“It’s always about the relationships you develop with your students…”

Mr. Willie Watson

Teacher: Middle School, High School, Drama, Creative Writing

This special speaker series is brought to you by the Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, as part of the “Go-to-High School, Go-to-College” initiative. Through this series, we will celebrate the impact and legacy of four Alpha educators.

“I’ve been thinking about how schools are still segregated…”

Let’s give a round of applause for Mr. Willie Watson, who has been educating students for the last 27 YEARS! His Chicago roots and lived experiences influence his approach to building relationships and understanding the socioemotional development of his students. Mr. Watson speaks about the current challenges within the educational system, how we’ve relied on our oppressors to educate us, and the biases adults bring into the classroom. 

In spite of the challenges, and with a heart of service, Mr. Watson is unwavering in his commitment to empowering and uplifting as many students as he can during his teaching career. The connection and kinship isn’t only reserved for students in the U.S. either… he’s taken his talents to Guatemala!