Welcome to Ethos Academy
Founded by Dr. Gabriel Allen Powell, Ethos Academy is a premier educational program at Encounter Atlanta designed for young scholars aged 1 year to 5th grade.
We are committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders by focusing on our three core values: Character, Ethics, and Academics.
About Our Program
Ethos Atlanta Academy is a premier academic enrichment program for Encounter Church Atlanta members, offering a rigorous STEAM and Humanities curriculum. With small group class sizes and a strong commitment to improving literacy, we provide a personalized education that empowers students to excel globally and rank in the top 5%—a proven approach that enhances academic outcomes and fosters deeper student engagement.
We strive to create an environment where young minds can flourish and develop a love for learning.
Ethos Academy offers:
- Targeted Small Group Instruction – Personalized, small class sizes that ensure students receive focused attention and tailored learning experiences to meet their individual needs.
- Rigorous STEAM and Humanities Curriculum – A balanced curriculum that combines the arts, sciences, and humanities to foster well-rounded, critical thinkers ready to excel in diverse fields.
- Commitment to Closing the Literacy Gap – A strong emphasis on improving literacy skills among underrepresented students, equipping them with the foundational tools for long-term academic success.
Program Goals & Initiatives
At Ethos Academy, our mission is to cultivate scholars who exemplify character, ethics, and academic excellence, empowering them to lead with integrity and compete on a global scale. We are dedicated to achieving the following goals:
Ethos Vision Statement
Ethos Atlanta Academy seeks to be a leader in education, producing scholars who are distinguished by their academic excellence, ethical decision-making, and unwavering character.
- Ethos Atlanta Academy is dedicated to nurturing scholars equipped to compete globally – We prepare students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel on a global scale through high-quality education and innovative learning strategies.
- Close the Literacy Gap for Underserved Black Students – We aim to significantly improve literacy outcomes by offering targeted instruction and resources, ensuring that our students are academically competitive with their peers.
- Foster Innovation and Critical Thinking through STEAM Education – By integrating STEAM into our curriculum, we cultivate creative problem-solving and analytical skills, preparing students for success in future careers and global leadership.
Some of our key initiatives include:
- Summer Literacy Intensive – A focused summer program designed to close the literacy gap by offering targeted reading and writing instruction, interactive workshops, and engaging activities to boost student proficiency and confidence in literacy.
- STEAM Innovation Labs – A hands-on, exploratory program where students engage in projects across science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and real-world application of STEAM concepts.
- Grant Funding for Program Expansion – A dedicated initiative to secure external funding through grants to expand Ethos’s reach, enhance resources, and sustain our innovative programs, ensuring long-term academic success for our students.