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RESA
Regional Education Service Agency
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A powerful engine for education
Dr. Robin J. Lewis, Executive Director
400 Neville Street * Beckley, WV 25801 * (304) 256-4712
http://resa1.k12.wv.us
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WHATS IN THIS ISSUE: Page #
Table of Contents 2
Message from the Director
Breaking NEWS 3
ESCAPe 2017 4
RESA 1 Regional Social Studies 5
Upcoming Events 6
Principal Summit 7
Professional Learning in RESA 1 8
AdultEd & Spokes
Nicholas County Spokes 9 - 10
Raleigh County Spokes 11
Summers County Spokes 12
McDowell County Spokes 14 - 14
Worksite Spotlight: Wyoming County 15
Graduation 20/20 16 - 17
National Energy Technology Laboratory 18
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events provided by RESA 1.
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TRAINING DATE LOCATION
Planning Committee Meeting
(Principal Summit)
March 29, 2017
10 am - 2 pm RESA 1
Early Literacy: High-Yield
Strategies for Teaching Reading
April 8, 2017
8 am - 3 pm Tamarack
Healthy Relationship Professional
Learning April 25, 2017 RESA 1
RESA 1 Regional Science Fair April 29, 2017 Erma Byrd Center
Substitute Training May 21 & 22, 2017 Raleigh County Auxiliary
Building
RESA 1 Principal Summit July 24 – 26, 2017 Pipestem State Park
RESA 1 WEBSITE All About RESA 1 Video
Calendar of Events
Menu of Services
Professional Learning Requests
and much, much more!
http://resa1.k12.wv.us
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With 409 registered participants, 83 total class offerings,
and 6,678 educational contact hours, ESCAPe 2017 was a huge
success. Hundreds of emergency services personnel from all parts
of West Virginia gathered at Pipestem State Park in February 2017
for the 36th annual ESCAPe (Emergency Services Conference at
Pipestem). RESA one hosted ESCAPe 2017 to provide educational and networking opportunities.
Class offerings varied and included options for fire, EMS, and nursing. Fire fighters attended classes in
leadership and practiced their hands-on skills with auto extrication. They also learned about ventilation tech-
niques by setting fires in specially designed doll houses, which were built by students at the Wyoming County
Career and Technical Center. EMS providers were able to learn more about the opioid epidemic, special rescue
scenarios, and take classes in BLS and ALS specialties. There were three full days of nursing classes including
topics such as pediatric emergencies, sepsis, diagnosis of
chest pain, and managing burn patients. There was also a
full day of sports medicine clinical skills, and local
schools were invited to send their athletic trainers for the
day. This variety of training demonstrates the fact that
training for emergency responders involves physical
skills, cognitive skills, feelings, and attitudes. It takes
many different skills to operate a fire department, EMS
agency, or law enforcement agency.
Support from HealthNet Aeromedical Services
helped RESA one provide a wide variety of nationally
recognized presenters. Two HealthNet medevac helicopters landed in the parking lot for a demonstration.
In order to protect and serve the citizens, emergency personnel give of their own time to stay prepared.
A training event like ESCAPe allows providers to attend a variety of training that is not available on a regular
basis. Participants enjoy the opportunity to develop camaraderie and spend time with other emergency
services personnel in a setting other than a fire, traffic accident, medical emergency, or other high stress
incident. A banquet is held at each ESCAPe to honor those who serve. This year’s keynote speaker was
Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima
and the only surviving West Virginian to have received our Nation's Highest Military Honor.
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The RESA 1 Regional Social Studies Fair was held on
Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Raleigh County
Convention Center. The fair consisted of 131 projects
from McDowell, Mercer, Raleigh, Summers, and
Wyoming counties, and 192 students, from third grade
through twelfth grade
who competed in
three different divi-
sions based on their
grade level. The
Social Studies Fair is
a wonderful experience for students. Through the
exploration of categories such as
anthropology, sociology, psychology, state and
local sStudies, US, or world history, students learn
research skills, organizational skills, and public
speaking.
Seeing the
fair come
together really shows how education in
southern West Virginia is shining. All first
place winners move on to the State Social
Studies Fair in Charleston, Friday, April 21,
2017.
