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Celebrating Our Classified Staff: Connecting to Purpose with Armoni Easley

October 25, 2023/in News

Celebrating Our Classified Staff: Connecting to Purpose with Armoni Easley

On October 13th, our classified staff had the opportunity to engage in a personal and professional development session led by Armoni Easley, co-founder of Project Optimism and author of LifeWork, an interactive self-development book designed to inspire readers to find and connect to their purpose. In the few hours spent with Armoni, staff got the chance to connect to the students they’re serving, one another and themselves.

The Good Work

As a group, Armoni led staff through a number of prompts in LifeWork, including “sending flowers” to someone special that they wanted to recognize, listing things that they’re proud of and reflecting on three things that they want to do within their lifetime. These prompts not only helped them get better in touch with themselves, but also helped connect their desires to their mission and purpose. Thank you to the many individuals who stood up to share their stories. Click below to see some photos from the day!

Head, Heart and Feet

Armoni closed the day by leading the group through a “Head, Heart and Feet” exercise, inviting them to share something they were thinking, something they were feeling or something they were taking away from the session. Many shared their appreciation for this self-devoted time and for the opportunity to shift their thinking.

“For me, the Project Optimism workshop showed me that when we look for the good, when we look for the positive in every situation, we are bound to find it,” shares Kristin Shumaker, Vendor Analyst. “Optimism is a choice, and sometimes purposefully reframing our experiences to reflect that will flip a negative situation into a positive learning moment and an opportunity for growth.”

In addition to LifeWork, staff got to leave with tools to help them connect to their purpose, their life goals and their legacy. Thank you to Armoni and the team at Project Optimism for inviting and guiding our classified staff through this space.

Student Spotlight: How One Student is Crafting His Own World

October 17, 2023/in Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight: How One Student is Crafting His Own World

Independent Study student Dante M. came to Visions in 2019, wanting a more fluid educational experience compared to his brick and mortar middle school. With rigorous learning opportunities, an open schedule and a smoother workflow, Dante found that the freedom and flexibility of Visions perfectly suited his work style.

“Independent study helps keep my schedule open,” says Dante. “Having the freedom to do the work and get it done whenever I need to get it done sets lots of motivation for me.”

Dante has also received continuous support from his teachers, who have helped him manage his assignments and simplify his course load. His counselor, Jen Nino, has also supported Dante by ensuring he stays on track to graduate.

“My teachers and counselors have been all wonderfully supportive and helpful along the way,” shares Dante. “Jen…was also a big help in figuring out what I needed to graduate, all my extracurriculars classes [and] even my Directed Project.”

A Blueprint for Success

Speaking of Directed Projects, Dante was able to use his project to explore one of his favorite hobbies – 3D printing. Something that he’s been interested in for the last few years, Dante has made everything from anatomical hearts to dragon skulls to robots.

“My first big project was a life size model of a Five Nights at Freddy’s character, which I fully put together and custom painted,” explains Dante. “My second biggest finished project [was] a sword from Elden Ring. It took one day to print for the blade and was almost $50 worth in resources all together. It being done in resin [3D printing] made it sturdy and have a beautiful crimson red translucent blade with a custom painted and traditional wrapped hilt by me. Definitely one of the more stunning and large prints I have done.”

With the flexibility in his schedule, Dante is able to dedicate his time to researching and perfecting the art of 3D printing. With so many different machines, printers and programs, figuring out how to best create his pieces is no easy task.

“I have been mainly teaching myself the 3D printing parts…or searching up ideas [and] solutions to parts of the machine or programs I deal with when making the files and prepping the prints,” explains Dante. “Where it actually gets tricky is the modeling after printing and the gluing, sanding, painting, heating [and] adhering. All of those skills either I find out on my own or I get mentorship from my mother who…has done many ‘from scratch’ projects that are considered on a professional level.”

Click through the photos below to see some of Dante’s work! From left to right: Plushtrap from the video game series Five Nights at Freddy’s, a miniature dragon skull model, a replica of a drone from the video game Rainbow 6 Siege, a replica of The Dragon Handle from the anime series Seven Deadly Sins

The Future Landscape

After high school, Dante plans to attend community college. Although he’s not quite sure what he wants to do, he has experienced firsthand how school can meld work and play.

“Visions has been one of the best school experiences I have been in,” Dante exclaims. “I’m interested to find out what careers I can take and explore different classes that can shape what I’m interested in.”

