21st Century Cyber Charter School Podcast

In Episode 7 of the 21CCCS Podcast, students Alex and Keturah take over as hosts and lead a two-part interview series with the people who make 21CCCS work every day. In Part 1, they talk with administrators about how the school supports students, what’s happening behind the scenes, and how decisions are made to help learners succeed online. In Part 2, they shift to teachers to explore what learnin...

In Episode 6 of the 21CCCS Podcast, we pull back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes work that keeps an online public school running, including finance and human resources. Our CFO, Jonathan Shiota, explains how cyber charter school funding works, where the funding comes from, and how it compares to traditional public schools, while clearing up common misconceptions about charter school finances....

In Episode 5 of the 21st Century Cyber Charter School Podcast, the conversation focuses on how 21st Century Cyber Charter School supports students academically, emotionally, and individually in a virtual setting. Guests from the Student Services and Special Education teams explain how IEPs and services are delivered online, how families collaborate with specialists, and what counseling and whole-c...

In Episode 4 of the 21CCCS Podcast, four current students share a real, student-led look at life in cyber school, from logging in each day to staying organized, accountable, and connected. You’ll hear how students plan their day, manage time, and stay on track, plus how teachers check in and provide support. We also dig into something many families wonder about: relationships and community. Studen...

Episode 3 of the 21CCCS Podcast is all about whole-student support and the incredible team behind it. Dr. Flannery sits down with school counselors Ashley Cooke, Lisa Moynihan, Sanna McCoy, and social worker Katie Leber to break down what the Guidance Department really does in a virtual school: building relationships online, supporting students through stress and anxiety, partnering with families...

Let’s go behind the scenes with the 21CCCS Curriculum Team to see how online lessons are designed, aligned to state standards, and built to keep students engaged through innovation and collaboration. In Episode 2 of the 21CCCS Podcast, CEO Dr. Flannery is joined by Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Nora Wheeler, along with Dr. Emily Shank and Lindsay Reid, for an inside look at...

Dr. Flannery welcomed 21CCCS Social Studies teacher Brittany Bill to the podcast for an engaging conversation about our school community and the students we serve. Together, they explored what makes online learning meaningful—how strong relationships, consistent support, and real-world connections help students stay motivated and thrive. Brittany shared a teacher’s perspective on meeting learners...