The second Spirit of DLAC Award is awarded to someone whose work pre-dates DLAC, Ms. Julie Young. She was the founder of Florida Virtual School (FLVS) and most recently is a senior advisor to Arizona State University Prep. Long ago, Julie chose to help the US — and almost everyone who asks — because she wants to help students worldwide and improve digital learning writ large.
As the founding President and CEO of Florida Virtual School (FLVS), she successfully led the organization’s growth from a small group of students in 1996 to a highly acclaimed online school that employed personalized, next-generation learning solutions. Ms. Young draws upon her extensive experience and recognized status as a leading authority on education to provide guidance and advice to others. Her career began as an elementary educator and her work has garnered numerous accolades, including the distinguished Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education.