FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Founded by veteran Cleveland educator Marshall Emerson III, Genesis delivers rigorous academics, joyful culture, and whole-child support.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland families now have a new option for their scholars. The Genesis School, a high-performing private school serving scholars in grades PreK–8, is opening this fall and enrolling for the 2026–27 school year — at a public school cost.
Founded by Marshall Emerson III, a respected Cleveland educator with a proven track record of launching successful schools across Northeast Ohio, The Genesis School is built on a simple but powerful promise: every scholar is welcomed, valued, and prepared for college-prep high school and beyond.
“Every scholar in Cleveland deserves a world-class education, and The Genesis School was built to deliver exactly that — rigorous, joyful, and rooted in character.”
— Marshall Emerson III, Founder, The Genesis School
A Private School Experience at a Public School Cost
Genesis offers the hallmarks of an exceptional private education — rigorous academics, a joyful school culture, whole-child support, and a strong moral foundation — while removing the financial barrier that keeps many Cleveland families from accessing such opportunities.
“We built Genesis because every scholar in Cleveland deserves a world-class education,” said Emerson. “Our families shouldn’t have to choose between quality and affordability. At Genesis, they don’t have to.”
Open to Every Cleveland K–8 Scholar
Genesis welcomes every Cleveland K–8 scholar through its doors — no entrance exam, no exclusions. The school is designed to meet each scholar where they are and guide them toward college-prep high school readiness and lifelong success.
Signature Offerings
Genesis goes beyond the basics to ensure every scholar has the resources, enrichment, and support they need to thrive — inside and outside the classroom. Signature offerings include:
- College-Prep Curriculum
- Pre-K & Daycare Programming
- Free Tutoring for Every Scholar
- Saturday School
- Extended School Year
- Before-Care and After-School Programs
- Transportation Options
- 1:1 Technology for Every Scholar
- Art, Music, and Dance Classes
- On-Site Counseling & SEL
- Civics, Ethics, & Character Development
- Annual Capstone/Community Service Projects (grades 3–8)
- Weekly Community Celebrations
- Mentoring through Community Nonprofit Partners
- Accelerated Coursework Available
- Bully-Free, Safe Environment for All
Core Approach
Genesis is built on a whole-child model anchored in proven, research-based practices — and led by experienced educators with a track record of results. The school’s approach centers on:
- Whole-Child Model
- Proven, Research-Based Curriculum
- A Listening & Readiness Approach that Meets Scholars Where They Are
- Structured & Compassionate Systems and Routines
- Core Tenets: Resilience, Respect & Responsibility
- Character Development
- Culture Camp at the Start of Each Year
- Public Praise / Private Redirection
- Parents as Partners
- Community Partnerships
- Experienced Leadership with a Track Record of Results
About the Founder
Marshall Emerson III is a veteran Cleveland educator whose career has centered on building high-quality schools in communities that need them most. His track record of launching and growing successful schools across Northeast Ohio serves as the foundation for The Genesis School’s model and mission.
About The Genesis School
The Genesis School is a high-performing private school enrolling scholars in grades PreK–8 in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded by educator Marshall Emerson III, Genesis provides a private school experience — rigorous academics, joyful culture, whole-child support, and moral foundation — at a public school cost. Every scholar at Genesis is welcomed, valued, and prepared for college-prep high school and beyond.
