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Expeditionary Learning at AXL
Expeditionary Learning at AXL
AXL Academy believes Expeditionary Learning is the process to engage scholars’ curiosity by empowering their potential while expanding their skills and knowledge to imagine a better world and work towards achieving it.
Engage – active learning approach
Empower –social equity and character development
Achieve – high quality work and mastery of skills and knowledge
Believing all scholars can achieve, AXL embodies the growth mindset to present authentic and real experiences to scholars using Expeditionary Learning. We do this with integrated curriculum, intentional character development, and expeditions that are uniquely designed to bolster a love of learning and empower each scholar to find their place within their crew and within their community. Everyone belongs at AXL and diversity is celebrated.
About Brittany Gosnell
Teacher Bio: I have wanted to be an educator since before I was officially an adult, and I am so grateful for the support I have been given which has led me to AXL Academy. Originally from the East coast, I lived in New Hampshire as a child until the age of 8, when my family and I moved to central Maine. I grew up in a very small, rural town in Maine, and before that, an even smaller town in New Hampshire. I love the woods, camping, hiking, and all things nature! I moved to Colorado Springs in June of 2017, just after completing my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education in May at the University of Southern Maine. Prior to earning my Bachelor’s Degree, I earned my Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Eastern Maine Community College. Since moving to Colorado, I have gained experience teaching as a preschool teacher, a 4th grade teacher, a 3rd/4th grade Reading & Writing teacher, as well as a 1st grade teacher. This is my second year of teaching 1st grade, and my 3rd year of teaching in general. I moved to the Denver area for my teaching position at AXL, and am so excited to be gaining more experience teaching 1st graders-- as they are truly the best, in my opinion. 🙂
Why AXL: I chose AXL because their vision of engaging, empowering, and achieving aligns well with my own. As a school, it is evident that AXL values collaboration and relationships-- and these are the cornerstone to my own teaching philosophy. I firmly believe that we can achieve more when we learn how to work well with one another, and believe that children cannot reach their full potential without positive adult relationships. AXL also has a large emphasis on equity, character building traits such as craftsmanship and perseverance, as well as prioritizing the well being of the whole child-- not just their academics. Lastly, I have wanted to work at a school that focuses on Expeditionary Learning since prior to graduating from college with my Bachelors... and here I am. I am honored to be teaching at AXL Academy!! ❤️
What I Love: I love to hike and adventure outdoors as much as possible, and it is a large part of what brought me all the way to Colorado. I also love gardening, biking, reading, coffee, tea, and baking. I enjoy spending time with my feline, Sadie, and am planning on getting another cat soon! Lastly, I love teaching children how to read, and forming relationships with children and families alike.
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FAQs
Where can I access my scholar’s schedule with links?
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P_cT7BIXyzEdMgsm_G0vYBeDehU5qlUPCS_Hvdz8Db8/edit?usp=sharing
How can I communicate with my scholars’ crew leaders?
Via email at brittany@axlacademy.org or via ClassDojo
How do I submit assignments?
Assignments may be submitted physically by hand by placing your scholars packets outside of the school in the bin. See photo:
You may also submit your scholar’s assignments through Google Classroom. Each and every assignment is divided into various subjects, and each day there is a new assignment posted for every subject-- along with a video recording of either myself or Mrs. Mill’s explaining what to do.
How can we access my scholar’s grades throughout the Trimester?
You can access your scholar’s grades throughout the Trimester by contacting me directly. I am more than happy to arrange an appointment during my office hours to discuss your scholar’s progress with you.
When are office hours?
Office hours are 8 am- 4 pm Monday through Friday, however, during those times I am teaching live lessons as stated on the schedule with live links. I also am not typically available on Wednesday’s, as I have two other meetings in addition to live lessons.
What platforms does my scholar need access to? Where are these links? If my scholar has forgotten a username or password, how can I get that information?
The platforms your scholar needs access to are:
ClassDojo https://www.classdojo.com/
Google Classroom https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/MTIyODY3NTM4OTg2
iReady https://login.i-ready.com/
FlipGrid https://info.flipgrid.com/
If your scholar has forgotten their username or password, please refer to the Password keeper that was created and sent at the beginning of the year. If you have lost this document, or the login you need is not on said document, please send me a message via ClassDojo or an email and I would be happy to help.
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