Stream Team
Our Stream Team
Join the movement. Be the connection. Build the future.
The xS.T.R.E.A.M. Minds Academy STREAM Team is a community-based group of ambassadors who build authentic relationships, share our mission, and help families discover a new kind of K–8 learning experience rooted in STREAM, personalized learning, and social-emotional growth.
STREAM Team members will help lead monthly canvassing efforts across Birmingham to support recruitment and pre-enrollment, represent xMA at community events, and participate in a comprehensive training session to prepare for engagement and outreach.
We’re looking for parents, college students, community leaders, creatives, and advocates who believe in educational equity and want to make a real impact.
✨ Monthly canvassing and engagement events
✨ Onboarding and training session
✨ Stipends and internship hours available
Dr. Melissa Capehart
School Founder
Born in Atlanta, Georgia and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Melissa Capehart is an accomplished educator, school founder, and advocate for equity in education. She holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, an Educational Specialist degree in Instructional Leadership, and Leadership certification from Samford University. She also earned a Master’s in Secondary Education and a Bachelor’s in History and Psychology from the University of Alabama. Dr. Capehart brings nearly two decades of experience in both teaching and leadership roles. She has earned multiple accolades throughout her career, including “2017 Teacher of the Year” and the 2024 “Teacher in the Trenches” award for her service as a Technology Integration Specialist. Beyond the classroom, she has led inner-city youth summer programs and nonprofit mentorship initiatives that support high school girls in Birmingham. Her research centers on inclusive education policies and the transformative power of fine arts for at-risk students, including her most recent study on the impact of arts education on academic outcomes for African American males.
