E3 was created to meet a need in the community. As a former educator, Sharalyn felt the educational system was not fully preparing our students to succeed outside of the academic environment. To compete successfully, there were fundamental life skills that needed to be mastered. Many of those skills and key principles can only be learned outside of the classroom. The premise behind E3 is to create a place where students can learn, practice, and employ the skills required to excel as a successful and contributing member of society. We see the students of E3 shining bright as a light, drawing others to them because they are both a motivation and inspiration. We see our students reaching their full potential, not holding back the fullness of who they are so that others are comfortable, but embracing their intellect, talents, gifts and strengths. E3 Preparatory and Leadership Academy is here to play a part in the journey of success for so many young people who will go on to positively change the world in which we live.E3 Preparatory and Leadership Academy has been created to:Enrich the lives of youth by providing a challenging and engaging academic program complete with culminating activities and enhanced experiences.Empower youth to dream higher than they ever thought possible, to see in color, to set realistic and challenging goals, to end up "somewhere on purpose", to standout, and to dig deeper, while instilling a standard of excellence.To foster success and a spirit of excellence by cultivating a healthy and competitive environment built upon core values and high expectations resulting in a lifelong learner who achieves beyond every obstacle.