Photos by Brad Davis/ The Registered-Herald
Iaeger Elementary (McDowell County) students
Adyn and Adam Lockhart presenting their
project on The Cass Scenic Railroad
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The six county superintendents and RESA 1 directors have been working
diligently since August 2016 in planning a Principal Summit. The event
will focus on the 4 Cs of school - culture, curriculum, climate, and col-
laboration - and will be held on July 24-26, 2017 at Pipestem State Park
in Pipestem, WV. The 3-day event will feature nationally known speaker
Dr. Kent D. Peterson, author of many professional books centering on
climate and leadership. RESA 1 is excited to offer the Principal Summit
for our wonderful administrators and central office personnel throughout
the southern part of West Virginia. Invitations for the event were mailed
to all principals in mid-February for the event. If you have questions,
please contact Drexel Sammons at [email protected] or Dr. Robin
Lewis at [email protected].
Events will include:
Team Building
Hayride
Motivational Speakers
Picnic
CE Credit Hours
Practical, Principal Leadership Strategies
Explore Pipestem State Park
Register using the following link:
http://tinyurl.com/principals-summit
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For the 2015-16 school year, RESA 1 provided 238
professional learning sessions ranging from one hour to
eight hour events. Over 4,995 educators were provided
with professional learning sessions based on the 7
Standards for High Quality Schools.
Need a professional learning on classroom management?
Want to train your staff on IPI or CPI?
Need updates on the latest research based instructional strategies?
If any administrator is interested in having
a professional learning session for your
county and/or school, please go to the
RESA 1 website below to complete the
necessary form.
http://resa1.k12.wv.us/resa-10at-a-glance/
professional-learning-request
Remember, your professional learning
sessions are only a click away.
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Substitute Christine Elkins put her creativity front and center as
she prepared an information board about Valentines Day on
February 14. The students enjoyed learning about the origins of
the "day of love" and eating some sweet treats in the process.
Thanks Christine!
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BRIAN & HEATHER HART
Brian and Heather Hart came to SPOKES with a plan – a
plan to move their family to self-sufficiency. However, like
many others who come to SPOKES, the plan didn’t include
coming to class. What is this class? Why do I have to
come? These are some of the typical questions that run
through a new SPOKES student’s mind. Brian was no
different. It wasn’t long before Brian realized the value in
the class. He excelled with computer related tasks. He
scored 2711 points out of 3000 on the three tests for IC3!
Then moved on to pass his Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Out-
look, Word Expert and Excel Expert to earn his Microsoft
Office Master Certification (picture attached). All the while
this was happening, life was kicking them down in other
ways.
Their living situation was not ideal for them. Promised an America Corp Vista position working with flood recovery in
Richwood was rescinded. They went on job interviews but no job offer was extended. The financial strain was taking its
toll on them emotionally. Job searching was at the top of their daily to do list. They were willing to move just about any-
where they could secure a job that would provide for them and their little boy.
Heather was successful in landing an interview with WVU Hospitals as a scheduler. The interview went well and the
process of references and background checking began. Brian applied for jobs in Morgantown as well. He secured an
interview with WVU Radiology as a Radiology Services Representative. Heather’s phone rang one day in class, she
stepped into the hall to take the call, and came back in smiling. She was offered the job
at WVU Hospital! Life was beginning to look like it might turn around.
Then, the very next day, Brian has his feet knocked out as he found out he had thyroid
cancer. Doctors moved quickly and within 3 weeks Brian was undergoing surgery to
remove his thyroid at WVU Hospital. During this time it has been hard for Brian to
remain his normally upbeat self. However, during all the pre-op doctor visits and apart-
ment searching, Brian received word that he’d been hired for the job in radiology!
One last piece of the puzzle needed to be found so it could fall into place. They needed
a vehicle of their own. They’d been driving a borrowed car, but there were issues with
that arrangement. A referral to Good News Mountaineer Garage had been made, they
were accepted to receive a car, and given an estimate of 30 to 45 days. As doctors were
making plans to release Brian from the hospital, he received the call. Their car was
ready and they could pick it up February 28th!
February 28th found Brian, Heather and Henry at Good News Mountaineer Garage
receiving the keys to their 2003 Ford Tarsus! (picture attached) They have jobs lined
up, an apartment ready, the U-Haul is reserved, and life is getting better.
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HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
Bonita Mitchell (standing), Instructor for K.I.S.R.A presented a series on relationships each Monday
in February. In the coming months, Bonita will lead sessions about parenting and financial literacy.
February 14, 2017 wasn’t just a day to express love. In Raleigh SPOKES, it was
a day to recognize effort and commitment to personal goals and success. The
class had a pizza party to celebrate their efforts toward personal responsibility,
educational goals, and economic independence. Pizza was provided by SPOKES
and students brought desserts, veggies, and drinks.
