Senior woman standing with superintendent of Wood County Schools in front of a projector screen with the words HERstory: in the making

In the News! Community Leaders Inspire, Inform, and Empower the Next Generation of Women

Wood County Schools

April 10, 2026

Women from diverse backgrounds inspire, inform and empower local area senior women as they embark on life's next journeys.

Watch the news article from WTAP News.

Superintendent of Wood County Schools speaks to area, senior women sitting on a small stage, holding a microphone
Christie Willis, Superintendent of Wood County Schools, Speaking to Senior Women about Their Futures

Superintendent Wood County Schools addresses a group of senior women. Superintendent is standing while students are seated facing the stage.

Student smiling, and watching presentation

Woman standing on platform in front of podium, speaking to seated students
Alys Smith, Attorney and First Lady of Marshall University

Woman standing on platform in red dress, holding a microphone
Phyllis Smith, WTAP News Anchor/Producer

Woman addressing seated students. Woman in blue professional attire, holding microphone with a projector screen behind her.

Woman standing on small platform behind Lecturn speaking to a group of student students
Kathy Eddy, Certified Public Accountant and Partner at McDonough, Eddy, Poling & Baylous, A.C.

Two women, as part of the panel, taking questions from the audience while seated at a table