College(s)/University(ies) Attended: University of California, Berkeley; University of Houston
Degree(s) Earned: B.A. Political Science; J.D. Law

Spouse’s Name: Angela Adams

Adams - Candidate Profile.pdf (PDF)

Degree(s) Earned: B.A. Political Science; J.D. Law

Spouse’s Name: Angela Adams
Name and current school of child(ren): Aminah Adams, Westfield HS; Taylor Adams, Westfield HS
Isabel Adams, Roberson MS

ABOUT WINFORD

Trustee Winford Adams, Jr. is a proud parent of two Spring ISD graduates and one current scholar. He is also a veteran educator and passionate supporter of public education.

About Winford | Winford Adams for Spring ISD

Winford Adams, Jr. attended the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Houston, earning a Bachelor of Arts in political science and a law degree. His spouse is Angela Adams, and he is the parent of two Spring ISD graduates and one current student.

Adams - Candidate Profile.pdf

Trustee Adams began his career in education as an after-school enrichment coach for the YMCA of the East Bay. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley before teaching middle and high school mathematics for six years.

After teaching, he earned a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Houston Law Center. Since law school, Trustee Adams has worked as a policy consultant for Houston ISD and is currently the Public Information and Policy Manager for the Harris County Department of Education.

Winfred has experience working in education.

Adams and Newhouse were last re-elected in November 2020 after running unopposed. Newhouse and Adams began serving on the school board in 2014 and 2017, respectively. The last day for challengers to file for candidacy was Aug. 21.

Spring ISD board votes to cancel November trustee election | Community Impact

Two Spring ISD trustees are up for re-election this fall but will be running unopposed, according to candidate filings posted on the district’s website. SISD board Vice President Winford Adams Jr. and Assistant Secretary Rhonda Newhouse will be running for their trustee spots—positions 4 and 5, respectively—on Election Day on Nov. 7. Adams and Newhouse were last re-elected in November 2020 after running unopposed.

Spring ISD board votes to cancel November trustee election

Winfred currently serves as a trustee in the Spring Independent School District.

2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas General Runoff

Nonpartisan

As of September 25, 2026, Winford Adams, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

School Curriculum

School Facilities & Resources

As your Spring ISD Trustee for Position 4, I need your support and input as we increase our focus on safety, achievement, and equity, in Spring ISD. I remain committed to increased community engagement and serving all children holistically as we raise our expectations at every level of the district across all campuses.

Why I’m Running | Winford Adams for Spring ISD

Prioritizes safety, achievement, and equity in Spring Independent School District.

- Prioritizes safety, achievement, and equity in Spring Independent School District.

Student Wellbeing

Teachers

As a board, we must continue to provide energetic and enthusiastic oversight, tempered with wisdom and empathy, to insure key imperatives and performance indicators are met. We must continue to hold the administration and staff accountable while providing them with the resources and support to excel. We will continue to prioritize funding for Out of School Time programs, college, military, and career readiness, early childhood and special education, dual language programs, and staff professional development and compensation with a focus on equity for all stakeholders in the community.

Prioritizes funding for out-of-school programs, college, military, and career readiness, early childhood and special education, and dual-language programs.

- Prioritizes funding for out-of-school programs, college, military, and career readiness, early childhood and special education, and dual-language programs.

Access to Education

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Winford Adams, Jr.

Supports directing more resources to campuses that are not serving students well while seeking measurable improvement.

College(s)/University(ies) Attended: University of California, Berkeley; University of Houston
Degree(s) Earned: B.A. Political Science; J.D. Law

Trustee Winford Adams, Jr. is a proud parent of two Spring ISD graduates and one current scholar. He is also a veteran educator and passionate supporter of public education. As a first generation college graduate, he understands the tools our students will need; and the challenges they must overcome to achieve academic and career success.

About Winford | Adams for Spring ISD

Winford Adams, Jr. earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, Berkeley, and a law degree from the University of Houston. He is the parent of three children, including two Spring ISD graduates and one current Spring ISD student.

Trustee Adams began his career in education as an after-school enrichment coach for the YMCA of the East Bay. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley before teaching middle and high school mathematics for six years. After teaching, he earned a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Houston Law Center.

Since law school, Trustee Adams has worked as a policy consultant for Houston ISD and is currently the Public Information and Policy Manager for the Harris County Department of Education.

Winford Adams, Jr. currently works as the Public Information and Policy Manager for the Harris County Department of Education. He previously worked as a policy consultant for Houston ISD, taught middle and high school mathematics, and was an after-school enrichment coach for the YMCA of the East Bay.

Spring ISD board votes to cancel November trustee election | Spring - Klein | Community Impact

SISD board Vice President Winford Adams Jr. and Assistant Secretary Rhonda Newhouse will be running for their trustee spots—positions 4 and 5, respectively—on Election Day on Nov. 7. Adams and Newhouse were last re-elected in November 2020 after running unopposed. Newhouse and Adams began serving on the school board in 2014 and 2017, respectively.

Calls for directing more resources to campuses not serving children well, alongside measurable improvement and excellence.

Supports providing school staff with resources and support while holding them accountable for meeting performance indicators.

Why I'm Running | Adams for Spring ISD

We will continue to prioritize funding for Out of School Time programs, college, military, and career readiness, early childhood and special education, dual language programs, and staff professional development and compensation with a focus on equity for all stakeholders in the community.