Connie passed 4 of the TASC exams (missed passing Math by 1 point) and has
registered to retake the TASC in March. Jeremy was temporarily homeless,
separated from his family and literally living on the street. He is now in an
apartment with his wife and baby. Michelle has secured employment in
Huntington and will be moving in a few weeks. She also will be taking the LPN
entrance test in March. Sebastian has had two job interviews, and employment
looks promising for him at Dollar General. Three students whose self-esteem
has diminished due to decayed teeth have made their dental appointments and are looking forward to flashing
a new, pearly white smile when they complete their dental work.
These may not seem like earth shattering events, but to each SPOKES participant, their efforts help them get
one step closer to feeling better about themselves, reaching their goals, and moving beyond TANF. This is
something to celebrate.
Life is a journey-not a destination and we celebrate each positive step a student takes.
LEARNING PAINS
Many Adult Ed and SPOKES Instructors took advantage of the Math Work-
shop Day at RESA1 on January 25, 2017. Among those were Helena Ellis,
Raleigh SPOKES Instructor and Debi Aliff, Instructor at the Raleigh County
Adult Learning Center. Functions, systems of equations, polynomials, and
linear equations are just a few of the "unknowns" that were taught to the
captive audience of approximately 21 instructors.
Those providing this top-notch training were Shalom Tazewell, Sandra Adkins
and Jared Bailey.
Helena Ellis, SPOKES Instructor &
Debbi Aliff, Adult Ed Instructor
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Summers County SPOKES students celebrated the
achievements of three of our students attaining the
Specialist Level in Microsoft Office. Brittany
Davis, Charity Utterback, and Lindsey Carroll all
worked very hard to achieve the MOS Specialist
Credential. The students are continuing their
studies in MOS with hopes of achieving the Expert
and the Master Level.
Summers County SPOKES students designed and made Valentine’s Coloring
Books for their children. The students will give the coloring books to their
children along with crayons and treat bags for the holiday. We discussed creative
time with the family to encourage their children’s creativity. It was a fun day!
Arabella enjoys her new coloring book that her Mommy made for her at
SPOKES Class. They spent an enjoyable evening coloring pictures for
Valentines Day.
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Recently, Catholic Charities of West Virginia, the McDowell Adult Education Center, and the McDowell
County Career and Technical Center launched a collaborative Nursing Assistant Fast Track class. Students
enrolled in the class will complete several weeks of coursework in introductory Nursing Assistant topics,
Customer Service Certification, Medical Terminology, and job search skills (i.e. Resume Writing and Inter-
view Skills). After completing the class, students will transition to a Certified Nursing Assistant class offered
by the McDowell County Career and Technical Center
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When is an AdultEd program not an AdultEd program:
when it provides a head start. Eleven McDowell County AdultEd
students gained a head start on Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA)
training when they recently completed a career pathway “bridge”
class. Bridge classes are designed to help adult students succeed in
post-secondary training by providing refresher training in basic
skills and introducing skills and concepts taught in technical
programs.
Working in partnership, instructors with McDowell County
AdultEd, Catholic Charities and RESA 1 SPOKES, along with the
support of the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE),
developed and delivered the bridge program in preparation for the
March CNA program. The AdultEd students were incredibly busy.
Students:
1. Completed a customer service curriculum.
2. Toured local patient care facilities and spoke with
auctioneers.
3. Worked with instructor Eddie Stress to improve writing and math skills.
4. Worked with instructor Gwenn Mayhew to learn medical terminology.
5. Worked with instructor Jared Cantrell and Career Development Consultant Joy Walker to learn
workplace and job search skills.
Principal Dennis Jarvis and CNA instructor Frances Bivens of the McDowell Career and Technology
Center provided guidance in the development of the program. Program completers were given preference in
enrollment and financial supports.
CNA bridge student Alexa Stress earned a
scholarship from the McDowell School of Life
Graduation day for Bridge students.
Next stop: McDowell CNA training!
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Motivation is the key to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Motivation can
also be defined as one's direction to behavior, or what causes a person to
want to repeat a behavior, and vice versa. Wyoming East High School’s
motivator is teacher Karen Green. Karen has been the Worksite Coordinator
for the PEIA Pathways to Wellness Program since its inception. Here are
some highlights of experiences in her own words.
