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At Wheeler, we build curiosity, confidence, and critical skills—and instill in each student a lifelong love of learning. We welcome students and families from every background to join our inclusive, diverse, energetic community.

We help each student learn by doing and collaborating, explore new interests and grow their passions, build self-awareness and confidence through leadership and service, and develop to be thoughtful, curious, and contributing citizens of the world.

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The hub of our dynamic N-12 community, Wheeler's campus at the top of College Hill in Providence, offers student-focused learning spaces designed to encourage discovery, collaboration, play, and achievement.

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Our 120-acre farm in nearby Seekonk, MA provides students with state-of-the-art athletic facilities. It's a pastoral counterpoint to our urban campus—and is a living, hands-on laboratory for a range of unique programs.

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“I really want younger kids to know that they’re not alone, and that dyslexia or ADHD or ADD does not define them as a person or as a student. They are much more than their learning difference,” Jackie S. ’28 shares on the latest episode of “The This Week at Wheeler Podcast.”

As you may remember from our recent post about the recent Light Rhode Island Red event at the State House, Jackie was the featured student speaker. She’s a Hamilton alumna and current Wheeler junior, and she talked about her own journey of growing up with dyslexia.

“When I was younger and I went to a different school, I felt so different from everyone else. I was always pulled out of class,” she remembers. “At Hamilton, I was with kids who had the same learning differences as me. I just felt more belonging. I want other people to know they can get through it.”

On the podcast, we asked her what her second-grade self, who had just arrived at Hamilton, would think of the Wheeler Upper Schooler she is today – the one who spoke at the Light RI Red event or stepped into the studio for this week’s episode.

“She would not believe me,” Jackie says, smiling. “If I was a second grader again I would not have thought I would be speaking in front of so many people. It’s just unbelievable. I don’t think I would ever dream of it.”

As for what she’s dreaming about after Wheeler?

“I definitely want to do something in pre-med,” she says, as we talk about her college hopes.

“Hamilton just helped me build my confidence so much, especially my advocacy,” she adds. “There are so many amazing teachers that helped me become the person I am today.”

Speaking of help, Jackie also wants to thank her parents, Frank P’27, P’28 and Jennifer P’27, P’28.

“They gave me the opportunity to go to Hamilton. They both have learning differences, too, and they want my experience to be better than theirs, and Hamilton helped me with that.

“I’m really thankful that they brought me here, to Hamilton and Wheeler.”

You can listen to our full conversation with Jackie at tinyurl.com/jackie28. Her segment begins at the 8:16 mark.

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“I really want younger kids to know that they’re not alone, and that dyslexia or ADHD or ADD does not define them as a person or as a student. They are much more than their learning difference,” Jackie S. ’28 shares on the latest episode of “The This Week at Wheeler Podcast.” As you may remember from our recent post about the recent Light Rhode Island Red event at the State House, Jackie was the featured student speaker. She’s a Hamilton alumna and current Wheeler junior, and she talked about her own journey of growing up with dyslexia. “When I was younger and I went to a different school, I felt so different from everyone else. I was always pulled out of class,” she remembers. “At Hamilton, I was with kids who had the same learning differences as me. I just felt more belonging. I want other people to know they can get through it.” On the podcast, we asked her what her second-grade self, who had just arrived at Hamilton, would think of the Wheeler Upper Schooler she is today – the one who spoke at the Light RI Red event or stepped into the studio for this week’s episode. “She would not believe me,” Jackie says, smiling. “If I was a second grader again I would not have thought I would be speaking in front of so many people. It’s just unbelievable. I don’t think I would ever dream of it.” As for what she’s dreaming about after Wheeler? “I definitely want to do something in pre-med,” she says, as we talk about her college hopes. “Hamilton just helped me build my confidence so much, especially my advocacy,” she adds. “There are so many amazing teachers that helped me become the person I am today.” Speaking of help, Jackie also wants to thank her parents, Frank P’27, P’28 and Jennifer P’27, P’28. “They gave me the opportunity to go to Hamilton. They both have learning differences, too, and they want my experience to be better than theirs, and Hamilton helped me with that. “I’m really thankful that they brought me here, to Hamilton and Wheeler.” You can listen to our full conversation with Jackie at tinyurl.com/jackie28. Her segment begins at the 8:16 mark.

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There is only 𝗼𝗻𝗲 Wheeler. Curious to see what makes our school and community so special? Book a tour today at wheelerschool.org/enrollment/. 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 deadline for the 27-28 school year is Dec. 17. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 deadline is Feb. 1.