CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The winner of the 2024 West Virginia School Service Personnel of the Year award is down between five finalists.
The West Virginia Department of Education announced the finalists for the honor, which recognizes those in public education who have made outstanding contributions and commitment to the students, teachers, administrators, co-workers and parents of the respective school.
This year’s finalists are:
Gary Brydie, School Bus Operator for Cabell County Schools
Melissa Faw, Payroll Secretary at the Raleigh County Schools central office
Susan Moran, Secretary at Bruceton School in Preston County
Donna Summerlin, Teacher’s Aide, West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Darlene Wiltison, Secretary at Burlington Primary School in Mineral County
“Our service personnel are the glue that holds our school communities together,” said State Superintendent of Schools Michele Blatt. “We are honored to recognize these amazing staff members and their vital contributions.”
West Virginia’s School Service Personnel of the Year and Teacher of the Year awards will be announced September 12, 2023, during a ceremony at the Clay Center in Charleston.