Congratulations to Gretchen Shaffer!

W.Va. Teacher of the Year Gretchen Shaffer Honored

(Former Elkridge Landing Middle School Teacher)

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Joe Manchin joined Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia, Inc., Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield, Superintendent Steve Paine and the West Virginia Board of Education on Thursday to recognize Gretchen Shaffer, West Virginia’s 2010 Teacher of the Year. Shaffer is the recipient of a car and $5,000 for being selected as the state’s top educator.

“It is my distinct privilege to honor such a fine educator in our state’s public school system,” Manchin said. “Gretchen’s dedication to her students and to incorporating 21^st century learning skills into her classroom is evident every day. She is innovative and dynamic in the classroom and instills in her students a true love for learning.”

Paine added, “The teaching profession makes all other professions possible. West Virginia has some of the best educators in the nation. Gretchen is a shining example of the talent in our classrooms and I am proud of all she does for her students.”

To read the entire article, click here: http://wvde.state.wv.us/news/2021/

Source: West Virginia State Department of Education, posted January 14, 2010.

I had the privilege of hiring Gretchen as a first year teacher when I was the principal of Elkridge Landing Middle. Gretchen is most deserving of this incredible honor!

Way to go Gretchen!!!