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“As an instructor, I know everyone who wants to learn can. That is the beauty of doing what I do. I see those moments when students understand concepts and are able to apply them to their lives. This reminds me of one of my favorite quotes, ‘Everyone has inside them a piece of good news. The good news is you don’t know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is.’ – Anne Frank” – Mandy Williams
For as long as she can remember, Mandy Williams wanted to be a teacher, inspired by her mother and sister, who both fostered her passion for education. She began her journey at Lupton Junior High and Walker High School, where compassionate teachers set high expectations and left a lasting impact. Bevill State Community College was her first stop on the path to becoming an educator, where instructors like Marcia Adkins helped her connect deeply with literature. Mandy then earned her teaching credentials at the University of Montevallo and a master’s degree from UAB.
Mandy started teaching English at Walker High School in 2002 and joined Bevill State as an adjunct instructor in 2005, becoming a full-time instructor in 2016. Today, she is living her dream, inspiring students just as her mentors inspired her. Mandy is the recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Award for the Bevill State Jasper Campus, where she serves on the Jasper Campus Leadership Team, co-sponsors Sigma Kappa Delta, and is a member of the Jasper Campus Scholarship Committee. She strives to bring content to life, helping students discover themselves and their perspectives.
Congratulations to Mandy Williams!