Jacksonville Administration
Edi Wohlgemuth
Executive Director
Joined Cornerstone in June 2021 as Executive Director and oversees school operations, strategic planning, development, and community engagement. She brings more than 35 years of education and youth program management experience.
Dawn Oehmann
Principal
Joined Cornerstone in 2020 as Assistant Principal and became Principal in 2021. She brings 24 years of K-6 classroom and literacy intervention experience in Jacksonville schools.
Ed Ball
Assistant Principal
Joined Cornerstone in 2021 after serving as an assistant principal, dean of students, and social studies teacher in Duval and Hillsborough County schools. He holds degrees in Social Studies Education and Educational Leadership.
Kimberly Mashek
Assistant Principal of Curriculum / School Counseling Director
Joined Cornerstone in 2022 and serves as Assistant Principal of Curriculum and School Counseling Director. Her background includes school counseling, developmental services, and recognized leadership in counseling education.
Brittany Blakey
Assistant Principal of Upper School
Joined Cornerstone in 2022 and serves as Assistant Principal of Upper School. She taught history and civics in both public and private schools and holds a master's in Educational Leadership Administration.
Jason Trent
Athletic Director
Coach Jason Trent has served as the Athletic Director at Cornerstone Classical Academy since 2021, overseeing all aspects of the institution's athletic programs. With a strong background in sports management and a passion for promoting excellence both on and off the field, Coach Trent has successfully expanded and elevated Spartan's athletics to new heights. Coach Trent holds two bachelor's degree in Political Science and History from the University of North Florida. Prior to joining CCA, Coach Trent was on a football staff for five years at Providence School, serving as a coach and helping athletes secure college scholarships. Then, he served as an Athletic Director for 6 years at Beaches Chapel taking multiple teams to the play-offs in the FHSAA state championships series. During Coach Trent's tenure, CCA has been instrumental in introducing new sports programs, increasing student-athlete participation and mentoring Spartan athletes. Under Coach Trent's leadership, several teams have achieved district championships, conference championships and the overall academic performance of student-athletes has improved through the implementation of academic support and partnership with teachers. Coach Trent is dedicated to fostering student growth physically, academically and inspiring athletes to be leaders on and off the field. When not managing the athletic department, Coach Trent serves as a youth leader at his church, loves playing golf and cheering for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Andreas Charalambous
Director of Soccer
Andreas Charalambous has a bachelor’s degree in Sports Marketing and Management and brings a wealth of coaching experience to Cornerstone Classical Academy. Andreas obtained his coaching and talent identification qualifications in England, where he coached youth soccer and worked for Manchester Football Association. His passion for soccer and nurturing talent has driven him to help young athletes reach their full potential. In addition to coaching, Andreas has experience working in the sports technology industry and collaborating with professional soccer teams in Europe. His experience in integrating data analysis and innovative tech solutions into performance coaching has given him valuable insights into modern player development. As the Director of Soccer at Cornerstone, he will oversee the creation and growth of the school’s soccer programs, aiming to help student athletes excel athletically and academically. Andreas was born in South Africa and raised in Cyprus, where he played soccer for AEP Paphos FC. He and his wife, Vanessa, have two young sons.
Brian Trippett
Director of Football
We are proud to welcome Coach Brian Trippett as the Director of Operations of our Football Program. With over 25 years of coaching experience, Coach Trippett has left a lifelong impact on countless young athletes, many who currently play in college and some of whom have even gone on to play in the NFL. But his influence goes far beyond the field.
Coach Trippett has consistently gone the extra mile, not only investing time and knowledge, but also personally supporting players and their families when they needed it most. A true servant-leader, he brings with him over 30 years of military service, reflecting the discipline, integrity, and commitment he models every day.
When the Spartans faced challenges after our very first practice, Coach Trippett was the first person we called, and he showed up without hesitation. That’s just who he is. His heart for football and for developing young men is unmatched.
Well-known and respected throughout the community, Coach Trippett has an extraordinary ability to connect with families and recruit dedicated coaches who share his passion. He previously coached alongside Blake and Jason at Providence, and now brings that same energy, expertise, and leadership to Cornerstone.
As he steps into his role overseeing our football program, Coach Trippett brings a clear vision: to unify our K–12 school through football, building a championship culture rooted in mentorship, discipline, and community. He sees our unique structure not as a challenge, but as a powerful opportunity where high school athletes can model excellence and leadership for younger students, starting as early as kindergarten. Coach Trippett's family also goes all in with football! He married his high school sweetheart Shelley who helps organize behind the scenes and they have two sons Michael and Jamie (who is coaching the Spartans!)
