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Roger Adams Appointed Assistant Superintendent of Student Services & HR’
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, June 5th, 2024
 Roger Adams, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services & Human Resources Courtesy https://www.blog.fillmoreusd.org/fillmore-unified-school-district-blog/2.... Roger Adams, a lifelong resident of Oxnard, CA, and father of two, has dedicated 25 years to education, supporting students and communities across Ventura County and the state. After graduating from Oxnard High School in 1991, he attended Oxnard Community College before transferring to the University of California, Irvine, where he studied Developmental Cell Biology. During his studies, Roger worked with organizations advocating for underrepresented communities, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). This advocacy work sparked his passion for teaching, leading him to work with students ranging from kindergarten to university undergraduates. Upon earning his degree, Roger pursued a California teaching credential and a Master’s in Education from California Lutheran University while teaching at EO Green Middle School in the Hueneme School District. In 2004, he transitioned to Pacifica High School in Oxnard, where he continued as a life science teacher and contributed to developing Career Academies. His efforts in grant writing and curriculum development were instrumental in establishing the Health Science Academy and Teaching and Educational Careers Academy, which became models for career academies district-wide. In 2008, Roger was promoted to Dean of Student Accountability at Hueneme High School, where he led the establishment of the Engineering and Design Career Pathway, the school’s first career academy. He quickly advanced to assistant principal at Pacifica High School, where he spent three years enhancing students’ academic and social-emotional success. Subsequently, Roger was appointed Director of Expanded Learning Services with the Ventura County Office of Education, collaborating with K-12 districts statewide to provide leadership, resources, and technical assistance for state and federal after-school grant programs. Despite the broad impact of his work, Roger chose to return to his home district as the inaugural principal of Rancho Campana High School, a comprehensive Career Academy school focused on Health Science, Engineering, and the Arts. Over three years, he led the development of the physical and academic infrastructure, propelling Rancho Campana to rank as the 66th-best high school in California out of 1,299 schools. In 2018, he became Principal of Channel Islands High School in South Oxnard, revitalizing a positive school culture that ensured students felt safe, welcomed, and supported both academically and socially. Roger’s dedication and hard work led to his appointment as Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, where he created collaborative and innovative environments to implement research-based educational programs. His efforts supported the district’s vision of prosperity through equity, inquiry, and wellness for all 16,400 students and their families. |
