About Me!

My name is JR Adkins and I’m excited to my 13th year teaching science at Blue Ridge Middle School.

I have a Bachelor of Science in Entomology from Clemson University and  a Master of Arts in Teaching from Clemson University.

 After my undergrad graduation, I spent time in the pest control industry here in South Carolina. In 2007, I went to Iraq as a civilian contractor performing vector control work (I took care of all the creepy crawly stuff like snakes, scorpions, foxes, hyenas, jackals, etc.). While overseas, I was able to travel to Mexico, Australia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Kenya, and Egypt. I’ve dived the Great Barrier Reef, went on a safari, dived with great white sharks, and visited the pyramids.

In 2011, I came home for good, spent some time with my family and friends, and started my Master’s program. I am excited about this coming school year and want you to feel free to contact me at any time for any reason.

While overseas, I got to do some traveling....