Dr. K.C. Williams worked in higher education for more than 20 years, beginning her professional journey in community colleges as an advocate for the arts. While at Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC), she held multiple positions — including art gallery director, faculty chair, and multiple roles in academic affairs administration — while remaining an active member of the Humanities faculty. In 2019, she was named the inaugural director of the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning at NWFSC and served as a SME for faculty development and online learning for the Florida College System Foundation’s Guided Pathways program.
In 2021, she joined Anthology, Inc., and helped build Anthology Academy, a source for professional development and training for higher ed faculty and staff. As director, education products, she led the launch of Anthology Academy 2.0 and oversaw strategy for a broad portfolio of education services.
The role of executive director of teaching and learning continues the thread that has been woven throughout Dr. Williams’ career: promoting student achievement by developing and supporting faculty in today’s technology-rich higher ed environment.
Education:
Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction | University of West Florida (Pensacola, FL)
M.A., Art History | Indiana University (Bloomington, IN)
B.A., Art | Rhodes College (Memphis, TN)
Past Experience:
Director, Education Products, Global Education Services | Anthology, Inc.
Executive Director, Academic Strategies and Innovation | Northwest Florida State College
Director, Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning | Northwest Florida State College
How has education changed your life/your family?
Though I grew up in a very rural area, I was fortunate to have been raised by parents who prioritized education and made every effort to ensure I had access to opportunities. Even my grandfather, who himself left school after eighth grade, always told me, “get all the education you can. It’s the one thing that no one can take from you.” His words have informed my professional identity, and my calling to help create educational opportunities for others.