DeAnne Watson
Newberry,FL
Summary
Experienced Education Professional with over 30 years in enhancing online learning solutions across 14 districts. Proficient in adapting to diverse challenges and ensuring optimal educational experiences for students. Deep understanding of educational needs drives innovation and excellence in digital education. Committed to empowering educators and fostering student success through strategic collaboration.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, District Relations
Florida Virtual School
10.2025 - Current
- Develop and maintain relationships with 14 Districts.
- Advises the Director on trends and needs for external FLVS stakeholders.
- Coordinate district-level initiatives to improve student engagement and retention.
- Work with District leaders to provide solutions.
- Identifies potential growth opportunities with target markets.
- Provides analysis and strategies for increasing enrollments and yield
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Implemented 34 Digital Learning Labs across territory.
- Exhibit core competencies-strong communication skills, customer focuse and functional/technical expertise.
District Relations Manager
Florida Virtual School
10.2013 - 10.2025
- Increased enrollments by managing relationships with 14-21 school districts.
- Promoted FLVS courses through successful event leadership and execution.
- Contributed to 80,149 flex enrollments and 51,943 franchise enrollments in 24-25 school year, within territory
- Implemented 36 Digital Learning Labs to enhance student learning experiences.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to set goals for program effectiveness and outcomes.
- Coordinated initiatives to boost student engagement and retention across districts.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, maintaining open lines of communication and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Exhibits core competencies: strong communication skills, customer focus, functional/technical expertise.
FLVS Instructor
Florida Virtual School
06.2010 - 10.2011
- MJ (Middle School) Reading and Career Education
- Received outstanding reviews on evaluations
- Received Instructor Merit
Elementary Teacher
Cedar Key School
08.1994 - 06.2010
- Second Grade 1994-2002
- Third Grade 2002-2010
- Received outstanding evaluations
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 08-1994
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Santa Fe Community College
Gainesville, FL 08-1991
Skills
- Strategic relationship building
- Community engagement
- Effective team leadership
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Relations
- Data Analysis & Reporting
Certification
National Board-Certified Teacher/Generalist/Middle Childhood-2007
Instructor Merit-2010
Community Award-Living Our Values-2024
Timeline
Senior Manager, District Relations
Florida Virtual School
10.2025 - Current
District Relations Manager
Florida Virtual School
10.2013 - 10.2025
FLVS Instructor
Florida Virtual School
06.2010 - 10.2011
Elementary Teacher
Cedar Key School
08.1994 - 06.2010
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Florida
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Santa Fe Community College