I am writing to express my support for WHIN Music Community Charter School and request that WHIN be granted a five year renewal term and an expansion into Middle School (grades 6-8).

As a supporter of Arts Education, I believe that WHIN Music Community Charter School is an asset to all the youth of Washington Heights and Inwood. WHIN’s high standards combined with an arts integrated approach to teaching truly provides its students with the resources and access to become citizen artists who use their knowledge, music, math, literacy, and science to make the world a better place.

WHIN’s dedication to their families and community is deeply felt by all that are within the community. They are accessible, thoughtful, and very communicative. As the only charter school of its kind, I strongly believe its benefits to our youth need to continue in CSD6 as its inaugural class approaches 5th grade. As such, please approve the charter expansion request so WHIN can grow in a K-8 school.

In short, I fully support and endorse WHIN Music Community Charter School’s full renewal and expansion to Middle School. I value the mission and approach of WHIN, and I would be pleased to see its full expansion to Middle School in the community.

Sincerely,