Air Force names trainer finance educator of year Published Jan. 28, 2009 By Airman 1st Class David Salanitri 81st Training Wing Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, MISS. -- Master Sgt. Mandy Williams, 335th Training Squadron, is the Air Force's 2008 Finance Educator of the Year. Sergeant Williams' accomplishments include leading 15 instructors and 738 students to a 99 percent graduation rate and instructed 502 hours of 7-level courses to 72 students for a 93 percent average. "It was an honor just to be nominated by my supervisor for the award," said Sergeant Williams. "I wouldn't be receiving this award if it weren't for the amazing people I work with." Sergeant Williams, who has been at Keesler for 2 ½ years and in the Air Force for 17, says her main source of inspiration are Airmen who want to learn. "I am motivated by the enthusiasm of the Airmen who are eager to learn and excel in our Air Force. I want to ensure they are provided the best training to accomplish the mission," said Sergeant Williams. Sergeant Williams' main goal this year is to finish her Bachelor's degree in education.