Being in the school system for 34 years, Williams has learned that anything can happen.
“You never know what might walk through the door, and the hardest thing about being a counselor is you may not always have a solution to every situation,” Williams said.
From dealing with unruly students to celebrating big wins on the basketball court, Williams has seen it all.
“I bleed black and gold,” he said.
Williams began his career teaching at the middle school for five years before moving to the high school, where he has spent most of his remaining years.
Holding students accountable has been a central part of his teaching philosophy. He wants the best for every student and strives to help them build a bright future — even if that means being firm when necessary.
“Kids don’t understand that they need that discipline for the rest of their life,” Williams said.
Williams decided to resign after the district offered an early separation agreement — a three-year buyout.
“I’m more expensive than what a new teacher would cost, so they pay you a little extra money to get out,” Williams said. “In the long run, it’s cheaper for the school.”
He has accepted a counseling position at Omaha Skutt Catholic, which he said is a major opportunity to grow in his career — one he couldn’t pass up.
Even though Williams is moving to another district, he said his most memorable moment came at Fremont High in 2016, when he coached the boys basketball team to the state championship.
“That was an amazing weekend,” Williams said. “We beat Norfolk in the first round. Then we beat Creighton Prep in the semi-finals, and my son was playing for me. He had 37 points in the state semifinals.”
