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Georgia Cyber Academy

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Georgia Cyber Academy reviews

3.2

51% would recommend to a friend

(236 total reviews)
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Michael Kooi

67% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Georgia Cyber Academy has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 236 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Georgia Cyber Academy employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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236 reviews
5.0
Mar 10, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I was determined to leave the teaching profession, abandoning 20 years of retirement, to save my health and sanity. As an experimental alternative I accepted a remote position with Georgia Cyber Academy. I can honestly say, they saved my career, I am supported and valued as a professional at GCA.

Cons

The social isolation created by working from home can be challenging for some, a relief for others.

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Georgia Cyber Academy Response
1y
We value our staff and are thrilled you love your job at GCA! Thank you for the review!
4.0
Jan 7, 2025

Ok Job

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good WFH job, teaching is simpler online

Cons

Kids don’t have that much accountability when it comes to attendsnce

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Georgia Cyber Academy Response
1y
Thank you for the review. We value our employees and their feedback.
1.0
Jan 5, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work from home. That's it.

Cons

My experience working at GCA was far from positive. While the idea of working in education should bring a sense of fulfillment and purpose, my time there was overshadowed by serious leadership and operational issues. One glaring issue was that many individuals in leadership held two separate roles simultaneously. This not only divided their attention but also detracted from their ability to focus on their primary responsibilities. The impact of this mismanagement trickled down, creating inefficiencies and confusion among staff. Unfortunately, there were also questionable practices happening at the leadership level. While I won’t go into details here—both to protect myself and to ensure this review remains visible—it’s worth noting that these practices contributed to a toxic and untrustworthy work environment. Additionally, professional development sessions were poorly organized. Staff members were often forced to share sleeping quarters with colleagues, which was an uncomfortable and highly unprofessional arrangement. This lack of basic respect for employees' boundaries was incredibly disheartening. The health benefits offered were subpar, leaving many employees to bear significant out-of-pocket expenses. Leadership seemed to brush these concerns aside, attempting to retain staff by emphasizing the "perk" of working from home. While remote work can be a positive aspect, it’s not enough to outweigh the poor working conditions, lack of support, and questionable ethics within the organization. I would not recommend GCA to anyone seeking a stable, respectful, and ethical workplace. This role left me feeling undervalued and deeply disappointed in the leadership's priorities and practices. Proceed with caution if considering this organization.

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Georgia Cyber Academy Response
1y
Thank you for the review. We value feedback from our employees. If you would like to discuss this further, please reach out to feedback@georgiacyber.org
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