Krystle Williams
Gates County Schools
Krystle Williams earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from East Carolina University in 2009 and a Master’s of Reading Education in 2011. She also earned National Board Certification for Teachers (NBCT) in Early Childhood in 2020.
Krystle has been recognized for a variety of awards. She was selected as the Central Middle School Teacher of the Year for the 2014-2015, Buckland Elementary School Teacher of the Year for 2018-2019, the North Carolina Governor’s Teacher Network in 2014-2015, and was recognized as an Excellent Teacher by WAVY TV 10 in 2021. Krystle has been the recipient of multiple grants that include the Bright Ideas Grant from Roanoke Electric Cooperative, and numerous Donors Choose grants. She also collaborated to receive the GO Grant to build a new outdoor classroom at Buckland Elementary School.
Krystle has served her school community in various capacities throughout her career, including volleyball coach, middle school BETA Club Sponsor, teacher mentor, and various other roles. She continues to fill the roles of Gates County District Beginning Teacher Support Coach, Buckland Elementary School Instructional Support Coach, and Buckland PTA President.
As an ECU Pirate Leadership Academy Principal Fellow, Krystle is looking forward to gaining new knowledge and vast experiences of what it is like to be a school administrator. She is learning the importance of building strong relationships as she collaborates to improve learning for the students at the school she serves. Krystle is excited about the possibilities that this experience will have on her career, and is looking forward to growing in her role to serve the students of Gates County Schools.
Some of Krystle’s favorite quotes are the following:
“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.”
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” -Albert Einstein
“Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice.”