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About Us

Arizona Connections Academy is a public charter virtual school that serves students in grades K–12. The school opened in August 2005. Students residing in Arizona are eligible to attend the school if they meet applicable enrollment requirements.

The Arizona Connections Academy is authorized under state law by the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools. The school is operated by Arizona Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation through a contract with Connections Academy, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. The school is governed by an independent Board of Directors and all meetings are open to the public. Please review our scheduled meeting dates, agendas, and information on how to attend a meeting or make a request for public records.
View the school's annual financial report on the Arizona Department of Education Web site (select Arizona Connections Academy Charter School, Inc. in the drop down).

Parent Satisfaction

Over 97% of Connections Academy parents are satisfied with the helpfulness of our teachers. View our parent survey results.

Contact Information

For information about Arizona Connections Academy, call 1-800-382-6010 or email us at info@connectionsacademy.com or send us a request for information.

Principal

Linda Harless
lharless@connectionsacademy.com
Phone: 480-782-5842 ext. 301

Special Education Coordinator

Angela McDonald
amcdonald@connectionsacademy.com
Phone: 480-782-5842 ext. 338

Manager of Counseling Services

Natalie Schmidt
nschmidt@connectionsacademy.com
Phone: 480-782-5842 ext. 306

Administrative Office

Arizona Connections Academy
1017 South Gilbert Road
Suite 209/210
Mesa, AZ 85204
Phone: 480-782-5842
Fax: 480-782-5845

Teaching Center

Arizona Connections Academy
1017 South Gilbert Road
Suite 209/210
Mesa, AZ 85204
Phone: 480-782-5842
Fax: 480-782-5845

Employment Opportunities

Check out current Connections Academy employment opportunities.

View More Parents Say
My child absolutely loves Connections Academy. He is able to work at his own pace, which adds to better grades and ultimately leads to a happier child. He has finally come out of his shell!

~ Connie Salcido
Arizona Connections Academy parent