A gathering of people standing proudly in front of a vibrant banner, celebrating togetherness and community spirit.

18 educators from across Preston County received mini-grants during an awards ceremony at the Bridgeport Conference Center on the evening of Monday, November 18th from the Your Community Foundation (YCF). These dedicated educators have been awarded $750 each to be used during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Winning teachers include:

Aurora School: Kathleen Cline and Claire Jones

Bruceton School: Scott Fischer, Jennifer Short, and Kristin Shisler

Central Preston Middle School: Sherea Singer, Joan Carr, and Brian Miller

Preston High School: Jenna Kirchartz, Michelle Rodich, Tiffany Hardy, Aubrey Watring, and Krystal McCoy

South Preston School: Carmine Hammonds, Tracey Riekenberg, and Melinda Shaffer

Terra Alta East Preston: Chris Urban

West Preston School: Ellen Shubert

Preston County Schools continued thanks goes out to the ongoing support from YCF, which is dedicated to providing additional opportunities and resources for students and teachers across North Central West Virginia, serving Harrison, Marion, Preston, Taylor, and Monongalia counties.

Congratulations to all of Preston County's recipients.