With the 3D world at his fingertips, there’s no doubt that Dante will continue to mold his future into something beautiful.

Full Circle Moments: A Spotlight on Office Staff Member Michael Miller

October 10, 2023/in News

Full Circle Moments: A Spotlight on Office Staff Member Michael Miller

In April of 2009, Michael Miller started working at Visions as a Programmer I. Three years later, he left Visions to take a job in Silicon Valley, working for a gaming company called PlayForge.

“I was a back-end server engineer and worked on a few different games like Zombie Farm, Eat Eat Hooray, Tree World and Zombie Farm Battles,” shares Michael.

Saban Brands, an intellectual property company known for The Power Rangers, had bought PlayForge, but subsequently shut down the studio and sold off its assets. Michael spent another six months with the company, then went to work for a women’s apparel company called Tobi.

Working in order fulfillment and warehousing, Michael found that he didn’t particularly care for that type of work, or the people he was working for. So, after getting back in touch with some former colleagues, he returned to Visions as a Programmer II and worked his way up to his current role of Technology Services Manager.

Having worked in two different industries during his few years away, Michael saw some stark differences between companies like PlayForge and Tobi and organizations like Visions.

“At a game company, it’s about money. With the women’s apparel company, I said, ‘What am I here for?’” shares Michael. “It’s not like there’s anything wrong with those companies, I just didn’t find fulfillment in the work itself.”

Now, almost 10 years after coming back to Visions, Michael sees how impactful and important the work that we do is.

“Who and what we’re serving is much more localized,” he says. “My favorite part about working here is the mission, the projects, and the team.”

“The great irony of my life is that I’m working here.”

Believe it or not, Michael was not a good student. In his junior year of high school, he got sent to a continuation school, and, because it was framed so negatively back then, he did everything he could to return to his old school. What he didn’t realize at the time was that the continuation school perfectly fit his needs.

“I thrived at the continuation school,” states Michael. “They let me do a lot of independent work. I felt much more engaged and well-suited to that type of learning style, but, because of how the whole thing was presented, and my own 16 year-old immaturity, I couldn’t see how good it was for me.”

One year after Michael graduated from high school, Visions opened. Now, as someone who has worked at the organization for over 12 years, Michael sees how a school like Visions, and a program like our Independent Study Academy, was exactly what he needed in high school.

“I can see what we’re offering to kids and going, ‘That is what I needed’,” shares Michael. “Students can come here without the stigma of an ‘independent study’ program. I can still feel the shame I felt during that time, and I want to make sure the kids have the opportunity to experience this without those feelings.”

After high school, Michael joined the Marines and spent three years in Okinawa as a telephone switchboard technician. Then, he returned home to pursue a degree in Computer Programming, first at American River College and then at UC Davis. Despite his efforts however, he struggled to pass the, as Michael put it, “non-technical” classes, necessary to graduate and did not receive his degree.

“I’m actually really bad at school. The great irony of my life is that I’m working here,” he jokes.

But eventually, with the support of his manager and Visions’ HR Department, Michael returned to UC Davis and completed his degree while still working full-time at Visions. Now, he uses his “technical” expertise to lead our amazing IT team.

Projects, PCs & Pastries

Michael is most proud of two projects that he’s worked on here at Visions, the LPAD rewrite that took place in 2018 and the transferring of LPAD to Amazon Web Services over the summer.

“Our team looked at every aspect of LPAD and either rewrote it or got rid of it. We redid the entire system to be a more modern platform,” explains Michael. “We also transferred LPAD to AWS, [which was] taking the server infrastructure and putting it into Amazon’s cloud. This allows us to scale it a lot more and handle a larger load of users.”

Aside from his work projects, Michael likes to spend his time gaming on his PC – Starfield, Fallout, MMO, Skyrim and Subnautica specifically. He also loves cooking and is venturing more into baking, recently taking a five day pastry class in the South of France on an anniversary trip with his wife. He would also love to get back into an older hobby of his, scuba diving.

Whether it’s playing on computers at home or at work, Michael has found fulfillment again in what he’s doing, and credits his team and the organization for helping him get back to that.

“I’ve been here long enough that I’ve seen so much organizational growth and how much we’ve not just grown, but improved,” says Michael. “I want to call out the team. I can’t do it all by myself.

