Abandoning industrialized practices, we prioritize human development, valuing each individual's unique worth— creating a school where joy, resilience, and belonging are just as essential as math and reading.

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EXPLORE DRAKE

About Us

Virtual Visit #1| Welcome to Drake!

Learning Philosophy

Virtual Visit #2 | Learning is Changing

About Us

Virtual Visit #3 | Support Drake

Pillars of Excellence

Our Leadership Model

Integrity

Concerned more with what is right than who is right. Finding the best way over "my" way

Transparency + Accountability

Seeking growth through honest accountability from a diverse and knowledgeable team.

Service

Considering the needs of other first. Approaching all relationships with understanding, empathy, and compassion.

Meet Drake's Change Agents

About Us

Esther Concepción M.Ed.

Executive Board, Founder + Executive Director

Brittany Young B.A.

Executive Board , Co-founder

Ethan Brown M.B.A.

Executive Board , Finance Chair

Kim Farmer

Executive Board

Our Podcast

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Student Experience

Episode 1 - The Why

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Episode 2 - It's Been a Long Time Coming

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About Us

Episode 3 - For Humanity Sake

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The Good News

Community Support

Local Attorney

Massachusetts Closing Agent

“WOW - JUST WOW!!! I love this! Can I go to this school?”

Parent

May 2023

"This is the learning that is needed right now"

Non-Profit Leader

Institute for the Future of Learning

“Visonary, positive and heartfelt - all with a focus on moving our community forward”

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
The Drake Academy of Excellence admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.