CHARLESTON — A Wayne County administrator was one of five to join the Education Alliance’s Student Educational and Economic Success Program.  

Wayne High School Principal Sara Stapleton joined the SEEDS Program, which is a professional development experience for West Virginia public school principals. 

The participants were named by Gov. Joe Manchin on Friday. 

“As governor, I recognize the important role innovation can play in transforming West Virginia’s schools,” Manchin said. “SEEDS is working toward the betterment of school leadership and advanced student achievement.”

The other administrators were Brenda Chadwell, Geary Elementary/Middle School (Roane County); Jeffrey Woofter, Oak Glen High School (Hancock County); Joseph Paolo Jr., Weir Middle School (Hancock County); and Barbara S. Upton, Evans Elementary (Jackson County).

“These leaders possess a strong commitment to personal and professional growth in our public school education system,” Manchin said. “The students and educators in their schools will truly benefit from this experience.”

The SEEDS administrators were selected through a competitive application process. All five were in the top 25 percent of their Principal Leadership Academy class through the West Virginia Center for Professional Development. 

During the next six months, these participants will partner with a business CEO and educational consultants to develop a research-based business plan to implement creative and innovative changes for their school and students.

The SEEDS Program was proposed by Manchin in 2007. The group announced today is the third cohort of schools to participate in the program. To learn more about SEEDS, visit The Education Alliance at www.EducationAlliance.org/SEEDS/index.php. 

 

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