Our paths first crossed when Brody was a student in my World History course with GaVS. He was a stellar student and worked ahead to meet the demands of his golf schedule. He went on to lead his school team to a state championship last year. Flash forward 2 years and I now teach at the…

ElliReese is being highlighted for her exceptional dedication both academically and athletically. As an internationally ranked diver who competes for Team USA, ElliReese travels extensively across the globe, recently competing in Canada, China, and Mexico this semester alone. Her demanding training and competition schedule requires a high level of commitment, discipline, and adaptability—qualities she consistently demonstrates.  Despite her rigorous travel schedule, ElliReese remains a responsible…

Adrian graduated from high school in May 2026 after taking six Georgia Virtual School courses throughout his high school career both as a public and homeschool student. Taking GaVS courses during his senior year of high school allowed time to focus on growing his business, Shock Wash LLC. Adrian shared his thoughts on taking courses…

Bram is an excellent student who attends every live learning session, attends the Atlanta History Center to extend his own learning, and seeks out opportunities to apply his life experiences to what he is learning. It seems like every time I talk with Bram in a live learning session, I hear about some way he has learned something new. Recently, he attended a…

Bailey Jo is consistently reliable and always shows up prepared for live learning sessions, ready to engage. She isn’t afraid to ask thoughtful questions that show true curiosity and help deepen her understanding of ASL. Her enthusiasm for learning is contagious, and she brings a positive, motivated energy to every class. This student is a standout example of dedication, engagement,…

Nylah has successfully completed eleven online high school courses over the past two years, during which she has consistently demonstrated remarkable resilience, academic excellence, and artistic talent. Nylah transitioned to online learning following a tragic school shooting that deeply affected her community. In the wake of unimaginable loss, including the passing of teachers and classmates, she faced significant emotional challenges and…

Zion has been a dedicated learner in Georgia Virtual School’s Chinese program for two years, starting with Chinese IA. His commitment to excellence is evident—he consistently makes time to attend weekly live learning sessions, never missing an opportunity to grow.  Zion is now a published author! His book, Age Can’t Stop Ambition, was released on December 17, 2025, and is available…

Quinn has had a passion for literature her entire life. She began publishing her written works at age 13. Since then, she has been published 45 times across 31 different literary magazines. She also holds positions at multiple magazines, including Editor and Staff Writer. Her spark for literature only grew when she attended a program at…

Amanda Robinson is currently a third-year student at the University of Georgia, where she is double majoring in Music and Communication Sciences and Disorders. She plans to merge her passion for music and her love of working with children by becoming a pediatric speech-language pathologist, integrating music as a key component of her therapy approach.…

Justin is an outstanding student-athlete and a proud member of the Class of 2026. Justin’s excellence extends beyond athletics into the classroom. He maintains an impressive GPA and has completed an extraordinary 16 Advanced Placement (AP) courses over the course of his high school career, reflecting a strong commitment to academic rigor. He has also…