Kylie Sanders
Assistant Principal
I’m a born-and-raised Okie—originally from Duncan, OK, and moved to the OKC area when starting high school. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Oklahoma Christian University and later completed my Master’s in Educational Administration from Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
I now live in Guthrie with my husband and our two boys. My husband is a football coach (Go Bluejays!), and we attend Memorial Road Church of Christ. I love spending time with family and friends, watching any and all sports, and trying my best to keep my plants alive. If you spot someone eating ice cream with a fork… it’s probably me. Shopping may or may not be my guilty pleasure.
This year marks my 14th in education, and I still believe it’s one of the greatest callings. I’m passionate about making school a place where learning is fun, engaging, and meaningful. Kids only get one shot at their K–12 experience, and it’s my mission to ensure every school I’m a part of provides students with the highest-quality education—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
I was born and raised in Ardmore, Oklahoma. I 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, 4 dogs, 13 chickens and 3 ducks. I 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, handing my eldest son and daughter their high school diplomas at graduation and traveling the USA with our ESVCA students.
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 ESVCA. Being able to work virtually has afforded me new opportunities in the next chapter of my life.
Lynette Anderson
Information Technology
I have spent the past 15 years working in education, supporting students, staff, and school operations in meaningful and practical ways. I joined ESVCA in 2019 and currently work in Information Technology, where I focus on systems support, organization, and ensuring technology is accessible and reliable for our school community.
Before transitioning into education, I worked for 10 years in the medical field after earning my X-ray certification from Langston University. That experience strengthened my attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to helping others—skills I continue to use daily in my work at ESVCA.
I was born in California but have spent most of my life in Oklahoma. I have been married for 29 years and am the proud parent of one daughter. Outside of work, I am an avid animal lover and caregiver to three dogs and seven cats, all rescues, as well as two birds. I have also served as a Special Olympics coach during my time working in brick-and-mortar education, an experience that remains especially close to my heart.
I am passionate about learning, supporting others, and contributing to a positive, well-organized educational environment where both students and staff can succeed.
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 15 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
