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![China Exchange Ends on Bittersweet Note]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1580231084/penn/x6spbfyx0jjlyaj9lvcq/ChinaExchangeStudentsandHosts.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1580231084/penn/x6spbfyx0jjlyaj9lvcq/ChinaExchangeStudentsandHosts.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1580231084/penn/x6spbfyx0jjlyaj9lvcq/ChinaExchangeStudentsandHosts.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1580231084/penn/x6spbfyx0jjlyaj9lvcq/ChinaExchangeStudentsandHosts.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1580231084/penn/x6spbfyx0jjlyaj9lvcq/ChinaExchangeStudentsandHosts.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1580231084/penn/x6spbfyx0jjlyaj9lvcq/ChinaExchangeStudentsandHosts.jpg","width":2200}])
China Exchange Ends on Bittersweet Note
Although their exchange was cut short, Chinese students and their PC hosts formed bonds.
![Strength and conditioning space. student athletes stretch on the floor others work out in background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1579289938/penn/ewt8g8s7wd8fiyopvx2w/StretchinginBlaineCenter.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1579289938/penn/ewt8g8s7wd8fiyopvx2w/StretchinginBlaineCenter.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1579289938/penn/ewt8g8s7wd8fiyopvx2w/StretchinginBlaineCenter.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1579289938/penn/ewt8g8s7wd8fiyopvx2w/StretchinginBlaineCenter.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1579289938/penn/ewt8g8s7wd8fiyopvx2w/StretchinginBlaineCenter.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1579289938/penn/ewt8g8s7wd8fiyopvx2w/StretchinginBlaineCenter.jpg","width":2200}])
Keeping Athletes Healthy
Sports specialization, injury prevention and reduction strategies from PC's athletic trainers.
![Downtown Reception]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1578518107/penn/elorrsjcetstf9eagdv5/12419_pc_downtown_103_3631.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1578518107/penn/elorrsjcetstf9eagdv5/12419_pc_downtown_103_3631.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1578518107/penn/elorrsjcetstf9eagdv5/12419_pc_downtown_103_3631.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1578518107/penn/elorrsjcetstf9eagdv5/12419_pc_downtown_103_3631.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1578518107/penn/elorrsjcetstf9eagdv5/12419_pc_downtown_103_3631.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1578518107/penn/elorrsjcetstf9eagdv5/12419_pc_downtown_103_3631.jpg","width":2200}])
Downtown Reception
Connect with friends, and hear from Rob Salkowitz OPC '85.
![Two PC Hoopsters Reach 1000-Point Milestone]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1578237127/penn/fortvnu2uziv2hm9gkzx/Both1000team.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1578237127/penn/fortvnu2uziv2hm9gkzx/Both1000team.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1578237127/penn/fortvnu2uziv2hm9gkzx/Both1000team.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1578237127/penn/fortvnu2uziv2hm9gkzx/Both1000team.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1578237127/penn/fortvnu2uziv2hm9gkzx/Both1000team.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1578237127/penn/fortvnu2uziv2hm9gkzx/Both1000team.jpg","width":2043}])
Two PC Hoopsters Reach 1000-Point Milestone
Girls and boys basketball highlights, plus wrestling.
![clarinet, saxophone and trumpet sections of a HS band performing. conductor on right side of image]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1576266294/penn/rynysd042mvucwjwxdhd/SymphonicBandWinterConcert2019partial.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1576266294/penn/rynysd042mvucwjwxdhd/SymphonicBandWinterConcert2019partial.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1576266294/penn/rynysd042mvucwjwxdhd/SymphonicBandWinterConcert2019partial.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1576266294/penn/rynysd042mvucwjwxdhd/SymphonicBandWinterConcert2019partial.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1576266294/penn/rynysd042mvucwjwxdhd/SymphonicBandWinterConcert2019partial.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1576266294/penn/rynysd042mvucwjwxdhd/SymphonicBandWinterConcert2019partial.jpg","width":2200}])
Winter Concerts Delight
Enjoy photos from the Upper School Band and Choral Concert.
