2nd Annual Cullian W. Hill - Scholarship Fundraiser

Welcome to the Second Annual Cullian W. Hill - Scholarship Fundraiser!

Join us on September 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM for an evening of fun and giving back at Commonwealth Community Development Academy (13477 Eureka St.)

Let's come together to support a great cause and make a difference in our community. Your presence will help us raise funds to support aspiring students in achieving their educational dreams. Don't miss out on this opportunity to contribute to a brighter future for our youth. See you there!

Event Date: September 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time)

About Dr. Cullian W. Hill

Founder - Commonwealth Community Academy

Dr. Cullian Winthrop Hill was born September 25, 1938, in Proctorville, North Carolina to the late Selather Hill and Frazia Gerald Hill.

Dr. Hill had an extensive education background himself since education was near and dear to his heart. His college career began when he matriculated into General Motors Institute majoring in Business Administration and Management. He completed his Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE) degree at Midwestern Baptist College in Pontiac, MI in 1974. He continued his academic career, taking courses to maintain his administrative certification until his retirement from the educational system.

Growing tired of the traditional school system challenges, Dr. Cullian W. Hill and his wife, Lucille Hill, founded Commonwealth Community Development Academy under a charter contract with Eastern Michigan University in June 1996. His expectations of quality, his leadership, hard work and perseverance, along with his love for people set a culture of high performance over the years and still speaks to the current philosophy of the school. He believed all children can succeed, thus, expecting quality instruction from his staff. One of his favorite expressions was, “My school may be in the ghetto, but the ghetto is not in my school!” He wanted to reach the children who otherwise would not have an opportunity. The image Dr. Hill presented to the children was professional and of class each day. He always wore a suit, shirt and tie with dress shoes and a belt. Nothing less was expected of nor accepted from the students.

Under his leadership, Commonwealth earned national recognition with the Success for All foundation for quality instruction and making record progress with students. The school has also been honored by prestigious organizations such as the Skillman Foundation and the authorizer, Eastern Michigan University. Additionally, valuable community partnerships have been developed to foster the efforts of quality education while servicing the whole child and his/her needs.

Host or Publisher Commonwealth Community Development Academy