Khandice Williams

Khandice was a student in the Curry School of Education at University of Virginia and graduated from the five year program with a master’s degree in Secondary English. She is from Virginia Beach, VA and a graduate of Landstown High School where she is now teaching.

"Why enter the teaching profession? What other profession allows one to experience and observe growth of adolescents who have struggled or strive to improve themselves within the school. The challenge of teaching comes with motivating and engaging students in education, and I love a challenge. It is something that I have admired since I was very young. I believe my admiration for teaching to be a combination of being born into a family full of educators and being inspired and influenced by teachers throughout my academic career.

While a student in the Curry School, Khandice said her dedication to teaching increased. "Motivating and engaging students at Buford Middle School in slower paced English class was stimulating. Observing students who did not enjoy reading, nor school for that matter, actively engaged in activities or lessons was a confirmation of my career path."