"This was one of the best workshops I have ever attended. Esther's stories and humor were excellent techniques to help us learn so much today."

Elaine Clymer - Vice Principal
Fresno, CA

Esther Williams M.Ed
Licensed Professional Counselor

EDUCATION
Masters of Education in Counseling, Auburn University, Auburn AL
Bachelors of Science in History Education, Auburn University

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION AND AFFILIATIONS
Licensed Professional Counselor
Member of National and Alabama Retired Education Associations
Member of American and Alabama Counseling Associations

PUBLICATIONS
Breaking Down the Wall of Anger. YouthLight, Inc., Chapin, SC.
The Bully, The Bullied and Beyond. YouthLight, Inc., Chapin SC.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Current:

  • Private Practice
  • Educational consultant to schools and helping professionals
Previous:
  • Counselor for Sanford Middle School, Lee County School System, Opelika AL
  • Counselor for Sanford Middle School Alternative School Program
  • Therapist for East Alabama Mental Health, Family and Children’s Services, Opelika AL
  • Counselor for Beauregard Elementary, Lee County School System, Opelika AL
  • Drug Counselor for the Karma program of the East Alabama Mental Health Center, Opelika AL
  • History teacher at Sanford Middle School
  • Science and Math teacher at Goodwater High School, Goodwater, AL
RELATED EXPERIENCE
  • Develop and direct Peer Helper and Peer Tutoring Programs for Sanford Middle School.
  • Conduct Parenting Classes for Parents of Adolescents, Sanford Middle School.
  • Develop and direct Character Education Program for Sanford Middle School.
  • Conduct Treatment Plan Reviews for East Alabama Mental Health.
  • Trainer of volunteers for Crisis Center of East Alabama.
  • Member of the Board of Directors for the Rape Counselors of East Alabama.
  • Volunteer listener at the Crisis Center of East Alabama since 1971.

REFERENCES

Family Sunshine Center
Outreach Supervisor
Melanie Beasley
P.O. Box 5160
Montgomery, AL 36103
(334) 206-2121

Training Facilitator
Macomb Intermediate School District
Hannah Worley
44001 Garfield Road
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 228-3504

Texarkana College
Allied Health Coordinator, Continueing Education
Paige Robinson
2500 North Robison
Texarkana, TX 75599
(903) 824-8773 ext. 3384

East Central Educational Service Center
Program Director
Gay Worth
1601 Indiana Avenue
Connersville, IN 47331
(765) 825-1247