The Church Farm School has named Lisa Sembrot its first-ever Director of Human Resources.

Sembrot has worked in HR since 1994 and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to CFS. In her new role, she will lead all areas of human resources, including performance management, employee relations, recruitment and retention, salary and wage administration, regulatory compliance, workers’ compensation, FMLA and leave management, and unemployment administration.

Sembrot most recently worked as Vice President of Human Resources at The Institutes Knowledge Group in Malvern and previously held HR leadership roles at DentalEZ Integrated Solutions, Aramark Corporation, and Godiva Chocolatier. She received her Master of Public Administration, Labor Management Relations from the University of Louisville. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Business from Penn State. She is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) with the Society for Human Resources Management.

“Lisa’s exemplary credentials, clear passion for the CFS mission, and positive, personable nature ensure she will be a great fit at Church Farm School,” said Tiffany Scott, CFS’s Interim Head of School. “We are eager for her to meet our amazing community and help us to continue to attract and retain talented, passionate employees.”

“I am honored to join the talented team at Church Farm School as the school’s first Human Resources Director,” said Sembrot. “As Church Farm School looks toward the future, the creation of this dedicated role affirms the school’s commitment to supporting and enriching the faculty and staff as they bring their best to the scholars both in and out of the classroom — each day, every day. I look forward to developing and implementing talent as we work together to achieve our mission to prepare a diverse group of boys in grades 9-12 with academic ability and good character to lead productive and fulfilling lives by making a college preparatory education financially accessible.”

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