Booker T. Washington HS is pleased to welcome Mr. William C. Wade, as principal!  Mr. William Wade is highly motivated and has a vast educational background. He specializes in the development and empowerment of administrations and student bodies. He planned and implemented the first high school turnaround model, The Promise Academy, in The School District of Philadelphia. Mr. Wade’s major focus involves closing the achievement gap through increased teacher performance, encouraging, and strengthening student achievement, and lowering the dropout rate. He has had proven success in introducing more efficient styles of teaching and improving student enrollment/retention.