![A photo of Deborah Roffman]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675435995/penn/tv5bqxtwrzhmrkn6kfpl/DebbieRoffman_TN.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1675435995/penn/tv5bqxtwrzhmrkn6kfpl/DebbieRoffman_TN.png","width":380}])
Sexuality Educator to Present 4/10 & 11
At "Where Did I Come From? and Other Wildly Misunderstood Questions Children Ask," a program for Lower School families, Deborah Roffman will discuss raising sexually healthy children.
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![Penn Charter Middle School Play]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1679077634/penn/xzn6zwhpz2lxaf7ds26e/DSCF6578.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1679077634/penn/xzn6zwhpz2lxaf7ds26e/DSCF6578.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1679077634/penn/xzn6zwhpz2lxaf7ds26e/DSCF6578.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1679077634/penn/xzn6zwhpz2lxaf7ds26e/DSCF6578.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1679077634/penn/xzn6zwhpz2lxaf7ds26e/DSCF6578.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1679077634/penn/xzn6zwhpz2lxaf7ds26e/DSCF6578.jpg","width":2200}])
Photos: Middle School Plays
Talented middle schoolers presented comic double bill Babysitter Brokerage and Knock Knock.
![Video Still: Head of School Darryl J. Ford pitches a softball to a PC catcher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678907222/penn/mwlffqsreftdmyj3debm/VideoStillDJFFirstPitch.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678907222/penn/mwlffqsreftdmyj3debm/VideoStillDJFFirstPitch.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678907222/penn/mwlffqsreftdmyj3debm/VideoStillDJFFirstPitch.png","width":800}])
A Great Day for a First Pitch!
Dr. Ford prepares to throw out the first pitch at the Phillies.
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Winter Athletes Celebrated
Coaches highlighted achievements in an afternoon ceremony.
![Mamma Mia title graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675799833/penn/tnbiizxbpf4bydkpyapl/MammaMiaTN_2023.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1675799833/penn/tnbiizxbpf4bydkpyapl/MammaMiaTN_2023.png","width":380}])
Photos: The Joy of "Mamma Mia!"
Upper School performed Mamma Mia!, an upbeat show featuring the music of ABBA, to a packed house.
Did You Know?
From tending gardens to campus scavenger hunts to walks in the nearby Wissahickon, the natural environment is a teacher for students in all divisions. Environmental sustainability is interwoven through our curriculum.
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Students
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1:8
Faculty : Student Ratio
More attention, lasting connections
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Family Zip Codes
Students from every neighborhood, including yours
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Financial Aid
To achieve socioeconomic diversity, Penn Charter awarded $10M in need-based aid last year.
Meet Our Community
![Michael Brooks]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655431160/penn/thk9sww0fpwxdqxe8p4f/AthleticsTeam2022-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1655431160/penn/thk9sww0fpwxdqxe8p4f/AthleticsTeam2022-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1655431160/penn/thk9sww0fpwxdqxe8p4f/AthleticsTeam2022-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1655431160/penn/thk9sww0fpwxdqxe8p4f/AthleticsTeam2022-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1655431160/penn/thk9sww0fpwxdqxe8p4f/AthleticsTeam2022-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1655431160/penn/thk9sww0fpwxdqxe8p4f/AthleticsTeam2022-1.jpg","width":2200}])
Director of Athletics
![Naveena Bembry]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1596646547/penn/edcw6m9txoael2db6azg/Naveena_Bembry_classroom.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1596646547/penn/edcw6m9txoael2db6azg/Naveena_Bembry_classroom.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1596646547/penn/edcw6m9txoael2db6azg/Naveena_Bembry_classroom.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1596646547/penn/edcw6m9txoael2db6azg/Naveena_Bembry_classroom.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1596646547/penn/edcw6m9txoael2db6azg/Naveena_Bembry_classroom.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1596646547/penn/edcw6m9txoael2db6azg/Naveena_Bembry_classroom.jpg","width":2200}])
Fifth Grade Teacher, SEED Facilitator, ISTF Professional Development Facilitator
![Jody Sweeney]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591633598/penn/lid1gh1s6d1rovpjyh4q/Jody_Sweeney.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591633598/penn/lid1gh1s6d1rovpjyh4q/Jody_Sweeney.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1591633598/penn/lid1gh1s6d1rovpjyh4q/Jody_Sweeney.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1591633598/penn/lid1gh1s6d1rovpjyh4q/Jody_Sweeney.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1591633598/penn/lid1gh1s6d1rovpjyh4q/Jody_Sweeney.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1591633598/penn/lid1gh1s6d1rovpjyh4q/Jody_Sweeney.jpg","width":2200}])
Director of College Counseling
![Brionna Johnson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1641835000/penn/opoinhxsc4qpxrbimvrq/Brionna_Johnson.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1641835000/penn/opoinhxsc4qpxrbimvrq/Brionna_Johnson.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1641835000/penn/opoinhxsc4qpxrbimvrq/Brionna_Johnson.jpg","width":600}])
Athletics Program Assistant
![Jaysen Rosario]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631728693/penn/j5ortd0yrzonfsayslin/Rosario.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631728693/penn/j5ortd0yrzonfsayslin/Rosario.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631728693/penn/j5ortd0yrzonfsayslin/Rosario.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1631728693/penn/j5ortd0yrzonfsayslin/Rosario.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1631728693/penn/j5ortd0yrzonfsayslin/Rosario.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1631728693/penn/j5ortd0yrzonfsayslin/Rosario.jpg","width":2200}])
