The Office of ESEA, Improvement and Support oversees funding for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It also assists with improvement efforts for schools statewide through the West Virginia Standards for Effective Schools Framework. These efforts include:
- School and county strategic planning
- Guidance with federal funds
- Educator growth
- Leadership best practices
Additional responsibilities include:
- Managing county school system funding allocations
- Facilitating dispute resolutions
- Assisting county school systems with meeting program requirements
- Compliance monitoring
- On-site support for schools identified by the Diagnostic Review Process
Learn more about ESEA programs.
Office Employees
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Coordinator
NameAngel Kennedy
Email
angel.kennedy@k12.wv.us
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Coordinator
NameCarrie Reeves
Email
cbreeves@k12.wv.us
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Coordinator
NameCynthia Sorsaia
Email
csorsaia@k12.wv.us
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Coordinator
NameElizabeth Younis
Email
eamccoy@k12.wv.us
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Coordinator
NameIan Kennedy
Email
ikennedy@k12.wv.us
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Secretary IIIA
NameJenelle Brooks
Email
jmosley@k12.wv.us
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Coordinator
NameKelly Massinople
Email
kelly.massinople@k12.wv.us
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Coordinator
NameKristi Walter
Email
kristin.walter@k12.wv.us
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Coordinator
NameMami Itamochi
Email
mitamochi@k12.wv.us
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Coordinator
NameMichelle Leftwich
Email
mmoore@k12.wv.us
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Program Assistant
NameSheri Whiting
Email
shoylman@k12.wv.us
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Manager
NameStacey Losh
Email
stacey.losh@k12.wv.us
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Coordinator
NameTravis Gibson
Email
travis.gibson@k12.wv.us
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