WVDE Staff Directory

WVDE Organizational Chart

West Virginia Board of Education

West Virginia Board of Education

  • Office Phone: 558-3660
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/state-board-of-education/

  • Virginia Harris, Executive Assistant - West Virginia Board of Education
    (vharris@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3660

  • Office Topics: Policy 3235 - Definition of Good Cause for Failure to Receive School Board Training, West Virginia Board of Education, Policy 1241 - Notice and Conduct of Meetings, Policy 1242 - WV Board of Education Policy Making Process, Policy 1340 - Rules and Procedures for Administrative Hearings and Appeals

Office of the Superintendent

Superintendent

  • Office Phone: 558-2681
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/state-superintendent/

  • Clayton Burch, Superintendent of Schools - Superintendent
    (dvermill@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2681

  • Darcel Vermillion, Executive Assistant - Superintendent
    (dvermill@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2681

  • Renee Clark, Receptionist - Superintendent
    (renee.clark@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2711

  • Office Topics: Policy 5500.02 - County Service Personnel Staff Development Councils, State Strategic Plan, Policy 2436.10 - Participation in extracurricular activities, Waivers of WVBE Policy

Deputy Superintendent

  • Michele Blatt, Deputy Superintendent - Deputy Superintendent
    (mlblatt@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3762

  • Natalie Proctor, Executive Secretary - Deputy Superintendent
    (nproctor@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3762

Office of Legal Services

  • Office Phone: 558-3667
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/legal-services/

  • James Agee, Investigator - Office of Legal Services
    (james.agee@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3667

  • Heather Hutchens, General Counsel - Office of Legal Services
    (hhutchens@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3667

  • Marlene Price, Executive Secretary - Office of Legal Services
    (mprice@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3667

  • Sarah Stewart, Government Affairs Counsel - Office of Legal Services
    (sarah.a.stewart@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3667

  • Mary Catherine Tuckwiller, Attorney - Office of Legal Services
    (mctuckwiller@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3667

  • Office Topics: Administrative Hearings, Freedom of Information Act (FOIAs), Intercounty Student Transfer, Investigations, Level III Conflict Resolution, Level IV Citizen's Appeal, Licensure Denial/ Revocation, Policy 1230 - Freedom of Information Requests, Policy 3300 - Public Charter Schools, Policy 4200 - Provision of Equal Opportunity in WV Public Schools, Policy 5000 - Procedures for Designated Hiring and Transfer of School Personnel, Policy 5314 - Service Personnel Responsibilities and Performance Standards, Policy 7200 - Intercounty Transfer Arrangement, Policy 7211 - Conflict Resolution Process for Citizens, Policy 7212 - Intercounty Student Transfer Appeal, School Law Books, Superintendent's Interpretations, Policy 1241 - Notice and Conduct of Meetings, Policy 1242 - WV Board of Education Policy Making Process, Policy 1340 - Rules and Procedures for Administrative Hearings and Appeals, Policy 5612 - Use of Personal Leave Benefits with Workers' Compensation Benefits

Office of Human Resources

  • Office Phone: 558-2702
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/human-resources/

  • Brenda Freed, Program Specialist - Office of Human Resources
    (bfreed@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2702

  • Taran Wolford, Director - Office of Human Resources
    (taran.wolford@k12.wv.us), phone 304-558-2702

  • Office Topics: FMLA/PLA, Onboarding for New Employees, Title IX, Worker's Compensation/Benefits, WVDE Employment / Vacancies

Office of Communications

Office of Finance & Operations

Office of Internal Operations

Office of School Operations

  • Sherry Sadler, Program Assistant - Office of School Operations
    (ssadler@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2711

  • Amy Willard, School Operations Officer - Office of School Operations
    (awillard@k12.wv.us), phone 558-6300

School Operations: Office of School Finance

  • Office Phone: 558-6300
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/finance-and-administration/school-finance/

  • Uriah Cummings, Coordinator - School Operations: Office of School Finance
    (uriah.cummings@k12.wv.us), phone 558-6300

  • Joshua Harner, Coordinator - School Operations: Office of School Finance
    (joshua.harner@k12.wv.us), phone 558-6300

  • Kristen Lanham, Coordinator - School Operations: Office of School Finance
    (kristen.lanham@k12.wv.us), phone 558-6300

  • Office Topics: Certified Personnel Lists, Certified Transportation Data Collection, LEA Accounting / Budgeting, LEA Financial Watch List, LEA Medicaid Cost Reporting, LEA Salary Schedules, Policy 8100 - Public School Finance (Handbook for School Finance in WV), Policy 8100.1 - Computation of Average Daily attendance (ADA) and Average Daily Membership (ADM), Policy 8200 - Purchasing Procedures for Local Education Agencies, Policy 8224 - Projection of Net Enrollment Increases, Policy 8350 - Programs to Strengthen Student Learning Ability, Sourcebook, State Aid, Policy 5612 - Use of Personal Leave Benefits with Workers' Compensation Benefits

School Operations: Office of School Facilities

  • Office Phone: 558-2711
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/finance-and-administration/school-facilities-transportation/

  • Emmit Allen, HVAC Technician - School Operations: Office of School Facilities
    (emmit.allen@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2711

  • Ken Hughart, HVAC Technician - School Operations: Office of School Facilities
    (klhughar@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2711

  • James Richmond, HVAC Technician - School Operations: Office of School Facilities
    (jrichmond@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2711

  • Tommy Young, Director - School Operations: Office of School Facilities
    (tommy.young@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2711

