Nicki Batson Named Executive Director

Congratulations to Nicki Batson on her new role as Executive Director of Heron Virtual Academy. ✨

Nicki Batson is proud to be serving students, families, and educators around the state of South Carolina as the Executive Director of Heron Virtual Academy. Nicki has been an educator since 2005 and has served in various educational roles in both traditional brick-and-mortar schools and the virtual learning environment. Nicki has served as a classroom teacher, teacher mentor, lead teacher, and high school principal. She has dedicated her career to ensuring students have access to rigorous and enriching educational opportunities while working to create a supportive and encouraging learning environment for students. In addition to her academic responsibilities, Nicki has coached multiple female sports teams and sponsored academic and service student clubs, fostering teamwork and leadership skills in her community.

Prior to joining the Heron Academy team, Nicki was a part of the Cyber Academy High School team and is looking forward to continuing the mission of providing a learning atmosphere where students feel supported and motivated to excel. Her goal is for Heron Academy to be a program where each student has the personalized attention needed to identify and pursue their goals, ensuring each learner receives the necessary support to reach their full potential. 

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