Welcome to Virtual Loudoun Online (VLO), the traditional branch of our fully online program where our vision is to cultivate quality, flexible, self-paced, virtual learning.

This school year marks our 11th year serving the secondary students of LCPS. Over the years, we have grown from a hundred student enrollments to thousands annually.  

As a Virtual Loudoun Online team, we will continue to refine our practices to enable our students to make meaningful contributions to the world.

The 2024-25 school year marks my twenty-fifth year in education and my seventh year in administration. I am excited about the expansion of Virtual Loudoun this year, to include our traditional asynchronous branch, Virtual Loudoun Online (VLO), our synchronous grades 6-12 branch, Virtual Loudoun Distance Learning (VDL), and our synchronous grades 1-5 branch, Virtual Distance Elementary (VDE). Additionally, I serve as the Division Coordinator for Virtual Virginia (VVA). I supervise all of these programs for LCPS, and work to support each student's remote learning needs. Please contact me anytime - Laura.Hicks@lcps.org.

As an administrator for Virtual Loudoun, I manage and coordinate technologies, train and support staff, and maintain, develop, and evaluate instructional materials and resources.  I work closely with the Virtual Loudoun Supervisor to ensure Virtual Loudoun Online Courses run smoothly.

 I began teaching Math in Fairfax County in 2001.  I have worked in Loudoun County Public Schools since 2003 as a Math and Computer Science Teacher, Instructional Facilitator for Technology, and now as the Virtual Loudoun Online Instructional Designer.

 I grew up in Pennsylvania and completed my undergraduate degree at Penn State University.  I served for 11 years in the Air Force before leaving to pursue my career as an educator.  I completed my master's coursework through Shenandoah University and Western Governors University.

 I'm happy to assist students with resolving technical issues and strive to help students have the best possible experience with their virtual courses.  I can be reached by email at joe.schwarz@lcps.org.

I joined LCPS and the Virtual Loudoun program in 2021.  I am the Specialist for Virtual Loudoun, supporting both the Virtual Loudoun Online (VLO) and Virtual Distance Learning (VDL) programs.  I enjoy supporting our online students and families in these unique and innovative learning platforms.  I have a passion for education and helping all students fulfill their goals and reach their full academic potential. I attended Virginia State University, earning my Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business Management.  I earned my Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision from Averett University.  I am also an alumni member of the Teach for America program with over 12 years of experience in teaching and educational leadership. I can be reached during daily business office hours via email: keith.burdette@lcps.org

 "All students can be successful with the right encouragement and motivation"

I joined LCPS in 2009 when I began working at Park View High School as a School Counselor. After spending just over 7 years at PVHS, I transitioned into Virtual Instruction in October of 2016.

I enjoy being a part of the Virtual Loudoun team very much! I like the quality and flexibility our courses offer. It is meaningful to me to be a part of a team that provides alternative educational options for learners.

I graduated from St. Andrews University in North Carolina with a BA in English, and earned my M.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling at UNC Chapel Hill. I initially worked as a School Counselor at the Middle School level. When I moved to Northern VA, I attended NOVA and earned AS in Communication Design. I then spent 10 years in the graphic and web design industry before my work at PVHS. 

I can be reached during office hours via email:  VLOSchoolCounseling@lcps.org 

You can also follow me on Twitter where I share links and information for helpful resources, information and scholarship opportunities: @VLschcounselor.

Hello! I am Allison Isom, and I'm excited to join Virtual Loudoun Online as the school counselor.  I was previously the school counselor for the Elementary Distance Learning program for the last two years. I thoroughly enjoyed working with students who have thrived in the virtual learning setting. 

Before that, I was a 2nd-grade teacher at Buffalo Trail Elementary School. I was also a teacher and counselor in Fauquier County Public Schools before coming to LCPS. I have 24 years of teaching and school counseling experience in Virginia. 

In my free time, I enjoy hiking with my husband, walking with my dog, and doing puzzles. My husband and I are empty nesters and now enjoy a much calmer life with our dog.

I can be reached during office hours via email VLOSchoolCounseling@lcps.org.