Stanza Education Corporation, a national leader in flexible, student-centered education, is pleased to announce two new leaders who will serve as Heads of School within its expanding network.
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Lori Kubach, new PBIA Head of School and Cory Plough, new Holston Academy Head of School.
Cory Plough, M.Ed. has been named the new Head of School at Holston Academy, Stanza’s online private school serving students in grades 6-12. A veteran educator and administrator with more than 20 years of experience in online learning, Cory is passionate about personalized education and empowering students to take ownership of their learning journeys.
“I’m honored to lead Holston Academy into its next chapter,” said Plough. “This is a community that believes in the potential of every student, and I’m excited to help further that mission through technology, flexibility, and meaningful connections.”
Lori Kubach, M.Ed. joins Palm Beach International Academy (PBIA) as the new Head of School at its Boca Raton campus, bringing with her a rich background in one-on-one instruction, mentorship, and academic program development. Lori’s student-first approach is a natural fit for PBIA’s bespoke model of personalized education.
“At PBIA, learning is a deeply personal experience, and that’s what drew me here,” said Kubach. “I’m thrilled to lead a community where education is built around the individual student, fostering not just academic growth, but confidence, curiosity, and character.”
Both leaders bring a strong alignment with Stanza Education Corporation’s core values of innovation, relationship-driven learning, and student empowerment. Their experience and vision will be instrumental in advancing the schools’ missions into the future.
Megan O’Reilly Palevich, Executive Director at Stanza Education Corporation, expressed her excitement about the new leadership, “Cory and Lori are both dynamic, forward-thinking leaders who understand what it means to center education around each student. Their vision and compassion reflect the values we champion at Stanza, and I’m confident they will lead Holston and PBIA into a future of meaningful, student-driven learning.”
These leadership changes reinforce Stanza Education Corporation’s mission to create powerful learning environments that honor each student’s path—whether in person, online, or a blend of both.
Both schools are currently taking applications for the 2025-26 school year. For more information about Holston Academy, please visit: HolstonAcademy.org and for more information about Palm Beach International Academy, please visit PBIAcademy.org.
About Stanza Education Corporation
Stanza Education Corporation empowers organizations to create small learning communities that cultivate future-ready students by providing personalized curriculum and instruction, streamlined processes, and innovative systems. Our network of schools includes accredited, nonprofit online and brick-and-mortar private microschools for grades 6-12.
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“Cory and Lori are both dynamic, forward-thinking leaders who understand what it means to center education around each student. Their vision and compassion reflect the values we champion at Stanza."
Contacts
Laura Loughead
Director of Marketing and Communications
PR@HolstonAcademy.org
(661) 571-1660
