Teacher

Jean Williams

“Mr. J”

Statesboro

Planting Seeds. Growing Leaders.

In three words

KindFun-lovingCommitted

My story

Hey, I'm Jean Williams, but you can call me Mr. J! I grew up in Miami and now call Statesboro home. I'm a teacher working on my degree in Elementary Education, and I also lead an after-school group called Boys Who Lead where we build character and leadership skills together. I love music, being near the water, and good food. I can help you with reading, building confidence, building leadership skills, while also just being someone real to talk to when life gets heavy. Here is something I want you to know: I was not a perfect student. My behavior was rough in elementary and middle school, but around 8th grade something clicked, and I graduated high school as an honor student. Everything you go through, good, bad, and ugly, is working for you, not against you. I am still learning that myself, honestly, and right now I am working on discipline and consistency while losing weight and finishing my degree one day at a time. If you are ready to grow, I am right here with you! We got this together!💪🏾

Things I love

MusicWaterFood

Get to know me

Ask me about: My faith and ways we can build and lift our communities.
Currently into: Lately I’ve been into my weight-loss journey! Building a stronger routine with discipline and consistency. While also finishing my bachelors degree in Elementary Education.
Favorite subject: Lunch, recess, reading
Favorite spot: Besides church…work or home. 😅
Hype song: Depends. I don’t have one particular song. I’m not hard to hype up anyway lol.
Go-to snack: Whatever is near. But jumbo sunflower seeds are always a go for me.
Learning right now: Discipline and consistency; trying new things.
Recommends: Anything fun, new, and exciting where you can enjoy yourself and maybe learn a thing or two.

This or that

What Jean picks.

Nights

Quiet night in

Team

Dogs

Approach

Plan it

Cup of choice

Tea

My clock

Night owl

Eats

Tacos

Reach me by

Texts

On screen

Comedy

Story time

Movies

Flavor

Sweet

Dinner

Eat out

Season

Summer

Roots

Small town

On my feet

Sneakers

Getaway

Beach

Travel

Flight

Where I land

ReservedSocial

ListenerTalker

SpontaneousPlanner

EasygoingCompetitive

Why I mentor

I mentor because I know firsthand the difference a positive role model can make. Growing up, I didn’t have a mentor to guide me through life’s challenges and opportunities. That experience fueled my passion to be for others what I didn’t have myself.

I believe our children are not only the next generation, they are our future. Every seed of encouragement, wisdom, accountability, and support that we plant in them today becomes the harvest our communities will reap tomorrow. Mentoring allows me to help young people discover their potential, build confidence, make better decisions, and become the leaders they were created to be.

For me, mentoring is more than giving advice; it’s about investing in lives, building relationships, and helping shape a brighter future, one child at a time.

Best advice

Everything works for your good! The good, the bad, the ugly: it’s working FOR you, not against you.

A win I’m proud of

I’m proud that I’ve successfully lost almost 60lbs from my heaviest weight. And that I’ve successfully lead my Boys Who Lead group this past year despite obstacles and challenges.

Fun fact

I have a twin sister. I grew up in Miami but have traveled to several different states over the years and even the Bahamas.

I can help with

ReadingConfidence and self-beliefLife adviceJust having someone to talk to

A note for you

What’s up! Listen, I know meeting new people can be nerve wrecking and a bit nervous, but I’ve been there. I can tell you that without the courage to try new things and meet new people, I wouldn’t have met some of the best people in my life and had some of the best experiences of my life. All it takes is a bit of courage; and I’m still learning that now. Let’s grow together! WE got this!

With care, Jean

A few moments