Alabama A&M University graduate student Jalisa Williams has been named Teacher of the Year at Huntsville Junior High School, earning the honor during her first year at the school and just her second year in the teaching profession.
A Madison, Alabama, native, Williams currently teaches seventh-grade life science at Huntsville Junior High School. She works full time while attending Alabama A&M part time as a graduate student. Before joining Huntsville Junior High School, she taught biology at Sparkman Ninth Grade School during the 2024-25 school year.
“When I learned I was named Teacher of the Year, I felt honored, excited, blessed and extremely grateful,” said Williams. “The best part of my job is creating an environment that goes beyond academics by providing a safe space for my students, giving them something to look forward to each day, and ensuring they leave my classroom with not only academic knowledge but also valuable life skills.”…