Wise County Public Schools

628 Lake Street
Wise, Virginia 24293
Phone: 276.328.8017
Fax: 276.328.3350

 

Jerrie Adams, Director of Special Education
 


Mrs. Adams has earned several advanced degrees and certifications.  She graduated from Appalachia High School in 1973 with an advanced diploma.  Mrs. Adams received an Associate’s Degree from Mountain Empire College in 1979 and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, NK-4, from Clinch Valley College in 1987, having graduated Magna Cum Laude. She earned her Master’s Degree in School Counseling from Radford University in 1989.  In 1991, she was awarded licensure from Virginia Commonwealth University as a Visiting Teacher/School Social Worker.  In 2003, Mrs. Adams earned a Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision from Radford University. Mrs. Adams has been employed by the Wise County School Division for the last twenty-two years and has been responsible for a wide variety of duties.  She began her career with the Wise County School Division in 1987 when she was employed as a home/school coordinator.  She then worked as a school counselor for the next three years until assuming the role of visiting teacher/school social worker.  Mrs. Adams remained in this position until 2001 when she assumed the position of Project Director for the 21st Century Community Learning Center.  She remained as Project Director until 2002 when she changed positions and served as Coordinator of Pupil Personnel Services for one year.  In 2003, Mrs. Adams became the Supervisor of Special Education and Student Services and since 2005, she has served as the Director of Special Education and Student Services.
 

jadams@wise.k12.va.us