Board of Trustees

Next Board of Trustees Meeting:

LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that on March 2nd, 2026, a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School (PDLCS) will be held at 4:00 p.m. The Board meeting will be held at 2605 Nicholson Road, Suite 4100, Sewickley, PA 15143 in the first floor Training Room and via Zoom: https://padistance-org.zoom.us/j/89871834265

Phone Number: 646 931 3860
Meeting ID: 898 7183 4265

The purpose of this meeting will be to address business that may properly come before the Board of Trustees.

About our School Board

The PA Distance Learning Board of Trustees is dedicated to a dynamic and innovative approach to cyber education. We foster a supportive community where students, families, and staff collaborate to ensure every student's lifelong success. Learn about our board's vision, meeting details, and key updates. Discover why our leadership makes PA Distance a trusted choice for online learning in Pennsylvania.

School Board Members

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John Marous
President
john.marous@padistance.org

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William Donahue
Vice President
william.donahue@padistance.org

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Stephen Catanzarite
Trustee
stephen.catanzarite@padistance.org

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Richard Cavett
Trustee
richard.cavett@padistance.org

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Nikki Huggler
Trustee
21nicole.huggler@padistance.org

School Board Files

Why We Exist

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    Our Purpose

    PA Distance Learning Charter School’s purpose is to provide a supportive structure and personalized education that meets each unique student where they are and enables them to become inspired, independent learners prepared for life.

  • A person wearing a virtual reality headset and headphones, engaging with a computer with a wide monitor. The person is seated at a desk in a room with windows, posters on the wall, and a closed door in the background.

    Our Mission

    Through the innovative integration of technology and our flexible, blended-learning approach, we empower our students to thrive and excel in an ever-changing world.

    This mission is at the heart of our charter school values and drives our educational efforts for our virtual learners.

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    Our Vision

    PA Distance Learning will positively transform our students and revolutionize education in our relentless pursuit of effective, innovative and efficient teaching without the barriers of a traditional classroom.

    Our dedication to this vision has established us as a leader among charter schools in PA.