Home School Family Spotlight: Making Space for Exploration

October 3, 2023/in Student Spotlight

Home School Family Spotlight: Making Space for Exploration

The Lau family loves traveling and being outdoors. Among many other things, they hike, bike, camp, ski, golf and ride go-karts. The Home School Academy at Visions offers families like the Laus flexibility and choice in their children’s education, granting them the freedom to learn around the world.

“We enjoy exploring the Bay Area and beyond,” says mom, Gina. “We have traveled domestically and internationally over the years. More importantly, we find time to get outdoors as much as our schedule allows.”

Spending this time together is made possible thanks to the ability for students and families to set their own schedules. With good planning and continuous communication, Gina helps manage the family calendar and, along with staff and support services, ensures that students Julian and Justin stay ahead academically.

“Visions was recommended for its structured support. I met several other home school families who gave me insight into what homeschooling entails and how personalized learning can help children study at their own pace,” shares Gina. “Students are the master of their learning. I provide them with the tools that best fit their learning needs.”

Shooting for the Stars

Gina’s approach to homeschooling along with the support received from their credentialed teacher, Kira Lewallen, have expanded Julian and Justin’s academic ventures beyond what they could have achieved in a traditional public school. Both boasting 4.38 GPAs, Julian and Justin have had incredible academic, professional and personal opportunities made possible by the unique structure of Visions.

“By attending Visions In Education, in addition to my academic pursuits both in high school work and community college courses, I can participate in extracurricular activities such as my volunteer activities at Chabot Space & Science Center, being an active member of the Alameda Junior Golf Association and winning third place at ‘The Chinese Language Teachers Association of California’,” shares Julian.

“I have achieved [a lot] academically and personally in my time with Visions. By attending Visions In Education, I can volunteer at the Chabot Space & Science Center, [where I’ve] logged 260 plus hours, earn the Certificate of Merit Level 4 for piano with high scores, participate in ‘The Chinese Language Teachers Association of California’ Mandarin speech contest and [be] an active member of [the] Alameda Junior Golf Association,” adds Justin.

In addition, both Julian and Justin are members of the California Scholarship Federation, participate in dual enrollment at Diablo Valley College and will both finish their senior year with 38 college credits. To top it all off, Julian and Justin both completed summer internships at NASA.

“I was in an internship program at NASA Moffett Field this summer and I really enjoyed the experience working with my mentor,” shares Justin.

Julian adds, “I was amazed at the experience gained by working with my mentor and fellow interns.”

Sharing their Skills

As mentioned, Julian and Justin both volunteer at the Chabot Space & Science Center. Discovering that they had a knack for working with visitors and leading demonstrations, both boys found a niche sharing their world with others.

“The program required me to conduct floor demonstrations for visitors and, at the same time, join teams to learn more about STEM and building science demonstrations,” explains Justin. “The floor demonstrations allowed me to help the visitors at the center. I give science demonstrations and also guide visitors around the observatories.”

“I enjoyed working with the visitors at the demonstration tables. I have a skill I could share with others, and they could gain something from it, even if it was just a quick look at a device or a science experiment,” explains Julian.

For their dedicated service to others, Julian and Justin have been awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award the past two years in a row.

“I enjoy giving back or helping others,” exclaims Julian. “Receiving The President’s Volunteer Service Award wasn’t my intent when I joined [the] Chabot Space & Science Center, as I am happy to go to the center and help out.”

Justin agrees, stating, “It is good helping people of all ages and backgrounds. Winning The President’s Volunteer Service Award was the icing on the cake because I enjoy volunteering and giving back to the community.”

Julian with his President’s Volunteer Service Awards

Julian’s Favorite Things

Subject – Biology

Activities – Swimming, automobiles, golfing, hiking, biking, gaming and hanging out with his dogs

Justin with his President’s Volunteer Service Awards

Justin’s Favorite Things

Subject – Physics

Activities – Golfing, hiking, biking, 3D modeling, constructing go-karts, playing piano and reading novels by his favorite author, Rick Riordan

Student Spotlight: How One Student is Championing Public School Choice

September 26, 2023/in Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight: How One Student is Championing Public School Choice

Tori B. has been a Visions student since first grade. Beginning in the Home School Academy, she worked closely with her parents to pursue her education. Now, Tori is working more independently in the University Prep Academy, experiencing firsthand how public school choice, and the flexibility of a school like Visions, allows students like her to succeed.

