Wood County Schools

"Please know our school, Vienna Elementary, is filled with such love for all of the children. I could shoutout so many of our teachers. At this time, I would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication Mrs. Hinkley puts into her classroom every year. Our family has had the pleasure of experiencing her kindness, twice. As a fifth grade parent, the last year of elementary school is bittersweet. Mrs. Hinkley highlights all of her children's success, in and out of the classroom. She builds them up, and really teaches them to work hard for themselves. She teaches responsibility and does the best job preparing them for their next chapter. Thank you for making our final year as a Viking one to remember." - Tiffany Jones #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #ViennaElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"We would like to shoutout Ms Heidi Rahn, at Gihon Elementary School. She is so kind, and always has a smile on her face. She has been the most warm and welcoming, since my son started kindergarten this year. My son looks forward to seeing her, and hopes for her to help him out of the car at drop off every morning. She makes his day a little brighter just by being sweet and greeting him so kindly! He appreciates that and we love her for that! Having her at the school has made our year a little easier, because we feel she truly loves and cares for our son! Thank you Ms. Rahn! For all you do! ❤️" - Mindy Harris #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #GihonElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"Ms. Chaves has been a blessing to my daughter at Mineral Wells. Music Arts is so important for our children. Ms. Chaves has brought out a love of music in my daughter and has encouraged her to continue singing as she prepares to leave for middle school. We are thankful for the years she has been there for Hannah." - Michelle Roth #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #MineralWellsElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"We would like to shout out Mrs. Shahan. Our daughter is in her class and loves going to school each day. She says she wants to be a teacher when she grows up and have a room just like hers! Thank you, Mrs. Shahan for your kindness and all you do for our girl! We appreciate you so much!" Stephanie & Aaron Sellers

"This woman right here is one of the best teachers I've ever met. Yes, I might be a bit biased, but I know many people that would agree with me. Miki Satow, or Ms. Satow, is a wonderful teacher who makes every student she's ever encountered feel loved and special. I never got the opportunity to have her as a teacher, but I know many people that had her that would back me up. She takes on so many extra things and has served on multiple committees over the years. She's very dedicated, hardworking, caring, and overall a great role model! She has spent, and continues to spend, countless hours on doing things for school to make it fun for her students. She has a heart of gold and just wants students to know that they're loved and cared for. She certainly deserves a shout out, because she's greatly appreciated!" - Mikayla Satow, student and daughter #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

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"I think you could make a weeks worth of posts alone with just how wonderful most of the staff from Criss Elementary School are. One of our specific favorites would have to be Mrs. Hufton. She cares about her students and about their learning. I have never seen her frown at all. She is always kind. She should teach 12th grade because once she’s your child’s teacher, it’s hard to want them to ever have anyone else. ☺️" - Hannah Westfall #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #CrissElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"Shoutout to Jody Hamilton, Title I and all of the staff at Jefferson Elementary Center. They have created a welcoming atmosphere for families to share in learning and have brought the community back to JEC through the many successful family engagement activities they have offered this school year." - Tammy McKnight #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #JeffersonElementaryCenter #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

