Teacher Celebrations

One of the keys to ensuring that our state recruits, prepares, supports, and retains highly effective staff is celebrating the achievements of our educators, service personnel, and schools.
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Lynette Jones was recognized as the 2024 West Virginia Career Technical Education Teacher of the Year at the Putnam Career & Technical Center.

Celebration and Recognition Programs

We enjoy celebrating our teachers, service personnel, and schools in more ways than one.

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Teacher of the Year

This program recognizes teachers of excellence and connects them with a network of other equally inspirational and innovative educators.

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Service Personnel of the Year

This program recognizes outstanding education support personnel for their contributions to their schools and communities.

National Board Certification honorees standing together on stage at 2025 celebration

National Board Certification

National Board Certification is a respected credential for educators in the United States which represents a high level of expertise beyond licensure.

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Milken Educator Award

The Milken Educator Award honors the top educators around the country.

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National Blue Ribbon Schools

This program is provided by the U. S. Department of Education and affirms the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging content.

Learn More About the Program

Contact Us

Questions about teacher celebrations? Contact Educator and Staff Development Program Specialist Brooke Green.

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Brooke Green

Program Specialist
Phone Number: +13045583119
brooke.green@k12.wv.us
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