About Us
Driven With a Purpose Academy, Inc.
“Empowering students to discover their purpose, ignite their drive, and transform their future as the driven, compassionate leaders the world needs now.” Dr. Alonzo Williams Jr. — Executive Director
Welcome
Our Philosophy
Our purpose, drive, transformation, and leadership that define the Driven With A Purpose Academy. The compass, flame, and arrow elements work harmoniously to create a powerful symbol that inspires students to discover their path, ignite their passion, and rise as the driven, compassionate leaders the world needs.
Our mission is to inspire a love of learning, foster resilience and determination, and equip our students with the academic skills, critical thinking abilities, and character traits necessary to succeed in college, career, and beyond.
Mission Statement
Driven With A Purpose Academy, Inc. is committed to providing a rigorous, motivational educational experience that empowers students to reach their full potential. We believe every student possesses unique strengths and abilities nurtured through a supportive and challenging learning environment, which can propel them toward a future of purpose and fulfillment. Our mission is to inspire a love of learning, foster resilience and determination, and equip our students with the academic skills, critical thinking abilities, and character traits necessary to succeed in college, career, and beyond. Our student-centered approach aims to cultivate a community of driven, compassionate individuals who will positively impact the world. By igniting the spark within each student and fueling their inner drive, we will help shape the leaders and change-makers of tomorrow.
More About “Step Up” options
Personalized Education Program
Customize the education of your child with unique abilities with a scholarship worth an average of $10,000. This scholarship gives families access to an education savings account (ESA) that acts like a bank account in which you can direct funds toward a combination of programs and approved providers. This includes schools, therapists, specialists, curriculum, technology, a college savings account and more
Unique Abilities
For A Unique Child
Children with unique abilities may have different needs when it comes to their education. We believe they deserve an opportunity to thrive and learn in an environment that supports their success.
The Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA) enables families to personalize the education of their students by directing funds to where they’re needed most. The funds can be used for a combination of programs and approved expenses including therapists, specialists, curriculum, private school, a college savings account and more.
New Worlds Scholarship Accounts
New Worlds Scholarship Accounts provide access to a flexible education savings account (ESA). The ESA functions like a bank account with funds you can spend on educational resources.
Dollars from this scholarship must be used in ways that improve reading and/or math.
This includes:
- Part-time tutoring in reading and math
- Summer or after-school programs designed to improve reading or math skills
- Curriculum or instructional materials, including books and some technology items