Sep 26, 2016 - Mission: The Bibb County School District will develop a highly trained ... Hutchings College and Career A
Bibb County School District Department of Communications / Community & School Affairs 484 Mulberry Street, Suite 365, Macon, Georgia 31201, (478) 765-8548 http://www.bcsdk12.net
Dr. Curtis L. Jones Jr.
Lester M. Miller
Superintendent of Schools
Board President
MEDIA CONTACT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Stephanie Hartley (478) 765-8620
BIBB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO HONOR LEGACY OF LONGTIME EDUCATOR ON TUESDAY September 26, 2016 (MACON, GA) – Earlier this month, the Bibb County School District hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hutchings College and Career Academy at the Dr. Robert J. Williams Complex with Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle. On Tuesday, September 27, at 2 p.m. the District will be joined by family members to honor the memory of former educator Dr. Robert J. Williams with a portrait unveiling. The media and community are invited to join the District for the celebration. The naming of the Dr. Robert J. Williams Complex, 1780 Anthony Road, was approved by the Bibb County Board of Education on June 18, 2015. The complex houses the Hutchings College and Career Academy and select programs of Central Georgia Technical College. Dr. Robert J. Williams was a native of Macon, where he grew up in the historic district of Pleasant Hill. His parents were the late Mr. Robert G. and Mrs. Clara J. Williams. His preparation for life was established through his family and Christian teaching at the Greater Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church where he was a lifelong member. He was educated in Bibb County Public Schools, Pleasant Hill School and Ballard Normal School. Dr. Williams graduated with honors from Ballard Normal School in 1942. At the age of 17, he began his college education at Morehouse College. His studies were interrupted by his call to service in the United States Army. He served two tours of duty, the first during World War II and the second during the Korean Conflict. Dr. Williams returned to Morehouse College where he earned an A.B. degree in business administration and mathematics in 1948. He continued his education at Atlanta University where he earned a M.A. degree in guidance and counseling in 1954, a Sixth Year Certificate in administration and supervision in 1973, and an Ed.D. in educational administration and supervision in 1982. -MOREVision: Each student demonstrates strength of character and is college or career ready. Mission: The Bibb County School District will develop a highly trained staff and an engaged community dedicated to educating each student for a 21st century global society.
Although he trained for a business career, he would go on to spend 41 years of distinguished service in education within the Bibb County Public School System. Dr. Williams began his career at the age of 22 as a teacher of mathematics and business education at Ballard Hudson High School. He continued his career within the Bibb County Public School System as a teacher of mathematics, guidance counselor and administrative assistant at Ballard Hudson High School; principal at Ballard Hudson Junior High School; supervising principal of the Central High School Complex; deputy superintendent; and interim superintendent. While Dr. Williams broke barriers in Bibb County education, helping students learn was always his chief concern. He believed the total process of education should be to assist the individual in developing into the best possible contributing person in society. When students graduated from high school, he felt they needed to be in a position to take the next step, whether it was technical school, college or a job. He felt they also needed to be functional, not wondering what they were going to do tomorrow to establish themselves. The highlight of his life was his family: his wife Gwendolyn; their children, Robert Jenkins II, Wanda Lynne (Larion), and Edwin Thatcher, and; and his granddaughters, Chelsea Lynne and Lauren Michelle. Dr. Williams will be remembered for his community, civic, humanitarian and church activities, as well as being a respected leader in the field of education in the Bibb County School District, the local community, and the state of Georgia.
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Vision: Each student demonstrates strength of character and is college or career ready. Mission: The Bibb County School District will develop a highly trained staff and an engaged community dedicated to educating each student for a 21st century global society.