  • Office Topics: Bus Operator Certification, Comprehensive Ed. Facility Plans (CEFP), County Preventive Maintenance Training, County Transportation Training, Energy Management, Engineering/ Technical Assistance, Facilities Reviews, Indoor Air Quality, Policy 4336 - WV School Bus Transportation Policy and Procedures Manual, Policy 6200 - Handbook on Planning School Facilities, Policy 6201 - Floor Covering in Public Schools, Policy 6202 - Investigating and Reporting Air Quality Complaints, Policy 6203 - Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning Technicians Job Descriptions, Policy 6204 - School Closing or Consolidations, School Bus Inspector, School Closures, Transportation

School Operations: Office of School Transportation

  • David Baber, Manager - School Operations: Office of School Transportation
    (dbaber@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2711

  • Raymond Dickens, Bus Inspector - School Operations: Office of School Transportation
    (raymond.dickens@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2711

  • Wesley Stone, Bus Inspector - School Operations: Office of School Transportation
    (wstone@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2711

  • Darrin Younker, Bus Inspector - School Operations: Office of School Transportation
    (dyounker@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2711

System of Support and Accountability

  • Charlene Coburn, Accountability Officer - System of Support and Accountability
    (ccoburn@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3199

  • Matthew Hicks, Manager - System of Support and Accountability
    (mhicks@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3199

  • Sonya White, Director - System of Support and Accountability
    (snjwhite@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3199

Technical and Adult Education

  • Office Phone: 558-2346
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/technical-education-governors-economic-initiatives/

  • Clinton Burch, Technical Education Officer - Technical and Adult Education
    (ccburch@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2346

  • Gigi Parsons, Executive Secretary - Technical and Adult Education
    (gparsons@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2346

  • Office Topics: Policy 2520.13 - WV College- and Career-Readiness Programs of Study/Standards for Career and Technical Education, Policy 3232 - Establishment Procedures & Operating Policy for Multi-county Career Technical Centers

Office of Career Technical Education

  • Office Phone: 558-2348
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/technical-education/

  • Deanna Canterbury-Penn, Coordinator - Office of Career Technical Education
    (dpenn@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3703

  • James Coble, Coordinator - Office of Career Technical Education
    (jcoble@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3703

  • Jessica Conger, Program Assistant - Office of Career Technical Education
    (jessica.mccoy@k12.wv.us), phone 304-558-2347

  • Timothy Elliott, Coordinator - Office of Career Technical Education
    (tbelliott@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3703

  • Rick Gillman, Director - Office of Career Technical Education
    (rgillman@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2348

  • Pat Givens, Program Assistant - Office of Career Technical Education
    (pgivens@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2348

  • David Lemmon, Coordinator - Office of Career Technical Education
    (david.lemmon@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3703

  • Tami Maynard, Coordinator - Office of Career Technical Education
    (tmmaynar@k12.wv.us), phone 558-6321

  • Eydie Payne, Secretary - Office of Career Technical Education
    (econner@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3703

  • Nathan Taylor, Coordinator - Office of Career Technical Education
    (netaylor@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2347

  • Frank Tetrick, Coordinator - Office of Career Technical Education
    (ftetrick@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3703

  • Ashley Torres, Coordinator - Office of Career Technical Education
    (atorres@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3703

  • Kelly Turley, Secretary - Office of Career Technical Education
    (kturley@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2347

  • Office Topics: Broadcast Technology, Career and Works Skills Training (CWST), Career Integrated Experiential Learning (CIEL), CTE Data Analysis, CTE Grants & Scholarships, CTE Program of Study: Accounting and Finance, CTE Program of Study: Advanced Manufacturing (Advanced Career), CTE Program of Study: Aerospace Engineering (Advanced Career), CTE Program of Study: Aesthetics, CTE Program of Study: Agribusiness Systems, CTE Program of Study: Allied Health Science (A)-Dental Assistant, CTE Program of Study: Allied Health Science (B)-Emergency Services, CTE Program of Study: Allied Health Science (C)-Medical Assistant, CTE Program of Study: Allied Health Science (D)-Pre Nursing, CTE Program of Study: Allied Health Science (E)-PTCB Prep, CTE Program of Study: Animal Processing, CTE Program of Study: Animal Systems, CTE Program of Study: Automotive Technology, CTE Program of Study: Baking and Pastry, CTE Program of Study: Barbering, CTE Program of Study: Biomedical Science (PLTW), CTE Program of Study: Broadcast Journalism, CTE Program of Study: Building Maintenance and Operations, CTE Program of Study: Careers in Education, CTE Program of Study: Carpentry, CTE Program of Study: CASE Animal Science, CTE Program of Study: CASE Plant Science, CTE Program of Study: Chemical Energy and Mechanical Technologies, CTE Program of Study: Cisco Networking Academies, CTE Program of Study: Clean Energy (Advanced Career), CTE Program of Study: Coding, App and Game Design, CTE Program of Study: Collision Repair Technology, CTE Program of Study: Computer Aided Draft and Design, CTE Program of Study: Computer Science (Project Lead the Way), CTE Program of Study: Computer Systems Repair Technology, CTE Program of Study: Diagnostic Services, CTE Program of Study: Diesel Equipment Technology, CTE Program of Study: Early Childhood Education, CTE Program of Study: Electrical Technician, CTE Program of Study: Emergency and Firefighting Management Services (A)-Industrial Fire Safety, CTE Program of Study: Emergency and Firefighting Management Services (B)-Emergency Management, CTE Program of Study: Energy, Power and Engineered Systems (Advanced Career), CTE Program of Study: Food Science and Nutrition, CTE Program of Study: Forest Industry, CTE Program of Study: Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Advanced Career), CTE Program of Study: Graphic Communications, CTE Program of Study: Graphic Design, CTE Program of Study: Hair Stylist, CTE Program of Study: Health and Safety Leadership, CTE Program of Study: Health Informatics (Advanced Career), CTE Program of Study: Hospitality and Tourism, CTE Program of Study: Human Services, CTE Program of Study: HVAC Technician, CTE Program of Study: Industrial Equipment Maintenance, CTE Program of Study: Informatics (Advanced Career), CTE Program of Study: Information Management/Microsoft Computer Applications Specialist, CTE Program of Study: Innovations in Science and Technology (Advanced Career), CTE Program of Study: Law and Public Safety, CTE Program of Study: Machine Tool Technology, CTE Program of Study: Management and Administrative Support, CTE Program of Study: Marketing Management, CTE Program of Study: Masonry, CTE Program of Study: Metals Technology, CTE Program of Study: Multimedia Publishing, CTE Program of Study: Nail Technology, CTE Program of Study: Natural Resources Management, CTE Program of Study: Paralegal Assistant, CTE Program of Study: Personal Fitness and Wellness Training, CTE Program of Study: Pet Grooming, CTE Program of Study: Plant Systems, CTE Program of Study: Plumbing, CTE Program of Study: Power Equipment Systems, CTE Program of Study: Power, Structural and Technical Systems, CTE Program of Study: Pre-Engineering-Project Lead the Way, CTE Program of Study: ProStart Restaurant Management, CTE Program of Study: Robotics, CTE Program of Study: STEM, CTE Program of Study: Therapeutic Services, CTE Program of Study: Virtual Simulation and Game Development, CTSOs, Electronics Technician, Future Business LEaders of America (FBLA), Future Farmers of America (FFA), Individual Work Ready Competencies (IWRC), Industry Credentials, Millwork and Cabinetmaking, Perkins Technical Assistance / Accountability, JROTC, Prevention Support Specialist, Secondary CTE Fiscal Management, B&I Technical Assistance

