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Janet Williams

Janet Williams

Walden University

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Janet's work combines: Education, Writing, and Upholding a Cause and Belief

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Day In The Life

Dean

I lead the School of Education and Professional Licensure.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    University of Mississippi

  • Graduate Degree

    Educational Leadership and Administration, General

    Rollins College

  • Doctorate

    Curriculum and Instruction

    University of Central Florida

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Education Administrators, Postsecondary:

High School

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree: Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Doctorate: Curriculum and Instruction

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    Completed degrees that prepared me for the goal.

  • 2.

    Gained experience in the field.

  • 3.

    Moved into leadership roles and focused on making positive changes for students.

  • 4.

    Diversified the experiences by seeking opportunities at the university level.

  • 5.

    Relocated to accept positions of leadership at that level.

  • 6.

    Remained committed to my belief and work of improving education for all.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Society in general:

    Leadership positions take a great deal of time when your family may need you.

  • How I responded:

    I knew that my family supported me, and I made sure to have quality time with them.