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Tom Williams

Portrait of Tom Williams

Professional Highlights

  • District Principal of the Year in 2003
  • District Educator of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year
  • Executive Committee of the WV Association of School Administrators
  • Selected to mentor new superintendents in West Virginia by the WV Deptartment of Education
  • Commencement speaker for the WVU College of Applied Human Sciences in May of 2025

Degrees

  • B.S., Secondary Education, West Virginia University
  • M.S., Safety Studies, West Virginia University
  • M.A., Counseling, West Virginia University
  • M.A., Educational Leadership, West Virginia University
  • Ed.D., Educational Leadership, West Virginia University

Areas of Expertise

  • Educational Leadership and Curriculum

Biographical Sketch

Dr. Tom Williams retired in June 2025 after a 40-year career with Kanawha County Schools, the state’s largest school district. He served as superintendent for his final five years, leading the district through significant initiatives including a $21 million renovation at St. Albans High School and navigating the challenges of pandemic response and federal relief funding.

Williams began his career in 1985 as a special education teacher and went on to serve as a guidance counselor, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, and deputy superintendent before being named superintendent. He is currently contracted with the West Virginia Department of Education to mentor new superintendents.

Williams holds an EdD in Educational Leadership from West Virginia University and has been recognized for his leadership in public school administration at both the high school and district levels.