LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

Chayna Adams was nominated by one of her colleagues.

Ms. Adams has served as leader of the math department at Pearl River Central High School for the last four years. She has also served on the school's leadership team for four years. She has just been promoted to lead teacher at Pearl River Central High School. Ms. Adams has been involved in many committees and organizations, including graduation, field day, PBIS, school rallies, Beta Club, and Mu Alpha Theta. She is the local ACT coordinator. She has collaborated with the math teachers in her department on alignment of the standards, instruction, and assessments. 

"Ms. Adams is a LifeChanger because she puts students first in every decision she makes," said her nominator. She has adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs. Every semester, she spends time teaching students to utilize problem-solving methodology and techniques for state tests. As a teacher, she created an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning. As a lead teacher, she helps other teachers do the same in their classrooms.