Shanaya Anderson is Director of online learning at Aldine ISD in Texas, where she runs 18 campuses where virtual instruction is being delivered by dozens of teachers. Her work demonstrates the importance of innovative programs that operate within traditional school districts, and the need for people like her who work quietly and behind the scenes to create options and opportunities for students. Shanaya’s work also highlights the ways in which she and her district focus on the needs of students who need it most, supporting students in their progression towards graduation.