Russ Adams Assistant Director

Prior to joining the Center for Innovation & Leadership, Russ Adams served as the superintendent of schools for the MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District after serving as the district's high school principal for a decade. Previous administrative experience includes 10 years as a middle school and high school principal in Springville and Hartley, Iowa. He also has classroom experience, having taught business education and coached in Lake City, Iowa.

Adams earned his undergraduate degree in education from the University of Northern Iowa and then completed a Master of Science in education at Drake University. He also holds Superintendent Licensure in Advanced Studies from Iowa State University.