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Work History
Education
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Dustin Williams

Providence Academy
Kingsport,TN
31
years of professional experience

Enthusiastic and accomplished classical Christian secondary and elementary principal, family discipleship pastor, and university adjunct professor with over 25 years of experience in executive leadership, classroom instruction, administrative leadership, and teacher development.

Career Goal: To advance God's kingdom through leading and empowering believers via leadership and education. I am interested in teaching, leading, and developing the next generation of believers and leaders to impact the world with the gospel. I am passionate about leading others to grow and to develop a Biblical Worldview.

Vision for Students & Employees: To create learning environments where they can develop a love for learning and leading with strong critical thinking skills with an operational worldview that is biblically saturated.

Core Values: Humility, People Skills, and Hard Work.

Work History

Family Discipleship Pastor

1 Year 11 Months
The Fort Church | 09.2024 - Current
  • Delivered impactful sermons, fostering spiritual growth and community engagement.
  • Developed and delivered training in Biblical Worldview
  • Serve as an elder team within a plurality of elders framework.
  • Lead workshops focusing on church growth, development, outreach, and education.
  • Developed and implemented outreach programs, enhancing church visibility and attendance.
  • Planned and executed all educational opportunities for the Family Ministries of the church.
  • Provided pastoral care, offering counseling and support to congregation members in need.

Adjunct Professor

4 Years 2 Months
Milligan University | 06.2022 - Current
  • Taught Content Area Reading to undergraduate and graduate students
  • Developed and delivered a hybrid program for both online and in-person instruction
  • Evaluated and monitored student progress
  • Lectured weekly
  • Executed learning modalities to enhance learning goals

Principal

18 Years
Providence Academy | 08.2008 - Current
  • Middle School and High School Principal (7-12) from 2008 - 2018
  • Elementary Principal from 2018 - current
  • Oversight of spiritual and academic components for both faculty and students
  • Administered all facets of personnel policies and procedures, including conception, modification and approval of professional staff additions
  • Established healthy school culture in both academics and whole school educational opportunities
  • Developed school and conference workshops on classical and Christian education
  • Led faculty development in teaching to the "affective" domain in the classroom and on the field
  • Oversaw department heads in athletics, academics, and spiritual guidance
  • Led faculty in Bible CEUs, Bible instruction, and professional CEU courses
  • Developed and implemented an international student program with the goal of gospel outreach
  • Led faculty in spiritual, academic, and professional development
  • Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities
  • Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts
  • Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data
  • Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies
  • Managed all details regarding student discipline
  • Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress
  • Established a positive, stimulating learning environment for students and an exciting education-focused setting for teachers, ensuring that all felt valued
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to ensure performance objectives and standards are continuously achieved
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home
  • Instructed small groups of teachers and students
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families
  • Supervised the afterschool program ensuring student growth and safety for all attendees
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
  • Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources
  • Interviewed, hired, supervised and assisted all school employees and offered feedback through positive methods
  • Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior
  • Performed diverse human resource activities, including hiring, training, disciplinary and termination in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements

Associate Pastor

29 Years 5 Months
Springdale Baptist Church | 03.1995 - 08.2024
  • Led all leadership initiatives for education, family discipleship, and youth
  • Preached monthly
  • Led small group discipleship
  • Executed Bible studies such as The Truth Project and Behold Your God
  • Led international mission trip ministry

Secondary English Teacher

7 Years 10 Months
Central High School | 08.2000 - 06.2008
  • Developed AP Program for English Department
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives
  • Taught students composition, critical reading and critical thinking as an AP literature and composition instructor
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction
  • Implemented writers workshop approach to teaching composition
  • Lectured on great works of literature
  • Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from students
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs
  • Developed and taught lessons on current and classical books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest
  • Maintained safety and security of all youth under care
  • Coached varsity swimming and softball teams

Education

Doctor of Education - Education

Milligan College | Milligan, TN | 05-2021

Dissertation: Student's Perceptions of their Classical & Christian Education (a qualitative study)

EDS - Education, 2008

LMU | Harrogate, TN | 2021

Degree Concentration: School Leadership and Administration.

Master of Education - Education

Milligan College | Elizabethton, TN | 2000

Thesis: The instructional impact of Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory in the secondary English classroom.

