GCA Unmuted: Voices of Virtual Education

Welcome to GCA Unmuted, the podcast where we share the stories and strategies that show how Georgia Cyber Academy makes online learning work.

GCA Unmuted: Voices of Virtual Education is a education podcast hosted by Georgia Cyber Academy, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Georgia Cyber Academy hosts GCA Unmuted: Voices of Virtual Education, a education show with 18 episodes published.

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  Episode #19

  Showing Up Online with Crystal Amey: Virtual Attendance Systems That Work

  Aug 20, 202636 minS1

  Attendance in a virtual school is about more than logging in. It is about staying connected to learning and recognizing when a student may need additional support. In this episode of GCA Unmuted: Voices of Virtual Education , Crystal Amey, Family Engagement Liaison Supervisor at Georgia Cyber Academy, shares how attendance works in a statewide virtual school and how her team partners with families to help students stay engaged. The conversation explores how GCA identifies signs of disengagement, how Family Engagement Liaisons support students and families, and how the school balances clear expectations with an understanding of the challenges families may face. Crystal also explains how data, communication, and consistent follow-up help turn attendance from a compliance measure into an opportunity for connection and support. This episode offers a practical look at the systems behind virtual attendance and what it takes to help students consistently show up for learning. Thanks for listening to GCA Unmuted: Voices of Virtual Education , a podcast documenting how virtual school works in practice at Georgia Cyber Academy. Each episode features educators, staff, and leaders sharing real stories and systems that support teaching and learning in a virtual environment. Learn more about the podcast and explore past episodes at: https://www.georgiacyber.org/about/unmuted You can also watch full episodes and highlights on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GCAchampions

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  Episode #18

  From First Click to Graduation with Amber Rhodes: Enrollment & Records in a Virtual School

  Aug 13, 202626 minS1

  Every student’s journey through school depends on accurate enrollment and records, even though much of that work happens behind the scenes. In this episode of GCA Unmuted: Voices of Virtual Education , Amber Rhodes, District Registrar at Georgia Cyber Academy, takes us inside the systems that support students from their first application through graduation. She shares what enrollment and records look like in a statewide virtual school and why accuracy, communication, and careful coordination matter at every stage. The conversation explores how GCA manages enrollment at scale, keeps student records accurate over time, and works alongside families, counselors, graduation coaches, and other teams across the school. Amber also discusses common questions families have about enrollment and what it takes to manage a high volume of records without losing sight of the individual student behind each one. This episode offers a closer look at one of the essential systems that keeps a virtual school running and supports students throughout their GCA journey. Thanks for listening to GCA Unmuted: Voices of Virtual Education , a podcast documenting how virtual school works in practice at Georgia Cyber Academy. Each episode features educators, staff, and leaders sharing real stories and systems that support teaching and learning in a virtual environment. Learn more about the podcast and explore past episodes at: https://www.georgiacyber.org/about/unmuted You can also watch full episodes and highlights on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GCAchampions

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  Episode #17

  Building Student Community with Michelle Gilyard: Clubs and Competitions in a Virtual School

  May 14, 202640 minS1

  <p>School is about more than academics. It’s also about connection, belonging, and opportunities to grow outside the classroom.</p><p>In this episode of GCA Unmuted: Voices of Virtual Education, we’re joined by Michelle Gilyard, Family School Partnership Coordinator for Leadership and Service at Georgia Cyber Academy. Michelle shares how clubs and competitions create meaningful opportunities for students to connect, lead, and build community in a fully virtual environment.</p><p>The conversation explores how students get involved in clubs, what participation looks like online, and how competitions bring energy and engagement across a statewide student body. Mich...

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  Episode #16

  Building Trust with Families with Shannon Ready: Partnering with Parents in a Virtual School

  May 7, 202636 minS1

  <p>Strong family partnerships are essential in any school. In a virtual environment, they are foundational. Clear communication, trust, and consistent support help families feel confident and connected, which directly impacts student success.</p><p>In this episode of GCA Unmuted: Voices of Virtual Education, we’re joined by Shannon Ready, Family Engagement Liaison at Georgia Cyber Academy. Shannon shares how she works with families to build trust, strengthen communication, and support parents as active partners in their child’s education.</p><p>The conversation explores how families are supported when they are new to virtual learning, how difficult conversations are...

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  Episode #15

  Preparing Students for the Real World with Tricia McCoy and Erica Butts: Work-Based Learning in a Virtual School

  Apr 30, 202633 minS1

  <p>Connecting learning to real-world experience helps students build confidence, develop practical skills, and clarify their future paths. Work-based learning creates opportunities for students to apply what they learn in the classroom to real jobs and responsibilities while still in school.</p><p>In this episode of GCA Unmuted: Voices of Virtual Education, we’re joined by Tricia McCoy and Erica Butts of Georgia Cyber Academy. They share how work-based learning operates in a virtual environment and how students gain meaningful, hands-on experience that prepares them for life after graduation.</p><p>The conversation explores how students access work-based learning op...

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