Shantee Jude-Williams, born and raised on Milwaukee’s northside (53206) is a servant leader who is the Principal at Hawthorne Elementary School for Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). Her career includes more than 25 years of experience in education as an Assistant Principal, Classroom Teacher, and District Supervisor.
Shantee is currently the President of the Nicolet High School Multi-Ethnic Parent Association Board. She has received numerous awards such as the 2023 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation, Inc. Principal Leadership Award for the State representing MPS, Green and Healthy Schools Principal of the Year Award (2023), MPS Superintendent Leadership Spirit Award (2023) and Northwest Principal Rookie of the Year (2019).
She has also been featured on TMJ4 News representing Melanated PrinciGals MKE, which is a collective of Black and Brown female principals and educational leaders that proudly serve Milwaukee or surrounding cities (schools) that have the passion for making a difference for all of our students, especially students of color.
Shantee leads with “Heart and Passion” by creating a school environment that enables and empowers teachers to provide instruction, student learning and engagement with families and the community. Also, under her leadership, Hawthorne Elementary School has increased student achievement, attendance and improved school climate and culture.
Shantee holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Concordia University- Wisconsin and a Bachelor’s in Communication and Sociology from University of Wisconsin- Parkside. Shantee is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated since 1997 and she is a mother of two, Olivia and Owen.
My “Why”
- I am stepping for many of my family members and friends who currently have cancer, who survived cancer and the ones that fought hard. I am stepping for a cure and I am in the fight for someone I love.