MOUNDSVILLE — John Marshall Board of Education President John Miller believes that advancements in classroom technology will never replace the most important aspect of teaching: the relationship between a teacher and their students. Miller began his career as a seventh-grade math teacher at ...
ST. CLAIRSVILLE — As she shapes the next generation of educators, Jacqueline Yahn is also immersed in family life and in her research in rural education, particularly in Appalachia. Married to Chris Yahn, president of Yahn Electric Co., and mother to 4-year-old Liam, Yahn is happy that ...
WHEELING — Madison Elementary School Principal Principal Andrea Trio knows sometimes things just don’t work out the way you would like, but she says you must learn from those experiences. “One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned in my work life is that it’s OK when the ...
By DEREK REDD WHEELING — There was a point last year when Adrianne Manning sat at a crossroad in her teaching career. She didn’t know if she wanted to stay in the classroom — or to remain in education. She wondered if she was still making a difference. Then, her students, both current ...
By DEREK REDD WEST LIBERTY — Amanda Welsch is a millennial. “And proud of it,” she said. Yet she admits one thing about her generation — it’s resistant to engagement. Hard to engage, hard to contact, hard to get to pick up a phone. She also admits that, when offered the job as ...
By SHELLEY HANSON GLEN DALE — Kara Gordon, site manager for the Cockayne Farmstead, doesn’t have a typical day at the “office” — and for her that’s quite all right. “The site is a farmhouse from 1850 that was left unchanged by the last family member, who lived there until ...
By ROBERT DEFRANK SHADYSIDE — Melanie Haswell is one of the figures moving the community forward in education and leadership as a teacher for Belmont County Juvenile Courts and as a teacher and Shadyside village councilwoman. Haswell is a teacher for any students in grades 5-12 that are ...
WHEELING — As chief advancement officer of The Linsly School, improving the experience of students is always on Lea Ridenhour’s mind. While fundraising and alumni engagement are her primary responsibilities, Ridenhour is willing to tackle anything that falls into the category of ...
Christina Laudermilt has worked as Assistant Superintendent and Director of Curriculum and Instruction at St. Clairsville Richland City School District for the past nine years. She previously worked as a high school math teacher at the district and has also worked as a math tutor at “I ...
By JOSELYN KING WHEELING — Women serving as school superintendents in the Northern Panhandle praise the support of the local community, as well as the staff and students with whom they work. “As the Superintendent of Ohio County Schools, I have the privilege to collaborate with ...
By JENNIFER COMPSTON-STROUGH BELMONT — For Sarah Scott, the most important aspects of her personal life and career are human connections and empowerment. The occupational therapist is employed by the East Central Ohio Educational Service Center and assigned to serve students and families ...
