Community Leadership Academy was founded in 2009 by Peter and Kensy Boulware in response to a leading by the Holy Spirit to create a school with strong Christian values and a focus on the heart of the children. The Boulwares visited a school in Jacksonville and fell in love with the model, atmosphere and academic success of the students. They wanted to establish a similar program in Tallahassee that allowed for parent participation and encouraged a God-centered focus both academically and relationally. The school would emphasize academic achievement without losing site of bigger-picture goals such as exhibiting love for their neighbor, self-control and patience. The school would work with parents to develop students who could learn and excel in different learning environments and exhibit strong moral character. The school would offer a scripture-based perspective in a confusing world. That school would be Community Leadership Academy.