Virkeisha Palmer
About Virkeisha Palmer
Virkeisha Palmer serves as the Regional Vice President at Primerica in Texas, having held the position since 2021. She possesses extensive educational qualifications, including a Master of Public Health and a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction Diversity Studies, and has a diverse professional background in education and public health.
Work at Primerica
Virkeisha Palmer has been serving as the Regional Vice President at Primerica since 2021. In this role, she oversees operations and strategic initiatives within the Texas region. Her position involves managing a team and ensuring the delivery of financial services to clients. Palmer's leadership contributes to the company's mission of helping families achieve financial independence.
Education and Expertise
Virkeisha Palmer holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the University of Florida, where she studied Public Health Education and Promotion from 2002 to 2003. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction Diversity Studies at the University of West Florida, anticipated to be completed in 2020. Additionally, she earned a Specialist degree in Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision from the University of West Florida from 2005 to 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in public health and education.
Background
Palmer has a diverse professional background, beginning her career as a Resident Assistant at the University of Florida from 1996 to 1999. She worked as an HIV Counselor at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. from 1999 to 2003. Her tenure in education includes roles as a Health Teacher and Assistant Principal at Escambia County Schools from 2004 to 2019, where she contributed to literacy guidelines for students and was recognized as District Reading Coach of the Year.
Community Involvement
Virkeisha Palmer is the founder of the Fostering Love Service Project, which focuses on collecting personal products for foster children aged 0-18. She has also collaborated with the University of West Florida to establish the county’s first writing lab partnership at a public school. Her community involvement reflects her commitment to supporting vulnerable populations and enhancing educational resources.
Achievements in Education
During her career in education, Palmer has served on various committees for Florida’s High Stakes Testing, including the Item Review, Passage Review, and Standard Setting committees. She has also led a team of secondary coaches as a District Teacher on Special Assignment, demonstrating her leadership and dedication to improving educational standards within her district.