(La Porte, IN) - A former longtime educator in La Porte has passed away.  John Adams spent more than 30 years in the La Porte Community School Corporation.  He was a teacher and principal then later an assistant superintendent.  Adams was 73.

There will be a private graveside service for Adams, who worked at a local hardware store after his retirement.  Adams worked at Lincoln, Mill Creek, Kingsford Heights and Indian Trail elementary schools along with Kesling Middle School before moving to the central office of the school corporation as assistant superintendent.