Explore Lower School

Our Program

Our instructional program is based on the belief that all students can meet high expectations when provided the right environment and resources to achieve.

At this, our network’s flagship school, teachers and staff have served the community since we opened our doors in 2002.

Explore Lower serves students in grades k-5 in the Flatbush, Brooklyn (CSD 17) neighborhood.

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School Highlights

  • Our Common Core aligned curricula emphasizes critical thinking and rigor, helping our students develop the skills they need for college-preparatory high schools.

  • Our school day and year are extended to provide students with 25% more instructional time than a traditional public school.

  • Our students participate in a wide array of enrichment activities — including art, music and physical education weekly.

Meet the Team

  • Marcus Findlay

    Marcus Findlay

    Principal

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    Claudine Beaubrun

    Director of Operations

  • Milda Willix

    Milda Theodule-Willix

    Principal Resident

  • Kenya Bushell

    Kenya Bushell

    Special Populations Director

  • Gabrielle Francois

    Gabrielle Francois

    Academic Coordinator

  • Erica Kaylor

    Erica Kaylor

    Dean

  • Tiffani Reid

    Tiffani Reid

    Director of Operations Resident

Fast Facts

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335 Students

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Grades K-5

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Opened in 2002

CSD 17,
Flatbush Brooklyn

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“Explore Schools is a great learning community that does their best to teach kids things they need to know in order to be successful. This community is full of hard working students who are expected to go to great high schools and colleges.”

– Tamia, Excel Student

All Lower Schools – Contact Information

  • Located at:
    655 Parkside Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 11226

    Email: Claudine Beaubrun, DOO here

    Phone:(718) 703-4484

  • Located at:
    188 Rochester Ave,
    Brooklyn, NY 11213

    Email: Jihane Thervil, DOO here

    Phone: (718) 771-2090

  • Located at:
    1077 Remsen Ave,
    Brooklyn, NY 11236

    Email: Denys Salas, DOO here

    Phone:(718) 303-3245