About Me
Hi, I’m Lori, mom of 3 and Learning Coach/Mentor of two who are currently enrolled in Colorado Virtual Academy (COVA) an online public charter school. Sean is my oldest, a 2011 COVA Graduating Senior who is headed to CU Boulder this fall, my son Shannon is entering 10th grade this year, and Ashlyn, my baby girl who is not such a baby anymore, will be an 8th grader.
I grew up in Merrick, Long Island, graduated Buffalo State College with a B.S. in Education, moved to Florida where my parents made their new home, married an Air Force Sergeant and one year later we received orders to Colorado, which has been home now for the past 15 years. Is that a run-on sentence or what?
In 2007, I was privileged to receive a 2 year appointment to the Governor’s Online Advisory Board which began its duties under Senate Bill 215.
Currently, I am president of the Colorado Coalition of Cyberschool Families (CCCF), an alliance of passionate parents who have come together to be powerful and vocal advocates for cyberschools and virtual learning in Colorado.
In 2008, the National Coalition For Public School Options (NCPSO) formed, an alliance of parents that supports and defends parents’ rights to access the best public school options for their children. I am honored to have served on this board as president for 2 years and as a board member for 1 year. I sat alongside other passionate, informed, and involved parents and I continue to be very closely associated with my colleagues and friends who are dedicated to maintaining the NCPSO’s mission
In 2008, I was elected to the Colorado Virtual Academy Governing Board and I currently assume the position of Treasurer.
All of the above appointments and terms are and were served without pay.
I am a Senior Member and first lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), an auxiliary of the United States Air Force and I assume responsibilities of Test Control Officer, Assistant Administrative Officer, and Assistant Supply Officer. It is a privilege to serve as a Senior Member of the Civil Air Patrol, Valkyrie Cadet Squadron since 2006 and to have the opportunity to work with some outstanding cadets.
In my spare time, I enjoy working on my genealogy, walking, swimming, love to cook, going on day trips to the mountains, and mostly spending time with those I am so blessed to have in my life…family and friends.
In 1998 when my son was ready to enter kindergarten, I realized our neighborhood school was not a good fit…I was lost…I didn’t know where to turn for support…I simply didn’t know what to do. Over the years I have learned much, some by making mistakes, some by taking chances, but most by doing a whole lot of research and connecting with others.
My goal in creating this blog is to make information, resources, and user friendly sites available to help parents make informed decisions about educational options for their children. All of what I write comes from my personal experiences and understanding.
Please know that what I post is what I am most passionate about!
Lori’s LOLz
www.lorislolz.org
Lori at lorislolz dot org
L’chai-im!
To Life!
To Learning!
