Governor, First Lady Announce the New Schools to Join the Seeds Program 

The SEEDS Program is a unique professional development experience for West Virginia public school principals administered by The Education Alliance, West Virginia’s nonprofit public education fund.

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

The newest group of dedicated administrators selected to participate in the program are: Sara E. Stapleton, Wayne High School (Wayne County); 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,” the governor added. “The students and educators in their schools will truly benefit from this experience.”

The SEEDS administrators were selected for participation in the program through a competitive application process. All five were in the top 25 percent of their Principal Leadership Academy class through the WV 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 overall benefits to SEEDS schools include enhanced principal leadership skills, increased student achievement and improvements i! n facilities and management processes.

The SEEDS Program was proposed by Gov. 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 online at www.EducationAlliance.org/SEEDS/index.php.

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