Biography

Dr. ​Watkins is the ​Chief Academic Officer for ​Instructional Connections. Ms. Watkins is tasked with research grant administration as well as conducting research on coaching and instructional support with various universities within the United States. Previously she worked ​at the University of Arkansas System eVersity​​ as the ​Director of Online Education. Previous to this, she was the Manager of Academic Partnership Programs at the University of Texas at Arlington, where she overs​aw the logistics and implementation of accelerated distance education programs. She holds a doctorate degree in Distance Education from Regent University​, Virginia Beach, VA, and is the proud grandmother of 5​.