Stuart Udell named
2009 Chairperson
of The National
Dropout Prevention
Center/Network

We are proud to announce that Penn Foster CEO Stuart Udell has recently been named Chairman of The National Dropout Prevention Center/Network. The NDPC/N, which began in1986, has become a well-established national resource for solutions related to high school dropout prevention and strategies designed to increase the graduation rate in America’s schools. Stuart Udell has served as Vice Chairperson for two years and has been an executive board member for six years.

“I am proud to continue my relationship with the NDPC/N in this new capacity. I’m looking forward to continuing the goals initiated by our previous chairman John Murray and working with the board to develop and implement strategies that will address our high school dropout crisis and fulfill the mission of the Center,” Udell said.

We are enormously proud of Stuart’s appointment as Chairman of NDPC/N and honored to have him as our chief executive officer. To see what you can do to help your community or for more information on The National Dropout Prevention Center/Network, visit their site at www.dropoutprevention.org.

JUSTINA B. of Orange Walk, Belize

“It has been a pleasure going to Penn Foster High School. Here is a graduation picture of me. I say thank you once again for helping me to finish high school.”

DANE L. of Canyon Lake, CA

“Knowing how difficult it would be to make these two trips during the school year and to continue with two final years of traditional schooling, I chose to transfer to the Penn Foster High School program. I have completed the program in nine months with an average grade of 96%. The program takes the confusion out of learning and has given me the freedom to fly.”

“My name is Dane L., and I am a 17-year-old from Canyon Lake, CA, who was part of a four-man team that broke the coast-to-coast round trip speed record in an R-44 helicopter last April. I also volunteer at Wings and Rotors Museum in French Valley and joined them on their Flying Thunder mission last year.” Read more…

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Penn Foster now offers more than 20 focused Certificate Programs designed to provide the fundamentals in select fields of study. These shorter, concentrated programs are suited to individuals working in a particular field. The newest Certificate Programs just released are:
• Internet Marketing
• Microsoft Office 2007
• Forensic Computer
   Examiner
• Gourmet Cooking

Many Penn Foster students and graduates are well-known. Some are even famous. So we’ve decided to compile an updated list. How about you? Are you recognized for your accomplishments? You don’t have to be a “worldwide” celebrity. We believe individuals admired by their community or industry deserve a tribute. Please tell us about yourself along with a short description. And maybe you will join our list of notable alumni! Email [email protected].

Attention Graduates! There is no one better qualified to encourage our students than someone who has personally experienced and met the challenges of distance learning. Many students need inspiration, motivation, and support just to enroll, as well as continue with and complete their studies. Email your story and photo to: [email protected], or mail it to Jim Healey, c/o Penn Foster, 925 Oak St., Scranton, PA 18515, USA. We would love to hear from you.

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