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Putnam County elementary school has been designated a West Virginia School of Excellence by the West Virginia Department
of Education.
Eastbrook
Elementary is being honored for its rigorous and challenging curricula, safe
and drug-free environment, participatory leadership, active teaching and
learning, environment that strengthen teacher skills, documented student
achievement, and advanced and innovative programs. It is one of only eight West
Virginia schools being so honored this year.
Principal
Gary Hoffman is quick to deflect praise to the students, staff, and community
of Eastbrook Elementary, calling Eastbrook “Putnam County’s best kept secret.”
The school enjoys a rural setting that is home to long-time teachers and
families who value education and parent-school partnerships.
Putnam’s
superintendent has a soft spot in his heart for Eastbrook, since he opened the
school as its first principal. “This is a gratifying recognition for the excellent
teaching and learning at Eastbrook,” states Superintendent Chuck Hatfield. “It
is a truly outstanding school,” he says.
Mr.
Hoffman and his school will be recognized formally by the WVDE for their
well-deserved award in the fall.