Boston DREAM Academy (BDA) was founded in Fall 2013 by dedicated parents, church members, and Seventh-day Adventist pastors in metropolitan Boston. Their vision was to establish a high-quality, Christ-centered, college preparatory high school that welcomes and inspires young people from diverse backgrounds to strive for academic excellence and pursue God’s purpose for their lives.
Students engage in a rigorous academic curriculum complemented by enriching extracurricular activities, all within a supportive, collaborative environment. Our aim is to foster a culture of love and affirmation for all students, with staff committed to the success of each student.
Our Vision however, extends beyond academic achievement. We aspire for our graduates to be known not only for their intellectual ability but also for their integrity, self-discipline, high moral values, and dedication to social justice and equity. Our goal is to instill in students the values of mercy and kindness, reflecting the character of God in all interactions.
Boston DREAM Academy was established in collaboration with Virtual High School Learning. For the first two years, it was operated solely by dedicated, highly qualified volunteers. By 2014, enrollment grew from 3 to 9 students, and Mr. Robert Jackson was hired as the first principal.
In May 2015, we celebrated a significant milestone as our first two seniors graduated, both college bound. That same year, we initiated a partnership with EdEx Solutions, a reputable tutoring firm, which remains integral to our program. Since then, we’ve proudly witnessed all 38 graduates accepted into universities across the US with partial or full scholarships, and all but one of our Seventh-day Adventist students pursuing higher education at an Adventist university.
During our formative years, Boston DREAM Academy was housed at the Waymark SDA Church until September 2021, when we temporarily relocated to the Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester for a year. In 2022, the Bainum Family Foundation generously contributed $2 million towards the acquisition of our current school building at 48 Pleasant Street in Dorchester – reducing our current fundraising goal to $1 million which we will meet by God’s grace.
At the conclusion of last school year, we bade farewell for a second time, to our esteemed principal, Mr. Robert Jackson, as he embarked on a new role within God’s service. We forever will be grateful for his invaluable contributions. Mrs. Olga Gibb, as principal, navigated us through the challenging COVID-19 era, and we thank her. Now with sincere gratitude, we welcome our new principal, Pastor Orlando Hall, a visionary, who has assumed his leadership role with excellence and dedication.
We give honor and praise to God whose steadfast support sustains us. We thank Him for our invaluable partners who unite with us to ensure that each student receives the scaffolding necessary to achieve their highest potential. Our school’s strength lies our committed volunteers and donors, who selflessly contribute to our mission We invite you to become a part of the DREAM where students are nurtured and “Loved to Success”. We solicit your continued prayers and support.
