Ms. Rouse joined Bay Virtual School as the new principal in 2016. Her career in education has been varied. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at Florida State University and as an Air Force spouse, had the opportunity to teach in many different states as well as overseas. She continued her education with Florida State University, earning her Masters in Educational Leadership. She has served as a district level administrator since 2011, providing support for district elementary initiatives, supervising the district’s Home School program, and managing compliance issues with the local charter schools. Ms. Rouse loves spending time with her family and uses her free time for traveling and renovating/restoring vintage homes.