About Primavera Online
Primavera is a public charter school offering K–12th grade students in Arizona a 100% free online education. We are accredited, tuition free and offer a truly unique alternative to the traditional model. We provide the flexibility, individualized support and innovative coursework students can’t find anywhere else.
Primavera is ideal for students who:
- Require personalized support
- Need a flexible schedule
- Want to accelerate their education
- Need to get back on track
- Want to learn from home
- Live far away from traditional schools
Our Mission
Primavera provides a rigorous, relevant, and personalized education in a highly interactive virtual environment. As a school that serves both alternative and traditional student populations, we are committed to educating students through an engaging, individualized learning experience.
Our Vision
Our vision is to prepare every student to become college and career ready by providing a highly personalized education.
Our History
Driven by the conviction that every child deserves a great education, Damian Creamer founded Primavera Online High School on September 10, 2001 with just 35 students. His unwavering commitment to provide Arizona students a superior online education led him to create StrongMind as Primavera’s curriculum and technology partner. This strategy has provided a world-class curriculum and advanced technology platform that has grown Primavera into the largest high school in Arizona and one of the most successful online high schools in the country.
Primavera Timeline
2001
Primavera opens as a blended learning center to 35 students
2003
Primavera gets state approval to become a 100% online school
2005
Primavera’s technology & curriculum partner begins developing digital courseware
2006
600 students graduate through Primavera
2010
Primavera’s technology & curriculum partner starts self-authoring curriculum
2012
5,000+ full-time students attend Primavera
2013
Primavera begins winning awards for its high-caliber curriculum
2017
20,000+ full-time and part-time students attend Primavera
2021
Celebrating 20 years of Arizona students
2022
Added support for Grades K-5
2022
Merit Awards introduced to reward good grades with money for college, trade school and military bound graduates
2023
New Instructional Model added for student success
2023
Free and unlimited individual tutoring added for high school students
Leadership
Jessica Pagoulatos, M.Ed.
Executive Director
Todd Crockett, M.Ed.
Director of Academics
Todd Crockett has been a dedicated educator at Primavera since 2005, serving as a science teacher, science department chair, and director of academics for grades 9-12. He earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from BYU in 2003 and a master’s in education from NAU in 2016. Passionate about student success, he is committed to helping every learner reach their full potential. Todd enjoys reading, weight training, and playing video games outside of education. His mission is to do what’s best for students, guiding them toward success in their educational journey.
Vanessa Threat, M.Ed.
K-8 Director of Academics
Vanessa Threat has been an educator at Primavera since 2020, serving as a 5th-grade teacher, 3-5 lead teacher, K-12 assistant director of academics, and now the K-8 director of academics. She holds master’s degrees in elementary education and educational leadership and is currently ABD for her Doctorate in Instructional Design and Performance Technology. Driven by a commitment to educational equity, Vanessa strives to ensure that all learners, regardless of background, have access to high-quality learning opportunities. Having grown up in a low socioeconomic setting, she understands firsthand the power of education to transform lives and is dedicated to creating pathways that empower every student to reach their full potential. Outside of work, Vanessa enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters,
Damian Creamer
CEO & Founder
A trailblazer in online education for nearly two decades, Damian has been recognized with a number of awards and Certificates of Congressional Recognition for his leadership and innovation in online education. He is a graduate of the Harvard Business School Executive Education Owner/President Management (OPM) program, holds a MBA from The Thunderbird School of Global Management and holds a BA from Brigham Young University.
