Leadership

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Our team is committed to providing students with a nurturing community, personalized support and, of course, an exemplary all-girls, independent Catholic education. 

Marianne Grace 2024

Marianne Grace

President, Merion Mercy Academy


Mrs. Marianne Grace possesses decades of mission-driven leadership experience and an impressive professional background.

In addition to being a past Merion Mercy parent (daughter Kelly ‘04), former chair of the Board of Trustees, and previous Director of Operations, Mrs. Grace spent 20 years as Executive Director of Delaware County. 

Dedicated to her Catholic faith and active in her community, she serves on the board of directors for Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Region. Her board participation has also included Mercy Health System, Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Community YMCA and Holy Child Academy. 

Mrs. Grace holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Temple University, a master’s in Health Education from Saint Joseph’s University, and a master’s in Public Administration from Widener University. 

 

Philip Vinogradov with three Merion Mercy students

Philip Vinogradov

Principal, Merion Mercy Academy


Before becoming an educator, Philip Vinogradov worked as a wildlife biologist and extreme diver, a time when he cultivated his skill for being “more curious than certain,” an approach that continues to shape his career.

With over 20 years in education, Philip has served in public and private schools as a classroom teacher, learning specialist, Google Certified Innovator, Director of Teaching and Learning, Director of Innovation and Strategic Initiatives, and Assistant Head of School for Academics. Committed to continually learning and sharing best practices, he has led workshops on personalized learning, design thinking, artificial intelligence and education, and leading change, at ISTE, NSTA, NAIS, and Google in Education Summits.

Philip is passionate about unlocking partnership opportunities between students and teachers to create vibrant learning communities. In a rapidly changing world he is guided by the principle that "we cannot teach students everything, but must prepare them to learn anything.”

It is an honor and a privilege to lead Merion Mercy Academy where we take seriously our commitment to empowering students to lead, learn and serve. Grounded in spiritual development and academic and personal excellence, a Merion Mercy education graduates exceptional young women who are prepared to change the world.” 

- Marianne Grace, President

Board of Trustees

We are privileged to have a dedicated Board of Trustees serving the interests of MMA. The Board is involved with advising the President and school administrators in areas such as sustainability, fiduciary responsibility, and institutional planning. 

This esteemed group of leaders includes a Sister of Mercy, alumnae, past parents, and respected members of the community.