Millennium School
Stephen Lessard is an accomplished educational professional with extensive experience in teaching and curriculum development. As the Founding Guide at Millennium School since April 2015, Stephen has played a pivotal role in shaping the school's educational approach. Prior to this, Stephen served as a Writer and Social Media Consultant for The HAND Foundation from September 2013 to September 2015, and as a Curriculum Consultant for Aflatoun in late 2014. Stephen's foundational experience includes over a decade as a Middle School Humanities Teacher at The Nueva School from July 2000 to June 2013. This diverse skill set reflects a strong commitment to innovative education and community engagement.
Millennium School
Our aim is to re-imagine middle school for the 21st century. Instead of seeing the middle school years as “awkward” and “difficult,” we think they’re the most important years to prepare students for the path to happy and successful adulthood. We’ve built a team of leading educators, researchers, and adolescent development psychologists, and together we’re designing a new model for middle school: one that combines exceptionally engaging academics with an approach that is highly social, personal, and rooted in the real world. Our first school is scheduled to open in San Francisco in Fall 2016.