CEO & Founder
Dr. Mughid Carroll
Founder of ADCA Charter Academy, educational visionary, and transformational leader committed to building the future one student at a time.
ADCA Charter Academy
Building Future Leaders Through Excellence
ADCA Charter Academy empowers students through academic achievement, leadership development, innovation, character education, and college and career readiness.
About ADCA Charter Academy
A leadership-focused academy grounded in excellence
ADCA Charter Academy is committed to academic excellence, leadership, innovation, character development, and whole-child growth. Our learning environment is designed to help scholars build confidence, think critically, and prepare for a future of purpose and achievement.
Whole-child growth
Students are supported academically, socially, emotionally, and as emerging leaders.
Future-focused learning
Innovation, technology, and purpose-driven instruction shape the ADCA experience.
Family partnership
Strong communication and trusted relationships help families stay connected and informed.
Mission, Vision, and Values
A premier charter academy shaping tomorrow’s leaders
ADCA aligns academic rigor with character, inclusion, and innovation so every student is prepared to thrive in a diverse and technology-based world.
Mission
Through STEAM-focused academics, character education, social-emotional learning, and strong family support, ADCA prepares students to succeed in careers and thrive as leaders in a diverse and technology-based society.
Vision
As a premier provider of STEAM education in North Carolina, ADCA educates the next generation of leaders to succeed in careers and contribute positively to their communities and the world.
Values
Empathy
Inclusion
Integrity
Leadership
Creativity
Executive Leadership
Meet Our Executive Leadership Team
ADCA's executive team unites institutional vision, instructional leadership, and operational excellence to shape a premier K–12 academy experience.
Superintendent
Dr. Janice Tomlinson
Provides academy-wide instructional leadership and strategic oversight across the K–12 experience.
Deputy Superintendent for Administration
Dr. Gwen Faucet
Leads administrative strategy, institutional standards, and academic operations across the academy.
Deputy Superintendent of Operations
Dr. Anthony Jordan
Directs operational excellence, campus systems, and the day-to-day infrastructure supporting student success.
From the CEO & Founder
Dr. Mughid Carroll
CEO & Founder of ADCA Charter Academy
Dr. Mughid Carroll is the CEO & Founder of ADCA Charter Academy, an educational visionary and transformational leader devoted to redefining what excellence looks like in a modern K–12 charter academy.
“Building the Future One Student at a Time.”
Why Families Choose ADCA
A premium school experience built on trust and ambition
Families choose ADCA for its strong academics, leadership culture, future-focused learning, and the personal support that helps students succeed.
Academic Excellence
Rigorous instruction, high expectations, and a culture centered on measurable growth.
Leadership Development
Students are nurtured to lead with confidence, service, integrity, and purpose.
STEAM Education
Integrated science, technology, engineering, arts, and math experiences build curiosity.
Character Education
Daily habits of respect, responsibility, and resilience are woven into student life.
Athletics & Clubs
The ADCA Lions experience extends beyond the classroom through competition and community.
Safe Learning Environment
A welcoming campus culture supports belonging, emotional well-being, and student success.
College & Career Readiness
Future-focused pathways prepare students for higher education, careers, and leadership.
Family Support
Strong partnerships with families help every child thrive academically and personally.
Athletics Spotlight
ADCA Lions Athletics
A premier athletics program where competition, character, and school pride work together to shape disciplined students and respected representatives of the academy.
Leadership Through Competition
Every ADCA team is built to develop disciplined leaders who communicate well, compete with integrity, and carry academy standards into the classroom.
Elite Presentation. Serious Standards.
From field identity to aquatic preparation and court discipline, the Lions program is designed to feel polished, respected, and worthy of premier regional athletics.
Team Sports and Specialty Programs.
Football, baseball, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cheer, track, swim, and tennis operate as one lion-hearted athletics culture centered on growth and pride.
Academic Divisions
A complete K–12 pathway for growth and achievement
Our academic structure supports students through every stage of development with age-appropriate challenge, support, and leadership preparation.
Elementary School
A nurturing foundation focused on literacy, numeracy, discovery, and confidence-building for young learners.
Explore ElementaryMiddle School
A transitional experience that deepens scholarship, leadership habits, critical thinking, and identity.
Explore Middle SchoolHigh School
An ambitious academic pathway designed for advanced preparation, purpose, and college and career readiness.
Explore High SchoolAdmissions Preview
A welcoming enrollment process for families
Families can begin the admissions journey by applying, requesting a tour, joining the lottery pool, or contacting the school for enrollment information and next steps.
Leadership & Culture
An academy culture shaped by vision and excellence
From the superintendent through school leadership, ADCA maintains a unified focus on scholar development, institutional quality, and a prestigious academy environment.
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