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MEET THE DIRECTOR:

CASSIE WILLIAMS

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BACKGROUND:

Ms. Williams is a proud native of Detroit! She graduated from Cass Technical High School and Wayne State University. Ms. Williams began her career as a high school English teacher in her hometown of Detroit, Michigan. She has worked in both district and charter schools in a variety of school models.

Ms. Williams is an alumnus of The New Leaders Aspiring Principals Program. She earned a Master’s degree in Reading Education from Wayne State University and a Master’s degree in Education Leadership from National Louis University. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary English Education from Wayne State University. Additionally, she spent six years in Chicago working as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for a network of Charter Schools.

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“I know Cassie Williams will be an exceptional school principal. She has served in a variety of leadership roles, as well as possesses the integrity and character to successfully carry on the Distinctive Schools' tradition of consistent improvement in the area of student achievement and growth” -Scott Frauenheim, Distinctive Schools Vice-President and COO

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Q&A with CASSIE WILLIAMS:

Q: What is your mission for Distinctive College Prep - Harper Woods?
A: My mission will be to ensure that our students receive the very best learning opportunities, and I am excited about the positive impact our personalized learning model will have on the lives of our students and the Metro-Detroit Community.

Q: What would you like prospective families to know about this coming school year?
A: ​I believe with my whole heart that collectively we will co-create one of the BEST schools in the Metro Detroit Area!

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