T O D A Y - Berwick Academy

Kindergarten Medieval Feast
craft every day,” Ms. Williams says. Using class projects,
watercolor paintings, and quilt-making, she encourages
her students to explore different mediums and means of
self-expression. The result of all this creativity can be
seen in the ever-growing art exhibit on the walls of the
classroom.
Although her teaching methods may vary, she
maintains a constant and unwavering determination to
help her pupils succeed. Her love and respect for both
her students and colleagues is evident in the bright
smile that appears whenever she speaks of them. She
cites good relationships with teachers as part of what
drew her to the profession and as a central piece of
the Berwick community. “There’s a lot that teachers can
give,” she says. “We work very hard. It’s definitely not
an eight to three job; we’ll put in the extra mile for the
kids to see them succeed.” She also comments on the
supportive network of the BA community. “It takes a
village,” she says about balancing everyday events in
and out of the classroom. “We can count on others,
whether it’s for rides, carpools, anything. We all put on
different hats to help out.” Ms. Williams wears these
different hats with ease and grace, whether as a teacher,
colleague, or mother to her three children, Gage, Austin,
and Kenzie. This is just one of the many qualities that
make her such an extraordinary educator.
Although Ms. Williams is quick to highlight
her students’ talents and achievements instead of her
own, it would be impossible to overlook them. “Things
like Math Friends really empower the kindergartners,”
she says with a smile. “Sometimes people don’t see it,
but they have a lot to offer.” In Math Friends, everyone
learns and everyone teaches, regardless of age. Ms.
Williams shows her students how to learn inside
the classroom and out and apply their knowledge
to everything they do, including but not limited to
teaching high school algebra students a thing or two.
Their fearless pursuit of knowledge began with Ms.
Williams and will continue long after they have left her
classroom. The Berwick community is lucky to have
such a remarkable person and educator who every
day supports and inspires rising students of lifelong
learning.
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