Assistant Principal's Message: 

My name is Krystle Williams, your new Assistant Principal at Central Middle School and I am beginning my 16th year in education. I am a proud Gates County native who attended Gates County Public Schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. I am married and have two sons, both of whom are students here in our district. 

I graduated from East Carolina University in 2009 as a North Carolina Teaching Fellow with a degree in Elementary Education K-6. Following graduation, I began my teaching career here at Central Middle School as a 7th-grade English Language Arts teacher. During this time, I worked to obtain my Master's Degree in Reading Education K-12 and graduated from East Carolina University in 2011. After seven years of teaching middle school, I moved to Buckland Elementary School where I taught first grade for three years and then second grade for three years. During this time, I completed my National Board Certification for Professional Teaching Standards in 2020. Most recently, I served as an Assistant Principal Intern at Buckland for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years as I earned my Master's in School Administration in 2024 from East Carolina University. This opportunity was afforded to me as part of the East Carolina Pirate Leadership Academy and the North Carolina Principal Fellows Program.  

I have dedicated my entire career to serving the students of Gates County. I am a lifelong learner who is an innovative thinker and always strives to make decisions that are in the best interest of the children I am fortunate enough to work with. Through my time in the classroom, I have learned firsthand what it takes to motivate, encourage, and support my students. I have also learned what it takes to be an effective communicator who strives to build relationships with the community and families of each child so that we can work as a team to meet their needs. 

I never imagined that at this point in my career, I would be returning to my roots at Central Middle School as an administrator. I look forward to getting to know each student and serving our community to the best of my abilities. My goal is to be a part of this amazing team of educators as we strive to help every student grow and reach their maximum potential both in the classroom and in life. I look forward to working with the teachers, community, and families as we support our students. 

Your partner in education, 

Krystle Williams

Email: williamskw@gatescountyschools.net

Phone: 252-357-0470, ext. 222

Office hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.