Online Educators
A Round of Applause For The 2022-23 Florida Virtual School Team Members of the Year!
By Kayle Gattuso on November 30th, 2022
It takes a dedicated, passionate, and supportive team to serve thousands of students across Florida and the country virtually. Every day, our exceptional teachers and support staff commit to putting students at the center of every decision, inspiring them to achieve their dreams. That is why we are thrilled to recognize and honor their accomplishments with our annual awards.
Continue readingFLVS Celebrates Teachers on World Teachers’ Day
By Florida Virtual School on October 5th, 2020
Every August, thousands of teachers prepare for the new school year, decorating their classrooms, organizing lessons, and brainstorming fun activities for students. Teachers at Florida Virtual School are no different! Although they may not have a physical classroom where they can see students daily, FLVS teachers find unique ways to create engaging learning experiences for students in the virtual classroom.
Continue readingFLVS Teacher Receives Yale Educator Award
By Florida Virtual School on September 25th, 2020
Florida Virtual School is proud to announce that one of our teachers, Samantha Rimes, was honored as a recipient of the 2020 Yale Educator Award. This award, sponsored by the Yale Office of Undergraduate Admissions, recognizes educators from around the world who inspire and support their students to perform at high levels and to achieve excellence.
Continue readingHow to Oversee Your Child’s Online Learning
By Guest Blogger on April 27th, 2020
Many parents have been sailing uncharted waters as they shift to online learning. As an online educator with elementary children who have taken a few online courses, I have been at the helm of online education in more ways than one. As parents finish out the school year, we are here to support their experience.
Here are a few tips to support your child’s online learning. You’re on your way to smooth sailing!
Continue readingA Message to FLVS Teachers from Students
By Florida Virtual School on October 31st, 2016
FLVS teachers and staff members recently returned from our annual In-Service Training.
This yearly event is a great time to meet with colleagues face to face, sharpen our skills, and put a few new tricks in our hats.
I was pleasantly surprised to walk into a session in which some of our students were part of a panel telling us what a day in their life is like. They spoke candidly and honestly and some of what they said needs to be in the FLVS Teaching Handbook!
Here are some of those pearls of wisdom, straight from the source. Continue reading