Charter Schools Office
1020 Maple Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 591-5802
About Pillars Academy 
Established: 7/1/2025
Reauthorized: N/A
Contract Expiration: 6/30/2030
Education Service Provider (ESP): Global Educational Excellence (GEE)
Grades Served: K-8
Mission Statement
To promote lifelong learning by nurturing academic excellence, positive character, and appreciation of cultures.
Contact Information
Pillars Academy 26555 Franklin RoadSouthfield, MI 48033 (248) 331-9998 [email protected] Layla Shalabi, Principal [email protected] Michael Conran, Superintendent [email protected] Irfan Shuttari, President of Pillars Academy's Board of Directors [email protected] Jack Gilbert, Field Representative [email protected]