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Teachers at the Nevada Virtual Academy are among the best in the state for virtual education. They consider themselves your partners in your children's education and are available every school day to help you and your children through any challenges you may face. Here are a few of the teachers you'll get to know at the Nevada Virtual Academy.
Stacey Beane taught for nine years in brick-and-mortar schools and believes that education is preparation for life. She firmly believes that technology is a strong influence on the learning process of youngsters, and thus should be used as an educational tool to promote moral and ethical research and communication. Her personal education philosophy affects instructional practices where students need strong emphasis on character education. Students need to focus on moral foundations in order to make good decisions. Students need to be taught how to use their time wisely by being exposed to various forms of information through technology, literature, one another, and real-life experiences.
Cathy Oglebay graduated from Boston College in 2000, with a major in English. Cathy was lucky enough to participate in student teaching during college in Rome. Upon graduation, Cathy took a job teaching English at a refugee relocation high school in New Hampshire where she remained for two years. She then decided to move out west and accept a middle school teaching position in Las Vegas, where she taught for three and a half years. She joined the Nevada Virtual Academy after traveling in Europe for six weeks.
Kelli Roberts is a new Special Education teacher for Nevada Virtual Academy. She previously taught at High-Tech Institute for four years. Before the High-Tech Institute, she taught for the Clark County School District for five years. Her favorite subjects to teach are Pre-Algebra and Algebra.
Debra Sullivan began her education career with Clark County School District in 1990 after graduating from the University of Iowa. She has taught first through eighth grades, so she has a wide variety of experience. She also has traveled to many countries including: Russia, China, Italy, Germany, and England. She is a teacher consultant with Geographic Alliance in Nevada and National Geographic Society, won the Nevada Social Studies Teacher of the Year award. She is the coach for the NVVA School Geographic Bee. Debra really enjoys being able to teach students in one-on-one or small group settings, and getting to know her students and families much better than when she was teaching in brick-and-mortar schools. Her motto about education is that all students are capable of succeeding.
Carrie Yates is originally from Michigan, where she attended the University of Michigan and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in education, with endorsements in language arts, social studies, and early childhood education. She is currently completing her master’s degree at the University of Phoenix. Carrie moved to Las Vegas in 2006 to teach for Clark County School District where she taught kindergarten and third grade. She truly enjoys working with NVVA families and looks forward to a great year.
Stacey Beane taught for nine years in brick-and-mortar schools and believes that education is preparation for life. She firmly believes that technology is a strong influence on the learning process of youngsters, and thus should be used as an educational tool to promote moral and ethical research and communication. Her personal education philosophy affects instructional practices where students need strong emphasis on character education. Students need to focus on moral foundations in order to make good decisions. Students need to be taught how to use their time wisely by being exposed to various forms of information through technology, literature, one another, and real-life experiences.
Cathy Oglebay graduated from Boston College in 2000, with a major in English. Cathy was lucky enough to participate in student teaching during college in Rome. Upon graduation, Cathy took a job teaching English at a refugee relocation high school in New Hampshire where she remained for two years. She then decided to move out west and accept a middle school teaching position in Las Vegas, where she taught for three and a half years. She joined the Nevada Virtual Academy after traveling in Europe for six weeks.
Kelli Roberts is a new Special Education teacher for Nevada Virtual Academy. She previously taught at High-Tech Institute for four years. Before the High-Tech Institute, she taught for the Clark County School District for five years. Her favorite subjects to teach are Pre-Algebra and Algebra.
Debra Sullivan began her education career with Clark County School District in 1990 after graduating from the University of Iowa. She has taught first through eighth grades, so she has a wide variety of experience. She also has traveled to many countries including: Russia, China, Italy, Germany, and England. She is a teacher consultant with Geographic Alliance in Nevada and National Geographic Society, won the Nevada Social Studies Teacher of the Year award. She is the coach for the NVVA School Geographic Bee. Debra really enjoys being able to teach students in one-on-one or small group settings, and getting to know her students and families much better than when she was teaching in brick-and-mortar schools. Her motto about education is that all students are capable of succeeding.
Carrie Yates is originally from Michigan, where she attended the University of Michigan and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in education, with endorsements in language arts, social studies, and early childhood education. She is currently completing her master’s degree at the University of Phoenix. Carrie moved to Las Vegas in 2006 to teach for Clark County School District where she taught kindergarten and third grade. She truly enjoys working with NVVA families and looks forward to a great year.