Charles A. Williams III, PhD
Assistant Clinical Professor - School of Education, Director of the Center for the Prevention of School-Aged Violence Goodwin College of Professional Studies at Drexel University

           Charles A. Williams III, Ph.D., aka “Dr. Chuck” is a Philadelphia native who has worked his way out of foster care to become an inspiration for many people through his work as an educator, counselor, communicator and leader. He earned his doctorate in educational psychology from Temple University. Dr. Williams is an assistant clinical professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for the Prevention of School-Aged Violence at the Goodwin College of Professional Studies at Drexel University. Dr. Williams speaks frequently on topics such as diversity and inclusionary educational practices, positive youth development, school climate issues, as well as child welfare and juvenile crime prevention. 

           Dr. Williams also served on the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Commission on Children's Behavioral Health, where he was elected chair of the subcommittee on Child Abuse and Neglect. Recently, Dr. Chuck tackled the topic of bullying in a nationally distributed Real Arts Media 5-part educational video series created for Films Media Group, titled "Combating Conflict with Character". He served as both content advisor and on-air talent for the series. He has recently finished an article entitled “Mentoring and Social Skills Training: Ensuring Better Outcomes for Youth in Foster Care” for the premier publication for child welfare issues the journal Child Welfare.

           Dr. Williams can be seen on his weekly television segment on Fox in Philly and writes regular commentary for the Philadelphia Daily News. Dr. Williams was able to transition from the child welfare system to success, given that he has held on to his faith and one sacred tenet — "the way you start does not have to be the way you finish."