Our Founders

OCEANS Academy was founded by a passionate group of parents and educators who shared a vision for a different kind of high school experience in Anchorage. Building on the success of hands-on, project-based learning, they set out to create a place where students can explore the outdoors, discover their strengths, and develop the confidence, resilience, and leadership skills to make a meaningful difference in the world.

Mission Statement:

OCEANS Academy empowers students to develop resilience, confidence, and leadership through adventure, hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, and Arts and Sciences-focused project-based challenges that foster courage, collaboration, and community engagement. With a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship, our programs foster a deep connection to nature, inspiring students to explore, protect, and engage with the world around them. Through adventure, collaboration, and community involvement, we equip students with the skills and mindset to make a meaningful impact.

Vision Statement:

OCEANS Academy empowers students to develop resilience, confidence, and leadership through immersive outdoor experiences and project-based learning, enhancing community and environmental stewardship.

Core Values

OCEANS Academy:

Experiential Learning & Ecological Stewardship: Promote hands-on learning and environmental responsibility through real-world experiences.
Arts and Sciences Education & Innovation: Integrate Arts and Sciences across the curriculum, encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Adventure & Exploration: Embrace outdoor exploration to foster resilience, leadership, and personal growth.
Community Engagement & Service: Build strong connections through meaningful service and collaboration with local organizations.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Foster a collaborative environment that values communication, shared responsibility, and mutual respect.
Courage & Reflection: Cultivate courage to face challenges and encourage reflection to learn and grow.
College, Career and Life Readiness: Equip students with essential skills for success in school, work, and life.
Purposeful Use of Technology: Leverage technology to enhance learning, foster creativity, and solve real-world problems.
Systems Thinking: Understanding the interconnectedness of the different elements within a larger system, and applying this understanding when designing solutions to complex problems.

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