Evelyn Pyle Adams

Evelyn Pyle Adams of Shreveport earned her undergraduate degree and graduate degrees in Elementary Education in 1953 and 1959 and her master’s plus 30 in 1973, all from Northwestern, and certification as a Reading Specialist from Centenary College in 1988. She began her career as an educator as a classroom teacher for elementary and middle schools, and later served as middle school coordinator and staff developer for Caddo Parish schools and at First Baptist Church School. She was an adjunct professor in the Education Department at Centenary and taught at The Reading Center as a reading specialist before taking a position in the adult education program in Caddo Parish teaching adults and young adults in GED preparation, serving there for 21 years.

Adams said she viewed her work with students in the GED program as a privilege to help adults both young and old gain confidence in their ability to succeed and earn their GED diploma. Adams cites inspiring notes from students thanking her for helping them reach their goals as among her most memorable experiences. Adams has two grown sons and two granddaughters.