In 2010, Crown Leadership Academy was born with a bold vision—to cultivate leaders of creativity, courage, and integrity. Our journey began in a small rented office on Coleman Boulevard, a modest space filled with big dreams.

From there, we moved to Holy Cross on Sullivan’s Island, where we spent two wonderful years growing our community. In 2015, we relocated once again, this time sharing a campus on Wakendaw Road with Trident Academy. Though each move allowed us to expand, our hearts were set on one goal: finding a permanent home for our school.

For years, we searched, hoped, and prayed. Then, in late 2023, an unexpected door opened. Hawkes Learning, the owner of 546 Longpoint Road, reached out and invited us to tour their building. Previously used as a textbook curriculum company, the office space had remained nearly empty since COVID. As we walked through the halls, we began to dream—of transforming offices into vibrant classrooms, of cultivating creative spaces where students could learn and thrive.

Partnered with CDS Solutions to help us raise funds, we joined in faith with an original goal of $2.9 million. We are thrilled to share that we have already reached this incredible milestone! Now, we are setting our sights on $3.5 million by the beginning of June, allowing us to further invest in our future. These funds have already enabled us to enter into a lease agreement with Dr. Hawkes and begin renovations, bringing us one step closer to making our dream a reality.

What started as simple updates—moving a few walls, replacing floors, and improving lighting—quickly grew into a full-scale renovation to bring the entire building up to modern safety and coding requirements. Thanks to the expertise of LFK Architects, HDR Engineering, and The Cornerstone Company, this building is coming to life before our eyes.

But this is just the beginning. Meeting our current goal of $3.5 million will allow us to complete renovations and secure the funding to purchase the building and the four acres it sits on. Once that is achieved, we will move on to our next phase: building a gym and lunchroom adjacent to the school, providing even more space for our students to grow and thrive.

One of the most exciting additions to our new campus is a delightfully fun playground designed in partnership with Carolina Parks and Play—the same team behind the beloved Park Circle playground in North Charleston and Waterfront Park in Mt. Pleasant! Our students will have an incredible space to play, explore, and connect.

And now, the most exciting milestone is just ahead: In August 2025, Crown Leadership Academy will open its doors in our very own home at 546 Longpoint Road.

This is more than a move. It’s a legacy in the making—a permanent place where generations of Crown students will be equipped, empowered, and inspired.