011, Robin earned recognition for her well-attended programs and outreach efforts, receiving both the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Customer Service Award and the Pennsylvania Library Association’s Best Practices Award.
In 2013, Robin was honored with the Leeway Arts and Change Grant, which she used to collaborate with Delta Community Supports (DCS) in developing a mentorship and literacy workshop for children and youth in foster care. Additionally, in 2014, she secured additional funding from the Philadelphia Activity Fund (PFA) to sustain the program.
In 2016, Robin relocated to the DMV area, where she occasionally works as a substitute teacher in the Alexandria City Public School System (ACPS). In 2019, she made a deliberate choice to confront the issue of the school-to-prison pipeline, which disproportionately affects students of color, and founded PSCF with a mission to inspire children to read for a brighter future while sharing the joy of reading.
Under Robin's dynamic leadership and with unwavering support from her four board members, PSCF has achieved remarkable impact. The foundation has provided programming to over 1,500 children, distributed more than 8,000 books, secured seven grants, and raised a total of over $80,000 from generous individual donors to support their critical initiatives. In her role as Program Director, she developed four summer reading programs, involving 176 participants who collectively read 6,441books, 129,155 pages for 64,577 minutes. In recognition of this outstanding accomplishment, she was awarded the United Negro College Fund “Share Your Love” Hall of Fame Award in February 2023, which honors individuals demonstrating the qualities of a servant leader by her undergraduate institution.
Robin Muldor- Engram
Educator and Advocate
Robin.Muldor@gmail.com
Professional Profile:
With more than three decades of experience, my career has been dedicated
to delivering dynamic services to children and youth, with a primary focus
on literacy and social services, enabling them to explore their lives and the
world. I am deeply committed to lifelong learning, continually seeking to
inspire curiosity, facilitate learning, and leveraging every opportunity to
empower children through the transformative power of reading.
Highlights:
Outreach, Networking and Fundraising, Adequate Public
Speaking Skills, Professional and Strong Interpersonal Skills
Approachable and Teachable, Analytical, Responsible and Well-Organized Superior Ratings
Social Entrepreneur Experience:
Peaches and Sourcream Children’s Foundation, Inc.
Fort Washington, MD.
2019-Present
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Peaches and Sourcream
Children’s Foundation, Inc., responsible for overseeing the ongoing
operations utilizing the 6P framework: People, Problem, Plan, Prioritize,
Prototype, and Pursuit. My organization is dedicated to pioneering
innovative solutions, aiming to transform our two flagship initiatives, the
PSCF Annual Online Summer Reading Rewards Program and Building
Libraries in Homes, into a state-of- the-art reading camp/theater,
addressing the critical issue of early childhood illiteracy, a key factor in
preventing the School-to- Prison- Pipeline. My goal is to bring this vision to
fruition by the year 2028.
Library and Information Science Experience:
Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. 2005-2016
The Free Library of Philadelphia, the 13th largest public library system in
the United States, aims to “advance literacy, guide learning, and inspire
curiosity.”
• Library Supervisor 1
In 2014, with emphases on children services, received out of class
promotion to Library Supervisor 1. With an in-depth understanding of
general library functions and operations, managed dissemination of
information and services, supervised and coached eleven subordinates, and
established and maintained an effective working relationship with staff and
the public at large.
• Children’s Librarian 1 & 2
In 2008 until 2014, advanced promotion to Children’s Librarian 2,
continued basic children’s duties with these added functions: reviewed,
evaluated, and refined library materials, used discretionary funds to
purchase books and electronics ;demonstrated proficient use of current and
emerging library systems, databases and technologies; used data bases to
retrieve citations and full length text, solicited sponsors for summer reading
programs, completed children’s department monthly reports , supervised in
absence of branch manager, and cultivated a working relationship with
members of the Friends of the Library
• Library Trainee
Full-time library trainee and Master of Library and Information Science
(MLIS) student on- the- job training. Learned basic circulation duties,
Dewey classification and shelving systems, weeding, performed story times
and provided reading advisory services.
