That's the idea behind our name and our work. At Cornerstone Inclusive, we ensure that every faith-based school has the systemic capacity, tools, and supports to welcome, retain, and support ALL learners. Guided by grace, we help schools build frameworks that welcome all children as God’s children. We believe every child is a gift, and that every student deserves an exceptional, equitable education.
We work directly alongside teacher and school leaders, building plans around students and staff already in the building rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Shellie R. Conrad, M.Ed.
Cornerstone Inclusive Learning Consultants, LLC
30 Years of Expertise Dedicated to Your School's Success
When I founded Cornerstone, I did so with a singular mission: to provide private, independent, and parochial schools with the systematic frameworks and professional development needed to maximize student retention and meet the needs of every learner.
Bringing over 30 years of public, private, and cross-sector educational expertise directly to your school, I have spent decades serving on several key district and school leadership teams. Furthermore, I hold a School Administrator Certificate, meaning my consulting approach is rooted not just in classroom tactics, but in a deep understanding of systemic school operations.
My journey spans three decades of deep, hands-on experience across general education, special education, and leadership:
The Classroom & Coaching: Proven foundation in K-5 teaching and literacy coaching. Deep in LETRS training and Science of Reading, providing professional development to fellow educators.
Special Education & Interventions: Extensive background as a Special Education Resource Teacher, and District-Wide K-12 Special Education Consultant.
Systemic Non-Public Support: Currently serves as a K-8 Instructional Support Specialist, delivering targeted systemic impact within the private school environment. In this role, I serve as a lead on building MTSS and collaborate with the local ISD to direct Non-Public plans.
Why Partner with Cornerstone Inclusive Learning
Private and parochial schools possess a unique freedom to innovate, but often lack the massive, centralized support systems of public districts.
Because I blend decades of leadership team experience with formal administrator-level training and a huge heart for serving all students, I approach your school through a lens of systemic sustainability. Cornerstone specializes in building the custom, scalable frameworks around MTSS, UDL, and inclusive learning that empower your staff, elevate student outcomes, and naturally boost student retention.
I would be thrilled to partner with you to build an inclusive environment where teachers thrive, students succeed, and a space is created where all of God’s children can thrive regardless of learning differences.
Let's collaborate! Feel free to call or email us today to discover how we can build your school's custom success framework using the resources you already have.
Systems over sessions. A single day workshop rarely changes practice. We design structures that can be implemented with fidelity and that hold up after we leave.
Our systems are built with your staff, not around them. Your leaders and teachers help shape the plan that will work for your school, so it fits how your school actually operates.
Every student is counted! Inclusive practice is built into the plan from the start, not added later on.
Grounded in classroom practices. Every recommendation is tested against what is realistic for the teacher while managing a full room of students.
This doesn't mean the work is easy; however, it does mean the work is equitable and inclusive for ALL students.
Most importantly, it is the RIGHT work and what serves ALL students!