Dr. Briant Williams Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Georgia

I am the proud servant leader for students, faculty and families at Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts• 2020 designation by the Georgia State Superintendent of Schools as an Advanced Placement (AP) Access and Support Honors School for having at least 30% of AP testers identified as African American or Hispanic and 30% of all AP exams taken score a 3 or higher. • 2020 January Principal of the Month awarded by the Muscogee County School District’s Program for Exceptional Children • 2020 School designation by the Governor of Georgia as a “Beating The Odds School” determined by the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement• Designated by the Georgia Department of Education as a 2019 Distinguished Title 1 School based on student performance on state academic assessments. This designation is awarded to the top 5% performing Title 1 schools in the state. • Improved overall state College and Career Readiness Performance Index Score (CCRPI) by 14.7 points from 77.5 (C) to 92.2 (A) in two years• Improved Middle Grades (6-8) CCRPI Score by 16.5 points from 78.3 (C) to a 94.8 (A) in two years• Improved High School Grades (9-12) CCRPI Score by 12.5 points from 74.9 (C) to an 87.4 (B) in two years• Improved the state School Culture and Climate Star Rating from 89.80 (B) to 92.2 (A) in two years, realizing 2.4 point growth and maintained a perfect 5 star climate rating each year• Improved Middle Grades (6-8) performance on state assessments by: 11.99 points in English Language Arts, 18.46 points in Mathematics, 29.41 points in Science and 10.95 points in Social Studies in two years• Improved High School Grades (9-12) performance on state assessments by: 13.54 points in English Language Arts, 20.37 points in Mathematics and 25.35 points in Science in two years• Currently serving as a member of the district level school climate and code of conduct committee to draft policy and operating procedures for student discipline and behavior supports

Broad Ripple Magnet High School | Indianapolis, Indiana

During my tenure as the principal at Broad Ripple Magnet High School for the Arts and Humanities I served a 1000 student and 120 faculty population in an urban comprehensive high school environment with a focus on the visual and performing arts and a full athletic program.2015 - 2017 Accomplishments Include:• 2017 US News and World Report Ranking as 23rd Best High School of 406 In Indiana • Increased the Graduation Rate 86% to 99% in Two Years • Increased the Graduation Rate among African Americans 90.8% -100% in Two Years• 2015 – 2017 Hispanic Student Graduation Rate 96.77%• Increased the Graduation Rate Among White Students 81.8% to 94.12% in Two Years• Increased the Special Education Sub Group Graduation Rate 66.7% - 92.86% in Two Years • Increased the Free and Reduced Lunch Graduation Rate 89.3% to 100% in Two Years • Increased the Non Free or Reduced Lunch Graduation Rate 92.6% - 97.7% in Two Years • Increased the Graduation Rate Among Female Students from 90.8% to 98.6% in Two Years • Increased the Graduation Rate Among Male Students from 84.8% to 98% in Two Years• 30% of 2017 12th Grade End of Course Assessment Testers in Math Earned Pass Plus• 100% of 2017 12th Grade End of Course Assessment Testers Pass Rate in English and Math• 98% of 2016 Cohort Members Graduated Enrolled College, Military Enlisted or Employed• 100% of 2017 Cohort Members Graduated Enrolled in College, Military Enlisted or Employed• Expanded Career Technical Educational Programming by 50% • Created The First/Only Music Business and Production Program at a Public High School in Indiana• Increased the Grades 6 – 12 Attendance Rate from 93.8% to 99.6% in Two Years

Creekside High School | Atlanta, Georgia

In my role as assistant principal for curriculum I served a student population of 1700, and a 130 member faculty and staff population. My responsibilities included: organizing the school wide curriculum structure and building the master schedule, coordinating all course registration processes, student information coordinator, FTE reporting, supervision of the student services departments, supervision and support person for the guidance and counseling department, serving as the administrator for 600 students in grades 11 and 12, organize and coordinate all after school course and credit recovery programs (Creekside High School Success Academy), collaboratively coordinate the spring commencement exercises and provided support, supervision and evaluations for social studies, visual arts, performing arts, career technical and agricultural education, physical education and world language teachers. Accomplishments Include: Collaboratively improved the school's graduation rate from 43% to 77% in a three year period - Drastically reduced the number of students who were not scheduled at the start of school over a three year period - Created the Creekside High School "Success Academy" credit and course recovery program - Significantly reduced the number of student course failures school wide - Successfully executed commencement exercises collaboratively with the guidance department and senior advisors - Improved the attendance intervention process.

