Season One

Episode 7: Dr. Garfield Adams – Knox County Schools

Tune in to learn how Dr. Garfield Adams uses equity, data, and heart to guide facilities decisions at Knox County Schools.

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5 November 2025

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After 25 years as an educator, Dr. Garfield Adams took on the challenge of running operations for one of Tennessee’s largest school districts.

He explains how his classroom experience shapes decisions about facilities, why data-driven planning matters, and how reorganizing schools into regional hubs is helping deliver resources more equitably. Garfield’s journey is a testament to leading with both heart and strategy.

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