"Dr. David Williams' vision is that all students in the Escambia County School District will have access to obtaining a great education through highly effective instruction with a rigorous and challenging curriculum."
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More About David Williams
Dr. David Williams was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida, and educated in the Escambia County School District. David and his wife, Gail, have been blessed with two children, David II and Danielle, and three grandchildren, Rylan Noel, David III, and Jonothan David. David is the fifth son of six boys born to the late Hollice T. and Laura Williams.
David attended A.A. Dixon Elementary, Brownsville Middle School, and Pensacola High School. He continued his education at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management.
David obtained advanced degrees from the University of West Florida — a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, a Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Doctoral Degree in Curriculum and Assessment.
Dr. David Williams retired from the Escambia County School District after thirty-five years of service as a substitute teacher, bus driver, Drop-Out Prevention teacher, math teacher, club sponsor, head basketball coach, assistant football coach, assistant principal, and principal. David was voted Pensacola High School Teacher of the Year in 2004, Escambia County Coach of the Year four times, and Escambia County Principal of the Year in 2016.
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Community Involvement & Recognition
Community Involvement
- Young Men Christian Association (YMCA) – Board of Directors
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) – Board of Directors
- Escambia Children Trust – Board of Directors
- Community Action – Board of Directors
- Florida School Board Association – Board of Directors
- Florida School Labor Relations Service – Board Member
- Omega Lamplighters Academic and Mentoring Program – Board of Directors
- University of West Florida College of Business – Advisory Council
- UWF Educational Leadership Advisory Council
- NAACP – Member
- Feed the Community – Volunteer
- United Way – 30-year Donor
- Stop the Violence Committee
- Eastside Neighborhood Community
- Hollice T. Williams Park – 20-year $25M project
- Escambia County Children Trust Grant Review Committee
Recognition & Awards
- NAACP Elvin McCorvey Educator of the Year – 2021
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity – Citizen of the Year – 2014 & 2021
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority – Educator of the Year – 2012
- David M. Williams Sports Complex – Pensacola High School 2021
- Pensacola High School Alumni Hall of Fame – 2016
- PCARA Productions – Educator of the Year 2014
- RAKM Kenneth L. Shugart, Jr – Leadership Award 2004
- Pensacola News Journal – Four-time Coach of the Year
- Southern University Sports Hall of Fame – 1991
- Pensacola Sports Hall of Fame – 2026
- Escambia County Principal of the Year – 2016
- Pensacola High School Teacher of the Year – 2004
Why Choose David?
Proven Leadership for District 3
Community Involvement
Decades of service on boards and community organizations throughout Pensacola and Escambia County.
Recognition
Recognized by the NAACP, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, and the Pensacola News Journal for leadership excellence.
Accomplishments
Raised graduation rates, launched scholarship programs, and earned the highest-ranked school designation in Escambia County.