Braddock Hills Elementary & High School | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

In this dual role, I assisted two principals with the general supervision of two schools that were housed in one physical plant with an 800 student body population and 85 faculty and staff members. Provided instructional supervision and support for teachers across grade levels in various content areas. Served as the administrator tasked with student discipline, transportation and the development and implementation of community and parent engagement initiatives. Accomplishments Include: Created the school wide master schedule at the high school - Streamlined the school bus transportation between the two schools and reorganized the instructional day to maximize on instructional outcomes, after school learning opportunities, extracurricular activities and community service - Improved the school wide uniform policy and student code of conduct significantly reducing disciplinary issues - Developed an effective framework for parental and community involvement in the elementary and high schools - Implemented a school wide behavior intervention plan that reduced the number of disciplinary referrals - Founded and chartered the elementary school's National Elementary Honor Society and the high school’s National Honor Society in 2012 - Organized and implemented the high school’s out of state college tour.

Statesboro, Georgia And Savannah, Georgia

During this year long period, I committed to full time doctoral study at Georgia Southern University to complete course work, comprehensive examinations, initiate dissertation research and progress in the area of professional networking.

Carver School Of The Arts At The New Schools Of Carver

In my role as Director of Choral Activities at Carver School of the Arts, I delivered choral music instruction to students in grades 9 – 12. Organized and implemented choral music program middle to high school feeder recruitment patterns. Prepared students for community and school concert programs. Prepared students for participation in the Georgia Music Educators Association’s Large Group Performance Evaluations at the state level. Taught additional courses in music theory, ethnic studies and college success.Accomplishments Include: The choral program earned consistent superior (I) and excellent (II) ratings at the Georgia Music Educators Association’s Large Group Performance Evaluations in the performance and sight reading domains - Significantly improved the music proficiency skills across grade levels in the areas of music literacy, sight singing abilities, aural perception, musicianship and choral performance practice selected to be the music director and conductor for the inaugural Atlanta Hawks Holiday Half Time Show All State Choir - During the Years 2006 – 2009 the choral program was selected as the performing ensemble to represent Project GRAD Atlanta at various community and school district venues - In 2009 the choral program produced 75% of the school district’s semi-finalists in the Governors Honors Program Auditions.

Ronald E. Mcnair High School

In this role I delivered instruction in choral music to students in grades 9-12. Taught additional courses in Theatre and Music Appreciation. Prepared students for school concerts and state level evaluation at the Georgia Music Educators Association’s Large Group Performance Evaluation Festival.Accomplishments Include: The choral program earned superior (I) ratings at the Georgia Music Educators Association’s Large Group Performance Evaluation Festival in the performance andsight-reading domains - Served as the site-coordinator for the Georgia Music Educators Association’s High School Orchestra 2006 Large Group Performance Evaluation Festival at the state level.

Mitchell High School

In this role I delivered instruction to students in choral music, music business, piano and music appreciation. Prepared students for school performances and prepared students for state level evaluation at the West Tennessee Vocal Music Association’s Performance Evaluation.Accomplishments Include: Students in the choral program earned superior ratings at the West Tennessee Vocal Music Association’s Solo and Ensemble Performance Evaluation - Served as the associate chairman of the West Tennessee Vocal Music Association’s state level show choir evaluation.

Dekalb, Illinois

During this time in my career I was a full tuition scholarship recipient and graduate teaching assistant in the Center for Black Studies; assigned to teach courses on Racism in American Culture and Hip Hop in America. I was a full time Master of Music Degree in Music Education student in the Northern Illinois University School of Music.

Herschel V. Jenkins High School | Savannah, Georgia Area

In this role, I delivered instruction in choral music and theatre to students in grades 9 -12. Additional responsibilities included the collaborative teaching and supervision of students in instrumental music grades 9 – 12 as the Assistant Director of Bands.Accomplishments Include: Students in choral music earned an overall rating of III (Good) at the Georgia Music Educators Association’s Large Group Performance Evaluation Festival - The Symphonic Band Program earned consistent superior ratings at the GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluation’s and second place at the Fed Ex Orange Bowl Marching Band Competition in 2002.

Aasa - Howard University Urban Superintendents Academy (Washington, District Of Columbia), Educational Administration And Supervision

One of 23 school leaders and school system executives selected to participate in a nationally diverse cohort of educational leaders.

Doctor Of Education Degree (Ed.D.), Educational Administration And Supervision

Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S.), Educational Administration And Supervision

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society

Master Of Music Degree (M.M.), Music Education

Bachelor Of Science Degree (B.S.), Music Education

Hgse Professional Development Intensive For Principals, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Selected by the American Association of School Administrators to serve as a Harvard Ambassador to participate in the week long Achieving.