Press Release

South Florida Realtor® Named Educator of Year

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Realtors® recognized Deborah Bethune, a member of the Broward, Palm Beaches and St. Lucie Realtors, as its 2021 Educator of the Year. The award was presented at the state association’s recent annual Convention & Trade Expo at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla.

Deborah Bethune

As a Realtor licensed in Florida and Georgia, Bethune provides strategic marketing and transaction management services to her clients across South Florida markets.

She is a graduate of Tuskegee University and a graduate student at Southern New Hampshire University, completing her studies for a master’s degree in Human Resource Management. Bethune is passionate about educating individuals through community initiatives that address economic empowerment.

In 2019, she was recognized by the Global Trade Chamber as one of its “100 Successful Women in Business” as well by the Atlanta Business League.

Bethune’s primary goal for each class she instructs is to inspire participants to continually seek professional development. A published writer and poised public speaker, she prides herself on sharpening the skills of others.

Florida Realtors® serves as the voice for real estate in Florida. It provides programs, services, continuing education, research, and legislative representation to its more than 200,000 members in 51 boards/associations. Florida Realtors® Newsroom website is available at floridarealtors.org/newsroom