Patrick R. Adams Jr., Ph.D.
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Laurie VanSteenkiste
Pat is an excellent leader with determination to do what is right for all students.
Robin Henderson
Mr. Adams, The Gentle Giant. Easy going, practical, informed, and strategic. I have had the pleasure of being a member of the Diversity Team spearheaded by Mr. Adams. Mr. Adams was able to navigate the team through some difficult/delicate situations. Keeping the student body and the parents engaged and being a part of the change that was wanted and NEEDED.
Laurie VanSteenkiste
Pat is an excellent leader with determination to do what is right for all students.
Robin Henderson
Mr. Adams, The Gentle Giant. Easy going, practical, informed, and strategic. I have had the pleasure of being a member of the Diversity Team spearheaded by Mr. Adams. Mr. Adams was able to navigate the team through some difficult/delicate situations. Keeping the student body and the parents engaged and being a part of the change that was wanted and NEEDED.
Laurie VanSteenkiste
Pat is an excellent leader with determination to do what is right for all students.
Robin Henderson
Mr. Adams, The Gentle Giant. Easy going, practical, informed, and strategic. I have had the pleasure of being a member of the Diversity Team spearheaded by Mr. Adams. Mr. Adams was able to navigate the team through some difficult/delicate situations. Keeping the student body and the parents engaged and being a part of the change that was wanted and NEEDED.
Laurie VanSteenkiste
Pat is an excellent leader with determination to do what is right for all students.
Robin Henderson
Mr. Adams, The Gentle Giant. Easy going, practical, informed, and strategic. I have had the pleasure of being a member of the Diversity Team spearheaded by Mr. Adams. Mr. Adams was able to navigate the team through some difficult/delicate situations. Keeping the student body and the parents engaged and being a part of the change that was wanted and NEEDED.
Credentials
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State of Michigan Administrator
State of Michigan Deptartment of Education
Experience
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St. Mary Catholic School
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal
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Jul 2022 - Present
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Roseville High School
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United States
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Principal
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Oct 2016 - Jun 2021
Last served as Principal of Roseville High School, a comprehensive secondary school with over 1400 students. Last served as Principal of Roseville High School, a comprehensive secondary school with over 1400 students.
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Principal
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Jul 2005 - Jun 2016
Served as visionary leader and institutional spokesperson for four-year Catholic high school. Accountable for overall school management, while developing, implementing, maintaining, and monitoring excellent academic and co-curricular programs that supported and promoted the Lasallian educational mission and values. Oversaw annual budget development, operational objectives, long-range strategic plans, and long-term financial goals. Effectively collaborated with the Board of Trustees to develop and articulate vision and long-range policy expectations. Successfully represented the School across stakeholder groups, effectively communicating its mission and programs at civic, religious and other public functions. Established International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, a rigorous integrated curriculum grounded in global interconnectedness -- one of three such programs to be offered by a private high school in Michigan. Grew the School's community relations, marketing, public relations, admissions, and alumni activity. Created a stimulating professional environment for faculty and staff to evaluate and resolve academic and related operational issues. Show less
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Warren Mott High School
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Principal
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Jul 1995 - Jun 2005
As a direct report to the Superintendent of Schools, held instructional leadership for the planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the educational program for four-year high school. Partnered with teachers to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction and individual teacher performance. Established professional development plan for management-level administrators. Monitored annual school and department budgets of $15M. Oversaw building operations, security and student disciplinary actions. Successfully established, monitored, and evaluated school improvement goals. Established a culture of mutual respect and excellence through dialogue and relationships with staff, students, administrators, and community members. Effectively communicated with students, teachers, parents and community members using a variety of mediums, including technology. Collaborated with teachers and parents to implement student interventions that differentiated instruction based on student need. Show less
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Walled Lake Western High School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Teacher and Coach
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Jul 1990 - Jun 1995
Prepared high school-level students for academic success through innovative English curriculum development and in-classroom instruction. Assessed students’ subject matter comprehension; worked one-on-one with students to improve proficiencies with grammar and writing ability. Served as Yearbook Moderator. Head Coach for Varsity Basketball and Varsity Baseball teams; Assistant Coach for Varsity Football team. Prepared high school-level students for academic success through innovative English curriculum development and in-classroom instruction. Assessed students’ subject matter comprehension; worked one-on-one with students to improve proficiencies with grammar and writing ability. Served as Yearbook Moderator. Head Coach for Varsity Basketball and Varsity Baseball teams; Assistant Coach for Varsity Football team.
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Education
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Oakland University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Leadership and Administration -
SUPES Academy graduate
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University of Detroit Mercy
B.A., English -
Wayne State University
Master's degree, Educational Leadership and Administration, General -
Wayne State University
Educational Specialist, Educational Leadership and Administration, General