David Gilmore began his career in education in 2001 after earning a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the College of the Ozarks. Over the past two decades, Mr. Gilmore has been fortunate to serve in many roles within a school district, including 11 years as a 4th- and 5th-grade teacher. His experience also includes serving as an elementary, middle school, and high school principal, federal programs coordinator, and as a bus driver.

Mr. Gilmore earned a Master’s Degree and an Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Administration from Lindenwood University. On July 1, 2024, he was selected to lead the Green Forest School District as Superintendent.

Mr. Gilmore and his wife have been married for over twenty years and are the proud parents of two wonderful children.

“I am honored and blessed to lead the Green Forest School District. It is an amazing district with great pride in its schools, community, and valued traditions.”

Hello! My name is Adam Wade and I am the High School Principal at Green Forest. I am a proud alumni of GFHS from the class of 2006. I graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Mathematics from the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) in 2010. I completed a Master’s in the Art of Teaching degree from UAM as well. I started teaching in 2010 and taught high school math at Hamburg and later on Berryville. I loved teaching everything from Algebra 1 to AP Calculus. I completed an Ed.S. degree in Mathematics Education from Nova Southeastern University. I also obtained certificates from the University of Central Arkansas as a Building Level Administrator and a District Level Administrator. In 2016 I was so excited I got to come back and work for my Alma Mater as a K-12 Instructional Facilitator. I was blessed to work as the Middle School Principal and have been the High School Principal for the last two years. I am married to my amazing wife, Casey, who is also a GFHS graduate. We have three awesome children; Alivia, Catey, and Burley, and two dogs named Coco and Pepper.

I am so thankful to work with an amazing staff here at Green Forest! Together I believe we can provide opportunities for all students to be successful inside and outside of the classroom.

Matthew 11:28 “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

I am currently the Middle School Principal and this is the best district I've ever worked in. I am in my 12th year in education where I have served as a teacher, coach, and administrator. I am very proud to serve this community and I am here to help our students and families in any way possible. GO TIGERS!!!

I’ve spent the last 30 years working in the Green Forest School District, and I couldn’t be more proud to be part of it. As a Green Forest alum, it means a lot to keep giving back to the place that helped shape me. I’m excited to keep doing what I love in the community I call home.