Christi Adams

Christi Adams serves as Associate Professor and Co-Chair in the School of Education at Benedictine College, bringing over a decade of K-12 educational experience to her academic role. Her background combines frontline teaching with virtual education administration.

Education:

• Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Kansas (2014)
• Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Emporia State University (2006)
• Undergraduate Degree in Elementary Education, Benedictine College (2004)

Dr. Adams' professional focus centers on educational leadership and virtual learning environments, informed by her decade-long tenure in the Leavenworth, Kansas school district. Her expertise spans K-8 virtual education systems, curriculum design, and administrative leadership in digital learning contexts, with particular relevance to elementary education frameworks.

Prior to academia, she served as first-grade teacher, K-8 virtual education teacher, and virtual education administrator. Her current leadership role as Co-Chair involves shaping the School of Education's strategic direction. Dr. Adams maintains an office in Ferrell Academic Center 212C and can be contacted via phone at 913.360.7367. She resides in Atchison with her husband (a Benedictine College alumnus) and four children, pursuing interests in family activities, reading, cooking, coffee culture, and porch-sitting.