Maurice Pritchet, Sr. is the CEO of Pritchett Associates and a well-decorated leader in the community. Reared on the east side of Wilmington, Delaware, Mr. Pritchett received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Delaware State University in 1965 and his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration in 1974.

Mr. Pritchett’s distinguished career as an educational administrator includes serving four years in the Cecil County School District (Elkton, MD), serving at Elbert School (Wilmington, DE), and serving as a Community School Director at Bancroft School (Wilmington, DE), where he attended elementary school as a child. Upon earning his M.A. in 1974, Mr. Pritchett served as Vice-Principal of Bancroft Elementary and later went on to serve as Principal for thirty years. While serving as Principal, he was able to develop educational programs with many of the same teachers who taught him as a child.

Mr. Pritchett attributes his success to those who mentored him during his tough childhood, such as Nathan “Doc” Hill. Hill, a community leader at the local YMCA, helped Pritchett to obtain a scholarship to attend college, which allowed him to further his education. Hill and other community leaders are the reason why Mr. Pritchett has such a passion for serving his community.

During his many years of service, Mr. Pritchett has received numerous accolades. His selection as the State of Delaware’s 1994-1995 National Distinguished Principal afforded him an opportunity to attend a program in Washington, D.C. that honors America’s National Distinguished Principals; Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley presented this award to Mr. Pritchett.