A photo of Adam Coon standing in front of the J. Franklin Marsh Library at Concord University

Coon, Adam

Title: Assistant Professor of Special Education

College: College of Professional and Liberal Studies

Department: Department of Education

Phone: 304-384-5148

Discipline: Education

Room: Marsh Hall 131

Coon, Adam

Biography

Prior to coming to Concord, Professor Coon served fourteen years as a special education teacher and district level administrator. He has taught students with special needs at the middle and high school levels and worked as a district level specialist for Fayette County Schools where he coordinated secondary level special education programs. During that time, he established a community-based work exploration program where students were able to complete job related training in state parks and local businesses that often led to employment. Most recently, as the Director of Personnel for Summers County Schools, Professor Coon helped lead in hiring and development of staff in all content areas.

He and his wife Cecily are the parents of three children, Easton, Vera, and Asa.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Concord University
  • Bachelor of Science, West Virginia State University
  • Master of Arts, West Virginia University: Multi-categorical Special Education
  • School Administrator Certification, Marshall University
  • Superintendent Certification, Fairmont State University

Research

Professor Coon has led in projects related to community-based work exploration placements for students with special needs and connecting the West Virginia College and Career Readiness standards to the job site.