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Band and Chorus Returns to Kurtz
Holiday performances bring joy in community—together again.
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![Darryl Ford speaks to crowd beside a chair that says SPEEDY.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1639412210/penn/kfjtpanubcncgbenathv/SpeedyMorriswithOPCPlayers.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1639412210/penn/kfjtpanubcncgbenathv/SpeedyMorriswithOPCPlayers.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1639412210/penn/kfjtpanubcncgbenathv/SpeedyMorriswithOPCPlayers.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1639412210/penn/kfjtpanubcncgbenathv/SpeedyMorriswithOPCPlayers.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1639412210/penn/kfjtpanubcncgbenathv/SpeedyMorriswithOPCPlayers.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1639412210/penn/kfjtpanubcncgbenathv/SpeedyMorriswithOPCPlayers.jpg","width":2200}])
Speedy Morris Honored with Tournament
OPCs and students honor the Philadelphia basketball great and former PC coach.
![Lessons in Healthy Relationships]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1638898054/penn/phglxbghal2uszcombge/Lisa_Turner_9th_grade_english_2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1638898054/penn/phglxbghal2uszcombge/Lisa_Turner_9th_grade_english_2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1638898054/penn/phglxbghal2uszcombge/Lisa_Turner_9th_grade_english_2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1638898054/penn/phglxbghal2uszcombge/Lisa_Turner_9th_grade_english_2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1638898054/penn/phglxbghal2uszcombge/Lisa_Turner_9th_grade_english_2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1638898054/penn/phglxbghal2uszcombge/Lisa_Turner_9th_grade_english_2.jpg","width":2200}])
Lessons in Healthy Relationships
A collaboration between an Upper School English teacher and PC's new health, wellness and human sexuality educator shows how topics of gender equity, sexuality and consent inform teaching and learning at Penn Charter.
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Student-Athletes Honored for Achievement, Sportsmanship
Athletes earn nods from coaches and the Inter-Academic League.
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First Game in the Graham!
Girls Varsity Basketball ushers in the new era.
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.
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
109
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
![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
![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
![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/v1591622430/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Martin.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591622430/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Martin.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1591622430/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Martin.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1591622430/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Martin.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1591622430/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Martin.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1591622430/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Martin.jpg","width":1683}])
Middle School Counselor
![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
![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, Middle School Visual Art 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
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.