Teaching Experience:
Alexandria City Public Schools, Alexandria, VA 2016-present
Alexandria City Public Schools District comprises 16 schools that educate a
population of more than 15,000 children hailing from 125 countries
speaking 87 languages. Its mission is to “help every student to succeed,
educating life-long learners and inspiring civic responsibility.”
• Substitute Teacher
Responsible for executing lesson plans efficiently and effectively, while
demonstrating the ability to maintain classroom management and daily
routines.
School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 1998-2005
The School District of Philadelphia by enrollment is the eighth largest
public school district in the nation. Its mission is to “deliver on the civil
rights of every child in Philadelphia an excellent public-school education.”
• Teacher of Record
Upon completion of Master’s of Education program (2002-2005), promoted
to and assigned as teacher of record, Reading, Mathematics, Science and
Social Studies
• Literacy Intern (1999-2002): worked collaboratively with veteran
teacher on literacy instruction to provide fundamental skills using the
components of “balanced literacy” to develop a strong foundation in reading
• Long Term Substitute Teacher (1998-1999): provided extended
coverage for teacher of record.
Human Service Experience:
Philadelphia,PA 1989-1997
The City of Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS): provides
adjudicated and dependent children services to prevent negligence,
physical, sexual, and mental abuse. Its mission is to “strengthen and
preserve families while empowering them to make choices that lead to
safety, stability and well-
being.”
• Case Manager
As Case Manager, worked throughout Philadelphia County on behalf of
vulnerable children and their families’ located resources such as adequate
food, clothing and shelter, assistance with transportation, childcare
services, and medical and mental health care; and advocated for family
preservation, resettlement, education, housing, and job development.
Accomplishments:
Drexel University Alumni Entrepreneurial Award Revenues Less Than $1M (2024)
Urban View Gives ( The Karen Hunter Show) Organization of the Month (4/2024)
Livingstone College United Negro College Fund Hall of Fame Award (2023)
Free Library of Philadelphia, Urban League Leadership Forum Recipient,
(2016)
United Way, Non-Profit Board Orientation Program (2016)
Published book reviews for online blogs, The Philadelphia Notebook
(2016), and the Free Library of Philadelphia, (2015)
Philadelphia Art Sanctuary, Storyteller Honorarium (2013).
Leeway Foundation Arts and Change Grant, Recipient (2012)
Free Library of Philadelphia system-wide recognition: 3rd of 54 branches
for high in-house & outreach statistics
Steering committee member, Free Library of Philadelphia Read by
4th! Initiative.
Annual Newsworthy Programs, National Education Association - “Read
Across America, celebrated on March2, Dr. Seuss’ birthday.”
Pennsylvania Library Association Best Practices Award (2011).
Free Library of Philadelphia Customer Service Award (2011).
Education:
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, Master’s of Library and Information
Science 2005-2007
Area of Concentration: Youth Services
Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA, Master’s of Education, 1999-
2001
Area of Concentration: K-8th Curriculum
Livingstone College, Salisbury, NC, Bachelor of Science, Business
Peaches and Sourcream:2017-2019
Peaches and Sourcream Children’s Foundation
2019- present
Children’s Librarian: 2005-2016
Teacher : 1998-2005
Social Worker: 1989 -1997
Your generous donations empower our organization to craft delightful reading experiences and offer books and other gifts to the children we serve. As a rapidly growing 501(c)(3) non-profit operating on a modest budget, your contribution will directly impact our young learners. Your donation will enable us to provide essential school supplies, fresh uniforms, engaging books, nourishing food baskets, exciting special programs, and the prestigious Tracey D. Ray Scholarship for educators dedicated to our cause.
We sincerely appreciate your invaluable support!
Robin Muldor-Engram is steadfast in her mission to eliminate the school-to-prison pipeline, driven by the goal of promoting widespread reading habits among children.Join us to understand the inspiring reasons behind her unwavering commitment.
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