176. The Counter Narrative: Featuring Charles Williams
What is the narrative of each student group represented on your campus? This week’s guest, Charles Williams, shares his experiences as a student and how it inspired him to change the negative portrayals of the disenfranchised populations.
In this episode, we also discuss:
- Assessing Equity in Schools
- Inside the Principal’s Office
- And the Counter Narrative Podcast
About Charles Williams:
Charles Williams has been an educator for more than 15 years serving as a teacher, a mentor/lead teacher, an assistant principal, and a principal for urban students in grades K-12.
He also serves as an equity advocate through his work with Great Expectations Mentoring, Chicago Public School’s Office of Equity, and The City of Chicago’s Equity Office.
Charles is the host of The Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively portrays our disenfranchised populations. He is also the co-host of Inside the Principal’s Office, a bi-monthly show featuring educational leaders from around the world.
After presenting at numerous events including nationwide conferences, educational workshops, and fundraising events, Charles decided to launch CW Consulting – an organization committed to delivering personalized keynotes, workshops, and consulting services focused on helping institutions to unlock their potential and delivering results.
Follow Charles Williams:
- Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/_cwconsulting
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