WHEELS

=**WHEELS: Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School**= He was formally Assistant Principal at I.S. 143, Project Director for Extended Learning Opportunities at NY University's Metropolitan Centre for Urban Education, as well as a Teach for America alumnus. He holds a BA in Political Science from the University of Michigan, and a Masters Degree in Education Administration from NY University.
 * Brett Kimmel is the founding Principal of Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning Schools (WHEELS).**

Brett was recently featured on the Today Show as a national example of of transformational school leadership. His principalship is prominently featured in the recent Wendy Kopp (CEO of Teach for America)book "A Chance to Make History"

Students wear a school uniform, and range from Year 5 to Seniors.
 * The school has 541 students, located on one floor of a school building.**

What does Expeditionary Learning stand for?
Click on link to //[|Expeditionary Learning School Model]//

Expeditionary Learning schools inspire the motivation to learn, engage teachers, and students in new levels of focus and effort, and transform schools into places where students and adults become leaders of their own learning. We provide a model that challenges students – even those starting with low skill levels – with high-level tasks and active roles in the classroom. This model succeeds in urban, rural, and suburban schools and at every grade level.

//﻿// Have a look at the following Year 9 Science Expeditionay Learning Project to see what this school is doing, how it is integrating assessments, //﻿// and supporting collaborative, intuitive learning. //﻿// //﻿//
 * Engages parents, community leaders, and experts in support of student learning
 * Connects schools to community issues through project-based learning and service
 * Sets clear expectations and tight follow-through for respect and responsibility, teamwork and contribution, and commitment to high-quality work
 * Builds a school culture where students feel safe, respected, and pushed to be their best selves
 * Trusts students with deep cognitive challenges and important responsibilities and prepares them to be leaders
 * Develops the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to succeed in college and beyond