Dr. Doug Barnard is recognized as being the founder of K-12 online programs in Arizona. The Arizona Republic newspaper has referred to him as the Dean of online programs in Arizona. Over thirty other Arizona school districts have signed agreements to use the K-12 online program developed by Dr. Barnard and his staff. Jennifer Echols is a program specialist for the Mesa Distance Learning Program the largest district online program in the state of Arizona. Ms. Echols has experience with all facets of an online program including the development of program structure and course content coordination of services for partner districts and development and delivery of professional development for program administrators and teaching staff. . Language: English