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Academy for Innovation in Medicine (AIM)

Atlanta · grades: 6-12 · opens: Fall 2026 · approved Aug 27, 2025

Georgia's first healthcare-focused STEMM charter, opening Fall 2026 with a named CEO, a signed 30,000 sq ft lease at Uptown Atlanta, and published enrollment targets. With a facility secured and a federal startup subgrant in hand, founding purchasing decisions are likely being made now.

Opens
Fall 2026
Grades
6-12
Enrollment
Contract: at least 221, up to 870. School plans 260 in year one (grades 6 and 9)
Charter term
July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031

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Timely, specific reasons to reach out today — newest first, each linked to its source.
Signed a 30,000 sq ft lease at Uptown AtlantaFeb 17, 2026
Facility is locked and they move in this summer. Build-out, furniture, and equipment decisions are likely underway now.
Source: citybiz
Awarded a federal CSP startup subgrantDec 10, 2025
Part of $9.3M across five schools. Funds furniture, curriculum, and training over 36 months. A clear spending window.
Dr. Kristy Beam is the founding CEOAug 27, 2025
She is the decision-maker. An Atlanta native and former Gwinnett assistant principal who ran a Title I budget, so she knows procurement.

Who to contact

The decision-maker, named in public sources. When we don’t have a direct line, we point you to where to find them.
Dr. Kristy Beam Founding CEO & Lead Founder
Atlanta native. Over a decade in the classroom, then assistant principal in Gwinnett County managing the Title I plan and budget. Was principal of the American School of Valencia, Spain.
AIM is committed to removing barriers to opportunity, which means location and access to transportation are critical.

The facts

Everything the public documents state — every line links to its source.
ApprovedAugust 27, 2025Approved the charter petition at the August 27th board meeting.
OpensFall 2026 (grades 6 and 9 first)AIM plans to open in fall 2026.
Grades6-12Serve grades 6-12.
Charter termJuly 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031Term beginning on July 1, 2026 and expiring on June 30, 2031.
EnrollmentContract: at least 221, up to 870. School plans 260 in year one (grades 6 and 9)Total enrollment shall be at least 221 students but shall not exceed 870 at any point during the charter term.
Facility30,000 sq ft at Uptown Atlanta (lease signed)Will move into a 30,000-square-foot space this summer.
BrokerSavills (Allison Bittel, Matthew Barnes)Savills represented AIM in the transaction.
Districts servedAtlanta, Clayton, DeKalb, Fulton, CobbStudents from Atlanta Public Schools, Clayton, DeKalb, Fulton, and Cobb.
Health partnerGrady Health System (priority hiring partner)Grady Health System, the school's priority hiring partner.
Seed funderredefinED AtlantaIn partnership with redefinED atlanta as the seed funder.
Career pathwaysParamedicine, Health Information Management, Practical NursingStarting pathways include Paramedicine, Health Information Management, and Practical Nursing.
IncubatorGeorgia Charter Schools Association Charter IncubatorDeveloped through the GCSA Charter Incubator program.
Websiteaimgeorgia.orgSchool's official site.
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