A KCS teacher is smiling after being recognized for his students success on a recent test. He is holding a certificate with his name on it.

Student Growth in Action: Kanawha County Schools Celebrates Secondary Teachers Making an Impact

Kanawha County Schools

February 25, 2026

Momentum you can measure—and feel in classrooms every day.

Across Kanawha County Schools, secondary teachers are making a powerful impact, helping students grow and gain confidence through thoughtful lessons and fresh strategies.

Mid-year benchmark results show that progress in action, and we are proud to recognize the educators behind it. Take a look at the list below to see the teachers leading the way and moving students forward.

Middle School Teachers

Andrew Jackson

  • Joshua Lovejoy

  • Robyn Hagerman

Dunbar

  • Bryce Foster

  • Danielle Farrar

DuPont

  • Douglas Prather

  • Emily Greene

Elkview

  • Julia Wilkinson

  • Rebecca Simpson

Hayes

  • Andy Anderson

  • Dwight Rice

Horace Mann

  • Rachel Hall

  • Vicky Hess

  • Amie Moss

John Adams

  • Jeff Jordan

  • Michelle Cottrill

Sissonville

  • Ashley Oldaker

  • Michael Brohard

South Charleston Middle

  • Walt Hillenbrand

  • Missy Chapman

West Side

  • Meredith Byrd

  • Angela Trusler Searls

A teacher is walking up the aisle to receive his certificate of recognition.High School Teachers

Capital

  • Johnee Greathouse

  • Kathy Ihnat

George Washington

  • Brigette Madden

  • Caitlin Kelly

Herbert Hoover

  • Kelly Plutro

  • Katie Null

Nitro

  • Michael Hughes

  • Kirby Asbury

Riverside

  • Christy Blankenship

  • Andrew Schwartz

St. Albans

  • Jackie Klingshirn

  • Christina Knight

Sissonville

  • Ashli Davis

  • Tony Bailey

South Charleston High School

  • Mellissa Mosley

  • Daniel Meyer

Group picture of teachers who were recognized for their students showing the most growth on the middle of the year benchmark tests.