(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted to the Patriot as a press release by the MCA).

Faith Laudenbach of Clear Lake, was recently named one of Minnesota Connections Academy’s (MNCA) Students of the Month in recognition of her outstanding achievements and leadership in the virtual classroom.

Laudenbach, a sophomore at the public online school, was nominated by her teacher, Ms. Vondracek, in recognition of her hard work and determination to succeed in the classroom. As a Student of the Month, Faith will receive a certificate of achievement and be profiled in the Minnesota Connections Academy student newsletter and the school’s social media platforms.

“Our students of the month demonstrate leadership and an extraordinary commitment to learning while serving as strong role models for their peers,” said Melissa Gould, Minnesota Connections Academy Principal. “The members of our faculty and staff are proud to give these virtual classroom leaders the recognition they deserve.”

Laudenbach has been attending Minnesota Connections Academy since 2018. According to her mother, Katie, they enrolled her in MNCA because the local school was not able to meet her daughter’s academic and medical needs.

“The open communication with teachers and their dedication to all the students gives us an overall feeling we are a team working towards the same goal,” Katie said.

Minnesota Connections Academy (MNCA), a tuition-free, full-time public virtual school serving K-12 students throughout the state, officially opened enrollment for the 2021-22 academic. The school is hosting online information sessions for families interested in learning more about virtual education. 

For more information about Minnesota Connections Academy or to begin the enrollment process, please visit www.MinnesotaConnectionsAcademy.com or call (800) 382-6010.