Seattle Maritime High School, Episode 125

Published: Nov. 8, 2022, 10 a.m.

At Seattle Maritime High School, students gain the skills to launch a maritime career and are ready to continue studying in a 2 or 4-year college upon graduation.

April Killian is back on the podcast! She interviews Tremain Holloway, who serves as the founding principal at Seattle Maritime High School, As an equity-driven leader, Principal Holloway is committed to academic excellence and innovative opportunities that all students deserve.  "I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to lead as the Founding Principal of Maritime High School, and I am excited for the future of our brilliant scholars."

At Maritime High School, student learning centers on the environment, marine science, and maritime careers working on or near the water. Students engage in integrated projects, learning across all high school content areas in the classroom, on frequent field experiences, and during boat-based learning. In the 11th- and 12th-grade years, students participate in internships to gain workforce skills and knowledge.  Students engage in project-based learning, working with teachers, community partners and industry experts in hands-on experiences; an innovative transcript demonstrates their learning across all academic subject areas.

Regardless of a student’s life path, attendance in this school increases their understanding of the natural world and their competency in practical skills, while offering them a greater awareness of the career opportunities of the sea and beyond.

Hear from Principal Holloway and learn all about Maritime High School on the latest episode of the Women Offshore Podcast!