Cotelia Williams is a doctoral student seeking a degree in educational leadership from Fayetteville State University with over 20 years of experience in education. She has worked as a special education teacher, GED instructor, and currently serves as the Gradpoint Coordinator for Mary Phillips High School. Her educational philosophy focuses on building upon student strengths and supporting all students regardless of background.

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EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY:
It is my conviction that the way to reach students is to build upon their strengths and not just
concentrate on their areas of weakness. Educators must help unlock the door to learning for every
student, regardless of heritage. The foundation of an educator’s relationship with students should
be built on praising students for what they can do and then gently back filling to strengthen those
areas in need of further academic, social, and psychological development.
EDUCATION:
Fayetteville State University
Doctoral Studies-Educational Leadership
Status: Currently Enrolled
Progress: 9 Credit Hours
Expected Graduation Date: 2018
Liberty University
Degree Earned: Masters of Education, Administration and Supervision
Shaw University
Degree Earned: Bachelor of Science, Speech Language Pathology
Minor: Special Education
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2014 -presently Gradpoint Coordinator, Wake County Public School System
2006 – 2014 Middle School Special Education Teacher, Wake County Public School System
2009 – 2011 GED Instructor, Wake Technical Community College
2002 – 2006 Middle School Special Education Teacher, Wake County Public School System
2000 – 2002 High School Case Manager, Durham County Juvenile Day Reporting System
1997 – 2000 High School Special Education Teacher, Durham County Public School System
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISMENTS:
2014 Named Gradpoint Coordinator, Mary Phillips High School for Wake County Public
Schools
As a Gradpoint coordinator, my primary responsibilities as coordinator are to enroll students
within the gradpoint courseware. As coordinator I aide in the process for teams at school to analyze
student data to guide in the development of scheduling and a plan for graduation when a student is
not meeting grade level benchmarks.
2008-2014 Wake County Public School System
As a peer observer, I went to appointed classrooms to observe staff in relation to lesson, student
interest, comprehension, and teacher delivery. Information was compiled and provided to
administration in an effort to increase communication and strategies for the success of students.
Provided and taught Resource Math to students needing academic assistance and modifications.
2006 - 2008 Johnston County Public School System & Wake County Public Schools
As a special educator within Johnston County and Wake County Public Schools, I was a member of
the Parent Teacher Association. Membership in the organization helped to insight parental interest

2. and collaboration into the lives of their children and students. I also served as LEA in the absence
of school administrator to address concerns and or goals of parents at mandatory Individual
Education Plan meetings.
2007 & 2008 Wake County Public Schools System
As an educator within Wake County Public Schools, I was requested to participate on the writing
committee as a Writing Scorer for the seventh grade writing assessments. As a scorer I evaluated the
writing samples of various students within Wake County Public Schools.
2008 Wayne County Public School System and Wake County Public Schools System
As a graduate student in the Masters of Administration and Supervision Program at Liberty
University, I completed my administrative internship along one of the athletic directors for Wayne
County Schools and the administrators in Wake County Public Schools. Areas covered included
closing out school year around budget and after school activities.
RECENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
2014 – 2015 Gradpoint Training
2015 Multidisciplinary Strategies for School Improvement
2014 I-Ready Diagnostic Training
2013-2014 Common Core Certification
2009 Collaborative Teaming Training
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH)
Who’s Who Among Colleges & Universities
All American Scholar
Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society
REFERENCES:
Daniel Colvin - Principal, Wake County Public Schools
Phone: (919) 856-7710 dcolvin@wcpss.net
Dr. Kengie Bass- Senior Director of Middle School Programs, Wake County Schools
Phone: (919) 431-7453 krbass@wcpss.net
Antoine Davis – Counseling and Student Services, Wake County Public Schools
Phone: (919) 856-8165 adavis3@wcpss.net
Michelle Parkerson – Multi-tired Systems of Support Coach, Wake County Public Schools
Phone: (919) 664-5737 mparkerson@wcpss.net