Former Houston ISD educator Corona Jones is striking out on her own by opening a private school, Crown Learning Academy, in November. Construction crews are wrapping up work at 1607 N. Main St., Pearland. The private school enrolls preschoolers through eighth-grade students as well as toddlers for early education with an average teacher to student ratio of 10-to-1. 832-885-2116. www.crownacademykids.com