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Mission
Built upon a foundation of academic excellence and a mindset to drive change, Exploration High School graduates are empowered with 21st century skills to solve the problems facing their communities.
Vision
Creating a school of learners who work and ideate together to build a culture and community of empathetic, equitable, and forward-thinking problem solvers.
Mission & Vision
Our Staff
Dave Heighington
School Director
"We are reimagining education together. I've been fortunate to be at the forefront of education across the country and have seen what authentic learning looks, sounds, and feels like. Everyone has a place at the table. Whether you're a student, parent, staff, or community member, you belong here. That's what we're building together.”
Design Team
Sam Neisen
Outreach Coordinator
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Cole Stevens
Youth Design Lead
Krizia Duenas
Ambassador & Graphic Designer
Team
Sponsors
Community Partnerships
Exploration High School is made possible in collaboration with these partners
Board Members
Nathan Strenge
Board Chair
Fielding International
Designer
Hibo Ali
University of Minnesota
Student
Jon Bacal
Twin Cities Changemakers
Founder
Stephen Kemp-Finance Chair
St. Thomas University | ISD 196
Math Educator
Shawn Smith
Wildamere Capital
Vice President
Eileen Sene
Pricewaterhourse Coopers
Risk Assurance Director
Mari Avaloz
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Upward Bound at St. Olaf
Program Director
Steve Owens
Lockridge Grindal Nauen
Attorney
Attend Our Next Virtual Board Meeting!
Monday, January 25
Starting at 6:30pm
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If you would like to make a public comment, please email dave.heighington@explorationhighschool.org at least 48 business hours before a meeting.
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Minutes from Previous Meetings​
Board Meeting Information
Enrollment Policy
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