In this special episode, four graduates of The Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School (PALCS) join us after a run of shows of Into The Woods at SALT Performing Arts to share how their time at the Center for Performing and Fine Arts (CPFA) shaped their education, confidence, and career paths.

Their stories span dance, theatre, teaching, choreography, community arts, and service—and each of them speaks to the power of learning in a flexible PA cyber school environment that supports creativity, individuality, and well-being.

They discuss: • The teachers and mentors who changed the direction of their lives • How CPFA’s arts training built both skill and confidence • Balancing academics with intensive performing arts commitments • The friendships and community that still matter to them today • How K–12 online learning in Pennsylvania opened doors to new opportunities • Their current careers and what they wish students knew about pursuing the arts

Whether you’re a student exploring the arts, a parent considering a virtual charter school in PA, or an educator interested in how community thrives in online learning, this conversation is full of insight, gratitude, and inspiration.

🌐 Learn more about PALCS and CPFA: www.palcs.org

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🎧 In this episode, we sit down with Jo Hughes, a senior at PALCS and CPFA (Center for Performing Arts at PALCS), who shares her incredible journey navigating high school while simultaneously pursuing an Associate of Arts degree at Delaware County Community College (DCCC). She discusses how the flexible nature of online learning at

PALCS allowed her to excel academically and immerse herself in the performing arts.

We hear about:

• Her involvement in the arts, which includes playing the Witch in Into the Woods at DCCC and winning Best Comic Actress at the Cappie Awards for her role as the Nurse in Romeo and Juliet.
• Her leadership as the President of the Tri-M Music Honor Society and Chairperson of the Friday Night Cafe committee, which has doubled attendance and raised funds for the music department.
• Her ambitious plans to apply to over 30 schools to pursue a BFA in Musical Theater after graduating with her Associate's degree.
• Why she is a fierce advocate for School Choice and the life-changing opportunities PALCS has provided her.

🌟 Jo is truly a testament to what dedicated students can achieve through the power of choice and flexibility in education.

🌐 Learn more: palcs.org

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Dr. Pendelton shares how unprocessed grief affects our health, classrooms, and communities—and how The Grief Recovery Method® helps students, parents, and educators heal and grow. Learn how PALCS partners with Your Voice Heard to bring trauma-informed practices and emotional wellness into online learning across Pennsylvania. 🌿

💛 Whether you’re an educator, parent, or student, this episode reminds us that grief isn’t a flaw to fix—it’s a natural response to change, and healing begins when every voice is heard.

🌐 Learn more: palcs.org | urvoiceheard.com

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