Annie T. Doe Academy
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Annie T. Doe Memorial Academy – Buchanan, Liberia
Demonstrating the love of Christ, our mission is to develop Global Leaders with integrity to unleash their full potential for a better tomorrow. We do so by providing enriched Christian education with extra developmental activities to help position our students for greater success.
- ATDOE Academy is home to 600+ students whose potential may be hidden behind their current economic status.
- The Academy opened in 2014 to its first 75 students in Grades K-4 and employing 25 full time staff members.
- 600 students enrolled current year (K1 to 12th grade). 800% increase in enrollment over the past 10 years and expanding full time staffs from 25 to 35.
- Constructed Annie T. Doe Academy Elementary, Junior High School and Senior High School facilities; including library, auditorium, computer and science labs.
- In 2026, ATDOE Academy will graduate its inaugural high school class.
With the Mission and Vision of the Annie T. Doe Memorial Foundation, these underprivileged students will be the first graduates in their families to receive a diploma and be able to attend higher education or get better paying jobs. These students have dreams of becoming teachers, doctors, nurses, politicians, journalist, and so much more. To read and see more about the students, continue to Our Stories.
Our Faith
Christian faith is the basis for all endeavors of the school as we seek Christ first in all that we do. (Matthew 6:33)
We believe that the primary goals of Christian education are the salvation and discipleship of the next generation, and must have an eternal perspective.
We believe that success at Annie T. Doe Academy is measured not only by the student’s leadership, personal excellence, and integrity; but moreover, by their life commitment to Jesus Christ.
We believe in an academically stimulating environment that will fully prepare students to meet challenges they will be faced with in their future.
We believe students have varied learning styles. As they are engaged in the learning process, we provide a variety of instructional strategies to support their learning.
We believe that each student is created in God’s image and possesses unique physical, social, and academic needs.
A day in the Life of ATDOE Academy
In adding to our Enriched Academic programs, these Extra Curricular Activities help to build strong character within our students.
STUDENT PA LAVA MANAGEMENT CLUB (SPMC)
PaLava Hut in Liberia is a process to resolve conflicts/disputes by elders in the community, such as; land disputes, debt, theft, etc. This club is training students to serve as mediators to settle problems among themselves. To handle issues through dialogue and discussion. This is not used to judge, but to make peace among their friends.
QUIZ BOWL
Quiz Bowl is a competitive, academic, interscholastic activity for which students attend practices and compete in tournaments with other schools. Questions range over the entire middle and high school curriculum. The students are reinforcing what they have learned in the classrooms and they go beyond their assignments to master other areas.
THE ARTS
Drama Club is an interactive, hands-on club for students interested in the performing arts. Drama performance has been shown to improve students’ self-esteem as well their confidence in their academic abilities.
The students will be able to continue sharing the legacy of these dances for generations to come.
Choir Club is not only for the enjoyment of making music together, but teaches the students the importance of unity and teamwork. The students learn Liberian music and more popular Christian music.
Cultural Dance Club teaches the students their traditional Liberian dances.
SPORTS
Drama Club is an interactive, hands-on club for students interested in the performing arts. Drama performance has been shown to improve students’ self-esteem as well their confidence in their academic abilities.
The students will be able to continue sharing the legacy of these dances for generations to come.
Choir Club is not only for the enjoyment of making music together, but teaches the students the importance of unity and teamwork. The students learn Liberian music and more popular Christian music.
Cultural Dance Club teaches the students their traditional Liberian dances.
PRESS CLUB
The establishment of the Press Club at the academy is for the following reasons:
- To build up writing and reading skills. Students will learn how to write news articles and prepare presentations
- To strengthen the use of the English language
- To educate the students on how to speak fearlessly
- To prepare students for a career in journalism
Reuben Bier a local news reporter and producer with Radio Gbehzohn 107.30 is mentoring and coaching our students in journalism.
He is sharing with the students on peace and security by using the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 and 2419 that mention Youth, Peace and Security. This will provide the students the opportunity to become messengers of peace in their communities, homes, worship services and schools.
SPELLING BEE
Students are asked to spell a broad selection of words, with varying degrees of difficulty. To compete, they must memorize the spelling of words as well as the correct pronunciations. These Spelling Bees will also improve students reading and writing skills.
Every Child Deserve a Chance
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Behind every uniform at the Annie T. Doe Memorial Academy is a story of resilience, hope, and determination. These students come from communities deeply affected by poverty, war, and loss—yet they dream big. Through free Christian-based education, they are rewriting their futures. Each story is a reminder that with faith, opportunity, and your support, these children can break cycles of hardship and become the leaders, healers, and builders of tomorrow.
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