“Everyone has to understand their own journey,” explains Tori. “University Prep is an individual plan for each student, so it’s great for unique people like me, or students who want to do more than a standard, one-size-fits-all school. The flexibility has helped me overcome my challenges and grow.”

Tori especially credits her current and former teachers, Sarah Grassinger and Hilary Ducharme, for helping her find her way through school. Now in the 11th grade, Tori is nervous about being a junior, but knows that she has people in her corner who will support and encourage her every step of the way.

“My teachers have been amazing. I really appreciate how they help me navigate school and stay on track,” shares Tori. “All of the Visions staff on my IEP team actually listened to me and what I felt when helping me plan my high school career. That helped me have more confidence.”

With one-on-one relationships with her teachers, the flexibility to create her own learning environment and the opportunity to receive an individualized education, Tori understands and appreciates what non-classroom based charter schools have to offer students like herself. Recently, Tori got to celebrate the value of public school choice by presenting an award to one of our local senators.

“I presented the Golden Apple Award to Senator Roger Niello on behalf of California Parents for Public Virtual Education, which advocates for schools like Visions,” shares Tori. “I was able to talk with Senator Niello about how school choice was important to students like me and many other families, and thanked him for his work to support children and school choice.”

The Golden Apple Award is presented to a policy maker who has demonstrated dedication to ensuring students have options to attend a school that works for them. Tori was joined by Folsom Mayor Rosario Rodriguez, who also has a student at Visions (check out her post!), and got to spend some time at the Legislative Office Building advocating for alternative education.

Tori presenting the 2023 Golden Apple Award to Senator Roger Niello.

From left to right: Mayor Rosario Rodriguez (Folsom), Tab Berg (Tori’s father), Tori and Senator Niello.

Get to Know Tori

When she’s not championing public school choice, you can find Tori at meetings or on field trips with the Champions Club at Visions. Outside of school, Tori loves reading, going to the movies with her family and playing at the lake with her dog, Wallie. She also loves spending time with her twin sister Melissa, listening to music, playing video games or just talking about life. She wants to do volunteer work with animals or support NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) babies when she’s older, already setting her sights on further service to her community.

“Although being ‘independent’ is challenging, I learned to take responsibility for my time, but still have support to encourage my learning experience,” shares Tori. “A lot of that has to do with my parents who helped with home school, and my teachers like Mrs. Grassinger and Mrs. Ducharme, who helped me overcome my disabilities to learn and succeed. I really adore all of my teachers and therapists and hope that I take advantage of their support and they can be proud of what I accomplish.”

#VisionsFirstDay Photos & Spirit Store Code Recipients

September 21, 2023/in News

#VisionsFirstDay Photos & Spirit Store Code Recipients

Thank you to all of our students and families for sharing your back to school photos! It was great to see so many happy faces ready to learn. See all the photos in the #VisionsFirstDay 2023 album on Facebook!

This year we have 10 winners! Click below to see their photos.

Winning families will be contacted by email. Congratulations! We hope everyone has a great year and thanks again for sharing your memories!

Learning for Life: A Spotlight on the University Prep Department

September 20, 2023/in News

Learning for Life: A Spotlight on the University Prep Department

Back-to-school is always an exciting time. For some of this year’s returning Visions students, their back-to-school was full of new classes, new curriculum and new faces. But for many of our recent University Prep Academy graduates, their back-to-school was even more exciting – their first day of college!

From Sacramento State all the way to the University of Alabama, our grads packed up, moved out and moved on to their next adventures. The opportunity to pursue postsecondary education would not be possible without the University Prep Department, which helps our students in the University Prep Academy get ready for the world of higher education.

“We support students through building multiple paths of success toward graduation. The most unique path is by meeting A-G and NCAA requirements necessary for graduates to attend a four year university,” shares Christy McKinnis, Principal for the University Prep Academy. “However, what we are realizing through 14 years of supporting this program is that encouraging high school students to earn 12 credits of community college credit while in high school increases their success in postsecondary education. So our team ensures that academic plans include community college opportunities and that we have systems in place to support success in those classes.”

College Ready

Students in the University Prep program dream big, setting their sights on schools like Purdue and UCLA. Many of those dreams begin early; in the University Prep Academy specifically, 106 students are currently taking community college courses while also enrolled in high school. Visions’ dual enrollment and other early college opportunities allow these students to get a head start on their goals and set them up for even more success in their postsecondary pursuits.

