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See the joy and vitality of Penn Charter. Make plans for your fall visit.
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![PC Teams Open Fall Season with Confidence]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663941034/penn/o4itfxidxggsqd12cmfo/Varsity_Football_2022.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663941034/penn/o4itfxidxggsqd12cmfo/Varsity_Football_2022.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1663941034/penn/o4itfxidxggsqd12cmfo/Varsity_Football_2022.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1663941034/penn/o4itfxidxggsqd12cmfo/Varsity_Football_2022.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1663941034/penn/o4itfxidxggsqd12cmfo/Varsity_Football_2022.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1663941034/penn/o4itfxidxggsqd12cmfo/Varsity_Football_2022.jpg","width":2200}])
PC Teams Open Fall Season with Confidence
Ten Quaker teams have had their first tastes of gameplay for the fall 2022 season.
![Penn Charter senior CiNya wears a blue skirt and white shirt that says SENIOR]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663782533/penn/usmadmrnhsxxk9fftkin/CiNyaVincentCROP.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663782533/penn/usmadmrnhsxxk9fftkin/CiNyaVincentCROP.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1663782533/penn/usmadmrnhsxxk9fftkin/CiNyaVincentCROP.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1663782533/penn/usmadmrnhsxxk9fftkin/CiNyaVincentCROP.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1663782533/penn/usmadmrnhsxxk9fftkin/CiNyaVincentCROP.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1663782533/penn/usmadmrnhsxxk9fftkin/CiNyaVincentCROP.jpg","width":2200}])
Ci'Nya Vincent's Leadership at PC and Beyond
The senior is motivated to help and motivate others.
![Kimberley Berndt Ushers in the School Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663254317/penn/c8wvlw4rklfhoabhq5sx/Kim_Berndt.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663254317/penn/c8wvlw4rklfhoabhq5sx/Kim_Berndt.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1663254317/penn/c8wvlw4rklfhoabhq5sx/Kim_Berndt.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1663254317/penn/c8wvlw4rklfhoabhq5sx/Kim_Berndt.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1663254317/penn/c8wvlw4rklfhoabhq5sx/Kim_Berndt.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1663254317/penn/c8wvlw4rklfhoabhq5sx/Kim_Berndt.jpg","width":2200}])
Kimberley Berndt Ushers in the School Year
The new director of Upper School speaks to grades 9-12 in her first assembly.
![Welcome to 2022-2023]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1662654403/penn/jgmp885iydweia6jh635/Campusbanner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1662654403/penn/jgmp885iydweia6jh635/Campusbanner.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1662654403/penn/jgmp885iydweia6jh635/Campusbanner.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1662654403/penn/jgmp885iydweia6jh635/Campusbanner.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1662654403/penn/jgmp885iydweia6jh635/Campusbanner.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1662654403/penn/jgmp885iydweia6jh635/Campusbanner.jpg","width":2200}])
Welcome to 2022-2023
Head of School Darryl J. Ford introduced the yearlong theme of stewardship.
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.
986
Students
Pre-kindergarten through 12
1:8
Faculty : Student Ratio
More attention, lasting connections
47
Acre Campus
Green, open space moments from Center City
105
Family Zip Codes
Students from every neighborhood, including yours
$10m
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.
