Lori Williams Director of Choirs/Music Teacher/Music Department Chairperson/Special Education , DCPS
Location:
Fort Washington,
MD United States Joined:
Mar 4th, 2006
Mother of two beautiful and talented children - my princess (Lauren) and prince (Yusef Khalil).
Claim to Fame - During College:
*Pledging Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (Spr. 86) #24 - Line Names - Songbird; Lampada
*Pledging Omega Sweetheart (Que-Ah) (Spr. 85)
*Miss WHOV (Hampton's Jazz Radio Station)
*Miss Omega Psi Phi
*Appearing on Showtime at the Apollo
*Member of JZAZZ (Hampton's Vocal Jazz Group) and His Chosen Sounds
*Winning 2nd Place in the Budweiser Showdown
Claim to Fame - After College:
For more information - check out www.lorijazz.com and http://www.myspace.com/loriwilliamsandfriends1
Most Memorable Moment:
I can't name one person: Greer Wilson, Woody Hopewell, Rev. Michael Battle, Lottie Knight, Bob Ransom and Frank Render - wonderful mentors and instructors
Events - Anything dealing with the Student Leaders (Student Leaders to the Rescue!) were exciting and rewarding.
High School: Oxon Hill Senior High School in Oxon Hill, MD
class of 1984
Activities & Accomplishments:
President of Senior Class; National Honors Society;
Experience
I currently work with DCPS
as Director of Choirs/Music Teacher/Music Department Chairperson/Special Education
I have 21 years of experience working in the
Arts, Entertainment, and Media industry.
Director of Choirs/Music Teacher/Music Department Chairperson/Special Education Teacher/Music Consultant|
DCPS
From January 2005 to Current • 21 year(s)
Implements comprehensive high school vocal music program and instructs special education students in Environmental Science, Media Studies, and Transitions.
Musical Director/Performer|
Kanto Plain/East Coast
From January 1988 to Current • 38 year(s)
Director of multiple choirs and lead vocalist for various ensembles and commercial projects.
National and Metropolitan Leadership Program Director|
Best Friends Foundation
From January 2002 to January 2005 • 3 year(s)
Developed and implemented Diamond Girls Leadership Program and managed foundation database and budget tracking.
National Diamond Girls Jazz Choir Director|
Best Friends Foundation
From January 1998 to January 2005 • 7 year(s)
Managed and directed musical component exposing students to various forms of music via performance and educational activities.
Communications/Cultural Arts Director|
Best Friends Foundation
From January 2000 to January 2002 • 2 year(s)
Wrote articles for Foundation newsletter and handled media relations.
Community Arts Director|
Best Friends Foundation
From January 2000 to January 2002 • 2 year(s)
Organized and facilitated cultural and community service activities for school programs.
Teacher/Arts and Humanities Liaison/Education Technician|
DCPS/DODDS
From January 1991 to January 2000 • 9 year(s)
Instructed students in grades PK-12 in music education and maintained data for Special Education Program.
Sales Coordinator|
CEMA Distribution/Capitol Records
From January 1990 to January 1991 • 1 year(s)
Assisted in overseeing branch performance and maintained sales account records and budget expenses.
Administrative Assistant|
Dimensions Unlimited Entertainment
From January 1989 to January 1990 • 1 year(s)
Placed advertisement buys and developed promotional campaigns for concerts and events.
World Premiere of
Cool Papa's Party
MetroStage Theatre (www.metrostage.org)
1201 North Royal Street, Alexandria, VA
Book and Lyrics by Thomas W. Jones II
Original music by William Knowles
Direct ...more
Posted by Lori Williams on March 8th, 2009 • 889 Views
MetroStage favorite Jimi Ray Malary returns to MetroStage after past hit shows, Ellington: The Life and Music of The Duke and Nat King Cole: King of Cool. This tribute features the songs that epitomiz ...more
Posted by Lori Williams on December 6th, 2008 • 769 Views
MetroStage favorite Jimi Ray Malary returns to MetroStage after past hit shows, Ellington: The Life and Music of The Duke and Nat King Cole: King of Cool. This tribute features the songs that epitomiz ...more
Posted by Lori Williams on December 6th, 2008 • 596 Views
HELLO MY VERY BEAUTIFUL YOUNG SISTER AND GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS!!!!
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gina arona on 04/25/2011
HI LORI. HAVE A GREAT XMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
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LEROY SEYMOUR on 12/22/2009
HEY LORI.ITS BEEN A LONG TIME HOPE ALL IS WELL
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LEROY SEYMOUR on 06/12/2009
Focus On The One, The One That Knows You, Never Let It Go, never Let It Go Undone,because Its All In Truth,
Funny How The Moments, never seem To Fade,With Life As Your Place & The Ties That Will Brade,
For What Does He Say? Or Didn't You Know? Must Be In The Shade Of The Of The Light That Glows",
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Joseph Alan Fears on 05/26/2009
And If Loving YOU Is What Is Needed, The Your Love Is All That One Needs, And The Peace Of That Is In Knowing That You"ve Got It"
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Joseph Alan Fears on 05/26/2009
Sometimes Buesty Is In The hands Of Itself, and Sometimes if you have it, then your are all that is in that desire of charm, if love is shared in that" then you are a part of that essence, and the real buesty has been revealed in truth"
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Joseph Alan Fears on 05/26/2009
hi lori,long time still looking good.have a nice day,just wounted to say hello.
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LEROY SEYMOUR on 04/23/2009
Hello, Wanted 2 leave a cordial positive note, Hope All is well & wish U the best n All Your Destined Hopes, Dreams, Goals & Aspirations. Honor 2 b 1st GBook sign! Beautiful photo respectfully. Blessings, Sincerely Rattla Alum
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WILLIAM W. HEMMANS III on 04/21/2006
