Allison Young
Head Of School
I was born and raised in central Texas. I graduated from Stephenville High School. I attended Texas State University, where I received a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in Elementary Education and English as a Second Language. After finishing my bachelor’s degree in 2013, I completed a Masters in Education for Educational Leadership at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 2016.
I am currently serving my 12th year in education. The last 7 years I have been in an administration position as an assistant principal in a traditional school setting, principal for ESVCA, and now as our Head of School. I continue to choose education because I want to be part of a process to help individuals learn, to be part of something greater than just myself.
In this new era, we need to accept that not all children want to be in the traditional school setting. Our children have a choice in their educational journey. I believe virtual public education can meet the new era of learning for students. To start authentic learning we need to emphasize individualizing educational pathways for all students. I will always believe a well-educated person takes risks, unafraid of failure or success, stemming from experiences in a caring and safe learning environment.
Kylie Sanders
Director of Elementary Education
I am a born and raised Okie! I was born in Duncan, OK and moved to the city area in 2000. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Degree from Oklahoma Christian University and completed my masters in Education Administration from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. I currently live in Guthrie with my husband and 2 sons. My husband is a football coach (Go Bluejays) and we attend Memorial Road Church of Christ. I enjoy sports and being with friends and family. In my free time you’d find me trying to keep my plants alive, watching any sporting event on TV or in person, and unfortunately, shopping. Fun fact: I eat ice cream with a fork.
I am starting my 13th year in education and I love it because you get a chance to show kids that school can and should be fun. Students get one chance at their education and it is my mission and goal to make any school I am a part of providing the best education for our students because they are our future.
Stacy Doyle
Academic Advisor
I was born and raised in Oklahoma. I grew up in Paden, a small town in eastern Oklahoma.
Emily Cofer
District Registrar
I was born in Oklahoma and raised in Mustang. I went to school K-12 in Mustang and graduated in 2001. I graduated with my Bachelor’s in Elementary Education in 2003 from the University of Central Oklahoma and returned to obtain my Masters in 2012 to become a Reading Specialist. I chose Education because I love helping others. I am a herder. I like to organize and I love watching people grow. I enjoy using the skills God gave me to serve students and show them what they are capable of. I love seeing kids grasp new concepts and find lifelong interests through reading and studying the multitudes of things there are out there to learn. Out of the almost 20 years since I have graduated from college, I have taught for 7. In between those years, I have stayed home with 3 kiddos. I have done my very best to teach them as they were my students too. I chose Virtual because my youngest is 2 years old. I want to give him the same opportunities and experiences that my 14 and 15 year-olds had. I want him to have every moment to soak up the best knowledge he can get while I am doing what I love.
Ashlee Terry
COORDINATOR – Student Development & District Testing
Born and raised in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Human Development and Family Science. Go Pokes! I now reside in Guthrie with my husband, 10 children, 3 dogs and 5 chickens. Started my experience with Education in 2018 as a chance to make a difference in student and teachers daily lives. I choose E-School Virtual Academy because of the flexibility and the opportunity it gives me and my children, who are also ESVCA students. Among my most favorite memories at E-School are my son earning the first athletic medal in cross country for ESVCA and handing my eldest son his high school diploma at graduation.
Christy Connolly
DIRECTOR OF Special Services
Hello, my name is Christy Connolly, and I am the Special Education Director at ESVCA. I was born in Birmingham, Michigan. My father was later transferred to Johnson City, Tennessee. We then moved to Lake Worth, Florida for a few years before moving to Virginia, where I finished high school and graduated from the University of Virginia, with a Bachelor of Arts in May of 1995.
After working as a special education teacher for a few years, I had the opportunity to move to New Hampshire where I was able to build a self-contained program for the state department to help students who were diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities. Once the program was successfully in place for the state department of education, I moved back to Virginia where I taught high school special education. I realized that some of our special education students were also labeled “twice exceptional” and this really intrigued me. I went on to get my Gifted and Talented Endorsement from Virginia Commonwealth University.
While working on this endorsement, my father passed away. Although this was one of the hardest times in my life, upon reflection, it also became an adventure. My mom and I moved to Colorado to be closer to my sister and her family. I continued to teach special education and went on to get my master’s degree from University of Colorado, Denver in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in reading and writing. My sister and her family had moved to Oklahoma for a job in the engineering field. So, we followed my sister’s family to Oklahoma. I was a special education teacher in two districts in Oklahoma before being offered the opportunity to be a Special Education Director at ESVA. Being able to work virtually has afforded me new opportunities in the next chapter of my life.
Lynette Anderson
IT Support Specialist
Hello! My name is Lynette Anderson and I work in the office as an Administrative Assistant. My family is the most important part of my life and I have been happily married for 26 years, with one beautiful daughter. We also have 4 dogs ( rescues) 1 cat ( also rescue) and 2 birds.
I was born in California but have lived most of my life in Oklahoma, where I graduated from Langston University with a degree in Radiology. While I enjoyed working in the medical field, I found my true calling while working with students. This also gave me the opportunity to become a coach for the Special Olympics, which was the highlight of my 9 years spent with brick and mortar. Why virtual? The role I have at ESVCA is much different from what I’ve done in the past. Working in the office compared to teaching in the classroom has been just as rewarding and has shown me both sides are just as important.
Kassie Hameister
COORDINATOR – Student Development
I was born in Miami and raised in South Florida. I went to high school at St. Thomas Aquinas in Ft. Lauderdale. I continued my education at Florida Atlantic University where I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. I then attended Nova Southeastern University where I completed my Master’s Degree in Reading Education.
I have been in the field of education for 14 years. I have taught 2nd, 4th, and 5th grade. I have been a reading specialist for the last 6 years. I also have worked for an educational technology company training school districts all over the country. My love of learning and eagerness to make a difference in a child’s life is what brought me into teaching. Virtual school is a unique and different opportunity that has allowed me to reach all different types of students from around the state. It’s been a new and exciting change in my career.
I moved to Oklahoma in the fall of 2020 with my husband and two boys. During my free time, I enjoy watching my children play baseball and football. I love cheering on the University of Miami football team, GO CANES.
Ryan Crockett
Administrative Assistant
Paige Fooshee
Coordinator – English Language Learners
I was born and raised in a small town in Northwest Iowa. After graduating high school I attended Central College in Pella, Iowa. There I played college golf, and earned a Bachelors of Arts in Secondary Education with a minor in Spanish. I am currently serving my 7th year as an educator, ranging from Spanish to broader electives.