I am a Family and Consumer Science teacher at Wyoming East
High School in Wyoming County. I have taught in Wyoming County
Schools for the 37 years and will be retiring at the conclusion of this school
year. I was asked to be the site coordinator at our school for the PEIA Path-
ways to Wellness program back in the program’s early stages. Since then,
our school has participated in many of the program’s on-site activities and
we have been able to get a large number of faculty and staff to participate through the years. I have also attended
several of the Pathways to Wellness state conferences where I was provided with a great deal of useful
information regarding our PEIA Insurance as well as beneficial health tips.
As a person who has had a life-long battle with weight and a more recent issue with blood pressure, I can
definitely tout the benefits of the Pathways to Wellness program. By participating in numerous activities, I have
had my willpower to maintain a healthy lifestyle reinforced frequently. I received many helpful suggestions and
guidelines to follow which have helped with diet and exercise. The program has provided me with motivation to
stay the course. The Pathways to Wellness Program has been a real benefit to myself and many, many of my
co-workers. It has truly led to more healthy tomorrows!
Worksite Spotlight: Wyoming East High School By: Angela Watkins
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Schools Honored for Graduation Rate
In our winter newsletter we reported that seven of our high schools were to be
honored at the State Capitol for achieving graduation rates of 90% or higher. Those
schools are as follows: McDowell County: River View High, 92.31%; Mercer County:
Montcalm High, 93.75%; Pike View High 91.18%; and Princeton High, 92.97%;
Monroe County: James Monroe High, 95.83%; Raleigh County: Liberty High, 91.54%;
and Wyoming County: Wyoming East High 93.18%. Five of our seven honorees are
pictured below receiving their plaque from Dr. Michael Martirano, State Superintendent
of Schools.
Mercer County:
Montcalm High School
Craig Havens, Principal
McDowell County:
River View High School
Frazier McGuire, Principal
Monroe County:
James Monroe High School
Lisa Mustain, Principal
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Raleigh County:
Liberty High School
Lori Knight, Principal
Wyoming County:
Wyoming East High School
Amanda Hylton, Principal
Not pictured are Mercer County Schools: Pike View High, Mark Godfrey, Principal; and
Princeton High, Lori Comer, Principal;
RESA 1 congratulates all of these schools!
Teresa Epperley, NBCT
RS3 for Graduation 20/20
RESA 1
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EARTH DAY
Science Bowl Competitions
Teacher Resources
K-12 STEM Activities
Earth Day
Educational Partnerships
Internship Opportunities
Poster Contest
Show some love for your planet by joining the Earth Day Poster Contest
Help NETL spread the word about Earth Day, April 22, with our Earth Day Poster Contest. This
special planet-centric day emphasizes the importance of recycling, conserving energy, and improving
air quality. The theme for this year’s Earth Day is “ There is no Planet B". If you are in kindergarten
through fifth grade, design a poster about your favorite way to keep the Earth a sparkling place to
live, and you could be a winner!
Posters should be original and imaginative, and presented on 8.5 by 11 inch paper. Please be sure to
include the student's name; grade; teacher's, group leader's, or parent's name; school or group name;
and a phone number on the back of the poster. Teachers, please remember to include a roster of your
students with your classes’ submission. We're sorry, but posters cannot be returned!
All posters must be submitted to NETL by April 3, 2017 for judging. The winning posters will be
displayed at our sites in Albany, OR; Sugarland, TX; Pittsburgh, PA; and Morgantown, WV, through
May 8, 2017.
First, second, and third place as well as honorable mention entries will be selected and posted on
NETL’s website. Everyone will receive a certificate for participating. Winners will have their names
and entries posted on NETL's website, www.netl.doe.gov, under the Education web area.
We can’t wait to see what Earth Day means to you!
To view last year's winners please visit here.
ATTN: Education Outreach
U.S. Department of Energy
National Energy Technology Laboratory 626 Cochrans Mill Road
P.O. Box 10940 Pittsburgh, PA 15236-0940
412-386-7677
For additional questions contact:
Ken Mechling
Phone: 412-386-7249
E-mail: [email protected]
Videos - NETL Earth Day Being Green in the Office
8 Ways Kids Can Help the Environment
Energy Savings
https://www.netl.doe.gov/about/education/earthday
Rules: Create poster on 8.5 by 11 inch paper.
Include the student's name; grade; teacher's, group leader's, or parent's name; school or group name; and a phone number
on the back of the poster.
Teachers/Group Leaders please include a roster with all students' names to allow preparation of the certificates.
We're very sorry, but posters cannot be returned.
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