
Dr. Krista Williams, a graduate of the School Founders Program, has turned her vision into reality by launching the first college-preparatory arts charter school in Alabama: Floretta P. Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy (FPCVPAA). Located in Mobile, this innovative school is now enrolling students entering grades 6–12 for the 2025-2026 school year.
In just its first year of operation, FPCVPAA students have already achieved several awards in the performing arts, showcasing the incredible opportunities and talent fostered at the school. Dr. Williams has created an environment where creativity thrives, supported by academically rigorous and engaging lessons.
Having toured the facility personally, I was impressed by the dedication of the teachers and staff to their students’ success. The school maintains a safe and open environment where students feel inspired to explore their creativity. The classrooms and performance spaces are well-equipped to meet the needs of the students, and it doesn’t hurt that they have brand-new equipment to help students perform at their best.
Through the School Founders Program, Dr. Williams received the support necessary to bring this dream to life:
Quality school visits to observe successful charter schools.
Individualized development to refine her vision for a performing arts-focused charter school.
Support with charter writing, including mission alignment and proposal preparation.
Financial and operational planning guidance, ensuring a strong foundation for her school’s success.

Dr. Williams sets a high standard for other performing arts charter schools looking to open, proving that creative artistry is truly fueled by intellectual insights. As she shared in a recent FOX 10 interview:"We prepare students for careers in the visual and performing arts as well as post-secondary education by providing continuous opportunities to excel beyond their current ideas of creativity. We believe that creative artistry is fueled by intellectual insights."
Learn more about the Schools Founders Program and Apply by clicking here.
📍 Location: 3100 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, AL 36606📞 Call Us: 251-289-9437🌐 Website: www.fpcvpaa.com📧 Email: info@fpcvpaa.com
Studio10 Staff. (2025, January 10). Dr. Krista Williams discusses the launch of Alabama’s first college-preparatory arts charter school. FOX 10 News. https://www.fox10tv.com
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