Kanawha County Schools recognized outstanding secondary teachers during the November Board of Education meeting, selecting one exemplary teacher from each middle and high school for the first nine weeks of the academic year.
Dr. Paula Potter asked all secondary principals earlier in the fall to nominate five teachers who consistently show excellence both inside and outside the classroom. Principals provided documentation on how each nominee creates engaging lessons, supports colleagues, represents their school positively online and in the community, leads student activities such as clubs or sports, and serves as a role model for students and staff.
Using a detailed rubric, Dr. Potter chose one teacher per school to be named that building’s Exemplary Teacher for this period. This recognition will continue every nine weeks as part of Kanawha County Schools’ ongoing efforts to celebrate educators across the district. Elementary teachers are set to be honored at an upcoming meeting.
The nominees for middle schools included Lora Rawlings (Andrew Jackson Middle School), Colin Boehm (Dunbar Middle School), Haley Mooney (DuPont Middle School), Becky Mandirola (Elkview Middle School), Karleigh Leonard (Hayes Middle School), Amie Moss (Horace Mann Middle School), Bridget Ward (John Adams Middle School), Jessica Phillips (Sissonville Middle School), Jenna Hill (South Charleston Middle School), Linda Williams (West Side Middle School), and Joseph Combs (Chandler Academy).
High school and career technical center nominees were Chris Rock (Capital High School), Vickie Hensley (George Washington High School), Richard Parsons (Herbert Hoover High School), Danielle Hunt (Nitro High School), Tara Veazey (Riverside High School), Kathy Snyder (St. Albans High School), Tony Lester (Sissonville High School), Sarah Carroll (South Charleston High School), Christina Holston (Ben Franklin Career Center) and Thomas Grant (Carver Career & Technical Center).
“These teachers represent the very best of Kanawha County Schools—educators who teach with purpose, support their colleagues, inspire their students, and embody the heart of our school communities,” according to Kanawha County Schools.
“KCS is proud to recognize their hard work and looks forward to celebrating even more outstanding educators throughout the year.”
“Congratulations to all nominees and honorees!”
