Our Board
The Overbrook High School Alumni Association Board is made up of passionate leaders and devoted alumni who work tirelessly to uphold our mission, strengthen community ties, and ensure the continued success of Overbrook graduates
The Heart of OHSAA
Leading with Pride and Purpose
Behind every successful initiative and alumni program is a team of leaders who embody the true spirit of Overbrook. With pride and purpose, our board works together to preserve our legacy, strengthen alumni connections, and inspire future generations.
Meet Our President
President, Pat Mathis – Class of 1972
For more than four decades, Patricia “Pat” Mathis has been a pillar of the Overbrook High School community. A proud alumna from the Class of 1972, Pat dedicated over 43 years to education with most of them teaching Business Education at her beloved alma mater. Known affectionately as “Ms. Overbrook,” her leadership and compassion shaped generations of students and educators alike. Pat’s lifelong commitment to learning includes degrees from Community College of Philadelphia, Temple University, and Argosy University. Today, as President of the Overbrook High School Alumni Association, she continues to uphold the school’s legacy of excellence, unity, and pride.
Meet Our Vice President
Vice President, Deborah Weeks-Coleman – Class of 1971
For more than three decades, Deborah Weeks-Coleman has dedicated her life to education and community service. A proud graduate of Overbrook High School’s Class of 1971, she spent twenty years teaching at her alma mater, where she led the school’s work-experience program and mentored students through partnerships with institutions such as Lankenau Hospital and St. Joseph’s University. Her efforts helped countless students gain hands-on experience and discover their professional paths.
Today, as Vice President of the Overbrook High School Alumni Association, Deborah continues her lifelong mission of empowerment.
A retired educator turned entrepreneur, she now inspires others through her work in health, wellness, and beauty and helping men and women embrace confidence from within while continuing to uplift the Overbrook community she’s served for more than twenty-five years.
Meet Our Treasurer
Treasurer, Shauna Collins – Class of 1996
Shauna Collins, E.A., is a distinguished financial professional, educator, and entrepreneur with over twenty years of experience in accounting and tax strategy. As Founder of La Petite Tax Dame, LLC™ and Partner at JD Tax & Accounting Advisors, Shauna is recognized for her integrity, client advocacy, and leadership in financial literacy and small business empowerment. Beyond her professional achievements, Shauna is an active leader in several organizations. She proudly serves as Treasurer for the Overbrook High School Alumni Association and as Board Chair for the Jacquelyn Y. Kelley Discovery Charter School. Her dedication to empowering individuals and strengthening small businesses reflects the same spirit of excellence, service, and legacy that defines the Overbrook community.
“Empowering individuals and small businesses through education and ethical financial guidance is more than my profession—it’s my purpose.”
Meet Our Parliamentarian
Parliamentarian, Michele Harper – Class of 1976
Michele Harper’s connection to Overbrook High School spans decades—as a proud alumna, devoted educator, and lifelong volunteer. After earning her bachelor’s degree from Cheyney State University and a master’s from Antioch University, Michele dedicated 31 years to the School District of Philadelphia, fulfilling her dream of returning to her alma mater in 1999 as a Special Education Liaison. She served Overbrook’s students with compassion and commitment until her retirement in 2013.
Even in retirement, Michele’s dedication to service continues. She has served on multiple boards, including the Nile Swim Club of Yeadon, the OHS Alumni Class of 1976, and the Community Health & Garden nonprofit in West Philadelphia.
A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Michele also volunteers with Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church ministries and Currently Trending, a nonprofit that mentors high school students. Her leadership reflects a lifetime devoted to education, community uplift, and the enduring legacy of Overbrook High School.
Claudia Fitzgerald
Howard “Howie” Horenstein – Class of 1958
MacArthur Littles – Class of 1968
Raheem Manning – Class of 2007
