Congratulations to Brittany Young on being named the Principal of Walker Elementary School at the February 9th, 2026, School Board Meeting. Young is a proud product of the Okaloosa County School District and a graduate of Crestview High School. She earned an associate degree from Northwest Florida State College and a bachelor’s degree from the University of West Florida (UWF), returning to UWF to complete her master’s degree in Educational Leadership.
Over the past decade, Young has taught Intensive Reading, Leadership, Theatre, and English. As an Intensive Reading teacher, she was recognized as a high-impact educator in the State of Florida based on student achievement data. With a goal of school leadership, she pursued every opportunity to gain valuable administrative experience, from planning Homecoming and coaching cheerleading, to building strong community partnerships with the City of Crestview and local business owners to benefit students and schools.
For the past several years, Young has served as the Assistant Principal of Walker Elementary School, where she has focused on strengthening family and community engagement while maintaining high expectations for academic rigor, instructional excellence, and student success. She is excited to lead the Walker Owls forward with passion, pride, and a commitment to the “Walker Way.”
Brittany and her husband are both educators in the Okaloosa County School District and are the proud parents of two children who attend schools in the district, further deepening her personal connection to the community she is honored to serve.