DoDEA Americas names new Kentucky Community schools superintendent

By DoDEA AmericasMay 14, 2020

DoDEA Americas names Josh Adams as new Kentucky Community schools superintendent
Dr. Christy Huddleston, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas Southeast District superintendent, has named Josh Adams as the new Kentucky Community superintendent. (Photo Credit: Courtesy of DoDEA) VIEW ORIGINAL

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — Dr. Christy Huddleston, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas Southeast District superintendent, has named Josh Adams as the new Kentucky Community superintendent.

"Mr. Adams brings a wealth of educational and leadership experience to the Kentucky Community," said Huddleston. “He has a strong belief and value system to serve, support and engage with faculty, parents, students, command and community. He is a visionary leader, solution-oriented, and is highly regarded by DoDEA leaders, colleagues and employees.”

Adams will oversee 10 DoDEA schools located at Fort Knox and Fort Campbell, which serve more than 5,100 students. His focus in the role is to provide leadership and support in teacher collaboration to advance student achievement, inspire and motivate teaching and district staff, and support the DoDEA mission.

"I can’t wait to start working to support the school communities at Fort Campbell and Fort Knox," said Adams. "It is a real privilege and honor for me to serve our military families and their students. I am ready to work with our educators, parents, command and all others as we strive for excellence for every student, every day."

Adams began his educational career in Oregon in 2000. During his tenure there, he served as a middle school assistant principal and elementary principal, as well as serving as the district human resources director.

He began his DoDEA career in 2010 in Germany. While there, Adams served as principal at Landstuhl Elementary/Middle School and Ramstein Middle School until 2016.

In 2016, he was selected as a community superintendent for the Europe East District in Kaiserslautern, Germany. As a community superintendent, he served schools across Germany with a primary focus on school communities in Baumholder, Wiesbaden and the Kaiserslautern Military Community.

Adams' education includes a bachelor's degree in political science from Portland State University in Portland, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Oregon, in Eugene, Oregon, and two graduate certifications in Educational Administration from the University of Oregon.

Adams and his wife of 27 years have five children. All five have attended DoDEA schools, and the four oldest graduated from DoDEA schools.

He will replace Dr. Youlanda Washington, who will retire from DoDEA at the end of May with more than 40 years in education.