The Andrea Castillo Teaching Academy, located at Ronald W. Reagan Doral Senior High School and provided by Florida International University (FIU), aims to cultivate students' interest in education and develop foundational literacies, competencies, and character qualities necessary for success in the 21st century. This academy provides a pathway to careers in teaching, including subjects in STEM, writing and literature, or the arts. It focuses on developing students' advanced problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, which are applicable to their chosen fields. The academy's curriculum, developed by FIU in partnership with Reagan Doral Senior High School, includes a rigorous dual-enrollment program. In the ninth grade, students engage in a specialized curriculum to foster their interest in education and provide background knowledge in the field. This preparation supports success in dual-enrollment courses in grades 10 to 12. These courses include Human Growth and Development, First Year Experience, Introduction to Sociology, Introduction to Education, and Public Speaking, among others. While the academy does not provide explicit details about the delivery format, the curriculum suggests that some courses are delivered online. The academy also offers students the opportunity to participate in leadership opportunities, such as in the nationally recognized Future Educators of America organization. Students who successfully complete the academy are well-prepared to continue their education at FIU to complete their degree. They are also offered the opportunity to secure a $1,000 scholarship through the Andrea Castillo Scholarship Endowment to support their endeavors in becoming teachers. This scholarship is awarded to one or more students per year who share aspects of Andrea's love for teaching. Preference is given to graduates of the Andrea Castillo Teaching Academy. In conclusion, the Andrea Castillo Teaching Academy offers a comprehensive, rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for successful careers in education. Participants will gain advanced problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, foundational literacies, and competencies that will serve them well in their future educational and professional endeavors.