Guided By Experience

Meet Our Founders

The Ogburn School was founded by mother-daughter team Minnie Ogburn and Brandy Carvalho, who share a passion for helping students succeed through flexible, personalized education. Together, they bring decades of experience in education, curriculum, leadership, communications, and program development to create a school designed around the needs of today’s learners.

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Minnie Ogburn, Co-Founder
Minnie Ogburn brings more than 30 years of experience in education to The Ogburn School. She earned her Doctor of Education degree from the University of Florida, where her research focused on homeschooling, distance education, online learning, and blended learning. She also holds an Education Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Florida, a Master’s degree in Administration from Central Michigan University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Jones College.

Throughout her career, Minnie has taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. She has also served as a Mathematics Coach at a high-needs school and as a Curriculum Coordinator at a charter school. Her background gives The Ogburn School a strong foundation in academic quality, student support, and innovative learning options.

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Brandy Carvalho, Co-Founder
Brandy Carvalho brings more than 20 years of experience in program management, communications, and marketing for private and nonprofit organizations. Her professional background includes work with education, conservation, and community-focused organizations, giving her a strong understanding of how to build programs that serve students and families with care, clarity, and purpose.

Brandy studied Public Relations and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Florida and holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Florida Gulf Coast University. She helps guide the school’s communications, program development, and family-centered approach to online education.