Seguin student overcomes bullying, thrives academically through virtual learning program
Feb 28, 2025
A Seguin student who struggled with bullying in school is now thriving in virtual learning after his mother found an option that improved his learning experience.
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Get ready for some fabulous Insider Deals that will help you have a cozy night’s sleep and elevate your style and beauty game.How you can get Microsoft Office for life for under $40– Bentley Gerald, 12, is one of several students in Texas public schools who made the switch to go virtual because of bullying.Gerald’s mother, Britney Van Dries, learned about the Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville , which serves the entire state of Texas.
Since their enrollment, Gerald has gone from failing grades and unhappiness, to being a straight-A student, while also maintaining a social life through the program.Japhanie Gray is an anchor on Good Morning San Antonio and Good Morning San Antonio at 9 a.m. The award-winning journalist rejoined KSAT in August 2024 after previously working as a reporter on KSAT’s Nightbeat from 2018 to 2021. She also highlights extraordinary stories in her series, What’s Up South Texas.