Office of Advanced Career Education

  • Office Phone: 558-2389
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/governors-economic-initiatives/

  • Veronica Barron, Coordinator - Office of Advanced Career Education
    (vbarron@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2389

  • Adam Canter, Director - Office of Advanced Career Education
    (ccanter@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2389

  • Tara Combs, Coordinator - Office of Advanced Career Education
    (tcombs@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2389

  • Angie Gardner, Program Expert - Office of Advanced Career Education
    (angie.gardner@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2389

  • Alyssa Keedy-White, Coordinator - Office of Advanced Career Education
    (alyssa.keedy@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2389

  • Jody Wilkinson, Secretary - Office of Advanced Career Education
    (jwilkinson@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2389

  • Office Topics: Advanced Career Education (ACE), Adult CTE Fiscal Management, EDGE, COE, CTE Technical Assessments, Federal Financial Reporting, OCR CTE Compliance, Governor's Workforce Credential, Service Personnel Testing, Classroom 2 Career, Workforce Initiatives, Reverse Job Fairs, Career Signings

Office of Adult Education

  • Office Phone: 558-0280
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/adult-education/

  • Sandra Adkins, Coordinator - Office of Adult Education
    (sandra.adkins@k12.wv.us), phone 558-0280

  • Timothy Anderson, Coordinator - Office of Adult Education
    (tjanderson@k12.wv.us), phone 558-0280

  • Amy Boggess, Program Assistant - Office of Adult Education
    (albogges@k12.wv.us), phone 558-0280

  • Sally Finchum, Program Specialist - Office of Adult Education
    (sfinchum@k12.wv.us), phone 558-0280

  • Ellen Killion, Coordinator - Office of Adult Education
    (ekillion@k12.wv.us), phone 558-6315

  • Mendy Marshall, Director - Office of Adult Education
    (mamarsha@k12.wv.us), phone 558-0280

  • Sharon Newhouse, Secretary - Office of Adult Education
    (snewhouse@k12.wv.us), phone 558-0280

  • Debbie Robinson, Testing Analyst - Office of Adult Education
    (dlively@k12.wv.us), phone 558-6315

  • Cynthia Sundstrom, Coordinator - Office of Adult Education
    (csundstr@k12.wv.us), phone 558-0280

  • Jamie Vermillion, Testing Analyst - Office of Adult Education
    (jamie.vermillion@k12.wv.us), phone 558-6315

  • Office Topics: Adult Basic Education, Adult Health Science Education, High School Equivalency Diploma, High School Equivalency Testing (TASC/GED), Option Pathway, Policy 2420 - Guidelines for Compliance with Adult Education Programs and Computation for Adults Enrollment under the School Aid Formula, Adults in Net Enrollment, Policy 2444 - Issuance of the State of WV High School Equivalency Diploma and Option Pathway, Policy 2446 - Public School Support for the Mountaineer Challenge Academy, Public Service Training, SPOKES/ TANF Assessment, Therapeutic Services, Workforce Investment Opportunity Act

Office of Diversion & Transition Programs

  • Office Phone: 558-8833
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/diversion-transition-programs/

  • Pam Bird, Program Specialist - Office of Diversion & Transition Programs
    (pbird@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8833

  • Jeremiah Bolen, Program Specialist - Office of Diversion & Transition Programs
    (jebolen@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8833

  • Jacob Green, ODTP Superintendent - Office of Diversion & Transition Programs
    (jgreen@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8833

  • Stephen Hoskinson, Program Specialist - Office of Diversion & Transition Programs
    (shoskinson@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8833

