About Dr. Williams 

About Me

Dr. Vanessa Williams is an educator, author, and founder deeply committed to supporting teachers both inside and outside the classroom. 

My Work

Dr. Vanessa Williams is an educator, literacy leader, author, and founder who is deeply committed to supporting teachers both inside and outside the classroom.

With years of experience in education, she has seen firsthand the passion educators bring to their work — and the challenges they face while trying to balance the demands of the profession with their personal well-being.

Her work is rooted in the belief that supporting educators requires both practical resources and emotional encouragement. This belief led her to found Classroom in a Bag, a nonprofit dedicated to providing tangible support and appreciation to teachers.

My Approach

As an author, Dr. Williams wrote Protect Your Peace to create space for honest reflection and encouragement for educators navigating the pressures of the profession. Her message is simple but powerful: you can love the work you do and still choose to care for yourself.

Through speaking and writing, she reminds educators that their well-being is essential, their work is meaningful, and they deserve support along the way.

Her approach is intentional, data-informed, and student-centered, with a focus on building strong instructional routines and targeted support that strengthens both teachers and the classrooms they serve.

My Credentials

Dr. Williams holds a Doctorate in Education and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, bringing both research-based knowledge and practical, school-based experience to every partnership.

She is a founder, author, and literacy leader who continues to advocate for educators by creating spaces where they feel valued, supported, and encouraged to sustain their purpose without losing themselves in the process.

Beyond the Classroom

In addition to her work in schools, Dr. Williams is also a children’s book author, using storytelling to encourage confidence, growth, and perseverance in young readers. This lens informs her instructional work — helping students see themselves as capable, growing learners.

Her work continues to center educators as whole people, because when teachers are supported, schools thrive.