GNN-Liberia Academic Institution of the Year – 2023 is the Cyber-Ed Christian School of Excellence (“CCS”). The Cyber-Ed Christian School of Excellence (“CCS”) during the year under review has impacted the educational wellbeing of young Liberians, especially those opting for improved cyber-education in Liberia.
According to sources close to the institution, Cyber-Ed was founded in 2012 by Cllr. Soni Karnga Williams as a Christian School of Excellence.
Class of 2023, Cyber-Ed Christian School of Excellence
The school started as a home school and was later expanded to a day school in 2015. CCS, started as an elementary and junior high school. In 2019, CCS elevated to a senior high school and held its first high school graduation. To date, CCS has a 100% passage rate in the WAEC and WAASCE exams.
The Cyber-Ed Christian School of Excellence is a private international school based on Christian principles and a proud member of the Association of Christian Schools International. CCS utilizes online educational programs as well as more traditional methods to teach a Pre-K through high school core curriculum that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, the arts and math (STEAM) education and the development of strong communication skills.
This blended and holistic approach to education allows our students to successfully compete with their counterparts in the rest of the world and develop a lifelong love of learning in academics and the arts.
During the year 2023, this institution has made several headlines in its achievements not limited to 100% WAEC and WASSCE passage rate, 100% High School to College success rate, the entire 2023 graduating class was accepted at Voorhees University, Denmark, South Carolina, USA on partial or full scholarship, Partnerships with International Universities and Colleges, A successful S.T.E.A.M. Program, Successful implementation of a rigorous College Preparatory Program, An enhanced music and arts program, Commitment to Community Service Project, Partial and full needs based scholarships, and Diverse student body.
Its founder, Cllr. Soni Karnga Williams who is also Counsellor-at-Law. Prior to Cyber-Ed, she served as Director of Child Justice Division at the Ministry of Justice, Republic of Liberia. Cllr. Williams established the Law Office of Soni K. Williams in Jonesboro, Georgia where she operated as Managing Partner for 12 years.
Cllr. Williams earned a BA in Political Science and Government from Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts and a Juris Doctor from The American University, Washington School of Law. She later earned a certificate in Higher Education Training from the prestigious Harvard University. She also earned a certificate in International Relations from Mount Holyoke College. She is a Singer/Songwriter and a Recording Artist with over 16 original Christian songs.