SETDA Interviews

Interview with Julie Young

As part of SETDA's Leading in Technology Course, EDC produced an interview with Julie Young, Executive Director of the Florida Virtual School.

During the interview, Julie answers these questions:

What is the Florida Virtual School?
What is your role in FLVS?
How does FLVS relate to the FL Department of Education?
Where did the original vision for FLVS come from?
What enabled this group to move their vision forward?
What prepared you for your role in FLVS?
What led you to join FLVS at the start?
What were some of the main leadership challenges you faced at FLVS and how did you address them?
How have you addressed some of the challenges that are specific to virtual teaching and learning?
Can you say any more about how you've addressed accountability issues in the virtual environment?
Did you ever have doubts about FLVS succeeding?
What are the main lessons you've learned about leadership?
What else would you like to tell your colleagues from around the country?