  • Jared Hughes, Manager - Office of Diversion & Transition Programs
    (jbhughes@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8833

  • Crystal Lively Thomspon, Program Specialist - Office of Diversion & Transition Programs
    (crystal.lively@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8833

  • Kari Rice, Coordinator - Office of Diversion & Transition Programs
    (klrice@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8833

  • Vickie Rose, Secretary - Office of Diversion & Transition Programs
    (lvrose@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8833

  • Lorrie Smith, Manager - Office of Diversion & Transition Programs
    (lorrie.smith@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8833

  • Gary Wingrove, Coordinator - Office of Diversion & Transition Programs
    (gwingrov@k12.wv.us), phone 304-250-6570

  • Mollie Wood, Manager - Office of Diversion & Transition Programs
    (mbwood@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8833

  • John Woodrum, Program Assistant - Office of Diversion & Transition Programs
    (jwoodrum@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8833

  • Misty Woodrum, Program Assistant - Office of Diversion & Transition Programs
    (mwoodrum@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8833

  • Office Topics: Adult Correctional Centers, DHHR Facilities, Juvenile And Adult Correctional Education Programs, Juvenile Education Programs for Pre-dispositional Youth, Juvenile Education Programs in Mental Health Programs, Juvenile Justice Diversion Education Programs, Juvenile Transition Programs And Adult Re-entry Programs, Policy 1471 - Education in WV's Correctional Institutions: Mission and Goals, Policy 2325 - High Quality Standards for Juvenile Institutional Education Programs, Policy 2800 - Regulations for the Education of Juveniles Placed in Secure Predispositional Juvenile Centers, Regional Jails, Truancy Diversion Programs

Division of District & School Support

Assistant Superintendent

  • Office Phone: 558-0200
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/support-accountability/

  • Melody Cochran, Executive Secretary - Assistant Superintendent
    (melody.cochran@k12.wv.us), phone 558-0200

  • Office Topics: Policy 5309 - County Superintendent Performance Evaluations, Policy 5500.03 - Rules for Required Qualities, Proficiencies and Leadership Skills for Principals

Office of Federal Programs & Support

  • Office Phone: 558-7805
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/federal-programs/

  • Anthony Crago, Manager - Office of Federal Programs & Support
    (acrago@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3396

  • Elizabeth McCoy, Executive Secretary - Office of Federal Programs & Support
    (eamccoy@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7805

  • Melanie Purkey, Federal Programs Officer - Office of Federal Programs & Support
    (mpurkey@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7805

  • Office Topics: County Strategic Plan, Neglected, Policy 2417 - Regulations and English Language Proficiency Standards for English Learners, Policy 7300 - Better Schools Accountability: School, School District and Statewide School Report Cards

Office of ESEA/IDEA

  • Office Phone: 558-7805
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/federal-programs/

  • Tammy Brown, Accountant - Office of ESEA/IDEA
    (tbrown@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7805

  • Teresa Brown, Coordinator - Office of ESEA/IDEA
    (teresa.l.brown@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7805

  • Jeremy Brunty, Coordinator - Office of ESEA/IDEA
    (jeremy.brunty@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7805

  • Lisa Carden, Coordinator - Office of ESEA/IDEA
    (lacarden@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7805

  • Lesa Hines, Coordinator - Office of ESEA/IDEA
    (lhines@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7805

  • Mami Itamochi, Coordinator - Office of ESEA/IDEA
    (mitamochi@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7805

  • Michele Moore, Coordinator - Office of ESEA/IDEA
    (mmoore@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7805

  • Sheila Paitsel, Manager - Office of ESEA/IDEA
    (sgpaitsel@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7805

  • Carrie Reeves, Coordinator - Office of ESEA/IDEA
    (cbreeves@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7805

  • Office Topics: Delinquent, English as a Second Language (ESL), ESEA Foster Care, ESEA/ESSA, Homeless Education, IDEA Complaint Resolution, IDEA Monitoring, International Education, Limited English Proficiency, McKinney Vento Act, Title I, Title II - Supporting Instruction, Title III - English Language Learners, Title IV - 21ST Century Community Learning Centers, Title V - Rural And Low Income Schools

Office of Child Nutrition

  • Office Phone: 558-3396
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/child-nutrition/

  • Jarahnee Armstrong, Secretary - Office of Child Nutrition
    (jrarmstr@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3396

  • Kristy Blower, Coordinator - Office of Child Nutrition
    (kblower@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3396

  • Cybele Boehm, Coordinator - Office of Child Nutrition
    (cboehm@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3396

  • Jamie Chapman, Coordinator - Office of Child Nutrition
    (jamie.chapman@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3396

  • Sheri Fulks, Accountant - Office of Child Nutrition
    (shoylman@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3396

  • Amanda Harrison, Director - Office of Child Nutrition
    (amanda.harrison@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3396

  • Alana Hudson, Coordinator - Office of Child Nutrition
    (alana.hudson@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3396

  • Kevin Isaacs, Coordinator - Office of Child Nutrition
    (cisaacs@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3396

  • Natasha Jones, Coordinator - Office of Child Nutrition
    (njones@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3396

  • Keri Kennedy-Shamblin, Coordinator - Office of Child Nutrition
    (keri.kennedy@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3396

  • Travis Legg, Coordinator - Office of Child Nutrition
    (tlegg@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3396

  • Bekki Leigh, Coordinator - Office of Child Nutrition
    (bleigh@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3396

  • Michele Reed, Secretary - Office of Child Nutrition
    (bmreed@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2708

  • Samantha Reeves, Coordinator - Office of Child Nutrition
    (snsnuffer@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2708