A visual of where our Class of 2023 UPrep graduates are currently going to school!

World Ready

Despite the name, University Prep is not exclusively focused on preparing students for college. The program also prepares students for work life, military life and more, focusing on what the academy calls a six-year plan as opposed to a traditional four-year plan.

“In our model, we like to focus on a six-year plan (four years of high school and two years of post-high school) to ensure students have the opportunity to successfully transition into their postsecondary plans,” explains Christy. “Each student who comes to University Prep has unique needs and goals, and we have instructional resources and systems to support the many different plans our students have for beyond high school.”

The program also focuses on preparing students socially and emotionally for life after high school and college.

“My role is the 9th grade school counselor for the University Prep Academy,” explains Estrella Rosales. “I am responsible for helping the 9th graders understand what the A-G requirements are and why they are important, help build community among the 9th graders as a cohort, and be a support person if they are experiencing any socioemotional distress, among other things. It is crucial in our academy that students in 9th grade have a solid foundation to reach their postsecondary goals while also having the skills to cope with different situations.”

With a myriad of dreams, goals and aspirations, each student at Visions is unique, and the University Prep staff sees that. With support from academy credentialed teachers, principals and counselors, our students make their dreams become reality.

“Students in the UP Academy are ambitious,” shares Estrella. “I feel privileged to be able to work with these students as well as the amazing staff that work together to help students accomplish their goals and help them get ready for life after high school.”

Success Stories

“We have many examples of how UP prepares students for success, but one comes to mind. This student was non-verbal for the better part of all four years while enrolled in UP. Our teachers banded together to determine how to help the student communicate effectively, engage in school activities and meet their high school goals. The teachers found that the student was exceptionally able and enjoyed communicating through Google Chat. After developing trusting relationships with their teachers, the student even participated in the US Government debate.” – Lynda Laymance, University Prep Vice Principal

Check out the story of Class of 2023 University Prep graduate, Salwa!

Grad Spotlight: Choosing a Different Path

September 13, 2023/in Student Spotlight

Grad Spotlight: Choosing a Different Path

Class of 2023 graduate Dulce S. came to Visions looking for safety, support and a place where she could be herself. Enrolling in the Independent Study Academy, Dulce found a program that provided her with an educational alternative that met her needs.

“I decided to join because I felt no longer safe with public schools and I wasn’t in the best mental place being in public school,” shares Dulce.

A fan of music, anime and collecting Jordans, Dulce was also seeking a community of students who shared her interests.

“My hobbies are collecting Jordans, music and watching anime. I noticed a few students who were into the same hobby as me and it felt nice to not be judged for once.”

Working Ahead

At Visions, not only did Dulce find social and emotional support, she also found academic support from her teacher, Matthew MacKay.

“Mr. MacKay was a teacher that I felt comfortable with and someone who could help me with anything I needed questions for,” says Dulce.

With Mr. MacKay’s support and the dual enrollment opportunities at Visions, Dulce was able to take an Introduction to Administration of Justice course at Sacramento City College during her senior year. This not only helped her get ahead academically, but also gave her a head start on her career.

“It [Visions] helped me get a head start into college and even working,” says Dulce. “I was able to work good hours and balance school credit with Visions and Sac City.”

Now a freshman at Sacramento City College, Dulce will be graduating in 2025 and transferring to Sacramento State, where she will be pursuing a degree in Criminology.

CCI, CTE & Dual Enrollment – How Visions is Getting Ahead with Community Partnerships

September 12, 2023/in News

CCI, CTE & Dual Enrollment – How Visions is Getting Ahead with Community Partnerships

The 2022-23 school year was an important one for Visions, marked by success in some of our organizational objectives and efforts towards continuous improvement. One of the biggest areas that Visions excelled in was establishing partnerships with local community colleges and other community organizations. With opportunities ranging from new Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways to Early College grants to capstone courses, there are so many ways for Visions students to get ahead. Check out some of the new (and upcoming) opportunities below!

Early College

Visions has secured an Early College grant, which allows University Prep students to take 12+ units of college courses that count for both high school and college credit. This means that students will have the opportunity to graduate with a high school diploma and an Associate degree! We are still in the planning stages of this, so be on the lookout for more information in the future!

