Nicole Stephens
School Leader
MS, Educational Leadership and Administration, Arkansas State University; BS, Education, Harding University
Nicole Stephens joined Arkansas Connections Academy in 2017 and became the school leader in 2021. Ms. Stephens says her favorite part of her job is getting to witness the incredible accomplishments Arkansas Connections Academy students are able to achieve in a virtual setting. She shares more about the Arkansas virtual school experience below!
Learn How We Make a Difference
Why I Became an Educator
I decided to become an educator at Arkansas Connections Academy because I am passionate about helping students succeed. I believe that all students can learn, and with the right schooling environment and teacher support, students, can excel at any level.
The Online School Experience at Arkansas Connections Academy
The culture at our school is one of family. We support each other, our students, and families in all that we do. We work hard to build relationships with all of them and we’re very proud of our rigorous curriculum and our online classroom that make student learning a successful journey. We also have many opportunities for socialization, both in-person and virtually, that allow our students and families to build lasting relationships with each other.
At Arkansas Connections Academy we help to prepare students for a bright future because we have flexibility and many opportunities available to help students expand their learning at the pace that’s best for them.
I am honored to serve alongside an amazing team of educators who are so passionate about our students.
— Ms. Stephens
The Benefits of K-12 Online Learning
Online school is different from brick-and-mortar settings because students are able to experience more individualized learning, flexible schedules, and incredible support from our team of educators.
I love that at Arkansas Connections Academy we are able to serve all students as we help them to grow academically, socially, and emotionally to become the best they can be. We’re also able to work with students where they are to create individualized plans to help them succeed.