Justin Baiardo is the founder and visionary behind the Explore Academy model.  As a secondary science teacher, he became fascinated by the power of choice in the learning process and the educational success it can produce.

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In August, 2014, Mr. Baiardo, along with his team of talented and experienced educators, opened the first Explore Academy campus in Albuquerque, NM. 
 

Since then, the innovative nature of the educational model has spawned new campuses in different areas around the country.