principal's welcome

Dear Prospective Families,

Thank you for your interest in John Adams Academy – Roseville Secondary. It is my privilege to introduce you to our academy and to the classical leadership education that guides every aspect of our work.

As Principal of Secondary Education, I am honored to serve a community committed to cultivating scholars who think deeply, communicate with purpose, and lead with virtue. My journey to this role began long before I entered the field of education. As a founding Board Member of John Adams Academy, I was drawn to the mission of providing scholars with an education grounded in the principles of liberty, virtue, and America’s founding ideals. My early service included years as Director of Outreach for Congressman Tom McClintock, where I worked to ensure accessibility and representation for the 4th Congressional District.

Witnessing the transformative impact of John Adams Academy on scholars and families inspired me to leave politics and dedicate my work to education. I later served with the California Charter Schools Association supporting new school development, and ultimately joined John Adams Academy full-time—first as Dean of Operations, and later as Director of Outreach and Compliance. In these roles, I helped establish and open our Lincoln and El Dorado Hills campuses, and had the privilege of serving as both interim Principal of Elementary Education and Headmaster of Lincoln before assuming my current position.

These experiences have strengthened my belief that forming scholars in the principles of liberty, leadership, and classical thought is essential to preserving the ideals that sustain a free society. At the secondary level, our rigorous curriculum, Socratic instruction, and leadership training prepare scholars not only for higher education, but for lives of purpose, service, and integrity.

I invite you to visit our campus and experience firsthand the culture of scholarship and character that defines John Adams Academy. It would be an honor to partner with your family as your scholar continues their journey toward truth, excellence, and leadership.

Sincerely,

Norman Gonzales

Principal of Secondary Education

John Adams Academy – Roseville Secondary