Sessions of 2025 Summer Conference: Genna Adams

Mrs. Adams, Genna

Education Professions Instructor
Valley Academy for Career & Technology Education (VACTE)

My name is Genna Adams. I am a dedicated educator with over forty years of diverse experience in the field. I've held various roles, including teaching in grades K-12, curriculum development, administrative work, and program development. Throughout my career, I have consistently sought innovative practices that deliver desired outcomes. I have mentored many teachers and remain passionate about coaching them to develop effective skills in the classroom. In my current role at Verde Academy for Career Technology Education, I have nineteen dual-enrolled high school students. I teach seven courses in person and one course online. My students participate in classroom curriculum days, which are combined with practicum assignments at a local elementary school in the Verde Valley. Through this model, I've observed young students who aspire to be future teachers demonstrating effective skills in their assigned classrooms. The partnership between in-school learning and interactive hands-on experiences in the schools is developing educators who are well-equipped to teach. I am passionate about identifying effective pathways to develop teachers within our local communities who possess both the desire and the skills to enter classrooms fully prepared to address the challenges present in today’s educational environment. Teachers play a crucial role in our society and significantly impact every student who sits in their classroom. With my extensive experience in education and four decades of observing various trends and techniques that have come and gone, I remain hopeful that new models may pave the way for encouraging more individuals to pursue careers in education.