Testimonials

“Now, more than ever, strong educators are needed in West Virginia. If you want a rewarding career that will make a lifelong impact on others, please consider this wonderful profession.”

“To me, teaching in a rural school with smaller classes, fewer faculty and a more ‘family feel’, has allowed me to really take interest in each individual student.”

“My favorite aspect of my job is being able to build relationships with my students. I want my students to know that someone cares about and believes in them.”

“Regardless of any factors that impact the education system, the need for great teachers is timeless. I personally feel that teaching is a career you can feel confident that you are making a difference and have a purpose.”

“The West Virginia educational system is unique in the ‘small town’ atmosphere of learning. Instructors provide more one-on-one instruction, emotional and social support, and an individualized learning path.”

“The work/school community is so close that there is always support and an opportunity to make life-long impacts on students (and families) in and outside of the classroom.”

“We can all remember those teachers who took the extra time to help us reach our full potential. Being that person for many of my students is an honor and a blessing.”

“I was fortunate to have a mother who always encouraged my desire to become a teacher even though she did not have a college degree herself.  With her as my cheerleader, I became the first woman in my family to earn a college degree.”

“It has always been estimated in research that people of color have such an impact on the school setting, and what’s missing in a lot of communities and what we definitely need always is more people to come in.”