Expanded Dual Enrollment Programs

Visions has negotiated five dual enrollment courses at American River College and three dual enrollment courses at Folsom Lake College beginning this year! We also have dual enrollment advisors – two for University Prep and two for Home School and Independent Study. These advisors will facilitate the dual enrollment courses and be the liaison between Visions and the community colleges. Spring semester registration starts in November. If you’re interested in doing dual enrollment, please email cte@viedu.org or talk to your counselor. Also, stay tuned for NEW courses, including new CTE pathways, beginning 2024-25!

Capstone Courses Beginning 2023-24

Visions has facilitated two capstone courses – healthcare and video game design – beginning this year. A capstone course is the last class in a CTE pathway, and once a student has completed both the entry level and the capstone course, they have completed the pathway. For example, if a student completes and passes both Video Game Design 1 and Video Game Design 2, they have completed the pathway and are considered “Prepared” on the College and Career Indicators (CCI).

Cybersecurity Pathway Beginning 2024-25

Visions secured a K-12 Strong Workforce Grant that is sponsored by the California Chancellor’s Office. This grant is for a cybersecurity pathway that will begin 2024-25. We are currently still in our planning year, and have partners from SMUD, Safe Credit Union, Accenture and Sierra College who are working with us to build the program – stay tuned!

Home School Family Spotlight: Learning by Leaps & Bounds

September 5, 2023/in Student Spotlight

Home School Family Spotlight: Learning by Leaps & Bounds

Trinity and Damen G. both love learning from home. After a few of their former teachers left public school to begin teaching at Visions, mom Teri G. decided to make the switch for her family as well, enrolling the siblings in our Home School Academy at the beginning of 2023. Knowing that Damen could benefit from one on one learning, Teri saw that Visions’ model of individualized education and credentialed teacher support would be especially helpful for her son.

“When I switched my son from site learning to Visions, we were having a really hard time,” shares Teri. “It [Visions] gave him the freedom to learn his own way. He’s now in 4th [grade] and was actually excited for school to start!”

“Best decision I’ve ever made!”

When Damen left public school, he was at a kindergarten reading level and a first grade math level. After just a few months at Visions, Damen is now at almost a third grade reading level and has brought his math up to grade level. Damen’s teacher, Annmarie Woehler, has been instrumental in his academic success, and has supported the Gunderson family for many years.

“Mrs. Woehler is amazing. She was my 24 year old’s 3rd grade teacher. We’ve kept in contact all these years and when we decided to go with Visions, there was no doubt that I wanted her in our corner,” shares Teri. “She has been very helpful and knowledgeable when I was learning to teach my kids. She has an understanding of what I’ve gone through with the district and why I needed her help.”

Alongside Mrs. Woehler, Teri has found incredible success as Damen and Trinity’s parent and primary educator. Although the transition was difficult at first, seeing her kids excel at Visions was worth the learning curve.

“It is very difficult to learn how someone else learns. It took me about a month to figure out what works best,” says Teri. “The best way I have found to teach is by doing the same work alongside them. I will make copies of their work and do it with them. They will show me how to do it and it’s more like them teaching me.”

Just the Beginning

As fourth and fifth graders, Damen and Trinity are just beginning to explore and take advantage of all the unique services that Visions offers, including Enrichment Vendors, in-person events and student clubs. Trinity, who loves rollerblading and playing piano, and Damen, who loves skateboarding, Roblox and Minecraft, will surely be able to find vendors to support and enrich their education.

“Trinity will be starting piano and Damen will be doing guitar at Live Music Center,” says Teri. “My children still get to be around other kids when we attend the events. Visions has some cool clubs my kids are very interested in and [we] can’t wait to talk and join these clubs!”

“I’m excited to start guitar!!!!” adds Damen.

With a new school year just beginning, the Gundersons are looking forward to continuing their academic journeys at Visions. As Teri says, “I would pick Visions again and again!”

Ask the Kiddos!

Why do you like Visions?

Trinity: “I like it because I can work as fast as I want. When I went to school everyday, I would get in trouble because I was bored. We would learn the same thing for 1 or 2 weeks. Now I get to learn and move to the next thing when I can.”

Damen: “I like it because I like my mom to teach me.”

What’s your favorite subject?

Trinity: “MATH!!!”

Damen: “Science. I like experiments.”