Great River Connections Academy recognizes West Milton student

Alaina Dawson of West Milton was recently selected to be among Great River Connections Academy’s Students of the Month in recognition of her outstanding achievements and leadership in the virtual classroom

Alaina Dawson of West Milton was recently selected to be among Great River Connections Academy’s Students of the Month in recognition of her outstanding achievements and leadership in the virtual classroom. Alaina, a sixth grader at the statewide online public charter school, was nominated by her teacher, Mrs. Resch, because of her hard work and positive attitude towards learning in the virtual classroom.

“Our students of the month demonstrate leadership and an extraordinary commitment to learning while serving as strong role models for their peers,” said Jason Swinehart, Principal at Great River Connections Academy. “The members of our faculty and staff are proud to give these virtual classroom leaders the recognition they deserve.”

According to Alaina’s mother, Gina, they enrolled her in Great River Connections Academy last year because she needed to be in a learning environment with fewer distractions and the ability to work at her own pace. “While Alaina can now work at her own pace, she also gets a lot more one-on-one time with her teachers,” Gina said. “She loves that.”

As a Student of the Month, Alaina will receive a certificate of achievement and be profiled in the Great River Connections Academy student newsletter and the school’s social media platforms.

Virtual school is a great fit for a variety of students and each student is unique. Those who attend Great River Connections Academy come from different backgrounds and choose full-time online school for various reasons. Some students prefer to take ownership of their education and benefit from the flexibility that virtual school offers, while others are looking for a safe learning environment.

Great River Connections Academy is hosting online information sessions for families interested in learning more about virtual education. A complete schedule of events as well as more information about Great River Connections Academy is available at www.GreatRiverConnectionsAcademy.com or by calling 1-(800) 382-6010.