Chris Long is the Executive Director of Willamette Connections Academy. Prior to her current role, she served as a junior high and high school assistant principal, district curriculum coordinator, and high school advisory coordinator. Ms. Long has taught junior high social studies, language arts, health, careers, physical education, gifted and talented, and K–12 library media. She also served six Connections Academy–supported schools as a partner school program manager for Pearson.

“Through our virtual environment, our students have the unique opportunity to carve out their own educational path, They are able to challenge themselves academically, engage actively in their communities, and prepare for a bright future through new experiences and curricula. The staff at Willamette Connections Academy is dedicated to the success of each student and follows the motto, ‘We Can and We Will!’”