  • Tracy Sayre, Coordinator - Office of Child Nutrition
    (trcsayre@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3396

  • Office Topics: At-Risk Supper Program, Child and Adult Care, Food Safety & HACCP NSLP - Snack Program, Local Wellness Policies, Policy 4321.1 - Standards for School Nutrition, School Breakfast Lunch Program, Special Milk Program, Summer Food Service Program, Team Nutrition Training Grant

Office of Student Support & Well-being

  • Rebecca Derenge, Coordinator - Office of Student Support & Well-being
    (rderenge@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7805

  • Stephanie Hayes, Coordinator - Office of Student Support & Well-being
    (stephanie.hayes@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7805

  • Sandi Hill, Secretary - Office of Student Support & Well-being
    (sandra.f.hill@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7805

  • Tracy Komorowski, Coordinator - Office of Student Support & Well-being
    (tbkomorowski@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7805

  • David Lee, Manager - Office of Student Support & Well-being
    (david.lee@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7805

  • Kelly Mordecki, Coordinator - Office of Student Support & Well-being
    (kmordecki@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7805

  • Cynthia Sorsaia, Coordinator - Office of Student Support & Well-being
    (csorsaia@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7805

  • Sherry Swint, Coordinator - Office of Student Support & Well-being
    (sherry.swint@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7805

Office of Leadership Support

  • Jessica Austin, Coordinator - Office of Leadership Support
    (jessica.austin@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3199

  • Travis Gibson, Program Specialist - Office of Leadership Support
    (travis.gibson@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3199

  • Stacey Losh, Coordinator - Office of Leadership Support
    (stacey.losh@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3199

  • Eva Marcum, Coordinator - Office of Leadership Support
    (emarcum@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3199

  • Drew McClanahan, Manager - Office of Leadership Support
    (dmcclanahan@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3199

  • Office Topics: Expulsion, Safe Schools, Policy 5902 - Employee Code of Conduct, Policy 5800 - Standards of Professional Practice for WV Superintendents, Principals, and Teacher Leaders, Policy 5310 - Performance Evaluation of School Personnel, Policy 4373 - Expected Behavior in Safe and Supportive Schools, School Culture, Policy 4110 - Attendance, Discipline, Leadership Development, Attendance, Bullying, Community Engagement, Diagnostic Review, Educator Evaluation, WV School Leadership Network, Student Code of Conduct, Suspension, WV Standards for Effective Schools, Support for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) Schools

Office of School Improvement

  • Office Phone: 558-3199
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/leadership-system-support/

  • Jonah Adkins, Coordinator - Office of School Improvement
    (jwadkins@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3199

  • Alexandra Criner, Coordinator - Office of School Improvement
    (alexandra.criner@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3199

  • Margaret Williamson, Manager - Office of School Improvement
    (mgwillia@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3199

  • Office Topics: Attendance, Bullying, Community Engagement, Policy 5310 - Performance Evaluation of School Personnel, Diagnostic Review, Discipline, Educator Evaluation, Expulsion, Leadership Development, WV School Leadership Network, Policy 4110 - Attendance, Policy 4373 - Expected Behavior in Safe and Supportive Schools, Policy 5800 - Standards of Professional Practice for WV Superintendents, Principals, and Teacher Leaders, Policy 5902 - Employee Code of Conduct, Safe Schools, Support for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) Schools, School Culture, Student Code of Conduct, Suspension, WV Standards for Effective Schools, West Virginia School Leadership Network

Office of Data Management & Information Systems

  • Office Phone: 558-8869
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/data-management-information-systems/

  • Jenelle Brooks, Secretary - Office of Data Management & Information Systems
    (jmosley@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8869

  • Tim Conzett, Technology Officer - Office of Data Management & Information Systems
    (tim.conzett@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8869

  • Georgia Hughes-Webb, Manager - Office of Data Management & Information Systems
    (ghugheswebb@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8869

  • Office Topics: Policy 4350 - Procedure for the Collection, Maintenance and Disclosure of Student Data, Tools for Schools, Acceptable Use of Technology

Office of Data Analysis & Research

Office of WV Education Information System

  • Office Phone: 558-8869
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/data-management-information-systems/

  • Howard Adkins, RPG Programmer - Office of WV Education Information System
    (howard.adkins@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8869

  • Nanette Argabrite, Director - Office of WV Education Information System
    (nargabri@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8869

  • Jordan Bowen, Coordinator - Office of WV Education Information System
    (jordan.bowen@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8869

  • Doug Cipoletti, Coordinator - Office of WV Education Information System
    (dccipole@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8869

  • Mark Easter, Program Expert - Office of WV Education Information System
    (measter@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8869

  • Cynthia Fizer, Secretary - Office of WV Education Information System
    (cfizer@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8869

  • Robert Gaum, Program Specialist - Office of WV Education Information System
    (robert.gaum@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8869

  • Anthony Gill, Program Specialist - Office of WV Education Information System
    (agill@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8869

  • Erik Hawkins, Coordinator - Office of WV Education Information System
    (erik.hawkins@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8869

  • David Hudnall, Coordinator - Office of WV Education Information System
    (david.hudnall@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8869

  • Ronda Kouski, Program Specialist - Office of WV Education Information System
    (rkouski@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8869

  • Nancy McClain, Program Specialist - Office of WV Education Information System
    (nnmcclain@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8869

  • Brenda Morris, Coordinator - Office of WV Education Information System
    (bmorris@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7880

  • Amanda Netzer, Program Assistant - Office of WV Education Information System
    (anetzer@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8869

  • Aaron Riley, Coordinator - Office of WV Education Information System
    (ariley@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2696

