Dr. Kelvin Adams Keynote Speaker at Caring Communities Celebration

Ojo the Storyteller Cheryl D,S,Walker, Esq Dr. Kelvin Adams

Dr. Kelvin Adams, former Superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools, is the keynote speaker for the historic St. Louis Caring Communities 36th Anniversary Celebration at Better Family Life Inc., 5415 Page Boulevard in St. Louis, MO. The two-day celebration will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Dr. Adams served for 14 years as the Superintendent of Schools for the Saint Louis Public School District. As Superintendent, he provided oversight for approximately 19,000 students and 3,500 employees. Retiring in 2022, Dr. Adams was the third longest serving superintendent of the St. Louis school district.

Prior to accepting the Superintendent position with the Saint Louis Public School District, Dr. Adams was Chief of Staff for the Recovery School District (RSD) in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Adams earned his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership in Administration from the University of New Orleans in 2005. He earned an M.A. in Elementary Education from Xavier University in 1991 and a B.A. in Elementary Education and Special Education from Northeast Louisiana University in 1978.

During his tenure with the St. Louis Public Schools Dr. Adams had many notable accomplishments including regaining provisional and full accreditation from the Missouri State Board of Education and increasing the high school graduation rate from 54 percent  to 80 percent.

Reminiscent of a family reunion, the theme of the 36th Caring Communities celebration is “Connecting and Remembering Caring Communities.” Performances by Young Men of Vision led by Marlon Wharton, a former CCP staffer; witty stories performed by Ojo the Storyteller, spins by DJ Willpower, and inspiring poetry by artist Cheryl D.S. Walker will highlight the two day activities Tickets for the two days event are $75.00. These are a few highlights of the entertainment over the two nights. Oral video testimonials, historic footage, and scrumptious food will also compliment the evening events and launching of the Caring Communities Oral History project.