Jason Williams, EdD, is a consultant who works with schools and districts on improving collaborative practices to increase student growth and achievement using the PLC at Work® process. Jason began his education career as a singleton middle school science teacher in Poplar Grove, IL. His journey took him to Kildeer Countryside Consolidated School District 96 in Buffalo Grove, IL, where he was first introduced to the PLC process. During his years at District 96, he assumed the roles of instructional coach, assistant principal and district administrator, where he supported teachers and staff in their collaborative pursuit and implementation of best practices as a nationally recognized Model PLC school and district.

Jason completed his doctorate in educational leadership at Concordia University Chicago, where he researched multiple teacher factors that impact technology integration practices. He also holds three master’s degrees in curriculum design and education reform from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, literacy education with an emphasis in ELL/bilingual education from Northern Illinois University, and educational leadership from American College of Education. His undergraduate work was completed at Northern Illinois University with a degree in elementary education with middle school endorsements in general science, language arts, physical science, social science, speech/theatre, and theatre/drama.

Jason also was heavily involved in fine arts growing up with many years involved in band, choir, theatre, and dance. He even was a character performer at Walt Disney World! His performing background helps him keep participants engaged while working toward clear learning outcomes.