FlexPoint Names Sam Verghese Chief Executive Officer

May 12, 2026

Sam Verghese has been named chief executive officer of FlexPoint.

Sam Verghese has been named the new chief executive officer of FlexPoint and Florida Virtual School (FLVS), effective July 1. 

Verghese, who is currently the chief operating officer and acting deputy superintendent of the organization, will take over for Chief Executive Officer and Superintendent Dr. Louis Algaze, who is retiring.

FlexPoint is a leader in PreK–12 online learning solutions, partnering with schools and districts across the United States and international markets, spanning 49 states and 56 countries. 

“Florida Virtual School and FlexPoint have helped inform how online public education is delivered nationally,” said Linda Reiter, chair of the Florida Virtual School Board of Trustees. “Sam’s experience positions the organization to build on that work and continue serving students and families at scale.”

The announcement comes just weeks after Verghese was named a 2025 EdTech Chronicle Best in Education Award winner for Best Leader of a K-12 School/District. In 2024, he received the Florida Chamber Chair’s Award for his contributions to education and leadership across the state.

Verghese began his career as a classroom teacher and has served learners of all ages through leadership roles across government, education, and the private sector. His public‑service experience includes senior roles in education and workforce‑focused agencies, as well as executive leadership advising public entities. In the private sector, Verghese has advised major technology companies, including Adobe, Salesforce, and Dell, on education‑focused initiatives and large‑scale digital transformation.

“FlexPoint has helped define what high‑quality virtual and flexible learning can look like at scale,” said Verghese. “Looking ahead, our focus is on continuing to lead with purpose and innovation, keeping students and families at the center of every decision. I’m excited to work alongside our educators and teams to expand access to learning options that meet learners where they are.”

Since joining FLVS in 2019, Verghese has helped lead the organization through a period of sustained growth and complexity, overseeing enterprise operations that support instruction, technology, finance, and workforce stability. His leadership has included guiding the organization through the COVID‑19 pandemic, strengthening operational continuity, and expanding cross‑agency collaboration, including a partnership with the Department of Juvenile Justice to support education for justice‑involved youth.

Verghese is an active member of the Florida Chamber Foundation and the Future of Work Advisory Board, which advocates for career and technical education programs aligned with the business needs of the future. 

A Virginia native, Verghese holds a bachelor’s degree from Liberty University and a Master of Business Administration from Auburn University.