Benedum Collaborative in Harrison County Schools

     In the early "1990", the Benedum Collaborative was established with the ideal situation of preparing new teachers within the school systems.  This program was developed around three goals:

• Goal One: To redesign the Teacher Education Program at West Virginia University
• Goal Two: To establish professional development schools
• Goal Three: To establish collaborative strategies and relationships to make these changes last

   Welcome to the Benedum Collaborative

  SCHOOL	YEAR	SITE-STEERING CHAIR	# OF WVU STUDENTS
  Bridgeport Middle	1997	Tracy Gould, Megan Oliverio	32
  West Milford Elementary	1997	Cyndy Straight	45
  Wilsonburg Elementary	1997	Doretta Walker	28
  Bridgeport High	2002	Suzanne Randolph	12
  Gore MIddle	2002	Charles Kovalan, Susan McCullough	12
  Johnson Elementary	2002	Jacki Rexroad, Kim Sabo	17
  South Harrison Middle/High	2002	Sarah Vincent	16

Harrison County teachers and administrators have been active partners in this program since 1997.  Several excellent teachers who are graduates of this program are making their teaching careers in Harrison County.