W.Va. Photographer Joins Team USA For International Competition
A Charleston-based photographer is in Iceland this week taking part in the 2026 World Photographic Cup international photography competition.
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A Classroom That Builds Confidence: Ronald Talbott Earns WVPB's Above And Beyond Award
Ronald Talbott, a special education teacher at Jackson Middle School in Wood County, earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s January 2026 Above and Beyond Award, which honors the excellence and creativity of Mountain State teachers.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCapital High School’s Shane Healy Honored With Above And Beyond Award
Shane Healy, a social studies teacher at Capital High School in Kanawha County, earned WVPB’s December 2025 Above and Beyond Award. As part of the recognition, Healy received a monetary award and a signature Blenko Glass apple paperweight. The West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office, presenter of the SMART529 college savings program, proudly sponsors the award.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBrian Kleppner Recognized For Going Above And Beyond For Students At Musselman High School
Brian Kleppner, a special education teacher at Musselman High School in Berkeley County, earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s October 2025 Above and Beyond Award.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFostering Discovery And Community: Jaime Phillips Ford Inspires Students Through Science And Leadership
Jaime Phillips Ford, a science teacher at East Fairmont High School in Marion County, has earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s September 2025 Above and Beyond Award.
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Rebecca Walters Celebrated With WVPB’s Above And Beyond Award
Rebecca Walters, an English teacher at Fairmont Senior High School in Marion County, earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s May 2025 Above and Beyond Award, which honors the excellence and creativity of Mountain State teachers.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAshley Clark Recognized For Going Above And Beyond In Music Education
Ashley Clark, a music teacher at Williamstown Middle/High School in Wood County, earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s April 2025 Above and Beyond Award, which honors the excellence and creativity of Mountain State teachers.
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