News & Updates
Student Spotlight: Mathú Rochom

Student Spotlight: Mathú Rochom

Meet Mathú Rochom! This is Mathú's second year at The Nest Academy and he is in eighth grade this year. At his old school, Mathú struggled to keep up because of large class sizes; he was often distracted by other students who were off task and, when he needed more...

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Student Spotlight: Mema Rucia

Student Spotlight: Mema Rucia

Meet Mema! This is Mema's second year at The Nest Academy and she has captured the hearts of everyone here! At her previous school, Mema struggled because she couldn't speak English very well and didn't know how to read. She was often bullied because of those things...

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Student Spotlight: Bosco Nzabara

Student Spotlight: Bosco Nzabara

Meet Bosco! Bosco is a fourth grader and this is his first year as a student at The Nest Academy! He is the youngest out of four children and his family is from Uganda. Before coming to the Academy, Bosco says that school was mostly good, but here "everything is...

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Staff Spotlight: Maiya Black-Keeling

Staff Spotlight: Maiya Black-Keeling

So excited to introduce to you our newest staff member, PE, Health and nutrition teacher...Maiya Black-Keeling. Maiya started with us as a volunteer last year, teaching PE two days a week on her lunch break and has now joined our staff!!! Maiya’s heart for kids, her...

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Student Spotlight: Justin Reyes

Student Spotlight: Justin Reyes

Meet Justin Reyes! He is an eighth grader from El Salvador and this is his first year at the Nest Academy! Justin learned about the Academy from some of his friends that he plays soccer with and he really wanted to come here! Justin says he struggled at his old school...

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Student Spotlight: H’thin Rochom

Student Spotlight: H’thin Rochom

Meet H'thin Rochom! H'thin is originally from Vietnam and has lived in the United States for over 13 years! This is her second year at the Academy and also her SENIOR YEAR! H'thin says that what she loves most about going to school at the Academy is that it feels more...

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My Story: How I Got Involved at The Nest

My Story: How I Got Involved at The Nest

Hey there! My name is Connor Derrick and I am interning here at The Nest Academy for the fall semester! Throughout these next few months, I will be sharing my experiences with the Academy, as well as creating Student Spotlights on each of our Academy students! (Check...

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Volunteer Spotlight: Mr. Dave Clark

Volunteer Spotlight: Mr. Dave Clark

Clearly God knew our need even before we asked...We prayed for a science professor and He sent us Dr. Dave Clark!!! Believing for the unseen is becoming more and more second nature as we SEE how much God blesses!!! What a blessing and privilege to have...

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Students Enrolled

First Generation Graduates

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Location

The Nest Academy at Albermarle Road Presbyterian Church 

6740 Albemarle Road Charlotte NC, 28212

(A driveway away from the Simmons YMCA)

School Hours

Monday-Thursday: 7:45am - 3:00pm 

Friday : 7:45am - 12:00 pm

Weekends: Closed

Phone & Email

980-477-0327
[email protected]