Principal Williams

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A Great Place to Grow Into Your Greatness

My name is Thomas Williams and I am blessed to be in my 18th year as the PreK-12 Principal at The Henning School. The Henning School provides an AWESOME learning environment for ALL students as they explore and grow in their personal Educational Journey.

My Educational Journey consists of the following milestones:

  • 1978 - Graduated Preschool @ Tom Thumb Preschool (Carpenterville, IL)

  • 1979 - Graduated Kindergarten @ Hough Street School (Barrington, IL)

  • 1987 - Graduated Middle School @ Barrington Middle School (Barrington, IL)

  • 1991 - Graduated High School @ Osakis High School (Osakis, MN)

  • 1997 - Graduated College @ St. Cloud State University (St. Cloud, MN)

  • 1997-2006 - Social Studies Teacher @ United South Central High School (Wells, MN)

  • 2003 - Graduated with a Masters of Education @ St. Mary's University-Winona (Winona, MN)

  • 2005 - Graduated with Education Administration-K-12 Principal Licensure @ St. Mary's University-Minneapolis (Minneapolis, MN)

  • 2006-2007 - Social Studies Teacher @ Hobbs Middles School (Milton, FL)

  • 2007-Present - PreK-12 Principal @ The Henning School (Henning, MN)

  • 2012 - Completion of Education Administration-Superintendents Licensure @ St. Mary's University-Minneapolis (Minneapolis, MN)

  • 2019 - Completed Minnesota Principal Academy @ University of MN-Minneapolis (Minneapolis, MN - Fergus Falls Cohort)

My LIFE'S JOURNEY has provided me with a WONDERFUL partner in my wife Tammy and two AMAZING children Taylor and Hope. I am the PROUD GRANDPA of my three grandchildren Greyson, Carson & Lakelyn (children of Taylor & Stacy).

Interesting Facts about ME:

  • Favorite Food(s): Chicago Hot Dogs

  • Favorite School Lunch(es): Nachos & Tacos

  • Favorite Restaurant:

    • Hotdogs - Gene & Jude's (River Grove, IL)

    • Cheeseburger - Gateway Pub (Henning, MN)

    • Walleye Tacos - The Otter (Ottertail, MN)

    • Pizza - Larry's Pizza (Wadena, MN) & Tower Pizza (Staples, MN)

    • Steak - Stub's (Battle Lake, MN)

  • Favorite Movie(s): Christmas Vacation & Gladiator

  • Favorite Book(s): The Berenstain Bears (Childhood), Row the Boat by PJ Fleck(Personal), & If You Don't Feed the Teachers They Eat the Students (Professional)

  • Currently Reading: Silent Impact: Stories of Influence Through Purpose, Persistence & Passion By Joe Schmit

  • Favorite Team(s): Henning Hornets, Otter Tail Central (OTC)Bulldogs, Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Wild, Minnesota Twins (American League) & Chicago Cubs (National League). I adopted the Chicago Cubs as one of my favorite teams after my Busia (Polish for Grandma) and Grandpa (Papa II) past away after being avid Chicago Cubs fans.

Please let me know how I can be your Bottom Panda today.

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Keep You Day!