By Kimberly Hall | February 6, 2020
I am very excited about the unfailing determination and tireless efforts of our outstanding students, teachers, administrators, and other staff members.
Brent Williams is the proud superintendent of Lenoir County Public Schools. He has been in the education field for 28 years and has loved every minute of it. His interest in teaching and learning began at an early age. Inspired by his father’s work as an educator, Williams was certain that he could have no greater professional ambition in life than to follow his father’s great example and serve others by becoming an educator. “Growing up in the home of a teacher and principal, I had the opportunity to witness the positive impact that an educator can have on the lives of others. I admired my father’s contributions to helping children develop greater levels of academic and social confidence through engaging instruction.” When asked what his favorite day of the school year is Williams replied “It is difficult to choose just one day as a favorite day. However, I have always believed there is something magical about the first day of school.”
Lenoir County, like many other counties across the state of North Carolina, face many intense challenges from widespread poverty and socioeconomic concerns related to healthcare. However, Superintendent Williams strongly believes that the best days for not just the eastern regions, but for all of North Carolina are ahead. “Five years ago, our school system was the only low-performing district in the southeastern region. Since that time, we not only exited “low-performing” status, but we also have demonstrated strong gains in almost every measurable school system effectiveness category to become one of the fastest improving districts in our region and beyond.” Lenoir County Public Schools has become a model district for digital learning and has earned statewide recognition for the depth and breadth of our partnership with Lenoir Community College for providing enhanced career pathways and for making two years of college while still in high school a realistic possibility for all Lenoir County students. “I am very excited about the unfailing determination and tireless efforts of our outstanding students, teachers, administrators, and other staff members.”
When asked what is being done to overcome challenges in Lenoir County, Williams responded, “We are working very hard every day to move forward by building upon our strengths and addressing areas that need improvement so we can continue to succeed. As educators, we believe that we must realize and embrace the realization that today’s world is truly different from the one that we knew when we were growing up.” Williams would like everyone to know that Lenoir County Public Schools views global education as an essential component of learning. “UNC World View is a valuable partner and a member of our school system family.” Williams will be attending UNC World View’s upcoming study visit to Ireland at the end of February.