West Virginia’s Teacher of the Year and Service Personnel of the Year programs are among the nation’s oldest and most consistent programs of their kind. The prestigious national Teacher of the Year Program is an initiative of the Council of Chief State School Officers in partnership with the Voya Foundation, emphasizing excellence in teaching and teacher recognition.
Each year, schools are strongly encouraged to nominate one outstanding teacher for the Greenbrier County Teacher of the Year Program and one outstanding employee for the Service Personnel of the Year award. These special recognition initiatives help celebrate excellence in education and honor those who go the extra mile to make our school system great. To be nominated by one’s colleagues for a school-level Teacher of the Year or Service Personnel of the Year award is considered a great honor. Greenbrier County recognizes Elementary, Secondary, and County Teachers of the Year and County Service Personnel of the Year.
Greenbrier County’s Teacher of the Year and Service Employees of the Year will be nominated for state-level recognition.
“It is always exciting to honor exemplary members of our team, especially through our annual Employees of the Year award process. We celebrate the accomplishments and dedication of each of these outstanding individuals and are honored to have them on staff in Greenbrier County Schools,” said Superintendent Jeff Bryant.
For the 2021-2022 school year, Superintendent Bryant is pleased to announce the following:
School-Level Teachers of the Year:
Alderson Elementary: Catlin Rose
Crichton Elementary: Carolyn Osborne
Frankford Elementary: Lori Quick
Lewisburg Elementary: Katherine Taylor
Rainelle Elementary: Cindy Durham
Ronceverte Elementary: Patricia Defibaugh
Rupert Elementary: Jennifer Holley
Smoot Elementary: Wendy Anderson
White Sulphur Springs Elementary: Heather Miller
Eastern Greenbrier Middle School: Becky Campbell
Western Greenbrier Middle School: Bryanna O’Dell
Greenbrier East High School: Barbara Lutz
Greenbrier West High School: Steven Tincher
“I am truly honored to represent my school and my county as Elementary Teacher of the Year. Teaching is my passion and brings so much joy, love, and happiness to my life each day. I am so blessed to have such great support from my students, parents, and the staff at WSSE. They all inspire me to continue learning and growing on my journey as a teacher,” said Miller.
“Being selected means so much because my position as the librarian allows me to work with every teacher in the building, and I see first-hand how many wonderful educators teach at EGMS,” said Campbell. “The fact that they appreciate me is humbling and a true honor. I am blessed to be part of a school and county that values all the work that goes into library services.”
“After an unprecedented year of watching so many of my colleagues, both in Greenbrier County and around the state, demonstrate amazing superpowers while teaching in extremely difficult times, I am both humbled and surprised to be honored by this award. Once again, teachers, administrators, and staff have proven that schools consistently provide the stability and hope our communities need when children and families are in desperate situations,” said Lutz. “Being a part of that hope has always been my motivation, and so I share this honor with all the employees whose path I cross every day.”
“Receiving the Service Personnel of the Year honor was a surprise. I like my job and enjoy working with the kids and staff every day,” said McClintic.
“This is a real honor. I am truly appreciative, and I love working around such great people,” states Woodrum.