As the new Dean of the School of Art, Music, and Theatre, Natalie Williams says she was smitten with North Park from her very first impression.
鈥淚 left and had this amazing feeling, like, wow, that is such a special little school,鈥� Willams recalls of her first job interview. 鈥淲hat is going on here is amazing. There鈥檚 so much care and so much love.鈥�
In her new role, Williams, a native of Australia, hopes to connect SMAT with the community. She cites the 鈥渁mazing art scene鈥� in Chicago, with its orchestras, opera companies, theatre, and art collections.
Williams is a composer, administrator, and professor, with a PhD from Indiana University. She has taught music for 12 years, with a specialty in music theory composition.
鈥淚 really want people to know what a treasure we have here, what a gem,鈥� Williams says. 鈥淲e have Christ-centered, selfless teaching, and there鈥檚 a true vision. It鈥檚 one that I just can鈥檛 wait to support.鈥