  • Jeff Takarsh, Program Expert - Office of WV Education Information System
    (jtakarsh@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8869

  • Michael Taylor, Program Expert - Office of WV Education Information System
    (michael.d.taylor@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8869

  • Karen Turner, Program Specialist - Office of WV Education Information System
    (keturner@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8869

  • Deena Tyree, Program Specialist - Office of WV Education Information System
    (dtyree@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8869

  • Matthew Williamson, Coordinator - Office of WV Education Information System
    (mbwilliamson@k12.wv.us), phone 558-8869

  • Office Topics: Accountability Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Governance, Data System Management and Support, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Identity Management (Webtop/ SSO), ZoomWV, Web/ Mobile App Development, Program Evaluation/ IRB

Office of Infrastructure & Network Operations

  • Office Phone: 558-3705
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/infrastructure-and-network-operations/

  • Zachary Ballard, Program Expert - Office of Infrastructure & Network Operations
    (zachary.ballard@k12.wv.us), phone 304-558-3705

  • Walta Belai-Ghiorghis, Program Expert - Office of Infrastructure & Network Operations
    (walta.belai@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3705

  • Dave Cartwright, Director - Office of Infrastructure & Network Operations
    (dcartwri@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3705

  • Ilesa Casto, Secretary - Office of Infrastructure & Network Operations
    (ijcasto@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3705

  • Jimmy Daniels, Coordinator - Office of Infrastructure & Network Operations
    (jdaniels@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3705

  • Jessie Hackney, Coordinator - Office of Infrastructure & Network Operations
    (jessie.hackney@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3705

  • Robert McCoy, Coordinator - Office of Infrastructure & Network Operations
    (rmccoy@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3705

  • Mark Moore, Coordinator - Office of Infrastructure & Network Operations
    (mramoore@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3705

  • Lori Whitt, Coordinator - Office of Infrastructure & Network Operations
    (lwhitt@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3705

  • Aaron Williams, Coordinator - Office of Infrastructure & Network Operations
    (alwillia@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3705

  • Office Topics: CISCO IP Communication, E-Mail, Filtering, Network Operations, Network Security, Second Launch, Technology Integration Specialists (TIS), Technology Systems Specialists (TSS)

Division of Teaching & Learning

Assistant Superintendent

Office of Early & Elementary Learning

  • Office Phone: 558-9994
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/early-and-elementary-learning/

  • Janet Bock-Hager, Coordinator - Office of Early & Elementary Learning
    (jbockhager@k12.wv.us), phone 558-9994

  • Nikki Britt, Program Assistant - Office of Early & Elementary Learning
    (shanna.britt@k12.wv.us), phone 558-9994

  • Monica DellaMea, Director - Office of Early & Elementary Learning
    (mdellamea@k12.wv.us), phone 558-9994

  • Lisa Fisher, Coordinator - Office of Early & Elementary Learning
    (lmray@k12.wv.us), phone 558-9994

  • Rhonda Fisher, Coordinator - Office of Early & Elementary Learning
    (rffisher@k12.wv.us), phone 558-9994

  • Teresa Hammond, Coordinator - Office of Early & Elementary Learning
    (thammond@k12.wv.us), phone 558-9994

  • Ginger Huffman, Coordinator - Office of Early & Elementary Learning
    (vhuffman@k12.wv.us), phone 558-9994

  • Sara Hutchinson, Coordinator - Office of Early & Elementary Learning
    (shutchinson@k12.wv.us), phone 558-9994

  • Margaret Luma, Coordinator - Office of Early & Elementary Learning
    (myelencsi@k12.wv.us), phone 558-9994

  • Office Topics: Arts K-5, Dispositions & Standards for Student Success K-5, Dropout Prevention, English Language Arts K-5, Library Media Specialists, Mathematics K-5, National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT), Policy 2512 - Transformative System of support for Early Literacy, Policy 2520.3C - Next Generation Content Standards and Objectives for Science in WV Schools, Policy 2525 - WV's Universal Access to a Quality Early Education System, Policy 3234 - School Calendar, Preschool (pre-k), Professional Learning, Pupil Teacher Ratio (Policy 2510), School Calendar, School Readiness, Science K-5, Social Studies K-5, Teacher Academy Transition, Teacher Mentoring, Third Grade Literacy Initiative, Wellness K-5, WV Early Learning Reporting System (WV ELRS), WV Imagination Library, WV TREE, WV Universal Pre - K, Young Writers

Office of Middle & Secondary Learning

  • Office Phone: 558-5325
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/middle-secondary-learning/

  • Cynthia Burke, Coordinator - Office of Middle & Secondary Learning
    (caburke@k12.wv.us), phone 558-5325

  • Electa Crowder, Coordinator - Office of Middle & Secondary Learning
    (ecrowder@k12.wv.us), phone 348-6183

  • Jennifer Gill, Secretary - Office of Middle & Secondary Learning
    (jennifer.l.gill@k12.wv.us), phone 558-5325

  • Josh Grant, Coordinator - Office of Middle & Secondary Learning
    (jgrant@k12.wv.us), phone 558-5325

  • Denise Husson, Secretary - Office of Middle & Secondary Learning
    (dhusson@k12.wv.us), phone 558-5325

  • Deborah Justice, Program Assistant - Office of Middle & Secondary Learning
    (djustice@k12.wv.us), phone 558-5325

  • Erika Klose, Coordinator - Office of Middle & Secondary Learning
    (eklose@k12.wv.us), phone 558-5325

  • Derek Lambert, Coordinator - Office of Middle & Secondary Learning
    (drlambert@k12.wv.us), phone 558-5325

