Jonah Adkins

Jonah Adkins has a diverse work experience in the field of education. Jonah is currently working as the Director of the Office of PreK-12 Academic Support at the West Virginia Department of Education since February 2023. Prior to this role, they served as the Coordinator in the Office of Accountability starting from November 2021. Jonah also worked as the Coordinator in the Office of Leadership Support since October 2018.

Before joining the West Virginia Department of Education, Jonah was employed by the Lincoln County School District. From October 2016 to October 2018, they held the position of Director of Curriculum, Technology, and Assessment. Prior to this, they served as the Principal of Guyan Valley Middle School from September 2011 to October 2016.

Jonah's career in education started at Guyan Valley Middle School, where they worked as an Assistant Principal from November 2010 to August 2011. Jonah'searly teaching experience was as a Teacher of the Gifted in the Lincoln County School District from August 2009 to November 2010.

Jonah Adkins pursued their undergraduate studies from 1997 to 2002 at Marshall University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education and Teaching. Following this, they attended Salem University from 2006 to 2010, where they obtained a Master of Arts degree in Education Leadership.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Adkins obtained several certifications from the West Virginia Department of Education. In May 2010, they acquired certifications in School Principal and Supervisor, School Superintendent, Supervisor of Instruction, and another Supervisor of Instruction certification. The specific details of these certifications are not provided.