Married to Elton Adkinson, we have 2 sons and 2 daughters as a blended family. We also have 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
We currently reside in Manchester in the Renaissance senior development.
I'm a retired teacher and dedicated 33 years to teaching and coaching various sports in Lakewood Public School District.
B.A in Social Studies K-12 from Georgian Court University
A.A. Ocean County College
Graduated from Lakewood High School
I'm a retired history teacher from Lakewood public school district where I taught for 33 years and coached Middle School Girls Basketball and Softball. I also coached HS track, bowling and field hockey.
I served as a Senior Representative in the Middle School and was an Ocean County Teachers Association Government Relations Chair and Congressional Contact Committee member. Presently, I'm a Government Relations for Retired Educators Committee Chair and a member of NJEA Government Relations Committee member.
As an avid volunteer, I'm also a member of th Ocean County & NJ State Women's Bowling Association Boards, NAACP member, Member of Macedonia Baptist Church serving as Deaconess, Missionary, MFL Inc Trustee, and serve on several youth programs and scholarship commitees. I've achieved Lakewood High School Hall of Fame and Ocean County WBA Hall of Fame.
Expanding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Improving Special Education Services
Addressing Mental Health in our School Community