Putnam County Schools honored and celebrated its 2025-26 School Employees of the Year on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Putnam Career and Technical Center (PCTC).
School Service Personnel, Support Professionals, and Teachers of the Year gathered at PCTC for the annual Putnam County Schools Employee of the Year Banquet to celebrate the award recipients' remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication to shaping the lives of students and strengthening the foundation of our school communities.
After enjoying a wonderful meal prepared by PCTC ProStart students and Culinary Arts Instructor Lynette Jones, guests were honored to hear from Putnam County Schools and West Virginia State Teacher of the Year (2024-25), Seth Skiles, Music Specialist at Rock Branch Elementary School.
Putnam County Schools concluded the evening by recognizing all school-named employees of the year who have exemplified the essence of excellence in education. Congratulations to all school-wide recipients and Putnam County Schools' Employees of the Year for the 2025-26 School Year!
Putnam County Schools 2025-26 Service Personnel of the Year
Kristi Damron, Scott Teays Elementary School
Putnam County Schools 2025-26 Support Professional of the Year
Beth Krall, Conner Street Elementary School
Putnam County Schools 2025-26 Elementary Teacher of the Year
Heather Hanson, Eastbrook Elementary School
Putnam County Schools 2025-26 Middle School Teacher of the Year
Tiffany Fellure, George Washington Middle School
Putnam County Schools 2025-26 High School Teacher of the Year
Brooke Davis, Buffalo High School
Of the three educators named Teacher of the Year, Brooke Davis of Buffalo High School was named Putnam County Schools 2025-26 Teacher of the Year and will represent Putnam County at the West Virginia Department of Education's Award Ceremony.
A special thank-you to event hosts Putnam Career & Technical Center, PCTC students Brenna Davis and Kaylee Polk for their assistance with the event invitations and menu, special guest Seth Skiles, and to the incredible PCTC ProStart Class and Instructor Lynette Jones for preparing a beautiful dinner and helping make the banquet so memorable.
Congratulations to all Putnam County Schools Employee of the Year honorees. We are beyond grateful for your dedication to academic excellence, unwavering support, and commitment to the betterment of our students and community.
PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS’ 2025-26 SCHOOL-LEVEL EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR
SCHOOL SERVICE PERSONNEL OF THE YEAR
Putnam County Elementary Schools
BES, Amy Crist
CES, Josh Rader
CSES, Candy Roberts
EES, Heather Smith
GWES, Pam Higginbotham
HES, Chuck Richardson
HTES, Kathryn Welker
LES, Kaitlyn Moore
MVES, Lisa Austin
PES, Linda Thomas
RBES, Beth Ann Riffle
STES, Kristi Damron
WTES, Casey Smith
WES, Skye Fowlkes
Putnam County Middle Schools
GWMS, Andrew Parsons
HMS, Jason Lawrence
PMS, Leslie Layne
WMS, Tonya Miller
Putnam County High Schools
BHS, Elizabeth Luikart
HHS, Melinda Kinder
PHS, Emily Reed
WHS, David McCarty
PCTC, Bob Shockley
SCHOOL SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS OF THE YEAR
Putnam County Elementary Schools
BES, Melody Shilot
CES, Melody Shilot
CSES, Beth Krall
GWES, Suzette Rosario
HES, Suzette Rosario
HTES, Alexis Wiley
LES, Kelli Randan-Pennington
MVES, Kim Parsons
PES, Marlene Smith
RBES, Marlene Smith
STES, Melanie Rumer
WTES, Carla Payne
WES, Jeni Butler
Putnam County Middle Schools
GWMS, Angie Gatens
HMS, Jessica Hill
PMS, Danielle Ross
WMS, Alexandria Dawson
Putnam County High Schools
BHS, Vickie Dadisman
HHS, Sarah Barnes
PHS, Louise Smith
WHS, Patrick Stewart
PCTC, Alysen Bryant
SCHOOL TEACHERS OF THE YEAR
Putnam County Elementary Schools
BES, Madelyn Greensage
CES, Breynn Stephens
CSES, Janet Smith
EES, Heather Hanson
GWES, Corey Jackson
HES, Suzanne Ringler
HTES, Meredith Ferrell
LES, Meghan Grant
MVES, Katelynn King
PES, Rebecca Grantham
RBES, Kim Jordan
STES, Melanie Pyrtle
WTES, Amber Ware
WES, Scott Nibert
Putnam County Middle Schools
GWMS, Tiffany Fellure
HMS, Hope Bragg
PMS, Sarah Wymer
WMS, Angie Abbott
Putnam County High Schools
BHS, Brooke Davis
HHS, Anna Kiser
PHS, Susan Cottrill
WHS, Stacey Rhodes
PCTC, Cheryl Roberts