Cornerstone is truly blessed to have someone of Coach Trippett’s character and caliber on our sidelines. We are incredibly grateful for his service, his heart, and his unwavering dedication to building something special at Cornerstone.
Go Spartans!
Lee Humphrey
Director of Basketball
Lee Humphrey played college basketball for the University of Florida, and was a key member of the Florida Gators teams that won back-to-back NCAA national championships in 2006 and 2007. He set both the season and career records at Florida for three-point field goals, making 113 in back-to-back seasons and 288 in his college career. He played professionally in Europe and after retirement received his Master of Business Administration from Florida International University. In the NCAA men's basketball season, Humphrey is an analyst for the radio broadcasts of Florida Gator men's basketball games. As the Director of Basketball at Cornerstone, he will oversee the creation and growth of the school’s basketball programs from 4 year olds through high school players. He will offer camps, clinics and leaguers for CCA students & community members. Coach Humphrey not only will train champion athletes, he will create an atmosphere of fun and support aiming to help student athletes excel athletically and academically. He is married to his college sweetheart, Chelsea and is a proud father of three sons who attend CCA!
Lindsay Mabrey
Director of Cheerleading
Coach Lindsay Mabrey is the Director of Cheerleading at CCA. She grew up in a big family in Albuquerque New Mexico playing softball and in 8th grade began cheering on the Varsity team. She was on the competition cheer team throughout high school and also cheered with the Albuquerque All-stars. At the UCA Camp Coach Lindsay won the All-American Award. She fell in love with cheerleading and found her true passion. In 2021, her children began attending Cornerstone and she volunteered to start a cheer program. She started with six girls and grew the program to over 120 preschool through high school students. She also started five competition teams with 90 competitive cheerleaders who have 21 first place wins and also winning a grand championship with CCA's mini team! Coach Lindsay has founded American Athletics, which will train cheerleaders and other athletes at the highest level of competition. She is a true inspiration with unmatched dedication and drive. She is married to Rick and is a proud mom of 4 children. Coach Lindsay truly brought the Spartan Spirit alive at CCA!
Micheal Jurney
Director of Baseball
Michael Jurney joins Cornerstone Classical Academy as the Head Varsity Coach and Director of the Baseball Program, bringing with him a lifelong passion for the game and a deep commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the field. In his full-time role, Michael works as a Route Sales Representative for BlueTriton Brands, where he has proudly served for the past 11 years.
A devoted husband and father of three, Michael is a man of faith and a member of East Pointe Church.
He is the founder and president of Youth to Champions, a nonprofit organization focused on building character, resilience, and leadership in young athletes through the principles of the “warrior mentality.” Guided by the motto “Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Champions,” the organization emphasizes personal growth, discipline, and purpose beyond sports. Michael is also the cofounder and vice president of the Seal Team Travel Baseball Program, where he helps lead the development of competitive teams grounded in accountability, mental toughness, and strong fundamentals. In addition to his nonprofit and coaching work, Michael led the revitalization of a local park on the city’s Southside, bringing together a team of volunteers to restore youth recreational opportunities in a thriving community. This initiative gave birth to the Southside Baseball Association, where he continues to serve as founder and president, creating new pathways for local youth to engage in both competitive and recreational baseball. Before his role at Cornerstone, Michael served as the Program and Events Manager at Walk off Charities, where he was actively involved in community engagement and organizational planning. From his early days playing T-ball to coaching travel baseball, Michael’s life has been deeply rooted in the game. Now, as part of the Spartan family, he is excited to lead Cornerstone’s baseball program to new heights, cultivating a culture of excellence, integrity, and teamwork.
Solimar Cestero
Director of Volleyball
Coach Solimar Cestero was born and raised in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, and started playing volleyball when she was nine years old. She moved to Jacksonville, Florida to pursue a career in Health Science while playing Division 1 volleyball. Throughout her college career at the University of North Florida, she received several ASUN accolades as well as setting UNF NCAA D1 records. Following her five-year college career, she moved on to compete professionally in countries like Hungary, Cyprus, and Puerto Rico. As a long-time member of the Puerto Rican National Team, she expanded her international experience by competing in Pan-American Games, NORCECA tournaments, and Olympic qualifiers in places like Mexico, Japan, Canada, the Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica. Coach Soli brings incredible energy, passion, and experience to our program and will be a game-changer for our student-athletes.
For facility questions or concerns please email Mario Melendez | mmelendez@cornerstoneclassical.org
Mario Melendez
Facility Manager
Danielle Haywood
Director of Transportation
Edguardo Herrera
Facility Team
Elsa Rico
Facility Team
Harvey Lombana
Facility Team
Magda Nieto
Facility Team
Mike Marino
Facility Team
Paul Eddings
Facility Team
Sergio Lombana
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Yasmin Lopez
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