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Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy (BCLA), equips elementary and middle school students with the tools of learning to thrive within a classical environment. The key is that we teach our students HOW to think, not what to think, and HOW to learn, not what to learn. Visit our brand new K-12 campus in Huntersville, NC to learn more about our school model, classrooms designed for learning, and steps to apply.
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What is a Charter School?
Welcome Event
School leaders and staff were thrilled to welcome Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy families to the area's newest tuition-free public charter school. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting and celebrating with the families we will serve for the 23-24 school year!
Parents' Corner
Preview upcoming school events, fundraisers, and important dates by visiting our school calendar. Our school works hard to keep this information up-to-date.
Learn more about the potential opportunities to teach at Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy
Classical education, or traditional education, is language-focused and designed to train students how to think and learn, not what to think and learn. Preview our K-12 classical curriculum and apply for enrollment online.
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy aims to provide all students with a well-rounded education, nurturing the academic, social, and emotional needs of each child. Our Leadership & R.A.I.S.E. Values support our mission and aides us in the effort to create a well-rounded environment.
School Leaders
Christy Williamsen, Director K-6
With over 20 years of experience in classical education, Dr. Christy Williamsen serves as the Lower School Director at Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy. She brings to our school a unique combination of academic excellence and leadership, grounded in a deep passion for the classical model of education.
Dr. Williamsen holds an M.D. and an undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University. After retiring from medicine, she invested many years in classical education as a teacher, director, and teaching faculty in the grammar, logic, and rhetoric schools of many classical organizations. She has built a strong reputation as a thoughtful educator seeking to open students' hearts and minds to the goodness, truth, and beauty that surrounds them. Her leadership is marked by a commitment to academic rigor, character development, and creating a nurturing environment where every student can thrive.
She believes in the transformative power of classical education—not just in preparing students for academic success, but in shaping them into thoughtful, principled, virtuous leaders who make meaningful contributions to their communities.
At Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy, Dr. Williamsen is dedicated to partnering with families and staff to provide a high-quality, authentic classical education that involves educating the whole person - mind, body, and heart by seeking intellectual, physical, and moral excellence for all.
Ramon Richardson, Director 7-12
Mr. Ramon Richardson is a highly dedicated Director with extensive experience in school leadership. He is known for fostering organizational growth and enhancing educational outcomes. He creates student-centered learning environments and implements strategic initiatives that align with state and network goals.
Mr. Richardson holds a Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law, graduating with honors and receiving the CALI Award for Highest Grade in Election Law. His commitment to education began with a Bachelor of Arts in History from UCLA, where he served as Chapter President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and was actively involved in student governance.
In his recent roles as Principal Resident and Assistant Principal at KIPP Academy Charlotte, Mr. Richardson mentored teachers to develop high-quality lesson plans and assessments, resulting in significant student achievement gains. He also served as Head of School at Potomac Lighthouse Public Charter School, leading initiatives that increased student performance and secured substantial grants for school enrichment programs.
Life at Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy
Take part in our virtual Upper School tour
Explore our brand new, state-of-the-art campus and curriculum online to see why so many families choose classical education.
Take a virtual tour of our Lower School
Take a brief journey through the unique elements of our Lower School's culture in this Virtual Tour Video with our Director, Natalie Legra.