About Me
Professional Consulting
I have been a public school educator for the last 28 years. Whether as a teacher or building-level administrator, I have always placed significant value on the ability to connect effectively. The focus on effectively engaging students, families, and the community is often lost in the ever-changing world of education and the moving targets of federal and state mandates. Helping people understand and embrace the power of connectivity and effective engagement is the focus of my work locally, regionally, and nationally.
TESTIMONIALS
See What Others Have Said ...
Dr. Williams shared his lived experiences to demonstrate that a school district's commitment to family engagement can enhance engagement efforts and create a space where families feel seen, heard, valued, and connected.
-Senior Executive Director of Community Engagement (Guilford County Schools, N.C.)
Dennis was engaging, innovative and interactive. He provided opportunities for us to stretch our thinking as an administrative team. I am still using some of these strategies two years later.
-School District Training Partner (Nashville, TN)
Dennis' passionate and inspirational words about diversity , opportunity and the overlooked opportunities for connection in our schools immediately resonated with me.'
-National Family Engagement Summit (Kansas City, MO.)
Just finished a two-hour workshop with 'DWILLS'. I immediately called my superintendent about bringing him in to conduct our parent and community workshops in the fall.
Learning Forward Conference Attendee (Virginia)
His style is humorous, entertaining and compelling. Yet he gave us concrete tools and practical information that can easily be turned around in schools.
Title I Coordinator (Florida)
Thank you for another week of inspiration, wisdom, and real conversation about how we can best serve our students and their families. I continue to be impressed and always find a way to glean whatever I can.
State Parent Network Coordinator (Maryland)
I had the opportunity to watch Mr. Williams work with 150 people in a workshop and share easy turn around strategies that blew my mind. His understanding of engagement and its power was impressive. We (US Department of Education) then immediately featured him in the December and January editions of our national publication.
Director of Outreach, US Dept. of Education
We contracted with Dennis for our first-ever parent engagement community festival. It was amazing. His message to the families, community members, and overall presence made for a remarkable event.
Family Engagement Coordinator (Sumter, South Carolina)
Dennis worked with our leadership team over a three- month period to help us jump-start some district-level work. It was so refreshing compared to typical PD. The dialogue alone that he helped facilitate really created a bridge to our work.
District Prof. Development Coordinator (New York)
DWills was thoughtful and engaging. The two-hour work session flew by and it was hands-on and collaborative. I definitely want him to work with my district team.
PASCD Workshop Attendee - Director of Education (Dallas, TX)
‘Before you can effectively engage, you must first consistently and consciously connect’
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Educational Consultation
*Conference Keynote
*Workshop Facilitator / Session Presenter
*Strategic Engagement (Student and/or Community)
*Family Engagement
*Team Planning & Plan Implementation
*Leadership Styles and Situational Analysis
*Leadership Training
*Jumpstarting Race & Equity Dialogue
*Discussing the Undiscussables - Navigating Difficult Conversations
My services are customized to meet the specific needs of each client. I work collaboratively throughout the entire process and guarantee measurable results. So, if you don't see your topic of need represented above, help us add it, after we have made it work specifically for you:)
Contact me to find out how I can help your organization.
