Excellence
[How the Academy defines and pursues academic excellence]
About the Academy
Who we are
An African-centered homeschool collective where families, teachers and students learn together.
Mission
Our mission
Wilson Baker Academy is an African-centered homeschool collective where families, teachers and students learn together with rigor, purpose and pride.
[Expanded mission statement]
- Founded
- [Year]
- Grades served
- [Grade range]
- Meets
- [Days · Location]
Our Pillars
Excellence, identity and responsibility
Identity
[How cultural identity shapes teaching and learning]
Responsibility
[How students practice community responsibility]
The Collective
How we learn together
Families, teachers and students each carry part of the work.
Families
[How families participate in the collective]
Teachers
[How teachers lead instruction]
Students
[What a student's week looks like]
Leadership
Academy leadership
Students address teachers and staff as Baba, Mama or Iya, titles of respect for elders.
Baba Kwaw Imana
Executive Leadership · Math Coordinator · Membership and Payments
Mama Sunmolu Kouyate
Executive Leadership · Upper School Director · Science Coordinator
Iya Bashea [Last name]
Executive Leadership · RELA Coordinator · Educational Resources
Mama Abiodun [Last name]
Foundational School Administrator
Ubuntu
I am because we are.
Our community takes care of its own. Through the Ubuntu Community Care Board, families rally around one another in times of need and celebrate one another in times of joy. Through the Community Baobab, our virtual suggestion box, every family's voice is heard and addressed at our monthly family meetings.
Join Us
Named for two legacies
Learn about Dr. Amos N. Wilson and Ella Baker, or begin your family's enrollment.