Zac Bruney Has Wheeling University Football Program On The Rise

By DEREK REDD Zac Bruney had the opportunity to do something very few coaches have the chance to do – build a college football program from scratch. Usually, when coaches come to a new team, they’re working with the materials gathered by the previous coach, whether that’s good or bad. ...

Chalmer Moffett Enjoying Vice Principal Role

By JOSELYN KING WHEELING — Chalmer Moffett, assistant principal of Triadelphia Middle School, said he owes his success and choice of vocation to the teachers and administrators who inspired him as he attended Ohio County Schools. And it hasn’t been all that long since he was a student in ...

Andrew Seals Providing Leadership At Triadelphia Middle School

By JOSELYN KING WHEELING — Triadelphia Middle School Principal Andrew Seals is setting the stage for leadership and communication at the school. Seals, 43, is in his first year as principal at Triadelphia. He has been in education for 18 years. “My role within Ohio County Schools — ...

Luke Hladek Fills Numerous Roles At Wheeling Country Day School

By DEREK REDD Luke Hladek has an official title at Wheeling Country Day School — assistant head of school for culture and advancement. He’s also known as chief storyteller. But within that role are many duties that range from the big picture to the tiny details. Throughout, Hladek keeps ...

Heather Haught: Teaching is a Rewarding Profession

By SHELLEY HANSON MOUNDSVILLE — Heather Haught, 36, became a teacher to make a difference in children’s lives — and she continues to do just that in her first grade classroom at McNinch Primary School. Haught, who has worked as a teacher for 13 years in Marshall County, was recognized ...

Casey Mayo’s Goal: Start Each Day Off With A Smile

By JENNIFER COMPSTON-STROUGH Starting each day with a smile is a practice that helps Casey Mayo face challenges both at work and in the rest of his life. At age 37, he is finishing his sixth year as principal of Barnesville Middle School. And while he said that being an administrator in a ...