Following a successful legislative visit back in January, Visions In Education hosted another open house for local leaders and legislative representatives. Attendees included elected officials, staffers, and members of our educational community. Hosted by Superintendent Dr. Steve Olmos, COO Tom Tafoya, CAO Dr. Micah Studer, Board Chairperson Mark Holman, and others, we shared the vital role non-classroom based charter schools like Visions play in serving the community.

Visions was also honored with a certificate from the office of Senator Roger Niello recognizing our 25th anniversary and our commitment to personalized, high-quality learning.

The meeting opened with an overview of Visions, covering student demographics, enrollment, support services, and program offerings. Attendees then observed live virtual classes across various programs, including Online Middle School Math, University Prep Spanish, Independent Study Economics, a 6th–8th grade writing course, and a TK–1st grade reading comprehension class.

We were also honored to hear from longtime Visions parent Tab Berg and his daughter Tori, a student since first grade and a graduating member of the upcoming Class of 2025.

“Student voice plays a critical role in highlighting the unique value of non-classroom based schools like Visions,” says Superintendent Olmos. “Observing live classes, witnessing students in the process of learning, and hearing their stories firsthand—from both students and their families—is not only powerful, but essential. While data and metrics are important, it is ultimately our students who define our value.”