"Welcome to Cornerstone Academy, where our mission is to deliver a high-caliber education focused on academic excellence, global citizenship, and spiritual and personal development with a biblical worldview. We strive to place Christ as the Cornerstone of education, offering a comprehensive academic experience that fosters both faith and intellect. We are dedicated to educating and preparing the entire body of Christ."
ABOUT US
At Cornerstone Academy, we emphasize discovery — guiding each student on a path of self-exploration to understand their beliefs, purpose, and calling. We’re committed to nurturing a strong sense of identity and empowering students to activate their unique gifts for the glory of God.
We uphold diligence in education, combining rigorous academics with practical application. Our multi-grade level classrooms ensure every student receives personalized, tailored instruction that meets their appropriate level of challenge and unlocks their full potential, all within a compassionate, Christ-centered environment. Through innovative teaching methods, we foster critical thinking and creativity. Our approach to academics combines well-structured, interactive instruction that caters to diverse learning styles.
And we are dedicated to disciple-making. We foster spiritual growth through daily devotions, Chapel gatherings, and student-led clubs, where students not only deepen their faith but also learn to share it with conviction to others.
At Cornerstone Academy, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where students can thrive academically, spiritually, and socially. Our educational programs are designed to challenge and inspire, helping students to develop their God-given potential.
Join us at Cornerstone Academy, where Christ is the foundation of our educational journey, and together, we build a brighter future for our children
Core Values
Discovery
of self, beliefs, purpose, and calling
We strive to help each Cornerstone Academy student discover and develop a clear sense of their God-given identity, purpose and calling. Our desire is for students to cultivate a firm understanding of what they believe and explore valuable ways they can activate their unique characteristics for God’s glory.
Diligence
academic excellence with practical application
We support each student to reach their fullest academic potential. Our classes are multi-grade level groups that meet the appropriate level of challenge for each child. Our teachers instruct using multisensory lessons that meet the needs of every student.
Disciple-Making
spiritual disciplines and evangelism
Our aim is to make disciples who become disciple-makers. Whether in daily devotion, weekly Chapel, or in student-led clubs, we give our students an opportunity to both participate in and lead discussion that will deepen their understanding of the tenets of the Christian faith at their level and show them that they, too, can participate in the Great Commission at any age and in any place.
Meet Our Principal
Danielle Ngalibika
From a young age, Danielle envisioned creating a Christian school that would nurture both the spiritual and academic growth of its students. Growing up deeply rooted in the church, Danielle developed a passion for teaching, inspired by the values and community that surrounded her.
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Danielle's educational path began at National Presbyterian School in Washington, DC and continued at St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Potomac, Maryland. The years she spent in both institutions, immersed in a Godly education, profoundly shaped her future aspirations.
Danielle pursued her undergraduate degree at George Washington University where she earned her degree in Psychology and later earned a masters degree in School Leadership from Harvard University. Throughout her academic journey, she never lost sight of her vision to establish a school dedicated to educating children in a Christ-centered environment.
​​After completing her undergraduate studies, Danielle ventured to the Metro Atlanta region to begin her teaching career as a Teach For America corps member. She taught elementary grades for two years in College Park, GA before returning to the classroom herself to pursue her master’s degree at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education. Upon completing her master’s program, Danielle’s journey came full circle when she began teaching at St. Andrew's Episcopal School, the very institution that played such a vital role in her own educational journey. Her tenure at St. Andrew’s provided her with invaluable experience and insight into the world of private Christian education. ​
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In 2020, driven by divine inspiration, Danielle embarked on the journey to start her own school. Through divine intervention and connection, she miraculously connected with Mike and Martha Zeher. The Zehers, who founded Cornerstone Academy in 2002, shared Danielle's vision and had initially established the school to provide specialized instruction for children with learning differences.
​Under Danielle's leadership, Cornerstone Academy has expanded its mission and reach. While still committed to supporting children with learning differences, the school now welcomes all children and offers a broader range of grade levels. Danielle's vision is to grow Cornerstone Academy into a full pre-K through 12th-grade institution, ensuring that every child receives a holistic education rooted in Christian values.
Meet the Faculty
Cornerstone Academy's faculty is a gifted, diverse, and dedicated group of teachers from a variety of backgrounds, united by their faith in Christ and commitment to Christian education.
