CFS Selects Lisa Sembrot as Director of Human Resources

The Church Farm School is pleased to announce that it has selected Lisa Sembrot, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, MPA, as its first-ever Director of Human Resources, effective August 19, 2024. Lisa has worked in the Human Resources field since 1994 and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Church Farm School. In this role, Lisa 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. She will report to the Head of School.

Lisa most recently worked as Vice President, Human Resources at The Institutes Knowledge Group in Malvern and previously held Human Resources leadership roles at DentalEZ Integrated Solutions, Aramark Corporation and Godiva Chocolatier. Lisa received her Master of Public Administration, Labor Management Relations from the University of Louisville. She also holds a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Business from Penn State University. 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,” says Tiffany Scott, 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.”

Says Lisa, “I am honored to join the talented team at Church Farm School as the school’s first Human Resources Director. 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.”