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Superintendent Spotlight: Todd Alexander
Wayne County Schools As the leader of the western-most school district in West Virginia, Superintendent Todd Alexander said his education philosophy has always been, “every moment counts.” “We have to take advantage ...
Teacher of the Week: John “Darrel” Hazelwood
Peterstown Elementary School As a kindergarten teacher at Peterstown Elementary School, John “Darrel” Hazelwood said he is always amazed at the new and creative ideas teachers bring to the students of West Virginia ...
Teacher of the Week: Allison Hatfield
Spring Valley High School Spring Valley High School Science Teacher Allison Hatfield said she loves making students feel worthy, important, and loved. “The world is not always kind to everyone, so I feel ...
Ten Finalists Announced for WV School Service Personnel of the Year
July 20, 2021 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) today announced 10 finalists for the 2021-2022 West Virginia School Service Personnel of the Year. This honor recognizes the commitment and dedication ...
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. Joins WVDE to Promote Adult Education
July 19, 2021 CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia Department of Education’s (WVDE) Office of Adult Education is pleased to announce the “Never Too Late to Graduate” campaign featuring West Virginia native and America’s Got ...
Ripley High School Teacher Named 2021 WV History Teacher of the Year
July 15, 2021 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Adena Barnette, a teacher at Ripley High School in Ripley, W.Va., has been named the 2021 West Virginia History Teacher of the Year. Barnette, a veteran educator, has dedicated ...
WVBE Adopts Charter Schools Policy Updates
July 14, 2021 CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Revisions to the state’s charter schools policy and a Special Circumstance Review were among the agenda items addressed by the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) during its regular ...
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Now Available In All 55 Counties
July 14, 2021 CHARLESTON, W.Va. - West Virginia is the latest state to boast full participation in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the West Virginia Department of Education announced today at the monthly Board of Education ...
Teacher of the Week: Amy Yost
Warwood Elementary School Since 2013, Amy Yost has served as a first-grade teacher at Warwood Elementary School in Ohio County. When asked why she chose to become an educator, she said she was ...
WVDE Introduces Contest to Increase Vaccinations Amongst Students
July 12, 2021 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) announced its latest initiative to encourage students, teachers and staff to be vaccinated. The “I Got Vaxxed Competition” is designed to encourage ...
West Virginia Board of Education to Meet in Kanawha County – July 14, 2021
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education will meet to conduct routine business on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in Capitol Building 6, Room 353, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, West ...
Teacher of the Week: Sarah Klesel
Parkersburg South High School Wood County Schools Teacher Sara Klesel loves helping her students fall in love with mathematics. “I became an educator because of my personal struggles in math,” Mrs. Klesel said. ...