Candidate: Ronda Adkins

My name is Ronda Adkins and I am seeking the office of Superintendent of Schools for Gilchrist County.  I have worked for the Gilchrist County school system for 27 years in the following capacities:  Headstart teacher (Trenton Elementary), ESE Varying Exceptionalities teacher (Trenton Elementary), Prek Special Needs teacher (Trenton Elementary), Kindergarten teacher (Trenton Elementary), 3rd grade teacher (Trenton Elementary), Reading Coach (Bell Elementary), District Elementary Reading Coach (Trenton/Bell Elementary), Assistant Principal (Bell Elementary), Assistant Principal (Trenton Elementary), and currently Principal (Trenton Elementary).  I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Primary & Elementary Education, a Masters in Educational Leadership K-12, a Specialist in Educational Leadership K-12, and a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership K-12. 

I am married to Terry Adkins and we have called Gilchrist County our home for over 37 years.  We have been blessed with five wonderful children – April (Jim) Akins, Buddy (Ashley) Adkins, Stacy (Colby) Myers, Travis Adkins, & Trace (Victoria Allen) Adkins all of who graduated from the Gilchrist County School system and continue to reside in Gilchrist County.  We also have eleven grandchildren in which nine are currently in the Gilchrist county school system.  With that being said, I have a strong interest in the success of the students of Gilchrist County.

Gilchrist county schools have continued to be rated at the top in the state of Florida and my goal is to continue that success.  Education is my passion and the students, teachers, & community of Gilchrist County deserve only the best from whoever is elected in this position.