Investing in an Education Ecosystem

Gestalt Community Schools recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Power Center Academy Elementary and 9th Grade Academy. The project was the third financed by HOPE in partnership with Gestalt, one of the highest performing charter school operators in the state of Tennessee. With the opening of the new school providing high quality education to students from predominantly underserved neighborhoods, the Hickory Hill community kicked off a three year revitalization effort. “Two years ago, we held a meeting with our community stakeholders, partners and residents to discuss the current state of the Hickory Hill community,” said Yetta Lewis, president and CEO of Gestalt Community Schools. “It was clear to us that the need for quality education and additional community resources was necessary.”