Mr. Williams

WOW, time is flying by; this is my 28th year in education!  I have been teaching in WCPSS since 2004.  I started my education career as a full-time school bus driver and substitute teacher in 1996 and continue to hold a current Commercial Drivers License (CDL).  I am a proud UNC Wilmington alumni...go Seahawks!

I am very excited to start another year at NWCCA.  This is the 2nd school that I have been lucky enough to open and be part of the original staff within WCPSS; not many teachers can say they have opened two different schools in their career.  I also have several after school jobs (#teacherlife):

• • Job #2:  I drive the athletic bus for the Wakefield HS teams which our students are eligible to play for.

  • Job #3:  I work as a supervisor in the Event Services Dept at PNC Arena for the Carolina Hurricanes. 

  • Job #4:  Saturday testing (SAT/ACT)

  • Job #5:  I teach driver ed (as needed).

Teaching is a true passion for me and I enjoy helping students of all ages learn what they need in order to become responsible and productive citizens for the United States and North Carolina.

Things I enjoy:

• • Going to the movies

  • Trying new restaurants

  • Couch/TV time in PJs on the rare occasion that I have a weekend off

  • Discussing politics and social issues with respectful, diverse, and open-minded people

  • Cool/cold weather

  • Being at/near the beach

Things I hate:

• • Heat and humidity (yes... even though I like the beach).  I do not like to be hot for any reason!

  • Rude people

  • Bad drivers

I was born in South Boston, VA (only me and my maternal grandmother were born outside of NC in the last 5 generations).  Growing up, I lived in VA, SC, GA, and NC.  My dad is a retired Army Chaplain (MAJ/CPT) and retired civilian minister, so we moved around a lot - but not as much as other military families.  But my home is Cape Carteret, NC.  In case you think that you have never heard of Cape C, it is the little town where highways 24 & 58 intersect.  It is the little town right before you cross over the bridge to Emerald Isle.  While a student in Carteret County Public Schools, I attended White Oak Elementary, Broad Creek Middle (a member of the first student body to complete the first 3 years; 6th - 8th grade), and West Carteret High.

Education:

• BA, UNC Wilmington, May 2004

  • Major:  Elementary Education

    • Minor:  English

    • Academic Concentration:  English

    • ECU degree add-on:  Driver Education

• AA, Coastal Carolina Community College, August 2001

  • General Education

Teaching Licensure:

• Elementary Education (K-6)

• Reading (K-12)

• Safety & Driver Education (K-12)

• Business and Information Technology Education (6-12)

Education Work Experience:

1. Wake County Public School System, August 2004 - present

   • North Wake College and Career Academy, Aug 2017 - P

     • CTE Marketing/Business

     • DECA Adviser

     • Technology Contact

     • Athletics Bus Driver (via Wakefield HS)

     • Original staff member

   • Harris Creek YR Elementary School, Aug 2005 - June 2017

     • 1st grade

     • Kindergarten

     • Technology Facilitator and Contact

     • Original staff member

   • Zebulon Elementary Magnet School, Aug 2004 - June 2005

     • 1st grade

2. New Hanover County Schools, August 1999 - June 2004

   • School Bus Driver

   • Student Teacher via UNCW

3. Duplin County Schools, October 1996 - June 1999

   • School Bus Driver

   • Substitute Teacher

4. North Carolina Baptist Assembly at Fort Caswell, Summer Staff 1995 - 98

   • Seabreeze K-5 day camp

   • Cafeteria Supervisor

Non-Education Work Experience:

5. PNC Arena, September 2015 - present

   • Guest Services

6. Sam's Club (Wilmington), during college

   • Cashier (Tire Dept & Front-end checkout)

7. Piggly Wiggly & IGA, during high school

   • Cashier