Josh Adams named principal at Ikego Elementary School

Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Pacific East District Superintendent Dr. Jacqueline Ferguson is pleased to announce Mr. Josh Adams as principal of Ikego Elementary School, located at Commander Fleet Activities – Yokosuka.

Mr. Adams began his educational career in Idaho and then Oregon as a school administrator. During his tenure in Oregon, he served as a middle school assistant principal and elementary principal, as well as serving as the district human resources director. He began his DoWEA career in 2010 in Germany. Mr. Adams served as principal at Landstuhl Elementary/Middle School and Ramstein Middle School until 2016. In 2016, he was selected as a community superintendent for the Europe East District in Kaiserslautern, Germany, where he served until 2020. Mr. Adams then served as the Community Superintendent for DoWEA schools on Fort Campbell and Fort Knox in the Southeast District until 2022. In 2022, he was selected to serve as program manager for secondary content at DoWEA HQ until being selected for his most recent position as Pacific East District Community Superintendent in 2025.

Mr. Adams’ education includes a bachelor's degree from Portland State University in Portland, Oregon; a Juris Doctorate from the University of Oregon, in Eugene, Oregon; and two graduate certifications in Educational Administration from the University of Oregon. A lifelong learner, Mr. Adams is currently pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership.

Mr. Adams and his wife, an elementary school teacher for DoWEA, have five children. All five of his children attended DoWEA schools, four graduated from DoWEA schools and one is currently serving in the United States Air Force. He loves cycling, reading, following his Dodgers and Ducks, travelling, learning and hanging out with his cat George.