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![White male in blue sute and green and blue striped tie stands in his office. Man is David Brightbill]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1600796497/penn/jtw3wcjf06yzfiwh05it/DavidBrightbillAcademicDeanatPennCharter.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1600796497/penn/jtw3wcjf06yzfiwh05it/DavidBrightbillAcademicDeanatPennCharter.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1600796497/penn/jtw3wcjf06yzfiwh05it/DavidBrightbillAcademicDeanatPennCharter.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1600796497/penn/jtw3wcjf06yzfiwh05it/DavidBrightbillAcademicDeanatPennCharter.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1600796497/penn/jtw3wcjf06yzfiwh05it/DavidBrightbillAcademicDeanatPennCharter.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1600796497/penn/jtw3wcjf06yzfiwh05it/DavidBrightbillAcademicDeanatPennCharter.jpg","width":2200}])
Admissions Events Go Virtual
Academic Dean David Brightbill is one of a dozen PC educators hosting virtual admissions visits.
![Welcome to the 2020-21 School Year!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1599588899/penn/nronmisbqe3l23vgpxzn/First_day_Pre-K_2020-21.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1599588899/penn/nronmisbqe3l23vgpxzn/First_day_Pre-K_2020-21.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1599588899/penn/nronmisbqe3l23vgpxzn/First_day_Pre-K_2020-21.jpg","width":800}])
Welcome to the 2020-21 School Year!
Our pre-K to 2 students brought backpacks, masks and smiles underneath them.
![Return to School Plans]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1598299462/penn/vbpwodnuwuq0xr65amol/Tents_main_building.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1598299462/penn/vbpwodnuwuq0xr65amol/Tents_main_building.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1598299462/penn/vbpwodnuwuq0xr65amol/Tents_main_building.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1598299462/penn/vbpwodnuwuq0xr65amol/Tents_main_building.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1598299462/penn/vbpwodnuwuq0xr65amol/Tents_main_building.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1598299462/penn/vbpwodnuwuq0xr65amol/Tents_main_building.jpg","width":2200}])
Return to School Plans
PC unveils plans for a phased reopening of campus.
![Commencement 2020, Like No Other]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591472813/penn/bnks1tfx0fujjaurvc7p/CommencementDiploma.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1591472813/penn/bnks1tfx0fujjaurvc7p/CommencementDiploma.png","width":422}])
Commencement 2020, Like No Other
Prerecorded, virtual celebration. Socially distanced diploma pickup.
![Messages of Importance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591448149/penn/y43ylqaxwmtitk4j8dge/schoolseal_color_small.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1591448149/penn/y43ylqaxwmtitk4j8dge/schoolseal_color_small.jpg","width":400}])
Messages of Importance
Penn Charter leaders decry social injustice, call to promote antiracism.
Did You Know?
Established in 1892, Color Day is an annual gathering of the PC community for a friendly festival competition between two teams, Blue and Yellow, representing Penn Charter’s school colors.
977
Students
Pre-kindergarten through 12
1:8
Faculty : Student Ratio
More attention, lasting connections
47
Acre Campus
Green, open space moments from Center City
106
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
![Judith Hill]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1601567846/penn/f3d0fk4qfohpebrzh3i0/Judith_Hill.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1601567846/penn/f3d0fk4qfohpebrzh3i0/Judith_Hill.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1601567846/penn/f3d0fk4qfohpebrzh3i0/Judith_Hill.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1601567846/penn/f3d0fk4qfohpebrzh3i0/Judith_Hill.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1601567846/penn/f3d0fk4qfohpebrzh3i0/Judith_Hill.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1601567846/penn/f3d0fk4qfohpebrzh3i0/Judith_Hill.jpg","width":2200}])
Director of Libraries
![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; Lower School Diversity Co-Coordinator
![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
![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
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.
