Summary
Certification
Skills
Work History
Education
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Projects
Volunteering And Leadership
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Volunteering And Leadership
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William Ennis

William Ennis

Cathedral City,CA

Summary

Innovative educator and strategic thinker with extensive experience in education, arts, and community engagement. Skilled in addressing complex challenges through empathetic and innovative solutions. Proven ability to integrate trauma-informed pedagogy and creative curriculum design to foster collaborative environments. Recognized for adaptability and a results-oriented approach that drives impactful change within institutions and communities.

Certification

  • GACE General Special Education Certificate
  • GACE Early Childhood Education Certificate
  • Personalized Learning Endorsement
  • Licensed Special Education Teacher (K-12)
  • Licensed Elementary Education Teacher

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Community networking and outreach
  • Content creation and copy editing
  • Creative thinking
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Evidence-based assessment
  • Communication skills
  • Graphic design
  • Individual education plans (IEPs)
  • Instructional strategies
  • Event management
  • Problem-solving
  • Public relations and relationship building
  • Special education support
  • Event planning and implementation
  • Speech writing and editing
  • Time management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Excellent communication
  • Entrepreneurial and innovative
  • Inclusive instruction
  • Curriculum adaptation
  • Community engagement
  • Event coordination
  • Narrative development
  • Immersive design
  • Creative direction

Work History

Founder and Creative Director

Lost Boy Collective
Cathedral City
01.2025 - Current
  • Lead the creative vision, strategic development, and community engagement efforts across all Collective projects, including The Shop (Armour and Ritual Goods) and the Empathy Museum.
  • Oversee product design, narrative development, branding, and partnership cultivation.
  • Design immersive experiences, workshops, and storytelling-based initiatives that foster belonging, emotional literacy, and cultural connection.
  • Guide all creative direction, content creation, and public-facing communication for the Collective.
  • A creative community initiative that blends narrative design, emotional literacy, and ritual-centered artistry. The Collective houses The Shop-featuring the Armour and Ritual Goods lines, offering symbolic objects and wearable meaning-and the developing Empathy Museum, an immersive community project dedicated to reducing stigma and deepening understanding through storytelling. Together, these projects form a multi-layered ecosystem where creativity, healing, and communal connection intersect.

World History Inclusion Teacher and Mythology Teacher

Muscogee County School District
Columbus
06.2022 - 11.2024
  • Designed and delivered inclusive instruction in World History and Mythology, creating learning environments where diverse learners felt supported, challenged, and engaged.
  • Developed individualized education plans (IEPs), conducted assessments, and adjusted interventions to ensure meaningful academic growth.
  • I collaborated closely with general education teachers to adapt curriculum, integrate assistive technology, and strengthen accessibility across classrooms.
  • Maintained consistent communication with families, counselors, and administrators, participated in student-centered conferences, and contributed to schoolwide initiatives that promoted equity and engagement.
  • Developed inclusive lesson plans for diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with teachers to adapt curriculum materials effectively.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies in classroom settings.
  • Conducted assessments to identify students' learning challenges.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and needs.
  • Created a supportive classroom environment encouraging participation.
  • Facilitated workshops for staff on inclusion best practices.
  • Coordinated with specialists to provide additional student resources.
  • Actively participated in IEP meetings, providing input regarding appropriate goals and services for students with special needs.
  • Advised colleagues on effective approaches for working with diverse learners in the classroom setting.
  • Assessed and monitored student progress, provided feedback and adjusted instruction accordingly.
  • Through differentiated instruction, project-based learning, and trauma-informed strategies, I cultivated a classroom culture rooted in curiosity, critical thinking, and mutual respect.

4th Grade Teacher

DeKalb County Schools
Atlanta
01.2015 - 06.2022
  • Delivered standards-aligned instruction across core subjects while cultivating a structured, creative, and emotionally safe classroom environment.
  • Designed engaging lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments that supported diverse learning styles and consistently drove strong academic growth, including leading my grade level in writing improvement.
  • Collaborated with families, colleagues, and administrators to support student development, participated in conferences and professional learning, and maintained detailed documentation of academic progress and attendance.
  • Used differentiated instruction, project-based learning, and cross-curricular connections to help students build mastery, confidence, and real-world problem-solving skills.
  • Implemented effective behavior systems that reduced disruptions and strengthened classroom community.
  • Integrated technology into lessons to promote interactive learning experiences.
  • Organized field trips and extracurricular activities to enrich student learning opportunities.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities that addressed real world issues.
  • Provided instruction in language and social studies to a class of 25 fourth grade students.
  • Assessed student performance through informal observations, formal tests, and portfolio reviews.

Community Relations Director

Barnes and Noble Booksellers
Atlanta
01.2004 - 01.2014
  • Led large-scale outreach, partnership development, and public programming for a high-performing Barnes & Noble location.
  • Coordinated major author events, book fairs, and institutional partnerships, generating significant revenue through strategic community engagement.
  • Collaborated with top publishing houses, cultural institutions, and local schools to design high-impact events, including multi-year collaborations with the Georgia Aquarium and New World of Coke.
  • Managed budgets, developed metrics to evaluate outreach effectiveness, and refined programs based on community feedback.
  • Represented the company on local boards, supported literacy initiatives across Atlanta Public Schools, and mentored staff in community engagement strategies.
  • Through this work, I strengthened brand visibility, expanded community networks, and created inclusive programming that connected thousands of people to literature, learning, and one another.

Education

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, SOCIOLOGY/PUBLIC ADMIN, MINOR IN WRITING

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
06.2015

References

References available upon request.

Projects

  • Community Project measuring the effects of Covid-19 on the community, Now housed in local museum
  • New Empathy Museum, Lost Boy Collective, currently in development for the Palm Springs and the surrounding area.

Volunteering And Leadership

  • Board Member, Young Audiences, Atlanta
  • Founder and Volunteer, Hope Laugh Play, Atlanta, GA, A mission-driven organization rooted in play, dignity, and connection.

References

References available upon request.

Projects

  • Community Project measuring the effects of Covid-19 on the community, Now housed in local museum
  • New Empathy Museum, Lost Boy Collective, currently in development for the Palm Springs and the surrounding area.

Volunteering And Leadership

  • Board Member, Young Audiences, Atlanta
  • Founder and Volunteer, Hope Laugh Play, Atlanta, GA, A mission-driven organization rooted in play, dignity, and connection.

References

References available upon request.

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