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Key Topics include:Career and Technical Education· Leadership · Trends in Education · Improving Student Performance
Join Dr. William “Bill” Adams, Superintendent of Salem Vocational Technical School in New Jersey and District Leaders Podcast host, Daniel Domenech for this compelling interview about career and technical education. This episode provides a firsthand look at some of the experiences and programs superintendents have the opportunity to oversee and build across their careers when working within their district settings. In this interview, Dr. Adams candidly discusses his 37 years of superintendent experience with board members, and how to build a strong team of administrators from which students can benefit. Other topics covered include handling a state-wide debate (NJ) regarding HS diplomas and the future importance of career and technical education (vocational technical education).
Biographical Background
Dr. William H. Adams has been involved in public education for forty-two years. He began his career in education as a teacher, coordinator, assistant principal and principal. For the past thirty-six years, he has been the superintendent of the Salem County Vocational Technical Schools. In February 2007, his district was featured in the National School Boards Association journal, American School for its innovations to prepare students for what is to come.
Dr. Adams has authored articles in Phi Delta Kappan, Education Unlimited, and has numerous articles in the ERIC Education Resource System. He has developed programs that were nationally recognized that include a technical program that received the United States Secretary of Education Technical Education Award, the construction of a six-store Mini Mall with out-of-school unemployed youth, and a nationally recognized alternative program for behaviorally challenged students. He was recognized by the Executive Educator as one of the Top 100 Administrators in North America, has received the AASA James R. Kirkpatrick Legislative Award and the Rutgers University Graduate School of Education Distinguished Alumni Award.
Dr. Adams has served two stints on the AASA Executive Committee and is currently a member of AASA’s Publication Review Board. He also served as liaison for the National Association of State Councils on Vocational Education to the President’s Council on Vocational Education. He is responsible for the development and implementation of a highly regarded county-wide career academy system for high achieving students.
The SCVTS serve over 8,500 county residents annually through a variety of educational programs and services. SCVTS offers a wide range of academy, career and technical education, career orientation and special education programs.
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