Grades Served5-8
Founded 2010
Students404
Teachers 33
Founded in 2010, KIPP Vision Academy was the fourth KIPP Atlanta school to open and was founded on five core African values: Respect (Bi-Nka-Bi), Unity (Nkonsonnkonson), Reflection (Sankofa), Diligence (Aya), and Fun (Dono). At KIPP Vision Academy, we cultivate our students’ inherent genius in order for them to be builders of their communities, change agents of the social challenges of their time, and socially responsible leaders of the future. The design of our classrooms and hallways embrace the aspect of community and reflect African huts and villages.
KIPP Vision Academy is located inside the oldest Atlanta Public Schools building and shares the building with KIPP Vision Primary School (grades K-4), offering a full K-8 academic experience. In October 2020, the KIPP Vision campus will open a health clinic that will serve families and friends in our community.
Tanaya Washington serves as Principal of grades K-8 at KIPP Vision Campus. She is an experienced educator and leader with over 15 years of dedication to fostering educational equity and scholar success. She most recently served as the Deputy Principal at KIPP WAYS Academy, where she progressed through diverse roles such as Teacher, Math Interventionist, Instructional Coach, Assistant Principal, and Principal-in-Residence. Recognized for her excellence in teaching and leadership, Tanaya was named Teacher of the Year in 2016 and was sought after by the KIPP Foundation for her expertise in Math Instructional Coaching, contributing to national professional development initiatives.
A proud alumna of KIPP Academy in the Bronx, NY, and Spelman College with a B.A. in Economics, Tanaya has continually honed her leadership skills through prestigious KIPP leadership programs, including the Teacher Leader, Leadership Team, Instructional Coaching, and Principal-in-Residence cohorts. Her career reflects a deep commitment to creating inclusive, high-achieving environments for scholars and teachers to thrive.
Beyond her professional life, Tanaya cherishes time with her husband, Authur, and their six children. She finds joy in music, running, and community service, remaining steadfast in her passion for inspiring others and shaping future generations.
At KIPP Vision Academy we offer the following extracurricular activities:
Our students’ academic results continue to prove what is possible in education.
KIPP Atlanta Schools was awarded Accredited status by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI)