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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

 

A school community that honors difference, Penn Charter seeks to be a place where diversity is understood, represented and valued. Statement of Philosophy

A Multifaceted Understanding of Diversity

Penn Charter seeks to build a community representing diversity in race, religion, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, gender, sexual orientation — as well as learning style, opinion and hometown.

When you walk through Penn Charter's red doors, there is a reason our formal-looking school suddenly feels down to earth: the people. Penn Charter was founded not for some people but for all people. That is as true today as it was in 1689; Penn Charter was one of the first schools to open to children of all religions and races, and among the first to educate girls and to offer financial aid.

DEIB by Division

DEI Task Forces

In July 2020, Penn Charter formed two DEI task forces – Race & Equity and Gender Equity, Sexuality & Consent – with the goal of identifying and addressing the policies, procedures and practices that uphold systemic racism, sexism and other oppressive and discriminatory attitudes and beliefs. Each task force is made up of Penn Charter board members, senior administration, faculty, staff, students, OPCs and parents. Ultimately, each task force is responsible for recommending action steps to the board, head of school, and/or other school leadership groups, as appropriate, to improve Penn Charter’s educational program, school culture and work environment as related to race and gender. 

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Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Ashley Augustin, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Divisional Coordinators

  • Jaimee Fitzpatrick and Jaysen Rosario (Lower School)
  • Hannah Horton, Cherine Morsi and Nicole Watson (Middle School)
  • Cory Moy and Edna Ramírez (Upper School)

Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED) Group Facilitators from Penn Charter

  • Naveena Bembry and Kristen Kelly (Multi-school Administrators SEED Group)
  • Errol Flynn and Cory Moy (Parent and Caregiver SEED Group)

Additional Faculty and Staff

  • Liz Jones, Holistic Restorative Coordinator, coordinator for the Bias Response Protocol 
  • Sharon Ahram, 10th & 12th grade dean, coordinator of the DEIJ certificate program
  • Marcy Sosa, assistant head of school, lead on the planning for the annual People of Color Conference (PoCC) and Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC)

Highlighting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at PC

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Kimberly McGlonn to Speak at FMCD

Dr. McGlonn will speak at Friends Multicultural Day and lead a writing workshop for all divisions, extending her impact beyond the keynote address.

Zip Code Map and Data

Each year, Penn Charter draws families from more than 100 zip codes in metropolitan Philadelphia. View the map and data.