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Eugene Williams

M.Ed.
CEO
Williams Education Group
Country or state 
United States (Virginia)
Available to 
North America
City 
Farmville, VA
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes
Timezone 
America/Toronto

Personal Details

Bio

Eugene Williams, Jr. received a B.A. in English from Emory University in 1991, and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from The University of Mary Washington in 2007. He is a writer, speaker, educator, and former child actor who has appeared on stage, screen, and television with such celebrities as Bill Cosby, Ossie Davis, Ray Charles, Pearl Bailey, and Stephanie Mills. In 1978, he became the first black child in a major, recurring role on the highly acclaimed CBS soap opera, "Search For Tomorrow". Eugene has authored six books including IT'S A READING THING... HELP YOUR CHILD UNDERSTAND, THE RAISIN-IN MILK SYNDROME, REFLECTIONS OF A CONFUSED MIDDLE CLASS BLACK YOUTH, and GROUNDED IN THE WORD a SAT verbal prep book that cross-references SAT verbal vocabulary words with words found in the King James Version of the Bible. Eugene's books and opinions have been featured in JET, BLACK EXCELLENCE, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, The Miami Herald and various other national and local publications. He has also been a guest and contributor on NBC, CBS, CNN, and BET. Eugene has had a 27 year career in public education. He has served as a teacher in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. He has been an assistant principal on both the middle and high school levels, and he served as a high school principal for five years. He Eugene lives in central Virginia with his wife Jewel, a former elementary school principal. His daughter, Paige, holds a Master's Degree in Journalism from Georgetown University.

Current position (1)

CEO

Williams Education Group

Achievements (2)
Nationally Recognized Author

Eugene is an author of five nationally recognized books that have been featured on CNN, NBC, CBS, and BET. He has been a guest on TV and radio talk shows hosted by Tavis Smiley, Rolonda Watts, Cathy Hughes, Armstrong Williams, Joe Madison, Wilmer Leon, and Mark Thompson.

Former Child Actor

From the ages of 5-14, Eugene was a child actor who was featured in multiple movies and commercials. He has shared the stage and screen with Bill Cosby, Ossie Davis, Stephanie Mills, Ray Charles . He was also a featured actor in the soap opera, Search For Tomorrow.

Degrees (2)
English-Bachelor's Degree
Emory University
1987 to 1991
Education Leadership-Master's Degree
University of Mary Washington
2005 to 2007

Presentations

Presentations (5)
Attitude of Gratitude

Realize the blessings you possess by reflecting on your life and the daily accomplishments and achievements that you aren't even aware of. Learn to be grateful for all the things you take for granted every day.

The Author Inside Of You

Learn how to use your career, interests, life experiences , and setbacks to create books that can teach, inspire, and influence people.

You Know Words You Didn't Know You Knew

Grow your vocabulary simply by reflecting on random things , such as high school memories, old television shows, famous clothing brands, and childhood experiences.

Building A Black Male Scholar

Learn how to create Black male scholars in any high school by identifying high achieving Black male students and providing preparation and support that will allow them to enroll and succeed in AP, DE, Honors, and Advanced Courses.

Everyone Is An Author!

Learn various ways to turn your life experiences, career expertise, personal goals, and hobbies into self-published books that will make you a sought after "expert guest" for radio shows, TV shows, and podcasts.

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Books & Articles (7)

The Raisin In Milk Syndrome: Ten Survival Tips For Black Students At Predominantly White Colleges And Universities
Comptex Associates,
1994
Grounded In The Word: A Guide To Mastering Standardized Test Vocabulary And Biblical Comprehension
Comptex Associates,
1997
Reflections Of A Confused Middle Class Youth
Comptex Associates,
1995
I Am The Darker Brother
PublishAmerica,
2004
A Voice For Black Youth
Parents Are Answer To Education
After Salad Days as Dancing Grape, Former Ad Star Changes His Tune

Expertise (16)

Community
Leadership
Education
Social & Political
Other
Vocabulary Development Self Publishing a Book Race Relations Black Boys Black Excellence Black Academic Achievement Parental Education Strategies Attitude of gratitude Inspiration Building relationships Graduation Speech

Clients

University of Virginia
Daytona Beach Community College
Spotsylvania County Public Schools (VA)
Mt. Zion Baptist Church (Orange, VA)
Germanna Community College
NAACP- Orange County, VA Branch
Virginia Black History Month Association Gala
Books & Books Coral Gables, FL
Orange County Public Schools (VA)
Prince George's Community College-Black Pursuits Host
Borders Books-Fredericksburg, VA
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Why choose me? 

I'm a leader and author who can inspire and motivate people of all ages and backgrounds.

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