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I was a public school teacher for 14 years before our daughter Holly was born. When it came time for my daughter to start school I had some difficult choices to make.

My child has a life-threatening allergy to peanuts and tree nuts, along with several other food and environmental allergies. Our school district was unable to make the necessary accommodations to keep Holly safe, so I quit teaching and prepared to teach my child at home. I heard about "cyber" schooling and after researching, I found this program! It was the best of both worlds, offering "a traditional education at home".

As a teacher I was impressed by the curriculum Connections Academy offers its students. As a parent I was awed by the support the Connections staff and administration offered my family. We got the necessary help to provide a great education for Holly and the peace of mind knowing her learning environment was safe for her. Our child has blossomed beyond belief!

[Florida Virtual School's] Connections Academy provides the freedom to teach at the child's pace and the flexibility to help her experience the real world. I have no doubt that the education my daughter is getting far exceeds that of a traditional school because I've been there!

Connections Academy is real; books, teachers, grades, school, education, and fun for my really special child! In my opinion, if you want the best education possible in today's technical world, get your child connected with Connections Academy!

One of my friends told me about Connections Academy and I quickly called them to get more information about their program. Once I got the information, I was very excited about the possibility of support in teaching my son. One of my relatives told me that it sounded too good to be true. I figured that I had nothing to lose, so we enrolled. I have been so pleased with the program. It is designed so that the parent and the student will be successful. It also allows for a flexible schedule, which is very helpful. Whenever I have had questions, the support staff is very helpful. My son's teacher is wonderful. In fact, just yesterday he said, "Mom, I love my teacher. She's a good teacher." We have really enjoyed meeting and getting to know her a little better on the school field trips. I think that the curriculum is very good. I am amazed at how much my son has learned this year (and how much my two younger children have picked up from watching and listening to their big brother.) He has enjoyed the different activities and hands-on projects that are in the lesson plans. The way that the Learning Management System is set up is very user friendly. I am not computer savvy, but I have had no problems getting around in the LMS.

I am very glad that I gave Connections Academy a try. We have had a wonderful year and I am looking forward to more years with Florida Connections Academy!