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Meet Our Community
![Allen Vandegrift]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535654801/penn/xs97beuhvtlppim3sffe/Allen_Vandegrift_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1535654801/penn/xs97beuhvtlppim3sffe/Allen_Vandegrift_thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1535654801/penn/xs97beuhvtlppim3sffe/Allen_Vandegrift_thumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1535654801/penn/xs97beuhvtlppim3sffe/Allen_Vandegrift_thumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1535654801/penn/xs97beuhvtlppim3sffe/Allen_Vandegrift_thumbnail.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1535654801/penn/xs97beuhvtlppim3sffe/Allen_Vandegrift_thumbnail.jpg","width":2200}])
Middle School Assistant Director, Teacher
![Alyson Goodner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535731242/penn/fqjy0pb51rnv9ntknwuj/Aly_Goodner_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1535731242/penn/fqjy0pb51rnv9ntknwuj/Aly_Goodner_thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1535731242/penn/fqjy0pb51rnv9ntknwuj/Aly_Goodner_thumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1535731242/penn/fqjy0pb51rnv9ntknwuj/Aly_Goodner_thumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1535731242/penn/fqjy0pb51rnv9ntknwuj/Aly_Goodner_thumbnail.jpg","width":1414}])
Director of Center for Public Purpose, Teacher
![Nora Landon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1551973395/penn/rxvw2wwbmf4i6y5pyvuj/Nora_Landon.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1551973395/penn/rxvw2wwbmf4i6y5pyvuj/Nora_Landon.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1551973395/penn/rxvw2wwbmf4i6y5pyvuj/Nora_Landon.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1551973395/penn/rxvw2wwbmf4i6y5pyvuj/Nora_Landon.jpg","width":960}])
English Department Chair
![Sarah Aguilar-Francis]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1536672450/penn/b98oehqxjxixdtsqpuhp/Sarah_Aguilar_Francis.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1536672450/penn/b98oehqxjxixdtsqpuhp/Sarah_Aguilar_Francis.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1536672450/penn/b98oehqxjxixdtsqpuhp/Sarah_Aguilar_Francis.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1536672450/penn/b98oehqxjxixdtsqpuhp/Sarah_Aguilar_Francis.png","width":960}])
Foreign Language Department Chair, Teacher
![Antonio Williams]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535659075/penn/bvd0ezy2tqpanb7faafq/Antonio_Williams.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1535659075/penn/bvd0ezy2tqpanb7faafq/Antonio_Williams.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1535659075/penn/bvd0ezy2tqpanb7faafq/Antonio_Williams.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1535659075/penn/bvd0ezy2tqpanb7faafq/Antonio_Williams.jpg","width":960}])
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Teacher
![Suzy Reisman]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535568536/penn/ghcd2siuxlnkug7swm6l/Suzy_Reisman_thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1535568536/penn/ghcd2siuxlnkug7swm6l/Suzy_Reisman_thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1535568536/penn/ghcd2siuxlnkug7swm6l/Suzy_Reisman_thumbnail.png","width":597}])
Parent
![Adam Koppel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535655404/penn/nihmfyhkinfbhu107xmn/Adam_Koppel_thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1535655404/penn/nihmfyhkinfbhu107xmn/Adam_Koppel_thumbnail.png","width":313}])
OPC '87
![Charlie Brown]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535655150/penn/kcoun4jjs09fpqdd3gqk/charlie-brown_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1535655150/penn/kcoun4jjs09fpqdd3gqk/charlie-brown_thumbnail.jpg","width":460}])
Teacher and Coach
![Beth Glascott]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1536670319/penn/l7ry42nfebjizxr8cjck/Beth_Glascott_2_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1536670319/penn/l7ry42nfebjizxr8cjck/Beth_Glascott_2_thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1536670319/penn/l7ry42nfebjizxr8cjck/Beth_Glascott_2_thumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1536670319/penn/l7ry42nfebjizxr8cjck/Beth_Glascott_2_thumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1536670319/penn/l7ry42nfebjizxr8cjck/Beth_Glascott_2_thumbnail.jpg","width":1361}])
Assistant Head of School
![Lee Payton]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535817380/penn/cn39yfcopulggwnsfoeq/Lee_Payton_w_American_Studies_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1535817380/penn/cn39yfcopulggwnsfoeq/Lee_Payton_w_American_Studies_thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1535817380/penn/cn39yfcopulggwnsfoeq/Lee_Payton_w_American_Studies_thumbnail.jpg","width":691}])
Acting Assistant Director of Upper School, Teacher
![Wilson Felter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1537203983/penn/ms73xi89tiirrhzviw2k/Wilson_Felter_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1537203983/penn/ms73xi89tiirrhzviw2k/Wilson_Felter_thumbnail.jpg","width":500}])
Director of Middle School
![David Brightbill]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1537878543/penn/j4mfi5u7ibbxeurmlfwf/David_Brightbill_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1537878543/penn/j4mfi5u7ibbxeurmlfwf/David_Brightbill_thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1537878543/penn/j4mfi5u7ibbxeurmlfwf/David_Brightbill_thumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1537878543/penn/j4mfi5u7ibbxeurmlfwf/David_Brightbill_thumbnail.jpg","width":960}])
Academic Dean for Curriculum and Professional Development, Teacher
![Sharon Ahram]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1536948467/penn/l6npw9f1vizivluhfbdj/Sharon_Ahram_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1536948467/penn/l6npw9f1vizivluhfbdj/Sharon_Ahram_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1536948467/penn/l6npw9f1vizivluhfbdj/Sharon_Ahram_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1536948467/penn/l6npw9f1vizivluhfbdj/Sharon_Ahram_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1536948467/penn/l6npw9f1vizivluhfbdj/Sharon_Ahram_1.jpg","width":1357}])
Assistant Director of the Center for Public Purpose, Teacher
![Darryl J Ford]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1530624834/penn/gufyqn2i0misjgkbqjyz/djford.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1530624834/penn/gufyqn2i0misjgkbqjyz/djford.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1530624834/penn/gufyqn2i0misjgkbqjyz/djford.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1530624834/penn/gufyqn2i0misjgkbqjyz/djford.jpg","width":900}])
Head of School
![Michael Moulton]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539097814/penn/lk9nd4ytpsccqxwkzxxx/MichaelMoultonAthleticPortrait.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539097814/penn/lk9nd4ytpsccqxwkzxxx/MichaelMoultonAthleticPortrait.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539097814/penn/lk9nd4ytpsccqxwkzxxx/MichaelMoultonAthleticPortrait.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1539097814/penn/lk9nd4ytpsccqxwkzxxx/MichaelMoultonAthleticPortrait.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1539097814/penn/lk9nd4ytpsccqxwkzxxx/MichaelMoultonAthleticPortrait.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1539097814/penn/lk9nd4ytpsccqxwkzxxx/MichaelMoultonAthleticPortrait.jpg","width":2200}])
Interim Co-Chair of Religion and Philosophy Department; Teacher and Coach
Founded in 1689, Penn Charter is the oldest Quaker school in the world.
This green campus within one of the nation's most populous cities offers expansive space for athletics, outdoor classrooms and play, plus easy access to scholars, cultural events and service opportunities.
