Shawn Williams boasts a distinguished 28-year career in public education. As a former principal of an ArtsNOW Teaching and Learning Laboratory School, she pioneered statewide arts integration initiatives, notably leading a Music in Education Learning Lab School. With experience teaching gifted students and serving as an assistant principal, Shawn's dedication to educational innovation is evident.

Her leadership extends beyond the classroom, having held multiple roles within the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals and earning accolades such as the School Bell Award and Georgia Distinguished Principal recognition.