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"My son was outside coloring with chalk. He asked me how to spell his teacher’s name & I told him. Afterwards, he said I wrote a heart beside Mrs. Morgan’s name that means I love her! Mrs. Morgan has been the best Pre-K teacher!" - Kristin Berry #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"Jefferson’s Tina Roach- Tina is amazing and so special! Miss Tina and our Olivia have bonded so much and she’s been so wonderful! All her hard work and dedication is phenomenal! Tina has the biggest heart and sweet soul! Criss Julie Davis- truly an incredible person and amazing, caring, devoted, and passionate teacher! One of WCS finest! Mrs Davis has been so wonderful and her leadership is tremendous! Criss Jennifer Byers- Mrs Byers is excellent, patient, understanding and caring! She’s a mentor to all the kids and staff! Simply one of the best! Jefferson Jody Hamilton- The heart and rock of Jefferson! She’s specially amazing and all her hard work, dedication, love, compassion, leadership, parental guidance, time is outstanding! All these teachers are phenomenal and WCS is a better team because of all the wonderful teachers!" - Amanda Gilliland #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #JeffersonElementaryCenter #CrissElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"I'd like to give a shout out to the full staff of VanDevender Middle School. It's just not possible to pick just one of them because they're all so great and care so much for their students. I've had children at Vandy for the past 7 years and truly love the experiences, education, and compassion they have received as part of the Vandy family. Everyone in the building from custodians to cooks to teachers to administration has made our time at VanDevender wonderful. #VandyPride" - Andi and Ben Irvin #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #VanDevenderMiddleSchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"I'd like to give a shout out to Mrs.Stull at Martin! She is ALWAYS organized! She sends out reminders weeks in advance and right before! She makes it fun for the students to Learn! She rewards the students for that extra boost to help them exceed new milestones! She does really well with my kid whom she encourages to do his best! Thank you for everything you do!" -Brittany Tallman #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #MartinElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"I have been so blessed to teach 4th grade with Don Snider at Vienna Elementary. Initially, I wasn't sure how teaching with him would work out as we seemed to be complete opposites in every sense. Now, as kids are counting down the days until summer break, Don is counting down the days until retirement begins, and I know how fortunate I have been to teach with him these last 8 years. His wise sayings that he tells his students have become ones that I have caught myself saying to my own children. Even though we're different in so many ways, we'll often show up to work in matching outfits! Of course, I force him to take a picture with me as he begrudgingly obliges. Don is known for being the "favorite teacher" for many students, but he is also MY favorite teacher, colleague, and friend. Thank you, Mr. Snider!" - Jessie Ice #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #ViennaElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"We are so very thankful for Mrs. Greer and Mrs. Bailey from Greenmont Elementary. Our family has been blessed to have them for our son and daughter. In 2020, Mrs. Greer single-handedly discovered that our son had a growing issue stemming from a break in one of his legs years prior. Without her diligence, we never would have known! And in 2022/2023, our daughter has dealt with multiple illnesses and even hospitalizations. Both Mrs. Greer and Mrs. Bailey have been beyond wonderful to us during this time. Words can't describe just how thankful we are to have them!" - Kasey and Curtis B. #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #GreenmontElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"Hello! As my daughter prepares to graduate, I think back about all of the amazing teachers she has had through the years. Her elementary teachers provided a wonderful foundation and ignited her love for reading, her middle school teachers helped her grow as a writer and helped mold her into the person she is today, and her high school teachers have helped prepare her for college. Mikayla still talks about all of the hands-on activities she did in Lisa Smith’s 3rd grade class so she obviously had a huge impact! Holmes Marty was her 5th grade teacher and she still runs to give him a hug every time she sees him! It was a difficult year for her but having a great teacher with an amazing personality who loves his students and who always went above and beyond made it a lot easier! She describes Beth Trimble as a kind and caring person who builds relationships with students and makes sure each and every one of them know they are cared about and prayed for, and who truly wants to see every student succeed. Brooke Cooper was her 6th grade math teacher and Brooke was a new teacher with lots of exciting ideas! Mikayla has never enjoyed math but she certainly did in 6th grade. She also enjoyed it in 8th grade when she had Alisha Smithberger who truly cares about all students and takes the time to develop a rapport with each and every one of them! I could go on and on because every one of them is so deserving, but here are just a few who have made a huge impact on my daughter. It takes a village - thank you for being part of our village!!" - Miki Satow #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"Shoutout for Mrs.Metz 2nd grade teacher @ Mineralwells Elementary school!! She goes above and beyond to communicate with her students and parents...Her classroom won awards for Top 10 in the County on i-Ready Math and Reading!! She makes sure all her students are thriving and growing as they should! She's absolutely wonderful and I can only hope for more teachers like her 💜" Ashley B. #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #MineralWellsElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"Mr. Lindamood has an engaging approach educating his students. He has been instrumental in my child learning Physical Science this past year and for that I am grateful." - Laura Greneberg #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"I want to show love to Amy Bailey at Blennerhassett Elementary. My daughter just loves her so much and has progressed so much in reading the last couple years with Mrs. Bailey. My daughter struggled with reading as when she was starting to learn we were stuck at home with COVID for a year. We are so thankful for Mrs. Bailey!!!" - Heather Akers #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #BlenenrhassettElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"I would love to give a shout out to Mrs. Chadwell at Neale Elementary 2nd grade. She is a kind, caring educator and wonderful to our children. You are appreciated everyday! Have a great week." - Michele Walker #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #NealeElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV