There are some stories really worth telling. And some ideas really worth sharing. There are also some people with a desire to help others hear those important stories and ideas. With both skill and passion, Bethany Alvanos is communicating the message of Florida Virtual School.
Ms. Alvanos brings a successful background in advertising, public relations and marketing to her position at FLVS. Before coming to FLVS, she worked as an associate account executive for Bernard Hodes Group, a global advertising agency. Her main clients included large engineering firms and nationally-recognized hospitals. Her messages reached millions. Her passion and creativity gave those messages a vital energy.
Today, Ms. Alvanos delivers a vitally important message to the public throughout southeast Florida. She tells them that FLVS offers students an opportunity to experience the highest level of educational excellence while enjoying life to the fullest. Her goal is to help people recognize FLVS as the source of student-centered instruction, giving children flexibility, hope, confidence and the education they deserve, regardless of what life throws their way.
Name recognition is important, but so is the image that the name brings to mind. In person and via carefully designed communication strategies, Ms. Alvanos is putting a face on the name of FLVS. She is excited about her school’s potential for growth, and is committed to making FLVS an educational option in which all Floridians can take pride.
Ms. Alvanos earned her Bachelor’s degree in Advertising/Public Relations with a minor in Marketing from the University of Central Florida. Her college internships provided her with valuable experience in PR, event planning and advertising. Her high level of energy is evident in her favorite hobbies that include performing with a professional bellydancing troupe, playing softball and skydiving.
