We are Bridging the Opportunity Gap

Welcome to The Nest Academy

Where we educate, empower, and enrich Charlotte’s refugee,  immigrant, underprivileged and at-risk children to become first-generation graduates. A trauma-informed, holistic approach to education,  addressing the whole child: educationally,  emotionally, socially,  nutritionally, and experientially to help them become Whole Healthy Youth for tomorrow

General Info

Head of School: Mary Catherine (MC) Hildreth

Grade Levels: K-12

 

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About Us

Our students come from all over the world and now call East Charlotte home.  We understand that diversity is what makes our city so special. Honoring diversity is vital to strengthening our community. Our students and their families’ cultural and ethnic diversity is honored and celebrated at The Nest.

Every child has the right to be seen, heard, understood and belong. When children feel a sense of belonging in a safe, inclusive, and loving community, they have the freedom to live their true and authentic selves.

At The Nest, we have seen how greatly a loving support system deeply affect student success.

We believe that respect is essential in building the relationship necessary to educate a child.  When in an authentic, safe environment students’ sense of confidence, security and trust grow, fostering the power to teach and for them to learn. We model and encourage respect, trust and acceptance and honor.

We believe that true learning is a liberatory practice. We encourage curiosity, connection, and foster an appreciation and love of learning in all our students. We are actively filling in the educational gaps of our students. 

Our Vision

The Nest Academy’s vision is to change the life trajectories of Charlotte’s most vulnerable refugee, immigrant, underprivileged and at-risk students to overcome educational barriers and obstacles in an environment that gives them great hope, love, and acceptance. We instill courage and confidence to achieve personal and academic success in their lives. 

Our Why

Location

6824 Democracy Dr.

Charlotte NC, 28212

School Hours

M-F: 7:45am – 2:30pm
Weekends: Closed

Phone & Email

980-477-0327
[email protected]

Our Principal

“MC inspires and empowers diverse communities while welcoming and engaging them to facilitate belonging.  The result of her dedication is changed life trajectories, academic success, connecting their contributions, stimulating transformation and igniting equity, economic mobility and growth opportunities.“

Mary Catherine (MC) Hildreth

Founder & Head of School

Calendar

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Open House

Tuesday, September 6, 2023

First Day of School

Dec 20, 2023 - Jan 3, 2024

Winter Break

Mar 29, 2024 - Apr 5, 2024

Spring Break 

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Keep up with us!

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Intern Spotlight: Alexander

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Intern Insider with Sophia!

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Volunteer Spotlight: Ariana

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Volunteer Spotlight: Ella

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Years of Academic Excellence

Students Enrolled

First Generation Graduates

Volunteers Serve weekly

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Location

6824 Democracy Dr.

Charlotte NC, 28212

School Hours

M-F: 7:45am – 2:30pm
Weekends: Closed

Phone & Email

980-477-0327
[email protected]