Bachelor of Arts - English

ETSU | Johnson City, TN | 1997

Skills

Developed and Presented Professional Workshops for
Affective Domain Learning
Critical Thinking for Secondary Students
and Developing a Positive School Culture
Developed and delivered Biblical Worldview training and education for a faculty of over 75 teachers
Evaluated and Coached a Middle School and High School Teaching Staff / Support Staff of over 35 Employees
Coached swimming and softball at the high school varsity level (large school)
Taught AP level courses in literature and writing
Evaluated and Coached an Elementary and Support Staff of over 35 Employees
Featured Public Speaker at Multiple Classical and Christian Schools across NET and SWVA
Analyzed Data with Curriculum Team for Key Results Initiatives and KPIs
Planned and Executed Job Imbedded Professional Development
Planned and Implemented a SEVIS certified International Student Program
Developed a Start-Up Pre-K Program Meeting all State Requirements
Coordinated and Planned an Elementary After-School Strings Program
Designed an After School Program for Working Parents; Served as the After School Director
Collaborated with Staff to Design a Clubs Program
Facilitated Worldview Training for Parents and Teachers
Organized Student Government Initiatives for Middle and Upper school
Coordinated Community Outreach for Elementary School
Led Faculty in SWOT Analysis / Leadership Initiatives
Led Faculty in Product Life Cycle School Application
Led in yearly data analytics for school performance and employee performance
Developed Campus Wear Initiative for Upper and Lower School
Developed and Implemented Faculty Training in Awakening Wonder in Students
Led Initiative to add Multiple AP and Dual Enrollment Programs to the Upper School
Established and Implemented a Teacher Evaluation System
Developed a New Transition Plan from 6th to 7th Grade
Developed Individualized Teacher Growth Plans
Accreditation Expertise - Led teams in SACS and ACSI Accreditation
Teacher Development in Gregory's 7 Laws of Teaching
Created and Executed an Upper School Community Service Program
Qualified Instructor in: AP Literature
AP Rhetoric
British Literature
American Literature
World Literature
Philosophy
and Bible
Facilitated and Led Professional CEUs in Curriculum Development
Teaching by Objectives
Curriculum Mapping
Vertical Teaming
and Differentiated Instruction
Led as a Family Discipleship Pastor in two SBC churches
Preached and taught in over 30 churches across the Southeast
Served as an area representative for Living Hope International - an international ministry serving the underground church and orphanages in China
Served as a board level advisor for Living Hope International & Living Hope Adoption Agency (PA)
Presented Classical Education and Bible Education Workshops in China
Central America
and Uganda
Organized and Delivered Professional Development in Classical Christian Education for Multiple Christian Schools
Computer Skills - Microsoft Office
Google Level 1 Certified
Certified as a NearPod Educator
Myers-Briggs: ENFJ
Clifton Strengths Finder: 1. Communication 2. Input 3. Maximizer 4. Woo. 5. Learner

Additional Information

What others say about my teaching and leadership gifts:

  • Strong people skills
  • Diplomatic leader
  • Good listener
  • High level of empathy for others
  • Gifted in teaching via breaking down difficult concepts
  • Affiliative and mentoring leadership style
  • Driven to achieve results

Employment Status

I am currently serving as the elementary principal at Providence Academy in Johnson City, TN.

References

Professional - Linda Stillwell / Human Resources Director - Providence Academy / 423 - 948 - 9354

Professional - Lynne Little / Educational Consultant / 423 - 341 - 9255

Professional - Dr. Shane Arnold / Head of School / 423 - 453 - 7865

Personal - Jared Harrison / Teacher / Holston Middle School / 423 - 677 - 5419

Personal - Robin Horner / Business Owner / 423 - 361 - 9346

Personal - Tabitha Quillen / Professon of Nursing Education ETSU / 423 - 863 - 3153

Timeline

Family Discipleship Pastor

The Fort Church
09.2024 - CurrentRead More

Adjunct Professor

Milligan University
06.2022 - CurrentRead More

Principal

Providence Academy
08.2008 - CurrentRead More

Secondary English Teacher

Central High School
08.2000 - 06.2008Read More

Associate Pastor

Springdale Baptist Church
03.1995 - 08.2024Read More

Milligan College

Doctor of Education from Education
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LMU

EDS from Education, 2008
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Milligan College

Master of Education from Education
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ETSU

Bachelor of Arts from English
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Dustin Williams