Meet the Admissions Team
The Penn Charter Admissions Office has worked to make the admissions process efficient and easy-to-follow. Even so, there are times when you will need to ask questions. We welcome your calls and e-mails.
Lower School
Naté Hall: Associate Director of Admissions for Lower School, ext. 294, nhall@penncharter.com
Debbie McIlvaine: Administrative Assistant for Lower School Admissions, ext. 199, dmcilvaine@penncharter.com
Middle and Upper School
Karen Hallowell: Director of Admissions, ext. 104, khallowell@penncharter.com
John Zurcher: Director of Financial Aid and Associate Director of Admissions, ext. 119, jzurcher@penncharter.com
Tom Coyle: Assistant Director of Admissions/Athletics Liaison, ext. 386, tcoyle@penncharter.com
Rachel Codkind OPC ‘11: Assistant Director of Admissions, Community Programs Liaison, rcodkind@penncharter.com
Joe Sankey OPC '11: Admissions Associate, ext. 311, joesankey@penncharter.com
Jen Cubbin: Administrative Assistant to Middle and Upper School Admissions, ext. 103, jcubbin@penncharter.com
PC Student Ambassador Blog
![PC Ambassadors: Favorite Upper School Classes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1616092416/penn/y6ul2m2ahxwxfqyl5k31/FavoriteClassBlog.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1616092416/penn/y6ul2m2ahxwxfqyl5k31/FavoriteClassBlog.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1616092416/penn/y6ul2m2ahxwxfqyl5k31/FavoriteClassBlog.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1616092416/penn/y6ul2m2ahxwxfqyl5k31/FavoriteClassBlog.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1616092416/penn/y6ul2m2ahxwxfqyl5k31/FavoriteClassBlog.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1616092416/penn/y6ul2m2ahxwxfqyl5k31/FavoriteClassBlog.jpg","width":2200}])
Students share why their favorite classes top the chart.
![What is your Favorite PC Memory?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1614202203/penn/onogzotfvniko4nbgxgs/PCGA.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1614202203/penn/onogzotfvniko4nbgxgs/PCGA.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1614202203/penn/onogzotfvniko4nbgxgs/PCGA.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1614202203/penn/onogzotfvniko4nbgxgs/PCGA.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1614202203/penn/onogzotfvniko4nbgxgs/PCGA.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1614202203/penn/onogzotfvniko4nbgxgs/PCGA.jpg","width":2200}])
PC students reflect and share their favorites.
![Ask an Ambassador: Favorite Extracurricular Activities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1611164367/penn/asxk1ubcrfyixzwdc5vi/FavoriteExtracurricularActivity.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1611164367/penn/asxk1ubcrfyixzwdc5vi/FavoriteExtracurricularActivity.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1611164367/penn/asxk1ubcrfyixzwdc5vi/FavoriteExtracurricularActivity.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1611164367/penn/asxk1ubcrfyixzwdc5vi/FavoriteExtracurricularActivity.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1611164367/penn/asxk1ubcrfyixzwdc5vi/FavoriteExtracurricularActivity.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1611164367/penn/asxk1ubcrfyixzwdc5vi/FavoriteExtracurricularActivity.jpg","width":2200}])
Student clubs and activities let you find your niche at PC.
![Being a Student-Athlete at Penn Charter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1611163749/penn/ysnkijbwfpbgqt4s3p9b/Football.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1611163749/penn/ysnkijbwfpbgqt4s3p9b/Football.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1611163749/penn/ysnkijbwfpbgqt4s3p9b/Football.jpg","width":799}])
Nick M. shares why PC's athletic program stands out.
![Ask an Ambassador: Balancing the Workload]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1611162912/penn/lrynlkkq4gitvtkww5iz/BalancingtheWorkload.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1611162912/penn/lrynlkkq4gitvtkww5iz/BalancingtheWorkload.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1611162912/penn/lrynlkkq4gitvtkww5iz/BalancingtheWorkload.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1611162912/penn/lrynlkkq4gitvtkww5iz/BalancingtheWorkload.jpg","width":1200}])
Gabbi shares the keys to success in balancing the workload.