  • Dustin Lambert, Coordinator - Office of Middle & Secondary Learning
    (dllambert@k12.wv.us), phone 558-5325

  • Andrea Lemon, Coordinator - Office of Middle & Secondary Learning
    (alemon@k12.wv.us), phone 558-5325

  • Karen Linville, Program Expert - Office of Middle & Secondary Learning
    (karen.linville@k12.wv.us), phone 558-5325

  • Ray Lowther, Coordinator - Office of Middle & Secondary Learning
    (ray.lowther@k12.wv.us), phone 558-5325

  • Joseph Mastracci, Coordinator - Office of Middle & Secondary Learning
    (jmastracci@k12.wv.us), phone 558-5325

  • Deborah Nicholson, Coordinator - Office of Middle & Secondary Learning
    (dlnichol@k12.wv.us), phone 558-5325

  • Joey Wiseman, Director - Office of Middle & Secondary Learning
    (rjwisema@k12.wv.us), phone 558-5325

  • Office Topics: Academic Scheduling, Advanced Placement, Arts (visual art, music, dance, theatre) 6-12, Arts Alive, Civics Literacy, Computer Science, Course Codes, Credit Recovery, Driver Education, Elearning, Embedded and Dual Credit, English Language Arts 6-12, FitnessGram, Geographical Information System (GIS), Golden Horseshoe, Governor's Honor's Academy, Governor's School for Entrepreneurship, Governor's Schools for the Arts, Governor's STEM Institute I, Governor's STEM Institute II, Graduation Requirements, Home School, Innovation in Education, Policy 2315 - Comprehensive School Counseling Programs, Instructional Materials, Instructional Technology, International Visiting Teachers, Mathematics 6-12, National History Day, National History Teacher of the Year, onTargetWV, Personal Finance, Physical Education 6-12, Policy 2422 - Driver Education Regulations, Policy 2445.40 - Instructional Resources, Policy 2460 - Educational Purpose and Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources, Technologies, and the Internet by Students and Educators, Policy 2510 - Assuring the Quality of Education: Regulations for Education Programs, Policy 2520.2B - WV College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Mathematics, Policy 2520.5 - West Virginia College - and Career-Readiness Standards for Wellness Education, Policy 2520.7 - West Virginia College- and Career-Readiness Standards for World Language, Policy 2520.8 - West Virginia Driver Education , Policy 2520.9 - West Virginia College- and Career-Readiness Standards for the Arts, Policy 2520.14 - West Virginia College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Technology and Computer Science, Policy 2520.15 - Early Learning Standards Framework Content Standards and Learning Criteria for WV Pre-Kindergarten (WV Pre-K), Policy 2520.16 - Alternate Academic Achievement Standards, Policy 2520.17 - Library Media Content Standards and Objectives for WV Schools, Policy 2520.19 - WV College- and Career-Readiness Dispositions and Standards for Student Success for Grades K-12, Private Schools, Policy 4150 - Student Driver Eligibility Certificate, Presidential Awards for Excellance in Science Teaching, Professional Learning, Pupil Teacher Ratio (Policy 2510), Science 6-12, Science in the Arts, Social Studies 6-12, State Geographic Bee, State Social Studies Fair, STEM, Step 7a, Student Success, Summer School Programs, United States Senate Youth Program, Wellness/Health Education 6-12, World Language, WV Sustainable Schools (Green Ribbon Schools), WV TREE, WV Virtual School, Young Writers, Policy 2520.4 - WV College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Social Studies, Acceptable Use of Technology, Counselor/Counseling, Policy 2330 - Nonpublic School Accreditation, Policy 2520.1A - WV College- and Career-Readiness Standards for English Language Arts, Policy 2520.3C - Next Generation Content Standards and Objectives for Science in WV Schools

Office of Special Education & Student Support

  • Office Phone: 558-2696
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/special-education/

  • Susan Beck, Director - Office of Special Education & Student Support
    (sbeck@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2696

  • Lee Ann Brammer, Coordinator - Office of Special Education & Student Support
    (lbrammer@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2696

  • Shana Clay, Coordinator - Office of Special Education & Student Support
    (sdclay@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2696

  • Mary Anne Clendenin, Coordinator - Office of Special Education & Student Support
    (mclenden@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2696

  • Nancy Cline, Coordinator - Office of Special Education & Student Support
    (nmcline@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2696

  • Jason Conaway, Coordinator - Office of Special Education & Student Support
    (jconaway@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2696

  • Patricia Davis, Secretary - Office of Special Education & Student Support
    (patty.davis@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2696

  • Renee Ecckles-Hardy, Coordinator - Office of Special Education & Student Support
    (renee.ecckleshardy@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2696

  • Dawn Embrey-King, Coordinator - Office of Special Education & Student Support
    (dembreyking@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2696

  • Kelly Hall, Secretary - Office of Special Education & Student Support
    (kelly.l.hall@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2696

  • Kelley Johnson, Program Expert - Office of Special Education & Student Support
    (kelley.johnson@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2696

  • Allegra Kazemzadeh, Coordinator - Office of Special Education & Student Support
    (akazemzadeh@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2696

  • Michael Knighton, Coordinator - Office of Special Education & Student Support
    (mknighto@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2696

  • Terry Riley, Coordinator - Office of Special Education & Student Support
    (tjriley@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2696

  • Amber Stohr, Coordinator - Office of Special Education & Student Support
    (astohr@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2696

  • Diana Whitlock, Coordinator - Office of Special Education & Student Support
    (dwhitloc@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2696

