A private co-educational institution that traces its roots to the early 20th century, this Minneapolis school prepares its students to become the leaders that our nation needs in the 21st century: knowledgeable, compassionate, committed, and courageous. “After a child’s immediate family, school can be the single greatest influence in helping shape a young life,” says head of school John Gulla, who has guided the journey of Minnesota’s Blake School for the past 11 years. Blake’s committed faculty makes certain that the school’s motto, Challenging the Mind, Engaging the Heart, remains uppermost in that journey. And its students and graduates readily agree that their Blake years have affected the way they view and approach life.
Read more about Blake in the 2009 NSOC book: “Challenging the Mind, Engaging the Heart“
Signature Practices
Promising Practice: The Service Paths: Reflection and Recognition
Service Paths: Reflection and Recognition program recognizes students who have completed one hundred volunteer hours in one year. Students research causes or issues regarding their volunteer work, heightening their experiences. Students reflect upon the personal transformation that occurs through their volunteer work.
Promising Practice: Six Billion Paths to Peace
All members of the school are inspired to consider how they can make a difference in the world.
Contact Information
Nan PetersonDirector of Service Learning
110 Blake Road South Hopkins, Minnesota
Phone: (952) 988-3812
Email: npeterson@blakeschool.org
Website: www.blakeschool.org