William “Billy” Petty is an alumnus of Franklin Academy who began his career as an intern with the Summer Sojourn program before officially joining the faculty in 2017 as a school counselor. Before returning to Franklin Academy, Billy worked with at-risk teenagers at the William Kimmel Alternative School in Altoona, PA, serving as a counselor.

As the first Franklin Academy alumnus to return as a faculty member, Billy currently holds the position of Assistant Dean of Community Engagement and Counselor. Drawn to the school’s strong sense of community and passionate about working with neurodivergent students, he takes great pride in helping them realize their full potential.

Outside of his professional life, Billy enjoys creative pursuits like drawing, playing video games, and serving as a dungeon master for the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons.