Blog
Explore VTVLC’s blog. From student-authored reflections on virtual learning, to teacher profiles and important updates.
Get to Know the VTVLC K-8 Teachers: Beth Rodondi
VTVLC Teacher Profile Q: Can you tell us a little about your background?A: I earned my Master in Ed from Johnson State after working in the medical lab for many years, I decided to go into teaching. I taught college in North Carolina for 4 years and moved back to VT....
Get to Know the VTVLC K-8 Teachers: Lauren Kelley
VTVLC Teacher Profile Q: Can you tell us a little about your background?A: - B.S. in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Communication Science from UVM- Literacy Interventionist at Westminster Center School in Westminster, VT- CSO first-grade teacher...
Get to Know the VTVLC K-8 Teachers: Jenifer Hardy
VTVLC Teacher Profile Q: Can you tell us a little about your background?A: I earned a B.S. in Math and a B.A. in Education as well as a Master's in Gifted and Talented Education from Johnson State College. My first teaching job was 7 years in Bakersfield, VT as a 5/6...
Get to Know the VTVLC K-8 Teachers: Sharon Rock
VTVLC Teacher Profile Q: Can you tell us a little about your background?A: I earned my Bachelor's degree from Castleton State College. I earned my Masters degree from Southern New Hampshire University. I started teaching full time at Alburgh Community Education Center...
Get to Know VTVLC Assistant Director, Ashley Newton
Ashley Newton discusses her journey from classroom teacher to VTVLC assistant director, her focus on community and connection for the school year, and more.
Get to Know VTVLC Director of Special Education, Melissa Sargent-Minor
VTVLC Administrator Profile Melissa Sargent-Minor joined VTVLC as a consulting special educator back in 2021, but this year she has transitioned to Director of Special Education, a role in which she supports educational teams (families, schools, and VTVLC) to ensure...
Get to know VTVLC K-8 Principal, Jennifer Hindes
VTVLC K-8 Principal Jennifer Hindes comes from a long line of educators. Her father was a high school social studies teacher and middle school principal, and both her grandmother and great-grandmother were teachers in one-room schoolhouses. “I knew I wanted to be a teacher when I was a little girl,” Hindes said.
Get to Know VTVLC Principal of 9-12, Jessica Leo
As VTVLC’s 9-12 Principal, Jessica Leo coordinates VTVLC’s full-time high school program.
“I have the pleasure of working with students, families, VTVLC Student Support, and Vermont schools to support the success of our students,” Leo said.
Technology & Virtual School
Technology in today’s world is used in many ways, both negatively and positively. One of the positive ways is the availability of virtual learning. Without technology, online learning would be impossible.
A Day in the Life of a Virtual School Student: What to Expect
A normal day for me as a virtual student is both simple and routine. I take on-demand classes, which means my learning is not tethered to a traditional fall/spring academic calendar, and I can work at my own pace. Each day, after I get ready for the day and eat breakfast, I switch my attention to all the work I have to do. I usually work for five hours at a time, take a break for about an hour, and then complete any personal work I need to complete. I then run some errands, eat dinner, and unwind from the day.