Amber A. Williams

Throughout my career, I have served education from every seat at the table—as a teacher, parent, school leader, nonprofit executive, and federal education policymaker. Those experiences have taught me that the best decisions are made when educators, families, and communities work together.

Families should have a meaningful voice in the education decisions that affect their children.

Amber will create consistent opportunities for Ward 6 families to be heard and ensure their input helps inform her work of reviewing, advising, and recommending improvements through the SBOE.Amber is committed to:

Visiting every Ward 6 school at least once each year for listening sessions with students, families, educators, and school leaders.

Creating multiple ways for families to share input (including virtual options for working families).

Bringing the concerns she hears directly into SBOE discussions and publicly reporting back on how those voices shape her work.

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I am running for the DC State Board of Education because I want to listen, connect people, and get to work.

I believe leadership begins with showing up with a listening ear, a willing heart, and a commitment to do what needs to be done.

Creating multiple ways for families to share input (including virtual options for working families).

Bringing the concerns she hears directly into SBOE discussions and publicly reporting back on how those voices shape her work.

Students deserve strong schools, supported educators, and equitable access to the resources and services they need to thrive. Amber will use student experiences and school-level data to inform SBOE recommendations on academic outcomes, school climate, educator support, and special education. Amber is committed to:

Contact — Dr. Amber A. Williams for State Board of Education Ward 6 Washington, DC

This campaign isn't about politics. It's about our children. When you vote in this election, I hope I can count on your support!

I am running for the DC State Board of Education because I want to listen, connect people, and get to work.

I believe leadership begins with showing up with a listening ear, a willing heart, and a commitment to do what needs to be done.

As a mother, Parent Teacher Organization President at Shirley Chisholm Elementary School, and former Local School Advisory Team Co-Chair, I have had the privilege of serving alongside families, educators, and neighbors who care deeply about our children. I try to lead the way I was raised: with kindness, patience, hard work, and a willingness to help. When there is a problem, I believe in staying with it until we find a way forward.

Amber will create consistent opportunities for Ward 6 families to be heard and ensure their input helps inform her work of reviewing, advising, and recommending improvements through the SBOE.Amber is committed to:

Visiting every Ward 6 school at least once each year for listening sessions with students, families, educators, and school leaders.

Creating multiple ways for families to share input (including virtual options for working families).

Asking hard questions about how resources are allocated and advocating for investments and policies that strengthen educator recruitment, retention, wellness, and school climate.

Treating educator wellness and working conditions as student-success issues, because students benefit when great educators are supported and able to remain in the classroom.

Promoting equity across feeder patterns so that regardless of the public school a family chooses, students have access to strong programs, meaningful opportunities, and the resources and supports they need to thrive.

Elevating the needs of schools and students facing the greatest challenges

Asking hard questions about how resources are allocated and advocating for investments and policies that strengthen educator recruitment, retention, wellness, and school climate.

Treating educator wellness and working conditions as student-success issues, because students benefit when great educators are supported and able to remain in the classroom.

My journey into education didn't begin in Washington—it began at my mother's kitchen table.

For 36 years, my mother devoted her life to teaching children. Growing up, she often reminded me, "You are smart so you can help someone else." Those words became more than advice—they became my life's purpose.

As a classroom teacher in a Title I school, I saw brilliant students held back by barriers they did not create. I quickly learned that while great teachers can change lives, lasting change also requires better policy. That realization led me from the classroom into education leadership and public service.