GCA Unmuted: Voices of Virtual Education

Starting at a virtual school means learning more than new technology. Educators are also learning new routines, communication expectations, instructional practices, and ways of supporting students from a distance. In this episode of GCA Unmuted: Voices of Virtual Education, Lauren Bryant, Training & Professional Development Coordinator at Georgia Cyber Academy, shares how GCA helps new educators understand the virtual model and build confidence from the beginning. The conversation explore...

Graduation is a milestone, but reaching it takes more than earning credits. It requires consistent support, clear systems, and people who can recognize when a student needs help getting back on track. In this episode of GCA Unmuted: Voices of Virtual Education, Jermal McCoy, Graduation Coach Manager at Georgia Cyber Academy, shares how GCA’s graduation coaching model helps students stay focused on the path to completion. The conversation explores how graduation coaches track progress, interve...

Virtual school does not mean every part of the student experience happens behind a screen. In-person opportunities can give students and families meaningful ways to connect with their school community and with one another. In this episode of GCA Unmuted: Voices of Virtual Education, Tonette Price, Assistant Director of Community Partnerships at Georgia Cyber Academy, shares how GCA plans field trips and events for students and families across the state. The conversation explores how locations...

A school library is more than a physical place. It is a resource for discovery, research, reading, and access to information. In this episode of GCA Unmuted: Voices of Virtual Education, Julie Ferrer, Federal Programs Director at Georgia Cyber Academy, shares how GCA’s school library serves students and staff in a fully virtual environment. She explains how digital resources are selected, accessed, and used across grade levels to support learning. The conversation explores how the library sup...

Inquiry gives students the opportunity to move beyond simply learning information and begin asking questions, investigating ideas, and sharing what they discover. In this episode of GCA Unmuted: Voices of Virtual Education, Ashley Born, K–12 Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator and Science & Social Studies Fair Lead at Georgia Cyber Academy, shares how GCA brings that kind of student-driven learning to life through its annual fair. The conversation explores how students choose topics, co...