Visions In Education Student, Josephine Kao Competes in the 2009 Scripps National Spelling Bee Held in Washington, D.C.

Sacramento, CA, May 29, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Visions In Education, one of California's leading provider of Home schooling and Independent Study programs is pleased to announce that Josephine Kao, an eighth-grade student is competing in the 2009 Scripps Spelling Bee being held in Washington, D.C. Josephine is currently featured on the American Girl Web site as a grand-prize winner in the "Stop Bullying" national poster contest. A valued member of the Capital Valley Harp Circle, she has also played piano since the age of four. She skates on a synchronized figure skating team and competes nationally. In recognition of her many philanthropic efforts, Josephine will be making a speech this July at the "Nestlé Very Best in Youth" awards ceremony. She participated in the 2006, 2007 and 2008 national finals, tying for 13th place in 2008.has been a student at Visions In Education since the third grade.

About Visions In Education:
A fully accredited K-12 Charter School that offers a tuition-free public education which enables students to learn in an educational environment that fits their schedule and individual learning style. Visions In Education serves Amador, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sutter, and Yolo counties.

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