Greg Adkins is stepping down as Lee County schools superintendent. He announced his plans to retire in a message to district staff Friday morning. Adkins, 56, has served as superintendent since 2015, making his tenure the second longest in recent history behind James Browder, who served from 2003 to 2010. "Serving as superintendent in Lee County for the last five and half years has been truly an honor and privilege beyond my highest expectation," Adkins wrote in the message.