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Alma Dickerson Williams, PhD was a member of the inaugural NCAA women's track and field team for Southwest Texas State. Born in Refugio, Texas, Alma quickly rose to prominence as an outstanding sprinter. During her high school years, she was named Coastal Bend Track Athlete of the Year in 1982 and 1983. Her talent and dedication earned her a place on the Texas State women's track and field team from 1983-1987 where she became a two-time All-American and a four-year letter winner.

In her freshman year, Alma burst onto the scene as a standout member of the inaugural women's track and field team, earning NCAA Division II All-America honors in both the 100 meters and the 4x100 meter relay with impressive 6th place finishes. Her electrifying speed also secured her 7th place in the 200 meters and 8th in the 4x400 meter relay, culminating in her being named Team MVP.

Following a successful inaugural season, Texas State ascended to NCAA Division I status by joining the Gulf Star Conference. However, due to the limited participation of women's teams, no conference championship was held, and the women's track and field team primarily competed in invitational meets. As a sophomore, Alma demonstrated her resilience and adaptability and continued to excel where she was once again honored as Team MVP.

Her junior year catapulted Alma to new heights as she clinched the Gulf Star Conference championship in the 100 meters and anchor of the victorious 4x100 meter relay team. Alma's performances were key to the team's triumphant first Gulf Star Conference Championship.

In her senior year Alma defended her conference title in the 100 meters and also secured conference championships in the 200 meters and the 4x400 meter relay. Additionally, she was a conference runner-up in the 4x100 meter relay, contributing significantly to her team's second-place finish in the Gulf Star Conference Championship.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Texas State University in 1987, Alma furthered her education with a Master's of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading from Texas State University in 2000. She received her Principal Certification in 2009 and doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction in Literary Studies from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in 2013.

Alma began her teaching career at Spring Branch Elementary in Houston ISD, where she taught 2nd grade for six years. Her career flourished as she taught grades 1st through 9th in various subjects and served in numerous administrative roles. She has over 20 years of administrative and specialist experience as an Assistant Principal, Creativity, Innovation, and Design Coach, Reading Specialist, Learning Interventionist, and Learning Lab Director. Currently, Alma serves as the Assistant Principal at Charlie Marshall Elementary School in Aransas Pass ISD.

Alma Dickerson Williams is a devoted supporter of Texas State University and considers herself an "OG" track athlete and frequently attends track and field alumni events, as well as football and basketball games.