 PHILADELPHIA, June 24, 2021 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- Republic First Bancorp, Inc. NASDAQ: FRBK, the parent company of Republic Bank , continued to demonstrate its support for the communities it serves as Chairman and CEO Vernon W. Hill II shared lessons from his business career with LEAP Academy University Charter School students. Mr. Hills interactive presentation given to 11th and 12th grade students detailed the start of his career in banking through his success at Commerce Bank to today as he spearheads the growth of Republic Bank, Americas 1 Bank for Service. 