Joanne Williams

About Joanne Williams

Joanne Williams holds a Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from Louisiana Tech University, with certifications in Orientation and Mobility (NOMC) and Rehabilitation Teaching for the Blind (NCRTB). She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Linguistic Anthropology, with a minor in Spanish, from the University of British Columbia. With over 10 years in Rehabilitation, Mrs. Williams is currently the Chief Quality Officer at SAAVI Services for the Blind in Arizona, where she oversees curriculum development, instructional strategies, and staff training, including apprenticeship programs for the entire agency. She employs Structured Discovery principles in her teaching methodology to enhance learning outcomes and to promote independence.