Capstone Education Group (Cornerstone Elementary)

Mission: To equip all students with the Wisdom and Knowledge necessary to succeed in college and become leaders in their community.

Vision: Empowering students in underserved neighborhoods through academic and character growth to fulfill their God-given potential.


Program Highlights

  • Schools and Reach: The Capstone Education Group operates four schools serving 1,300 students in Binghampton, Frayser, and Parkway Village, including Cornerstone Elementary.

  • Character Education: Integrates the PREP ROCKS framework, promoting traits like Kindness, Optimism, and Courage.

  • Bible Study: Offers voluntary after-school Bible studies to instill faith-based values.

  • Community Collaboration: Partners with organizations such as SOS, Binghampton Development Corporation, Le Bonheur, Junior Achievement, and others to support holistic student development.

  • Expansion Plans: Adding one grade per year at Parkway Village, with plans to acquire permanent facilities for all schools.

Community Impact

  • Renewed Contracts: Successfully reauthorized three schools for another 10 years of school sponsorship, ensuring stability and continuity.

  • Student Growth: Achieved record levels of academic and emotional development, particularly at Denver Elementary School.

  • Safety and Support: Safety measures have been implemented, ensuring a secure environment for learning.

 

Support Capstone Education Group (Cornerstone Elementary)

    • For Capstone Education Group to acquire direct ownership of its buildings.

    • For endurance, encouragement, and sustenance for the staff.

    • For students to overcome adverse circumstances.

    • For parents to have the physical, emotional, and spiritual resources, they need to provide a supportive home environment for their children.

    • Sponsor a teacher’s classroom to assist with school events. This is a great project for Sunday School classes or small groups to do together. Contact Alex Wrobel at awrobel@cornerstoneprepmemphis.org for more information about how your group can sponsor a class.

    • Individual volunteers are also needed to make copies for teachers, and provide other supportive services.

 

Ministry Champion

Lucy Forrester

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