Dear Friends & Neighbors,
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It's time to choose a new County Commissioner on August 20. After presenting you with my credentials and samples of my life's body of work for this community, I'll ask you to decide at the polls if these are the qualities you want in your next County Commissioner for District 3.
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Baker County has been my home for 38 years. I dedicated 30 years to a career in education in Baker County--beginning at the bottom and working and learning my way to a top district leadership position.
I hold a deep love and appreciation for its rural qualities. I love the people and our close-knit hometown life here. Our ability to come together when it's needed is one of many things that keeps our community strong and viable.
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In leadership, I support policies that empower and uplift our community while preserving local values. I look forward to hearing from you on this journey. My door is open and I am listening to your concerns.
To learn more about my education and leadership experiences, scroll down on this page. Click on the Contact tab to reach out with your questions. Choose the News tab to peruse a sample of the projects I've been involved in that equates to a highly qualified candidate for County Commissioner.
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Please visit this site often as it is continuously being updated with information.
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With all my dedication,
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Ann Watts
About Me.
Education
Doctoral Candidate
University of South Florida
Master of Educational Leadership
University of North Florida
Bachelor of Arts in English
University of North Florida
Leadership Experience
30 years public administration with the Baker County School District as school and district administrator leading workforce development projects
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project management and oversight of district workforce training programs
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managing federal, state, and local budgets
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evaluating personnel
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facilitating professional development
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establishing agency agreements and contracts
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fostering business and industry partnerships
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grant writing and grant management​ (secured $5 Million in extra revenues)
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collaborating with the Regional Workforce Board for project funding related to economic development
Professional Board Appointments
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Baker County Commissioners, Land Planning Agency (LPA Board)
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FL Department of Justice, Baker County Juvenile Justice Council Chair
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FL Department of Education State Career & Technical Policy Advisory Council
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FL Department of Education State Adult Ed Professional Development Advisory
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NEFEC Regional STEM Advisory, Baker District Representative
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FL International Trade & Logistics and Advanced Manufacturing Statewide Advisory
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Florida Adult & Technical Education Distance Education Consortium, Executive Board Member
Community Impact - Proven Results
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Secured $5 Million+ in competitive grant funding in workforce training programs - these new revenues helped pay for teacher salaries, health insurance, and retirement contributions for over 10 years, thereby saving current budgets and district budget reserves
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Established first adult career training programs in Baker County
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Established first district career counseling program serving adults
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Secured first-time school accreditation for the Baker County Adult Education Center
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Successfully negotiated 3 competitive workforce training contracts annually (10+ years) with the Regional Workforce Board--more than any county in the 6 county region served by the Regional Workforce Board (Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns)
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Operates successful small businesses
Community Partner
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Florida Conservative Women's Network, Legislative Vice-President
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Baker Conservative Women's Network, Legislative Reporter
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UFIFAS Baker County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer
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Shoot the Jab Youth Boxing (Sanderson), Volunteer Judge
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Baker County Juvenile Justice Council, Chairperson
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Baker County Little League, Treasurer
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Baker County Horse Association, Director
