About VLLA

The Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance

The Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance is an association of supplemental virtual programs from across the United States. It consists largely of state virtual schools, along with several outstanding consortia, the member organizations:
  • Serve close to a million online course enrollments annually,
  • Provide their districts and students with over 5,000 active, highly qualified teachers trained in online instruction,
  • Supply digital learning services to their constituents,
  • Offer professional learning opportunities aligned to the National Standards for Quality Online Learning, and
  • Conduct research related to the field of online learning.
The Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance (VLLA) is a 501c3 educational nonprofit organization.  VLLA’s mission, to strengthen online learning through leadership, advocacy, expertise, and professional relationships, is the focus of the organization’s strategic plan.
VLLA Member Map USA

Executive Directors and Member Program Information

Steve Blair
Program Administrator

Alabama Connecting Classrooms, Educators, and Students Statewide (ACCESS)

Mandy Perry
President BOLD Executive Board

Blended and Online Learning Discovery (BOLD) of Florida

Holly Brzycki
Supervisor of Online Learning

Capital Area Online Learning Association (CAOLA)

Dan Morris
Executive Director

Colorado Digital Learning Solutions

Amanda Williamson
Director of Virtual Learning for the State of Georgia

Georgia Virtual School

Jeff Simmons
Superintendent

Idaho Digital Learning Alliance

Melissa Lundgaard
Executive Director

Illinois Virtual School and Academy

Kim Hendrick
Executive Director

Indiana Online

Dr. Nichole Lemmon
Director of Virtual Learning for Springfield Public Schools

Launch Virtual Learning

Jamey Fitzpatrick
President and CEO

Michigan Virtual

Jason Neiffer
Executive Director

Montana Digital Academy

Gina Pavlovich, Ed.D
Director

Niswonger Online and AP Access for All

Dr. Mia Murphy
Executive Director

North Carolina Virtual Public School

Dr. Alyssa Martin
State Director

North Dakota Center for Distance Education

Amy Michalowski
Dean

VHS Learning

John Ashworth
Director

Virtual Arkansas

Bradley Mitchell
Director – Office of Virtual Education

Virtual SC

Dr. Brian Mott
Executive Director

Virtual Virginia

Sami Mantyla
Executive Director

Wisconsin eSchool Network

Jenny Seymour
Executive Director

Wisconsin Virtual School