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Capistrano Connections Academy Welcomes New Principal

William A. Crockett joins virtual school in the 2011–12 academic year

ALISO VIEJO, CA (September 19, 2011)—Capistrano Connections Academy, a tuition-free online public  school serving students in grades K–12 throughout Southern California, announces the hire of William Crockett as school’s new principal. Crockett, who has a master’s degree in educational leadership, brings 15 years of experience in middle and high school education with an extensive background in technology, education leadership and independent learning.

As principal, Crockett will work alongside the teachers and administrators to continue building upon the school’s learning model that provides students with a personalized curriculum. Chartered through Capistrano Unified School District, Capistrano Connections Academy offers an innovative, proven curriculum and a flexible learning environment. California-certified teachers teach the courses, which are customized to meet the learning needs of each individual student. One of Crockett’s main focuses as principal is to ensure the virtual school continues to maintain maximum communication on all fronts by further building relationships between parents, teachers and students.

Crockett comments, “I am thrilled to be a part of Connections Academy as the model allows students to thrive in an environment that is tailored to their particular interests, strengths and challenges. I look forward to supporting and leading the charge as we continue to fulfill and expand the school’s mission to help each student maximize their potential and meet the highest performance standards.”

Prior to joining Capistrano Connections Academy, Crockett served as the secondary principal at Monterey High School in Monterey, Calif. He also served as the chairman for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Self-Study committee, where he was responsible for high school online learning courses. Crockett completed his undergraduate degree at Pepperdine University and then obtained his Master of Arts degree from Point Loma Nazarene University.

About Connections Academy

Connections Academy is a leading, fully accredited provider of high-quality, highly accountable virtual schooling for students in grades K through 12. Through tuition-free public schools, and full-time and part-time private school programs, Connections Academy delivers superior, personalized education for students, with the freedom and flexibility to experience our online learning community from anywhere. The combination of certified teachers, a proven curriculum, technology tools, and community experiences creates a supportive and successful online learning opportunity for families and children who want an individualized approach to education. In the 2011–12 school year, Connections Academy will serve students in 21 states via 22 virtual public schools. It serves students worldwide through the online private school, National Connections Academy. Connections Academy offers grades K through 12, though some public school programs do not offer all grades. Connections Academy is a division of Connections Education LLC. For more information, call 800–382–6010 or visit www.ConnectionsAcademy.com.