It was during a semester studying biodiversity and conservation in the rainforests, villages, savannahs, and cities of Tanzania, East Africa that Byron Williams, Jr. decided to return to Xavier University in New Orleans to not just tackle a new major, but to tackle a newfound commitment to educating and encouraging young people. So while pursuing his history degree at Xavier, Byron began.

Byron remembers reading and falling in love with the line: "One day, all children in this nation will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education," the vision of Teach for America—a non-profit organization that recruits top college graduates to teach for two years inner-city and rural schools. In 2003 Byron was accepted to the program, then remained at Burbank Middle School in Houston, Texas beyond his two year commitment, still serving there as history teacher and Social Studies Department Chair.

Byron was emcee at two LCMS National Youth Gatherings before audiences of over 30,000 each and has spoken at several LCMS Family Convocations, which helps to explain the 18-foot banner of himself that hangs on the wall in his classroom.

Byron’s favorite roller coaster is Mr. Freeze. “It’s the first roller coaster that left me speechless. I didn't have time to blink or scream. It was insane!”


Classroom Syllabus 7th & 8th Grade

Course Scope & Sequence 7th Grade

Course Scope & Sequence 8th Grade

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