Movement School
Uptown Elementary
We are preparing a new generation of students for college, careers and lifelong success by providing world-class academics, character development and personalized instruction. We believe each child has tremendous worth and potential, and we are devoted to the success of every child who comes through our doors.
2701 Freedom Dr,
Charlotte, NC 28208
Driving Directionsp. (704) 585-1356
e. freedom.office@movementschool.com
Uptown Elementary School Distinctives
Small-School Setting
We are a welcoming community school that will grow with your child. With our small group classroom settings, we develop personal relationships with every student and family.
Lead with Virtue
We weave virtue education throughout the day. We nurture an understanding of dignity, a context greater than one’s self, and the belief in giving of self to a greater cause.
Amazing Teachers
We hand-pick teachers to bring out the best in your child. They fill each classroom with instructional expertise, character, and love. Our teachers shine and are the heart of our school.
Become a Maverick
Admissions
Are you interested in becoming a Maverick? New scholar applications for the 2025-2026 school year will be accepted from November 1, 2024, to February 6, 2025, for kindergarten through 5th grade.
Are you interested in becoming a Maverick? New scholar applications for the 2025-2026 school year will be accepted from November 1, 2024, to February 6, 2025, for kindergarten through 5th grade.
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Meet Movement School's CEO
Kerri-Ann T. Thomas was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia and her master’s degree in education from Columbia University. She became a teacher, dean/assistant principal, principal and superintendent for the Achievement First Network in Connecticut and New York. As a principal she made history at Achievement First as the first turnaround school to make the most growth and outperformed the district within one year and leading the number 1 elementary school in Hartford, CT. As a superintendent at AF she led the New York Elementary schools in East NY and was the entire NY ES lead. KTT relocated back south and took the role of CAO at Movement Charter schools in Charlotte, NC. Months later she became the CEO of Movement Schools partnering with school teams towards the Movement mission and its expansion. Kerri-Ann is also the author of two children’s books called “Roll Call” and “The Coffee Shop.” Another fun fact is that she owns a tea shop called Brooklyn Tea in Atlanta, GA. As an educator, pushes students and peers to believe that “although you are a product of your environment you do not have to become a duplicate of the majority.”
Kerri-Ann T. Thomas was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia and her master’s degree in education from Columbia University. She became a teacher, dean/assistant principal, principal and superintendent for the Achievement First Network in Connecticut and New York. As a principal she made history at Achievement First as the first turnaround school to make the most growth and outperformed the district within one year and leading the number 1 elementary school in Hartford, CT. As a superintendent at AF she led the New York Elementary schools in East NY and was the entire NY ES lead. KTT relocated back south and took the role of CAO at Movement Charter schools in Charlotte, NC. Months later she became the CEO of Movement Schools partnering with school teams towards the Movement mission and its expansion. Kerri-Ann is also the author of two children’s books called “Roll Call” and “The Coffee Shop.” Another fun fact is that she owns a tea shop called Brooklyn Tea in Atlanta, GA. As an educator, pushes students and peers to believe that “although you are a product of your environment you do not have to become a duplicate of the majority.”
Movement School is a system of public charter schools in Charlotte, NC
Located in a newly renovated facility in West Charlotte, Movement Middle School opened in fall 2017 and serves 6th-8th grade.
“One child, one teacher, one book,
one pen can change the world.”
| Malala Yousafzai