Background
Adams, James Andrew was born on March 5, 1936 in Isom, Kentucky, United States. Son of Bill and Janey Adams.
public school district official
Adams, James Andrew was born on March 5, 1936 in Isom, Kentucky, United States. Son of Bill and Janey Adams.
Bachelor of Arts, Morehead State University, 1958; Master of Arts, Morehead State University, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1971.
Teacher, Simon Kenton Elementary School, Xenia, Ohio., 1958-1960; teacher, Central Junior High School, Xenia, Ohio., 1960-1961; principal, Spring Hill Elementary School, Xenia, Ohio., 1961-1965; principal, Central Junior High School, Xenia, Ohio., 1965-1966; administrator assistant to superintendent, Xenia City Schools, 1966-1967; administrator assistant to superintendent, Saginaw City School, Michigan, 1967-1969; assistant superintendent instruction, Saginaw City School, Michigan, 1970-1971; research associate Office Academy Affairs and Department Ednl. Administration, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1969-1970; superintendent, The Public School, Montclair, New Jersey, 1971-1974; superintendent, The Public School, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, 1974-1976; superintendent, Winston-Salem-Forsyth County Schools, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1976-1982; superintendent, Indpsl. Public Schools, since 1982.
Board of directors Green County Mental Health Board, Ohio, Winston-Salem Symphony, Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association, Indiana Health Careers, Inc., Crossroads of America council Boy Scouts American, Inc. Trustee Montclair Public Library. Education consultant to board Central Indiana Division Junior Achievement, Inc.
Member Association Supervision and Curriculum Development, AASA, MASA, NASSP, NDESP, MASCD, NCASA, NCEA, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Glenda C. O'Connell, April 8, 1958. Children– Belita, Mary Elizabeth.