Greetings! My name is Stephen Williams, but my students call me Mr. Williams, Mr. Willy, Coach, and a few others. I am the fifth grade grammar and writing teacher at White Station Elementary, and I coach the school soccer team.. I come from a news writing and journalism background, so this is the perfect fit! I have a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in education. I have been a White Station Spartan since 2018, and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
I love sports! I am a Memphis Grizzlies SUPER FAN. I attend as many games as I can afford, but if I'm not at the game, I'm watching it on a screen somewhere. I do not miss a single game even if I have to record it and watch later. I also like football. I'm a fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Philadelphia Eagles. I think sports is an important piece of American culture, and I encourage students to participate in as many sports as they can. It teaches students how to be a team player, how to persevere, how to win and lose, and how to be dependable.
One of my biggest hobbies is to barbecue. Pulled pork is my specialty I love to sit outside through the night tending to the fire. I cook on a Gateway drum smoker, and I use a combination of cherry and hickory wood for everything except chicken. With chicken, I'll use a combination of apple and post oak wood.
Another hobby is to attend air shows. I love military aviation. My dad was in the Air Force, so I was around it even at a very young age. I wanted to be a career pilot growing up, but things just don't always work out. The F-22 Raptor is my favorite modern aircraft, and the B-17 Flying Fortress is my favorite vintage aircraft. I've actually sat in the cockpits of both these aircraft, amongst many others (P-51, B-29, Spitfire, etc.)
Other Favorites:
Place to eat: Gus's Fried Chicken, Pyro's Pizza
Places to shop: Howler Brothers, Under Armour, Nike, REI, Amazon, The BBQ Allstars
Candy: Wild Berry Lifesaver Gummies
Drink: Red Bull (amber, blue, yellow)
Color: Navy blue, olive green
Temperature: 59° F
Subject to teach besides writing: Math
I love sports! I am a Memphis Grizzlies SUPER FAN. I attend as many games as I can afford, but if I'm not at the game, I'm watching it on a screen somewhere. I do not miss a single game even if I have to record it and watch later. I also like football. I'm a fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Philadelphia Eagles. I think sports is an important piece of American culture, and I encourage students to participate in as many sports as they can. It teaches students how to be a team player, how to persevere, how to win and lose, and how to be dependable.
One of my biggest hobbies is to barbecue. Pulled pork is my specialty I love to sit outside through the night tending to the fire. I cook on a Gateway drum smoker, and I use a combination of cherry and hickory wood for everything except chicken. With chicken, I'll use a combination of apple and post oak wood.
Another hobby is to attend air shows. I love military aviation. My dad was in the Air Force, so I was around it even at a very young age. I wanted to be a career pilot growing up, but things just don't always work out. The F-22 Raptor is my favorite modern aircraft, and the B-17 Flying Fortress is my favorite vintage aircraft. I've actually sat in the cockpits of both these aircraft, amongst many others (P-51, B-29, Spitfire, etc.)
Other Favorites:
Place to eat: Gus's Fried Chicken, Pyro's Pizza
Places to shop: Howler Brothers, Under Armour, Nike, REI, Amazon, The BBQ Allstars
Candy: Wild Berry Lifesaver Gummies
Drink: Red Bull (amber, blue, yellow)
Color: Navy blue, olive green
Temperature: 59° F
Subject to teach besides writing: Math