Christina Scherma

Cornelia Connelly Center For Education is a nonprofit, tuition-free Catholic independent girls' school serving grades 4 through 8, primarily supporting at-risk girls from the Lower East Side. The private company is based in New York, NY. The school removes financial barriers by providing full scholarships and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio to foster individualized learning. It emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional support, and character development. The center offers a graduate support program that assists alumnae through high school and college with academic, financial, and social-emotional resources. It promotes inclusivity through a non-discrimination policy and encourages participation in extracurricular activities, including athletics.