Principal Williams sums up his educational philosophy as the following: “Every child deserves the right to learn and they are going to reach whatever you expect of them.” Williams quotes Henry Ford’s mantra, “'Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.” This has certainly proved to be the case and as a result, Williams stands firm in his conviction, “I believe in the students. That they can learn no matter what level students come in.” Most students graduate from Great Oaks and then go to Centerline Preparatory Academy, Fitzgerald High School, Renaissance High School, or Cass Tech High School. This philosophy is the motivation behind Great Oaks Academy’s concentrated efforts to prepare their students for high school and beyond.
This summer, Principal Williams is holding meetings for kids and parents and equipping them with materials to make sure students retain key concepts over the summer months. Williams stresses the importance of using online tools and working through the packets, “This summer will be like a bridge to the next school year.” In this way, students will be set up for success, whatever the situation for schools may be in the fall.
Great job, Great Oaks Academy!