To that end, I will do everything in my power to make Spring ISD the most attractive opportunity for new and veteran teachers. I will push for competitive compensation and benefits, including health care benefits teachers can actually afford. At the same time, I will be a voice for accountability. Even as we are recruiting, developing and retaining the best teachers for our children, we cannot tolerate mediocrity.

Meet Spring ISD's newest board of trustees member, Winford Adams | Spring - Klein | Community Impact

What do you believe are the district’s greatest needs right now, and what will you do to address them? I have learned in my 15 years as an educator that board members must act as a team to meet needs and accomplish goals districtwide. So, although I may have my wish list of items I would address if I were the king of the district, that’s not how the world works. As trustee, I must be thoughtful and intentional about “I” and “we” statements. What I can do is provide a perspective and voice that brings additional guidance, integrity, accountability and equity to Spring ISD. I believe our district’s greatest need is the recruitment, development and retention of the best teachers and principals in Harris County.

Prioritizes funding for out-of-school-time programs, college, military, and career readiness, early childhood, special education, and dual-language programs.

- Prioritizes funding for out-of-school-time programs, college, military, and career readiness, early childhood, special education, and dual-language programs.

ABOUT WINFORD

Trustee Winford Adams, Jr. is a proud parent of two Spring ISD graduates and one current scholar. He is also a veteran educator and passionate supporter of public education. As a first generation college graduate, he understands the tools our students will need; and the challenges they must overcome to achieve academic and career success.

Winford Adams, Jr. graduated from the University of California, Berkeley and later earned a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. He is the parent of two Spring ISD graduates and one current student.

Winford currently works as the public information and policy manager for the Harris County Department of Education. He previously worked as a policy consultant for Houston ISD, taught middle and high school mathematics, and began his education career as an after-school enrichment coach for the YMCA of the East Bay.

Adams and Newhouse were last re-elected in November 2020 after running unopposed. Newhouse and Adams began serving on the school board in 2014 and 2017, respectively.

As previously reported by Community Impact Newspaper, while board positions 4 and 5—held by Winford Adams Jr. and Ronda Newhouse, respectively—were up for re-election in the Nov. 3 general election, both races remained uncontested, allowing the district to cancel its election per the Texas Election Code. As a result, both Adams and Newhouse were re-elected for another three-year term and were sworn in Dec. 8.

Spring ISD swears in re-elected board members, switches up officer roles | Community Impact

Also on the agenda
At the meeting, Board Vice President Winford Adams Jr., and Assistant Secretary Rhonda Newhouse were sworn in as trustees after running unopposed in the November election. Adams will remain in Position 4 and Newhouse will remain in Position 5.

Spring ISD trustees approve 2024-25 calendar featuring later start date | Community Impact

Winford currently serves as a Spring ISD trustee in Position 4. He began serving on the school board in 2017 and was reelected in 2020 and again for a three-year term after running unopposed.

Prioritizes school safety, achievement, and equity in Spring Independent School District.

Prioritizes funding for staff professional development and compensation.

Trustee Adams began his career in education as an after-school enrichment coach for the YMCA of the East Bay.  He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley before teaching middle and high school mathematics for six years.

Since law school, Trustee Adams has worked as a policy consultant for Houston ISD and is currently the Public Information and Policy Manager for the Harris County Department of Education.

Winford Adams, Jr. graduated from the University of California, Berkeley.

Winford Adams, Jr. currently works as the Public Information and Policy Manager for the Harris County Department of Education. He previously worked as a policy consultant for Houston ISD, taught middle and high school mathematics, and worked as an after-school enrichment coach for the YMCA of the East Bay.

Plans to increase Spring ISD's focus on student safety, achievement, and equity.

Supports providing administrators and staff with resources and support while holding them accountable.

Prioritizes funding for out-of-school-time programs, college, military, and career readiness, early childhood and special education, and dual-language programs.

Isaac Brickman

Buket Urgen

What are the greatest challenges facing the district in the next five years? I think the key imperatives in our district’s strategic plan, Every Child 2020, lay out our challenges pretty succinctly. I think the following three imperatives are our greatest challenges: · We are challenged to reach every student, including and especially our ESL [English as a Second Language], special needs, and “reluctant learners.” · We are challenged to provide excellence in every school. Even as we celebrate our successful campuses we must devote more resources to and demand measurable improvement and excellence from campuses that are not serving our children well.

Meet Spring ISD's newest board of trustees member, Winford Adams | Community Impact

So, although I may have my wish list of items I would address if I were the king of the district, that’s not how the world works. As trustee, I must be thoughtful and intentional about “I” and “we” statements. What I can do is provide a perspective and voice that brings additional guidance, integrity, accountability and equity to Spring ISD. I believe our district’s greatest need is the recruitment, development and retention of the best teachers and principals in Harris County. To that end, I will do everything in my power to make Spring ISD the most attractive opportunity for new and veteran teachers. I will push for competitive compensation and benefits, including health care benefits teachers can actually afford. At the same time, I will be a voice for accountability. Even as we are recruiting, developing and retaining the best teachers for our children, we cannot tolerate mediocrity.

- A trustee is an elected member of a local school board who helps govern a public school district.

- Trustees represent community interests and are responsible for setting policies that guide how the school district operates.

- The board of trustees hires and evaluates the superintendent, who manages the day-to-day operations of the district.

- Trustees approve the district’s budget, monitor spending, and may set the local tax rate or call for bond elections to fund schools.

- The board also oversees educational programs, district goals, and overall performance.

- In Texas, trustees are elected to four-year terms, often on a rotating basis, so not all seats are elected at the same time.

- Trustees serve without financial compensation.

An official who sets policy for a local school district. 