About TIME Leadership Academy
Tuition-Free Public Charter School — Dothan, Alabama
Who We Are
We Believe. Rise Above.
TIME Leadership Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades K–8 in Dothan, Alabama. We partner with the Dothan community to ensure that all students and their families thrive academically, socially, and personally.
TLA empowers all students, regardless of background or socioeconomic challenges, to discover their unique gifts, develop essential academic and life skills, and pursue purposeful pathways that positively impact their communities and beyond.
Every Second Counts
Our Purpose
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
TIME Leadership Academy's mission is to prepare students in grades K-8 to become confident leaders and change makers through a rigorous, student-centered learning environment grounded in a strong school culture, career discovery, and whole child whole leader development. TLA empowers all students, regardless of background or socioeconomic challenges, to discover their unique gifts, develop essential academic and life skills, and pursue purposeful pathways that positively impact their communities and beyond.
Our Vision
TIME Leadership Academy's (TLA) vision is to partner with the Dothan community to ensure that all K-8 students and their families thrive academically, socially, and personally within a strong, inclusive school culture that values belonging, purpose, and high expectations. TLA envisions a student-centered, culturally connected learning environment grounded in career discovery and whole child whole leader development, where students are known, supported, and challenged over time to grow as learners and leaders.
What We Stand For
Our Core Pillars
Culture
We cultivate a positive, inclusive culture where every student is valued, challenged, and inspired to lead with integrity, respect, and purpose.
Whole Child/leader
We nurture the whole child through academics, character, wellness, and leadership, preparing students to thrive in every environment.
Career Discovery
Students explore careers through hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world experiences that strengths future possibilities.
Leadership
Our Team
Nathan Patterson
Executive Director
Maria Johnson
Design Partner
Phone: (334) 701-2975
Email: majohnson2975@gmail.com
We Believe in Every Student
Join a community where students are known, supported, and challenged to grow as learners and leaders.



