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Our MissionInnovators Charter School provides a rigorous wall-to-wall early college STEM education for historically underrepresented students in grades 6-12 from the Gateway Cities of Fall River and New Bedford. Our students develop a strong sense of identity, advocacy, and agency as they engage in deeper learning within a college culture. Our students learn the mindset, content knowledge, and creative insight to thrive in a changing world. Our educators understand the neuroscience of adolescent development and believe that students learn best in an environment where social, emotional, and academic needs are met through relevant, rigorous, and authentic assignments applicable to their lives.

Why Early College STEM? Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are in high demand. Adjusted for population, Massachusetts has more demand for STEM jobs than almost any other state. And, entry level wages for STEM careers are twice that for all Massachusetts occupations.

What is Wall-to-Wall Early College?

Every student at Innovators takes free college courses while in high school. Our wall-to-wall design starts with our middle school students engaging in courses that are sequenced to prepare them for advanced coursework in high school. Students receive support throughout their academic journey so that they are ready to take college courses as early as the 9th and 10th grade with the goal of full time college-going in the 11th and 12th grade. Our students earn their high school diploma along with transferable college credits, up to and including an Associate's Degree. Innovators Charter School works with University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Bristol Community College and Landmark College. Our STEM focus is designed to give students multiple pathways: entering the workforce with a STEM credential, or continuing their college journey.

 

The Founding Group for the proposed Innovators Charter School has submitted a charter school application to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and is seeking a charter award from the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education in February 2022.  

Founding Group Members

Dr. Jack Sbrega, Chair 
Mr. James Mathes, Vice Chairman 
Ms. Starlene Alves
Mr. Kevin Briggs

Mr. Nicholas Christ
Mr. Pierce Larsson

Ms. Evelyn Ranone
Ms. Sania Santos
Mr. Omari Walker
Ms. Melanie Winklosky

 

Proposed School Leaders

 

Dr. Meg Mayo-Brown, Executive Director

Dr. Fran Roy, Chief Officer for Learning and Development

Dr. Joany Santa, School Leader

 

 

 

As a proposed wall-to-wall early college model, Innovators Charter School will provide up to 2 years of free college courses for all students.

Contact Us

Please fill out the online form provided below to receive more information about Innovators Charter School. 

Innovators Charter School

P. O. Box 2992

New Bedford, MA

 

Email: info@innovatorscharterschool.org