Harley in the News
Harley in the News
Harley’s news center is a digital hub for the latest news and stories showcasing our school.
Strategy Sets the Destination, Culture Determines the Journey
Dr. Ryan Kimmet explores why culture determines the success of strategy in both business and education. Learn how The Harley School builds a “village” culture. Originally published in the Rochester Business Journal.
Filmmaking Workshop in Rochester NY at The Harley School Is Eye-opening for Attendees
Students at The Harley School and Horizons at Harley in Rochester NY master the art of filmmaking with James Kennedy, the founder of 90 Second Newbery Film Festival. See how local Rochester news coverage on Channels 8, 10, and 13 captured the magic!
Purposeful Process: How the Important Grade 3 Experience Reflects Our Lower School Philosophy
Explore “Joy in Learning” at The Harley School in Rochester, NY. See how our Grade 3 curriculum—from conceptual math to critical literacy—builds academic excellence and student agency.
Harley in the News: Hospice Program
Discover how a unique educational course in Rochester is preparing teens for the realities of death and dying. This innovative program goes beyond the classroom, teaching students about hospice care, grief, and the emotional journey of end-of-life. By facing these difficult topics, teenagers gain profound life lessons and empathy, helping them navigate loss and understand the true value of life.
Dan Moore Jr. keeps his father’s APEX legacy alive
Excerpted from The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionBy Ernie Suggs, photos by Natrice Miller/ AJC Dan Moore Jr. and Kyler Winston-Kendricks had their routine down to a science. Moore Jr., the president and CEO of the APEX Museum, and Winston-Kendricks, his intern, were...
What parents want from Rochester private schools
The following is excerpted from the Rochester Business Journal What parents want from Rochester private schools By Caurie Putnam//October 1, 2025 Ryan Kimmett The Harley School Dr. Ryan Kimmet, Ed.D., is head of school at The Harley School, a private, independent...
From Paddle Shaping to Peace Songs: Harley Joins the Erie Canal Bicentennial
Nyaweh sgeno (I'm thankful you are well). For those who don't know me, I'm Trish Corcoran, and I teach Indigenous and Environmental Studies at The Harley School. For the past two years, our students have loved trying their hand at paddle shaping right here on campus,...
A Harley Alum Returns: Mark McGrain ’73 Visits Campus
We were thrilled to welcome back one of our own, Mark McGrain '73, a celebrated jazz composer, trombonist, and educator who recently visited campus to work with our Jazz Band. Mark has spent over 50 years as a journeyman musician, with the past 25 years in New Orleans...
A Trip to Remember: Harley’s Seniors Head to Atlanta
After years without a senior class trip, a beloved Harley tradition is back! This fall, the senior class will travel to Atlanta from October 8–10 for a unique, immersive learning experience focused on history, culture, and social connection. The destination is no...