Florida Virtual School Recognizes Former Board Chair with Leadership Legacy Award
December 1, 2017
Florida Virtual School (FLVS®) recognized its former Board of Trustees Chair, Dr. Dhyana Ziegler, at its annual In-Service Training Days on November 30, 2017. Ziegler was given the first ever Leadership Legacy Award in appreciation for her unwavering dedication and support to students and parents across Florida.Related News

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