Alexandra Gray, an alum of Insight School of Michigan, a K12 online high school, is having a standout year as editor-in-chief of The Mirror News and a multi-award-winning writer. They credit flexible online learning for helping them stay on track academically while pursuing creativity. Now a biology major, Gray plans to study zoology and use writing to advocate for wildlife conservation, building on skills and confidence developed through K12-supported online education.
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