Elspeth DeLeurere
Raised: Hendricks, West Virginia
Job Description: English/Librarian/Virtual Spanish and Student Council Sponsor
BA English 5-12/Librarian 5-12
2 1/2 years experience
Parents: Harley and Sharon; Brothers, Lawrence and Zachary; Sister, Alison; Sister-in-law, Kristi
Pets: Mei Mei, Gussie (cats) Faye (dog)
Awards: Published in "College Magazine" and "Evangel"
Hobbies: Travel, reading scifi, writing fantasy and Christian fiction

Kathy DiBacco
Born and raised in Tucker County
Job Description: School Nurse
Degree: Registered Nurse
18 years as an LPN, 12 years as an RN
Family includes husband, two sons, and one beautiful granddaughter
Hobbies include reading, cross stitch and playing with granddaughter Kaylee

Peggy A. Evans
Born at home in Tucker County
Job Descriptions: Cook
10 years food service experience
Married to Danny; three children, 10 grandchildren and one step grandson
Sunshine Breakfast Award Recipient
Hobbies include sewing and being with family

Regina Falls
Born in Akron, OH moved to Parsons at age 15
Job Description: Head Cook
Degree in Cosmetology
16 years experience in food management
Married; one son and two step children
Sunshine Breakfast Award Recipient
Hobbies include sewing, crafts, being outdoors and spending time with family

Amy Goughnour
Born in Huntingdon, PA and raised in Johnstown, PA
Job Description: Art Teacher K-8 Davis-Thomas, and K-3 Tucker Valley
Edinboro State University:  B.A. Art Education
28 Years Experience
Married to Sam: son Brett and daughter-in-law Michelle, daughter Emily, grandsons Isaac and Jacob
Hobbies include walking with the dog, art related crafts and sporting events at TCHS and WVU

Sam Goughnour
Born and raised in Johnstown, PA
Job Description: Math Teacher 5-8 and Alg. I
Clarion State University: B.S. El. Ed. 4-8 math special
West Virginia University: M.A. Curriculum and Instruction
30 years experience
Married to Amy: son Brett and daughter-in-law Michelle, daughter Emily, grandsons Isaac and Jacob
Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year, Awarded several Grants for Education
Governor's School for Math and Science, instructor for 3 years
Project Merit Mentor Teacher
Hobbies include riding bicycle and motorcycle, car shows with my '67 Ford Fairlane, walking in the woods with the dog
Retired coach of many sports; boys and girls basketball, softball, golf

Steve Hull
Raised: Davis, West Virginia
Job Description: Middle School Social Studies
Potomac State College, B.S. El. Ed.1-6, Science 4-8, Social Studies 7
West Virginia University, M.A. El. Ed.
20 years experience
Married to Julie; daughters, Bevin and Audra
Hobbies include hunting, fishing, walking, the outdoors!
Assistant Coach Tucker County Football and Girls Softball

Kathy King
Raised: Marietta, Ohio
Job Description: Third Grade Classroom Teacher
BA Marietta College
MA West Virginia University
18 years experience
Married to Robert; children Becky, Bobby, Elizabeth, step-daughter Joy
Awards: Former Tucker County Teacher of the Year
Hobbies include canning, crafts, hiking, photography

Edie McDowell
Raised: Thomas, West Virginia
Job Description: Kindergarten Teacher
BA Elem. Ed., Early Childhood Ed. Fairmont State College
24 years experience
Married to Matthew; daughters Lydia and Leah
Awards: Tucker County Teacher of the Year 1996
Hobbies include spending time with family, walking her dog and taking care of her other animals

Linda S. Nelson
Born in Cleveland, Ohio; grew up in  Perry, Ohio; resides in Canaan Valley
Job Description: Title I Instructional Aide/Paraprofessional, Bridges Facilitator, Reading First Interventionist
Coursework through Fairmont State, Marshall University
33 years experience
Daughter, son-in-law and three grandchildren
Awards: Past Matron Order of Eastern Star
Member of: International Reading Association, West Virginia Reading Council, West Virginia School Service Person Association
Hobbies include spoiling grandchildren, reading and NASCAR racing

Amy E. Nestor
Raised: Parsons, WV
Job Description: Cook
16 years of food service experience
Married to Tom; has three lovely daughters
Sunshine Breakfast Award Recipient
Hobbies include sewing, crafts, being with family and attending ballgames
 

Jeannette Paugh
Raised: Davis, West Virginia
Job Description: Speech and Language Pathologist
BS Speech Therapy, MA Communication Studies West Virginia University
27 1/2 years experience
Three children, Christopher married to Missy, stepson Gabe; Sarah, engaged to Pete, and Patrick
Awards: Outstanding 4-H Leader 2002
Hobbies include building things; 20 years 4-H; Community Service

Janelle Paul
Raised : Quiet Dell, West Virginia
Job Description: Title I
BA, K-8 Multi-subject, Currently pursuing graduate degree in Literacy Education, Marshall University
Married to Larry; daughters Maya and Tory; dog, Doodle
Hobbies include skiing, kayaking, relaxing

Eileen Poling
Raised: northeast of Pittsburgh, PA, graduated from Kiski Area High School
Job Description: County-wide Teacher of Gifted
BS Elem. Ed., Math concentration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania
MA Elem. Ed. West Virginia University
Gifted Certification West Virginia University
24 years experience plus 4 years nursery school and one year at Glenville State College
Married to Ed; daughter Christine, a Preschool Teacher, and son, Eddie, Engineer at PAX River NAS
Awards: US Space Foundation Teacher Liaison; Solar System Ambassador; A1AA minigrant recipient
Hobby: Crocheting

A.J. Rapp
Raised: Davis, West Virginia
Job Description: middle school Science teacher; high school football coach
Marietta College
8 years experience
Married to Alison; son, Cole and daughter, Gracie
Hobbies include hunting, fishing and trapping

Daryla Rapp
Raised: Hambleton, West Virginia
Job Description: Principal
BA Elementary Ed, Early Childhood Ed, Fairmont State College
MA Elementary Ed, West Virginia University
Administrative Certification, Salem International University
30 years experience
Married to John; son John, wife Missy, sons Justin and Zachary; daughter Tracy, husband Carl, sons Nichoals and Ben; daughter Dana, husband Matt, son Jonah; son Andy; and daughter Darrian. Baby (cat) and Chisum (dog)