Mr. Carr has been with DPSCD for the last nine years serving as a classroom teacher, Attendance Agent, Dean of Culture, head football coach, and now 9th grade Assistant Principal. He absolutely loves working with the students at Denby High School. As the Assistant Principal, he has a passion for developing and molding students to become the best version of themselves. He does not waver from holding students accountable for their educational success and provides them with structure daily to do so. While empathetic to some of the student's adversarial circumstances, he also understands the importance of preparing them for life after high school. He prides himself on establishing long lasting and positive relationships with students. Mr. Carr truly believes that we must pour love and support into our students if we truly hope to make an impact that will empower them to become pillars in their community and in the world.

Mr. Carr was born and raised on Detroit’s east side and is a 2002 graduate of Kettering High School. After high school, he received a full football athletic scholarship to play at Kentucky State University, an HBCU. He earned his BA in Liberal Studies/Recreation from Kentucky State University and then went on to earn a MA in Austism Spectrum Disorder from Eastern Michigan University. He is currently working on a second Masters in Educational Leadership at Wayne State University. He is a proud product of Detroit Public Schools and has come full circle, given that he now works in the district that developed and molded him.

Silas Williams attended Detroit Public Schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade. During his time at Cass Tech, he was profoundly influenced by his Business/Computer Teacher, Gay Swavy-McSwain, who helped him understand the concept of professionalism. This experience sparked his interest in pursuing a career in education.

Williams holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, a Master of Arts in English Education, and a Master’s in Instructional Technology. He is certified in K-12 Educational Technology, 6-12 English and Speech, and K-12 Administration Certification.

With over 20 years of teaching experience, Williams has taught at various high schools, covering subjects such as Fundamentals of Computer Science, Coding, Video Production, Microsoft Office Certification, Web Design, and other technology courses. In addition to his teaching roles, he has served as an Instructional Technology Specialist, working for three years each with Apple and Harper Woods Schools. In this capacity, he focused on integrating technology into the curriculum, introducing tools like podcasting, documentary storytelling with iMovie, and creative publishing (e.g., flyers, infographics, brochures) in classrooms across Detroit and Harper Woods.

As the Assistant Principal at Denby High School, Williams is dedicated to supporting the school's vision and mission by creating a safe and conducive learning environment. He is also committed to increasing student achievement through the integration of educational technology tools. Recognizing students' strong affinity for technology, he aims to harness that interest to showcase their knowledge and skills.