Gene L. Williams
Teacher
Year Honored: 2001
Emerson Alternative Education CenterOklahoma City, OK
At the time of the Award, Gene L. Williams was:
TeacherEmerson Alternative Education Center
Oklahoma City, OK
Subject(s) taught: Biology/Life Science, Chemistry, Physical Science
Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Biographical Information
Science teacher and department chair Gene Williams has co-developed a comprehensive, inquiry-based science curriculum for alternative education at Emerson Secondary School in Okalahoma City. An accomplished research scientist, Mr. Williams collaborates with colleagues to provide interdisciplinary instruction with real-world applications. He established a partnership with the city's Myriad Botanical Gardens that allows students to study at the gardens. He was also instrumental in developing educational externships that place district science teachers in science-related business settings to help improve their classroom instruction. As Emerson's technology coordinator, Mr. Williams has worked with the business and scientific communities to procure and install a significant amount of hardware and software for the school. A certified teacher trainer, he frequently conducts workshops for district teachers on the use of science equipment.