Putnam County Schools honored and celebrated its 2024-25 School Employees of the Year on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Putnam Career and Technical Center (PCTC).
School Service Personnel, Professional Support Personnel, 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 future of our students and our community.
After enjoying a wonderful meal prepared by PCTC ProStart students and exceptional guest chefs Ilyana Owens and Stephen Owens, Putnam County Schools recognized the outstanding individuals who embody the essence of excellence in education. Congratulations to all school-wide recipients and Putnam County SchoolsSchools' Employees of the Year for the 2024-25 School Year!
Putnam County Schools 2024-25 Service Personnel of the Year
Shawna Dunn, Conner Street Elementary School
Putnam County Schools 2024-25 Professional Support Personnel of the Year
Jennifer Marinacci, Hurricane High School
Putnam County Schools 2024-25 Elementary Teacher of the Year
Seth Skiles, Rock Branch Elementary School
Putnam County Schools 2024-25 Middle School Teacher of the Year
Lesley McCray, Winfield Middle School
Putnam County Schools 2024-25 High School Teacher of the Year
Lynette Jones, Putnam Career & Technical Center
Of the three educators named Teacher of the Year, Seth Skiles of Rock Branch Elementary was named Putnam County Schools 2024-25 Teacher of the Year overall and will represent Putnam County at the West Virginia Department of Education's Award Ceremony.
A very special thanks to Putnam Career & Technical Center, ProStart, Ilyana Owens, Stephen Owens, Marcie Walter, and Hurricane Trophy.
Congratulations to all Putnam County Schools Employee of the Year honorees. We are beyond grateful for your dedication to academic excellence, tireless efforts, boundless enthusiasm, and unwavering commitment to the betterment of our students and community.