Jackson Beckley spends some of his free time volunteering at his local library, where he can often be found assisting patrons with all their technology needs. From cell phones to laptops to tablets, he walks patrons through their questions about apps, emails, data transfer, security, and more, in a by-appointment-only, one on one setting.   

Jackson Beckley
Pinellas Virtual School Student

“Violin is my life"- that's what I said in an interview on the BayNews9 interview.

I was in the seventh grade 50/50 Seminole Middle School and FLVS. It was a difficult time for me, I had to attend some classes at school, and after school to do my homework, but I wanted to play the violin most of all. To achieve good technique and high results, you need to train at least 4-5 hours a day. It is difficult to do this when attending a regular school, so in the eighth grade I completely switched to online learning in PVS. My life has become brighter and filled with interesting and fun events! I got the opportunity to practice playing the violin more. Throughout the year, I was able to participate in three orchestras in the Sarasota Youth Orchestra, Pinellas Youth Symphony and Seminole High School Orchestra. I was the only eighth-grader in the High School Orchestra, participated in the All-State Honors FMEA and All-County Orchestra, I held a high position as a Concert Master in the Pinellas Youth Philharmonic Orchestra for a year.

In addition, I am professionally engaged in vocals; I was a soloist in two productions of the St.Petersburg Opera and participated in one production of the Sarasota Youth Opera.

I also do ballroom dancing and participate in sports competitions that take place in different cities in Florida: Orlando, St. Petersburg, Miami, and Naples. I really like to travel.

This year, I had an incredible success at "The Serenade Strings Orchestra Concerto Concert." I played the solo "Concerto in A minor" A. Vivaldi.  

Thanks to the convenient schedule in PVS, I can do what I love and build my career now. I can say with confidence that the violin is my life!  

Serafim Fitzgerald
Pinellas Virtual School Student

Pinellas Virtual School and their flexibility has allowed me to pursue a career in the arts while still being able to maintain my schoolwork. Because of the ability to work at my own pace, I have been able to continue singing and have even balanced being in two Opera Tampa productions during the school year. I was able to work ahead in most classes and finish them early so I could have more free time to do what I want. When my family went on a trip to Alaska at the end of summer, I was able to do work up there and get a head start on my classes. This program has helped me do what I love, and I am very thankful for that.

Grace Hafer
Pinellas Virtual School Student