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About Us

Mission

Great Expectations School (GES) was created to facilitate student learning through the development of a safe, supportive school culture, implementation of best teaching practices, and involvement of parents and community members in public education.

 

The mission of the school is to develop in each child:

  • A lifelong love of learning

  • A strong sense of self            

  • Mastery of the academic building blocks          

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

  • The ability to nurture meaningful relationships with others  

  • An understanding and appreciation of the natural world

  • A strong commitment to being a contributing member of a community

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Administrative Staff

Misty Woodland

Rachael Lehman

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Beth
Ferry

Business Manager since 2015
business.manager@greatexpectationsschool.com

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Lesa
Hofer

Office Administrator since 2017
learn@greatexpectationsschool.com

Contact Us

Mailing Address

Great Expectations is a free public school in Grand Marais, Minnesota that works from the principle of “one child at a time,” where students learn based on their individual strengths, passions, needs, and learning styles

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PO Box 310
Grand Marais, MN 55604

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