Performing Arts Teacher
![Tony Yoo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1639766856/penn/oljqtjhp7ety9x997s1o/Tony_Yoo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1639766856/penn/oljqtjhp7ety9x997s1o/Tony_Yoo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1639766856/penn/oljqtjhp7ety9x997s1o/Tony_Yoo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1639766856/penn/oljqtjhp7ety9x997s1o/Tony_Yoo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1639766856/penn/oljqtjhp7ety9x997s1o/Tony_Yoo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1639766856/penn/oljqtjhp7ety9x997s1o/Tony_Yoo.jpg","width":2048}])
Performing Arts Teacher
![Joe Maguire]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634657075/penn/of1qtk8znaudowd39vme/Joe_Maguire.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634657075/penn/of1qtk8znaudowd39vme/Joe_Maguire.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634657075/penn/of1qtk8znaudowd39vme/Joe_Maguire.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634657075/penn/of1qtk8znaudowd39vme/Joe_Maguire.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634657075/penn/of1qtk8znaudowd39vme/Joe_Maguire.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1634657075/penn/of1qtk8znaudowd39vme/Joe_Maguire.jpg","width":2200}])
Teacher, Coach
![Jordan Studevan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634654889/penn/qfwghp3h08spzzxruq3b/Jordan_Studevan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634654889/penn/qfwghp3h08spzzxruq3b/Jordan_Studevan.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634654889/penn/qfwghp3h08spzzxruq3b/Jordan_Studevan.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634654889/penn/qfwghp3h08spzzxruq3b/Jordan_Studevan.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634654889/penn/qfwghp3h08spzzxruq3b/Jordan_Studevan.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1634654889/penn/qfwghp3h08spzzxruq3b/Jordan_Studevan.jpg","width":2200}])
Assistant Director of College Counseling, Coach
![Michael LoStracco]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634138202/penn/lqf1vufpfnrkxppweabr/Michael_LoStracco.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634138202/penn/lqf1vufpfnrkxppweabr/Michael_LoStracco.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634138202/penn/lqf1vufpfnrkxppweabr/Michael_LoStracco.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634138202/penn/lqf1vufpfnrkxppweabr/Michael_LoStracco.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634138202/penn/lqf1vufpfnrkxppweabr/Michael_LoStracco.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1634138202/penn/lqf1vufpfnrkxppweabr/Michael_LoStracco.jpg","width":2200}])
Religious Studies and Philosophy Department Chair, Teacher
![Jeff Humble]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1633716716/penn/wiwgnuwatvdxers0xk2c/Jeff_Humble.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1633716716/penn/wiwgnuwatvdxers0xk2c/Jeff_Humble.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1633716716/penn/wiwgnuwatvdxers0xk2c/Jeff_Humble.png","width":646}])
Science 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; Upper School Math Teacher
![Katie Kelly]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1654095840/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Kelly.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1654095840/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Kelly.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1654095840/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Kelly.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1654095840/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Kelly.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1654095840/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Kelly.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1654095840/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Kelly.jpg","width":2200}])
Middle School Counselor
![Jim Fiorile]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1587048614/penn/ciudtaacvifrx2onhfwi/Fio_and_students_outside.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1587048614/penn/ciudtaacvifrx2onhfwi/Fio_and_students_outside.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1587048614/penn/ciudtaacvifrx2onhfwi/Fio_and_students_outside.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1587048614/penn/ciudtaacvifrx2onhfwi/Fio_and_students_outside.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1587048614/penn/ciudtaacvifrx2onhfwi/Fio_and_students_outside.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1587048614/penn/ciudtaacvifrx2onhfwi/Fio_and_students_outside.jpg","width":2200}])
Middle School Latin Teacher
![PC security guard David Wright in a suit is seated and smiling contentedly]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659357717/penn/eav49nc74ktsjfuayogw/DaveWrightHon1689lores.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659357717/penn/eav49nc74ktsjfuayogw/DaveWrightHon1689lores.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1659357717/penn/eav49nc74ktsjfuayogw/DaveWrightHon1689lores.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1659357717/penn/eav49nc74ktsjfuayogw/DaveWrightHon1689lores.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1659357717/penn/eav49nc74ktsjfuayogw/DaveWrightHon1689lores.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1659357717/penn/eav49nc74ktsjfuayogw/DaveWrightHon1689lores.jpg","width":2000}])
Housekeeping, rear parking area (mornings), Strawbridge parking area (athletic events)
![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
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.