  • Office Topics: Alternate Diploma, Alternate Standards, Assistive Technology, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Mental Health Technical Assistance Center, Blind-Deaf Project, Blind/Visually Impaired, Cognitive Impaired, Emotion/Behavior Disorder, Family Engagement, Gifted Education, Graduation 20/20, Hearing Impaired/Deaf, High Needs/ High Acuity, Homebound, Individualized Education Program (IEP), Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Intellectual Disabilities, Medicaid, Orthopedic Impairment, Out-Of-State, Policy 2419 - Regulations for the Education of Students with Exceptionalities, Policy 2422.7 - Standards for Basic and Specialized Health Care Procedures, Policy 2423 - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Policy 2315 - Comprehensive School Counseling Programs, Policy 4310 - Policy Regarding Eye, Face, or Body Shield Safety Devices, Policy 5314.01 - Autism Mentor, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS), Project AWARE, Results Driven Priorities (RDP), School Health Services, School Nurse, School Psychology, School-Based Medical Services, Section 504, Special Education And Related Services, Specific Learning Disabilities, Speech-Language Impairment, Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPA), State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP), Teacher Of The Year, Transition Technical Assistance Center, Traumatic Brain Injury, WV Advisory Council for Education of Exceptional Children (WVACEEC), WV's Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Counselor/Counseling

Office of Assessment

  • Office Phone: 558-2546
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/assessment/

  • Vickie Baker, Coordinator - Office of Assessment
    (vbaker@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2546

  • Timothy Butcher, Coordinator - Office of Assessment
    (tbutcher@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2546

  • Carrie Christy, Secretary - Office of Assessment
    (cchristy@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2546

  • Stacey Murrell, Coordinator - Office of Assessment
    (slmurrell@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2546

  • Jason Perdue, Coordinator - Office of Assessment
    (jperdue@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2546

  • Sonja Phillips, Coordinator - Office of Assessment
    (sonja.phillips@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2546

  • Vaughn Rhudy, Director - Office of Assessment
    (vrhudy@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2546

  • Terri Sappington, Coordinator - Office of Assessment
    (tsapping@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2546

  • Rob Surface, Coordinator - Office of Assessment
    (rsurface@k12.wv.us), phone 558-2546

  • Office Topics: Classroom Benchmark Assessments, Comprehensive Interim Assessments, High School College- and Career-Readiness Assessment, Interim Assessment Modules, International Computer Information Literacy Study (ICILS), International Early Learning Study (IELS), National Assessment of Educational Programs (NAEP), Policy 2340 - WV Measures of Academic Progress, Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), Teaching and Learning International Study (TALIS), Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), West Virginia Alternate Summative Assessment, West Virginia General Summative Assessment Grade 3-8, WV Diagnostic Assessments, WV General Summative Assessment (WVGSA)

Office of Educator Development & Support

  • Office Phone: 558-3119
  • Carla Warren, Director - Office of Educator Development & Support
    (carla.warren@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3119

  • Brooke Green, Program Assistant - Office of Educator Development & Support
    (brooke.green@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3119

  • Robert Mellace, Coordinator - Office of Educator Development & Support
    (rmellace@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3119

  • Cheryl Nichols, Program Assistant - Office of Educator Development & Support
    (clnichols@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3119

  • Jodi Oliveto, Coordinator - Office of Educator Development & Support
    (joliveto@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3119

  • Bridget Phillips, Coordinator - Office of Educator Development & Support
    (bridget.phillips@k12.wv.us), phone 558-3119

  • Office Topics: Alternative Certification, IHE Program Approval And Accreditation, IHE Reform Initiatives, Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission, Policy 5050 - WV Commission for Professional Teaching Standards, Policy 5100 - Approval of Education Personnel Preparation Programs, Policy 5901 - Alternative Certification Programs for the Education of Teachers, Policy 4355 - High School Diplomas for Veterans, Professional Development Schools and Yearlong Residency, Recruitment And Retention, Troops to Teachers

Office of Certification

  • Office Phone: 558-7010
    Office Website: https://wvde.us/certification-and-professional-preparation/

  • Mona Bowe, Secretary - Office of Certification
    (mbowe@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7010

  • Jamea Brinckman, Program Specialist - Office of Certification
    (jamea.brinckman@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7010

  • Emily Curry, Coordinator - Office of Certification
    (emily.curry@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7010

  • Brad Fittro, Coordinator - Office of Certification
    (bfittro@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7010

  • Scottie Ford, Coordinator - Office of Certification
    (smford@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7010

  • Robert Hagerman, Director - Office of Certification
    (rhagerma@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7010

  • Christina Haymaker, Coordinator - Office of Certification
    (chaymaker@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7010

  • Sherri Hudnall, Program Assistant - Office of Certification
    (shudnall@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7010

  • Julie Morris, Coordinator - Office of Certification
    (jlmmorri@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7010

  • Lori Wilson, Coordinator - Office of Certification
    (llbuchan@k12.wv.us), phone 558-7010

  • Office Topics: Advanced Salary Classification, Certification, Licensure, Mentor And Tuition Reimbursement, Paraprofessional, Policy 5103 - Prospective Employable Professional Personnel, Policy 5112 - Athletic Trainers , Policy 5141 - Approved College Credit for Aide IV Classification, Policy 5202 - Minimum Requirements for the Licensure of Professional/Paraprofessional Personnel and Advanced Salary Classification, Policy 5300 - Board of Education Relations with School Personnel, Policy 5530 - Sabbatical Leave Policy for Professional Educators and Teacher Aides, Professional Teaching Standards, Teaching Certification, Tutition Reimbursement