Founder's Vision
ADCA was founded on the conviction that every scholar deserves an academy that pairs ambitious academics with intentional leadership formation and character development.
About
A modern charter academy built to develop scholars and leaders
ADCA Charter Academy combines academic rigor, character development, leadership formation, and strong family partnership in a polished learning environment that prepares students for lifelong success.
Who we are
Committed to excellence from elementary through high school
ADCA Charter Academy is designed to help students excel academically while also developing integrity, confidence, creativity, and a sense of responsibility to their communities.
What we cultivate
Whole-child growth in a future-focused environment
Our academy promotes scholarship, leadership, social-emotional development, innovation, and purposeful preparation for college, careers, and service.
Mission
Through STEAM-focused academics, character education, social-emotional learning, and strong family support, ADCA prepares students to succeed in careers and thrive as leaders in a diverse and technology-based society.
Vision
As a premier provider of STEAM education in North Carolina, ADCA educates the next generation of leaders to succeed in careers and contribute positively to their communities and the world.
Values
Empathy
Inclusion
Integrity
Leadership
Creativity
Institutional Distinction
The pillars of the ADCA charter academy experience
ADCA is building a distinguished academy model centered on strong leadership, student development, academic ambition, and meaningful partnership with families and community stakeholders.
Leadership Excellence
Experienced leadership guides the academy with high expectations, strategic vision, and a culture of accountability.
Student Development
ADCA supports the full development of each scholar through character formation, mentorship, and confident leadership habits.
College & Career Readiness
A future-focused academic pathway helps students graduate prepared for higher education, workforce opportunities, and service.
Community Partnership
Strong collaboration with families and community stakeholders strengthens trust, engagement, and student achievement.
Academic Innovation
STEAM-rich learning, thoughtful technology use, and ambitious instruction position students to thrive in a changing world.
Founder's Vision
Dr. Mughid Carroll
CEO & Founder of ADCA Charter Academy
Dr. Mughid Carroll is the CEO & Founder of ADCA Charter Academy, an educational visionary and transformational leader devoted to redefining what excellence looks like in a modern K–12 charter academy.
Originally from Pearl, Mississippi, Dr. Carroll relocated to North Carolina in 2022 with a clear mission: to design a school where academic ambition, character formation, and innovation work together to prepare students for meaningful futures.
He holds two Master's Degrees in Education and earned his Doctorate in Philosophy of Education from North Carolina A&T State University. His scholarship and practice are anchored in leadership, excellence, innovation, and the empowerment of every learner.
Under his direction, ADCA is being built as a premier institution committed to student success and lasting community impact — with plans to launch the ADCA Virtual Academy in Atlanta, Georgia for the 2026–2027 school year, extending the academy's reach across state lines.
“Building the Future One Student at a Time.”
The ADCA Difference
A premier academy committed to lasting impact
From founder's vision through classroom practice, every layer of ADCA is built to elevate scholar outcomes, family partnership, and institutional excellence.
Educational Philosophy
Rigor, relevance, and relationships anchor our model — students learn through inquiry, structured feedback, and a culture of high expectations.
Leadership Excellence
An experienced executive team and seasoned school leaders provide unified direction, instructional stewardship, and accountability across every division.
Institutional Mission
ADCA exists to prepare confident, capable, principled graduates who lead with integrity in college, careers, and community.
Future Expansion Plans
Strategic growth includes new academic pathways, expanded student programs, and the launch of the ADCA Virtual Academy serving learners beyond the Apex campus.
ADCA Virtual Academy
Launching in Atlanta, Georgia for the 2026–2027 school year, the ADCA Virtual Academy will extend our model to families seeking a rigorous, flexible online experience.
Academic Excellence
Standards-aligned instruction, frequent feedback, and a culture of mastery support measurable academic growth for every scholar.
Character Development
Daily habits of respect, responsibility, service, and resilience are woven into the academy experience from kindergarten through graduation.
Innovation & STEAM Education
Integrated science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics learning prepares students to think creatively and solve real-world problems.
Executive Leadership
Leadership guiding academic excellence
ADCA's executive team — CEO, Superintendent, and Deputy Superintendents — provides strategic direction, instructional stewardship, and a strong culture of accountability across the academy.
CEO & Founder
Dr. Mughid Carroll
Founder of ADCA Charter Academy, educational visionary, and transformational leader committed to building the future one student at a time.
Superintendent
Dr. Janice Tomlinson
Provides academy-wide instructional leadership and strategic oversight across the K–12 experience.
Deputy Superintendent for Administration
Dr. Gwen Faucet
Leads administrative strategy, institutional standards, and academic operations across the academy.
Deputy Superintendent of Operations
Dr. Anthony Jordan
Directs operational excellence, campus systems, and the day-to-day infrastructure supporting student success.
Discover the ADCA experience
Connect with our admissions team to learn more about enrollment, campus visits, and how ADCA supports scholars from kindergarten through graduation.
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