INTRODUCING
I AM
ACADEMY
Helping to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline systems within educational institutions through mentorships with students and community partnerships.

INTRODUCING
I AM
ACADEMY
Helping to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline systems within educational institutions through mentorships with students and community partnerships.
...and growing!
...and growing!
WHO WE ARE
Empowering African American adolescents to achieve their full potential by
centering their identity cultivating relationships supporting educational success providing college experiences facilitating job readiness
ultimately changing the narrative and trajectory of their community.
CORE VALUES
We honor diversity and inclusion, treat others with respect, and embrace alternative ways of thinking.
We use our voices and abilities to defend justice, freedom, inclusion and equity.
We believe in making our community a better place through participation, collaboration, and partnerships.
We believe that building knowledge and developing 21st century skills lead to the gateway of opportunity.
We believe in authenticity, honesty, and transparency; we strive to do the right thing every time, every day.
CORE VALUES
RESPECT FOR ALL
ADVOCACY
COMMUNITY
EDUCATION
INTEGRITY

OUR STORY
OUR STORY
"We wanted to give our youth something we didn't have."
Lindsay and Henry Cherry, Founders
Upcoming Events
PARTNERS
OUR ADDRESS
I AM ACADEMY
OUR PROGRAMS
Click here to view our calendar of student programming.
OUR PROGRAMS
Registration is now open for our high school and middle school programs. Click either program’s name below to register.
- High School Program 9th-12th
Dedicated life coaches, weekly check-ins, monthly meetings, local engagement, trips beyond
- Middle School Program 6th-8th
Bi-weekly check-ins, monthly meetings, book studies, college visits, local engagement
- Elementary Program 4th-5th
A 2-month program featuring creative writing, STEM activities, reading partners, local engagement [Coming soon!]
Click here to view our calendar of student programming.
High School Program
- Dedicated Life Coaches
- Weekly Check-ins
- Monthly Meetings
- Local Engagement
- Trips Beyond
Middle School Program
- Weekly Check-ins
- Monthly Meetings
- Book Studies
- College Visits
- Local Engagement
Elementary School Program
- 2-month program
- Creative Writing
- STEM Activities
- Reading Partners
- Local Engagement