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We don’t just talk and teach best practices. We are deeply embedded in the community and work with educators and administrators to optimize learning for all students in all settings.
We don’t just talk and teach best practices. We are deeply embedded in the community and work with educators and administrators to optimize learning for all students in all settings.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, our staff collaborated with teachers and faculty across the state to help develop modules that would help educators re-think and adjust traditional methods of teaching and learning.
John Rogers is the principal of Mountaineer Middle School in Clarksburg, West Virginia. He's here to share his tips for parents and families who are balancing the demands of virtual learning with work and household responsibilities.
David Decker is the principal of Lincoln High School in Shinnston, West Virginia. He's sharing his tips for communicating with your students' school principal during this unconventional school year.
Scott Morris is the principal of Jayenne Elementary School in Marion County, West Virginia. He's providing a preview of what the 2020-2021 academic year will look like, as well as tips for families.
Dr. Johnna Bolyard is an associate professor of mathematics education in the WVU College of Applied Human Sciences. She's sharing best practices and resources for families who may be struggling to help their students with their mathematics learning in a virtual learning environment.
Jen Reaves is 2018 Milken Educator for West Virginia and a Technology Integration Specialist in Monongalia County. She's sharing her five top tips for successful virtual learning as families prepare for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Erin Coffield is a middle school teacher in Monongalia County. She's outlining what school will look like during the 2020-2021 academic year, as well as providing some helpful advice for parents and their students as they prepare to learn at home.
Dr. JoDee Decker is currently the field and clinical placement coordinator at WVU. She previously served as a school principal in Harrison County. She's sharing advice for parents and caregivers on communicating with their school principals in the changing educational landscape.
Dr. Melissa Sherfinski is an associate professor of early childhood and elementary education at the WVU College of Applied Human Sciences. As families prepare for the 2020-2021 school year, she's sharing her tips for families on communicating with their children's teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Stephanie Lorenze is the teacher education coordinator for WVU. She's providing information for families who need assistance from preservice teachers to facilitate virtual learning this fall.
Interested families should visit careerservices.wvu.edu or call (304) 293-2221 for more information.
Nicoletta Ciampa is a fourth grade teacher in Monongalia County. She's providing a guide for families accessing and using Google Classroom as part of their virtual learning experience this year.
Dr. Jessica Troilo is an associate professor in the Department of Counseling and Learning Sciences in the WVU College of Applied Human Sciences. She's sharing her advice and strategies for creating space for your children as they navigate virtual learning this year.
Morgan Neccuzi is a first grade teacher at Suncrest Elementary School in Monongalia County. She's sharing her guide for using Flipgrid, an online platform that teachers use to facilitate virtual learning.
Dr. Amy Root is a professor of child development and family studies in the WVU College of Applied Human Sciences. Dr. Root is offering her advice and tips to engage young children in a virtual learning environment at home.
Brian Allman is a sixth grade social studies teacher at Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School in Upshur County. He is also the 2019 Milken Educator for West Virginia. Brian is sharing the significance of parent-teacher partnerships, as well as other tips, for virtual learning at home.