Dr. Kelvin Williams is South Carolina’s first Certified School Hearing Official, credentialed by the National Association of Hearing Officials. He brings over 30 years of experience in education, counseling, and leadership, including roles as district administrator, alternative school administrator, social worker, intervention specialist, and executive director of youth and family-focused organizations. Dr. Williams has presided over thousands of evidentiary hearings and trained educators statewide on due process, discipline policy, and self-care. Known for blending legal precision with empathy, he is a sought-after trainer, keynote speaker, and the creator of the TheraPower framework for fair and restorative discipline practices. Beyond the hearing room, he is a devoted father of two and firm believer that discipline done right is not about punishment—it is about building safer, stronger school communities.