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.
Our Staff
Dave Heighington
School Director
"We are reimagining high school 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
Cole Stevens
Youth Design Lead
Krizia Duenas
Ambassador & Graphic Designer
Board Members
Nathan Strenge
Board Chair
Designer
Fielding International
Hibo Ali
Student
University of Minnesota
Jon Bacal
Founder
Twin Cities Changemakers
Stephen Bell-Kemp Finance Chair
Math Educator
St. Thomas University | ISD 196
Shawn Smith
Vice President
Wildamere Capital
Eileen Sene
Risk Assurance Director
Pricewaterhourse Coopers
Mari Avaloz
Program Director
Upward Bound at St. Olaf
Steve Owens
Attorney
Lockridge Grindal Nauen
Attend Our Next Virtual Board Meeting!
Wednesday, June 23
Starting at 6:30pm
If you would like to make a public comment, please email dave.heighington@explorationhighschool.org at least 48 business hours before a meeting.
Minutes from Previous Meetings