Wesley Samples

Wesley Samples, Co-Founder of Sora Schools

Wesley Samples is the Co-Founder of Sora Schools, an innovative virtual high school that offers a personalized learning experience for students.13 He has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Finance from the Georgia Institute of Technology.3

Samples co-founded Sora Schools with the goal of creating a new model of education that moves away from the traditional scope and sequence curriculum.1 At Sora, students work with faculty to create their own learning plans based on their interests, participating in project-based learning experiences called "Expeditions" and pursuing career-focused "Tracks".1

Samples believes that students are more engaged and learning when they can tailor their education to their passions.1 He also emphasizes the importance of students actively creating their own learning plans and working together to build the future of the school.1

Under Samples' leadership, Sora Schools has formed a partnership with Outschool, an online learning marketplace that offers a wide variety of interest-based classes.14 Sora students can take Outschool classes as part of their personalized learning plans, allowing them to explore their interests and connect with like-minded peers.1

Samples has been recognized as a key talent in the future of education, with Sora Schools notching $21 million in investment.2 He has shared his vision for the future of education on podcasts and in interviews, emphasizing the importance of student-centered, interest-driven learning.45