About B.E.A.M.
Building Entrepreneurs Academically and Mindfully
A movement in education—rooted in Dallas, designed for the 21st century, and built around the belief that every scholar deserves to be known.
Our Mission
B.E.A.M. Microschool Academy exists to provide a personalized, project-based education that develops scholars academically, nurtures them mindfully, and empowers them to become the entrepreneurs, leaders, and citizens their communities need. Unlocking The Best Possibilities for Humanity.
Our Vision
To be Dallas's most trusted microschool—a place where scholars ages 5–10 discover their gifts, build real-world skills, and develop the character to lead with purpose.
30+
30+ Years in K-12 Education
Our Founder
Meet Dr. Andrea B. Long-Nelson
Founder & CEO, B.E.A.M. Education | Educational Visionary | Author & Global Transformation Leader
Dr. Andrea B. Long-Nelson is a third-generation educator with more than 30 years in K-12 education. Her career has spanned teacher, reading specialist, principal, assistant superintendent, curriculum director, and affiliate professor—driven by one conviction: education should be liberation, not limitation, especially for Black children.
As Founder & CEO of B.E.A.M. Education, Dr. Long-Nelson pioneered the Equitism™ framework, the foundational ethic of her upcoming book Synergy: The Collective Ecosystem. Her work is built on four pillars: Identity, Community, Competency, and Agency. She developed proprietary frameworks including the MICO™ Framework (Mindful Identity & Culture, Interdependence, Child Development Attunement, Whole-Child Stewardship, Actionability), Regenerative Accountability™, and the Scholar Mastery Passport.
Her vision has global reach. Dr. Long-Nelson presented her educational model to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and the Barbados Ministry of Education. Her credentials include a BA from North Carolina Central University, an MA in Reading Education from Louisiana Tech University, and an EdD in Educational Leadership from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
What We Believe
The Values That Shape Everything
Our values aren't posters on a wall—they're the daily practices that define how scholars learn, grow, and belong at B.E.A.M.
Academic Excellence
We hold scholars to high standards—delivered through personalized pathways that honor how each child learns best.
Entrepreneurial Mindset
We cultivate creativity, initiative, and problem-solving—the habits of mind that build futures and communities.
Mindful Development
We nurture the whole scholar—emotionally, socially, and spiritually—because education is about becoming, not just knowing.
Community & Belonging
Every scholar is known, valued, and loved. B.E.A.M. is a family—not just a school.
Our Partnership
In Partnership with New Covenant Christian Fellowship Church
B.E.A.M. Microschool Academy operates in partnership with New Covenant Christian Fellowship Church, sharing a campus at 2025 W. Wheatland Rd., Dallas, TX 75232. Together, we share a commitment to nurturing the whole child—academically, socially, and spiritually.
Dallas, Texas
A Shared Vision for Dallas Scholars
- A campus rooted in community and care
- Character formation alongside academic growth
- A welcoming home for families of all backgrounds
- Education that honors the whole child
Join the Movement
Become a Founding Family
B.E.A.M. is enrolling its first 50 founding families for September 2026. The families who join now will shape the culture of our school for generations to come.
Request Your Scholar's Place
Complete this short form to join the founding family list.
Ready to Join the BEAM Family?
We're enrolling our first 50 founding families for September 2026. Begin your scholar's journey today.
Only 50 founding family spots available · Opening September 2026