United to Learn founder builds partnerships to accelerate student success
This post by Claudia Carson-Habeeb first appeared on December 19, 2024, on PrestonHollowPeople.
Abigail Williams, the founder and chief executive officer of United to Learn, knows how important the relationship between school and community is in developing the child.
“If the mind of a child is a sponge, we as a society cannot, should not, withhold one drop of water,” Williams said.
Williams exemplifies what it means to work hard and give back, and she is determined to provide future generations with equal access to learning.
Her advocacy and refusal to settle for a median standard earned our admiration and made her Preston Hollow People’s 2024 Person of the Year.
“Every child wants to do well, but there may be barriers beyond their control that keep them from being present or ready when they arrive each morning. A child who, after walking into school, can feel safe and calm will be a child ready to learn,” she said.
Williams sits at the helm of United to Learn, an education nonprofit with a vision to accelerate student achievement across Dallas and develop purposeful leaders in the community. The organization’s wrap-around model brings social emotional learning, educational tools, training, tutors, campus improvements, student experiences, and educator wellness touchpoints into schools.
Before launching United to Learn, Williams served as vice president and director of charitable service for Goldman Sachs & Co. and helped found the Uplift Williams Preparatory School, a K-12 free tuition charter school.
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