Russ AdamsProgram Director, M.Ed. Educational Administration
Russ Adams has served as the program director for Northwestern's Master of Education in Educational Administration and Principal Endorsement programs since 2024. Adams is also the assistant director for Northwestern's Center of Innovation and Leadership.
Prior to his service as program director, Adams taught in the education administration program as an adjunct faculty member. Adams served as the superintendent of schools for the MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District from 2013 to 2024 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.
