Miss Gracie Williams started teaching Spanish at Armuchee High School during the 2023-2024 school year. Olivia Casey, freshman, said, “Miss Williams has been very encouraging with whatever we are doing.” The class is studying Spanish-speaking countries or family words in Spanish. Williams also helps students develop more skills and how to manage their classes. Omar Santos, freshman, said, “Miss Williams has helped me to become more responsible with my work.” Williams expects students to do their best.
Not only does Williams work hard at creating a positive environment here at Armuchee, but she also works hard to help out with our Drama club, Basketball Cheerleading, and National Spanish Honors Society. Williams said, “I balance everything through time management skills that I learned in college.” Her commitment to her students is evident through the organizational skills she teaches.
Williams earned her bachelor’s degree in history education at Shorter University and currently is getting an online master’s degree in secondary education at Georgia Southern University. Some of Williams’ favorite lessons to teach in class are lessons that apply to the real world like Spanish vocabulary that can be used in everyday life.
Williams graduated in 2020 from Armuchee. Now that she is teaching here Williams has noticed a change in the environment. Williams said, “I think the culture of the school and the climate has become a lot more positive, and I feel that I know now what our purpose is, whereas before I couldn’t have told you what the mission statement or what the school’s motto was.” Williams plans to make changes in her classroom to carry out the school’s purpose by offering extra credit and speaking with loving words. Williams said, “I plan to carry out the school’s purpose in my classroom by creating a legacy of excitement for the opportunities that lie ahead through loving, teaching, and learning, with love being the foundation because I love my students very much.” Ruby Buchan, sophomore, said, “I see Miss Williams as a role model for others to look up to.” Olivia Casey, another of Williams’ students, also feels this way.
Different teachers have different reasons for why they choose to teach. Williams said, “I chose to go into teaching because I myself have a passion for learning and a passion for helping others.” This passion for learning and helping others has had an impact on her students. Outside of teaching Williams enjoys going on walks after school, spending time with family and friends, and singing in the choir at her church.
