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“Yvonne Adkins has a long and rich history of working with boards of education. She understands the roles and responsibilities employed by effective leadership teams, and she is very skilled at nurturing the talents and best practices used by our nation’s best school leaders. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to bring out the best in their team.”
Charles R. ParsonsRetired Superintendent, Wadsworth Public Schools
“Yvonne has been a trusted friend and colleague for many years. I came to rely on Yvonne for excellent advice in our role with charter schools. Her work is impeccable and her foresight was something I counted upon heavily. As the person with primary responsibilities for all of our board contracts, her attention to use of language and detail was top notch! Then as well as now, I can count on her as a good listener and trusted confidant.”
Mary Ann Schneider, PhD, CAO/COOLife Skills High Schools
“Yvonne Adkins is very professional, honest, efficient, knowledgable consultant who is strong in school management capabilities. Her extensive background in board governance make her an outstanding support for school development, alignment, or restructuring.”
LaShawn Terrell, EdS.School Administrator, Akron Digital Academy
“Yvonne approaches her work with great passion and caring. She is a person of varied talents and a tenacious work ethic. I can’t picture her being anything but successful at anything she attempts.”
Jerry BednarBoard President, Constellation Schools
“Yvonne Adkins and I worked together for a number of years. Yvonne ensured ongoing positive relationships with our many school Boards and ensured compliance with the numerous and varied state level requirements.
With every project, Yvonne led with excellent communication skills, clear direction, and enthusiasm. Yvonne offered her expertise to each project, but also clearly outlined the process or steps that must be taken for successful completion. She worked well in a team model by obtaining input and problem solving with all team members to create the most effective and feasible means for addressing an identified need.
I was always confident that any tasks Yvonne assumed responsibility for was completed in a professional and timely manner and was completed accurately and thoroughly. Yvonne has excellent follow though, is efficient and committed to a high level of quality, and demonstrates a strong work ethic. And Yvonne demonstrates these professional attributes in a very dependable and reliable manner.
It is without hesitation that I would recommend Yvonne. I am confident that she would be an asset to any team.”
Tami AugustineClinical Assistant Professor at the Ohio State University
“While Board President for the Life Skills Center in Dayton, Ohio, I worked with Yvonne who was the main contact between the board and White Hat Management. Yvonne was, on several occasions, a savior for us by providing guidance, recommendations, timely updates and reminders for items crucial to our board meetings. Yvonne also helped guide us through the completion of numerous state & federal requirements.
I would unequivocally recommend Yvonne and would not hesitate to work with her again in any capacity.”
Noel WilliamsBoard President, Life Skills Center of Dayton
“It is with great pleasure I write this recommendation for Yvonne Adkins. I have known Ms. Adkins professionally for over 10 years and I can attest to her professionalism, Integrity and work ethic. Her work product and ability to communicate effectively with any personality and executive level professional sets her apart from many people. She cares about the work she does and ensures bests possible results.”
Kerry JupinaDirector of College and Career Readiness, Charter School Specialists
“Yvonne did a fantastic job serving and supporting the charter school boards. She is a loyal, dedicated, professional who was able to effectively support multiple groups across several states. Yvonne is the type of person who will make a positive contribution to any organization.”
David StilesCEO and Founder at Bayshore Group
“Yvonne Adkins is an astute director. Absolutely on top of her game. I highly recommend her in any leadership role.”
Brother Dave LombardiSenior Pastor at Trinity Gospel Temple