Virtual school leaders from Connections Education (http://www.ConnectionsEducation.com), a leading provider of virtual education for students in grades K–12, have been honored by the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) with 2014 International Distance Learning Awards – recognized for their leadership, vision and excellence. Award winners were announced Monday night at a gala awards ceremony that kicked off the USDLA’s 2014 National Conference in St. Louis, MO.
Bryan Klochack, principal of Michigan Connections Academy, and Lea Ann Lockard, executive director of Texas Connections Academy @ Houston, won 2014 USDLA Awards for ‘Outstanding Leadership by an Individual in the Field of Distance Learning’ in the online technology/K-12 education category. Both Klochack and Lockard are veteran educators and online learning advocates who have led their statewide virtual Connections Academy public schools since they began serving students.
“We are incredibly proud of Bryan and Lea Ann, and congratulate them both on receiving this tremendous honor,” noted Barbara Dreyer, co-founder and chief executive officer of Connections Education. “That two state-level school leaders have made such a mark on the K-12 distance learning field speaks volumes about their passion, excellence and commitment to serving students today, and to strengthening and moving the field forward.”
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