The Webster Groves School District has named Dr. Sharnez Givens-Williams as the next principal of Givens Elementary School, effective July 1, 2026. She is the niece of Dr. Henry Givens Jr., for whom the school is named.
She is currently the assistant principal at Berkeley Elementary in the Ferguson-Florissant School District.
Prior to her work in administration, Givens-Williams served as a reading interventionist and classroom teacher in the Ritenour School District and St. Louis Public Schools.
Her professional focus centers on literacy, equity and building strong relationships that ensure every student feels seen, known and valued. She earned her doctorate in educational leadership from Maryville University.