Dr. Dawn Williams

Dr. Dawn Williams is Dean of the Howard University School of Education (SOE). Her teaching experience spans over two decades. Underlying all of her work are premises that include the indoctrination of social justice through teaching, research, and service.  Through her role as Dean, she has worked effectively with local, national, and international colleagues; secured and managed resources to support the institution’s strategic direction and vision; and built relationships with alumni, donors, local school districts, and professional/ academic communities.  Dr. Williams distinguishes herself as an informed leader on accreditation and assessment of student outcomes. During the 2016-2017 academic year, she led the School of Education to successfully complete a rigorous self-study re-accreditation process through CAEP. The SOE met all standards, with no identified “Areas for improvement”.

 

She is author and co-author of approximately 25 articles and book chapters that highlight the impact of K-12 macro educational policies targeted for urban school reform. Over the past decade, she has been a recipient of several federal grants totaling approximately $3.3 million. Currently, she is researching the identity of Black Women in STEM.  Her research in the STEM and Educational Policy arena are focused on issues of access and diversity while promoting a conscious social justice agenda. Dr. Williams is also Principal Investigator of a leadership training grant designed to prepare K-12 leaders for executive leadership positions. 

 

Dr. Williams earned a Ph.D. and M.A. in Educational Policy Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. She holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in Elementary Education from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.