Rosamond teen excels through online school, graduates as valedictorian
Jul 11, 2025
By Steve Virgen. July 01, 2025.
17-year-old Kaitlyn Huffman credits time management, proper sleep and family support for her academic success after switching from traditional high school to online public school.
ROSAMOND, Calif. — A Rosamond teen has taken online public schooling to remarkable heights, graduating a year early with college credits and earning the title of valedictorian at iQ Academy of Los Angeles.
Kaitlyn Huffman, 17, credits several key factors for her academic success, with time management topping the list.
“Definitely time management is key,” Huffman said.
Sleep was another priority she never compromised on during her academic journey.
“Definitely. That one was a really big priority. I always made sure to get my sleep,” Huffman said.
Family support played a crucial role in her achievements. The Huffmans enjoy taking trips together, with Disneyland being a favorite destination as annual pass holders. The decision to switch to an online public school was made as a family, after Kaitlyn’s younger brother Kyler experienced difficulties in middle school, and her younger sister Kinsley deals with anxiety.