KINGWOOD — On Monday, the Preston County Board of Education recognized three outstanding employees.
Jared Brewer, a math teacher at Bruceton School, was named 2021-22 teacher of the year and has been with Preston County Schools since 1993.
Assistant superintendent Brad Martin said, “Mr. Brewer is an outstanding teacher and his students consistently demonstrate high achievement levels on the district and state testing initiatives and in academic competitions. With very high expectations and standards for his students, his students continually strive to achieve and meet those expectations.”
Brewer said it was a very pleasant surprise and he appreciated it.
Paula Shahan was named service personnel of the year. She is a kindergarten aid at South Preston. She’s worked in the district since 1985, making her the most tenured aid in the district and one of the most tenured employees overall.
Martin’s and Shahan’s path crossed when she worked at Fellowsville School and he was able to witness her outstanding work in person.
“She always demonstrates a calm, caring and patient demeanor in her work with her students. Paula is extremely hardworking, very deserving of this award,” Martin said.
Shahan said it was an honor and made a great birthday present.
Jayme Bishop, head girl’s track coach, was named coach of the year. She is also a teacher at Central Preston Middle School.
Martin listed her accomplishments, “Last season coach Bishop’s team captured the Big 10 conference championship and finished runner up this year. Over the past two seasons, the team has also made an advance numerous athletes in West Virginia state track meet with numerous all-state performances. … Coach Bishop specializes in working with the throwers with both the boys and girls throwers have made huge improvements over the last few years. With high finishes in both the conference and state meets over the past two seasons, and the girls discus school record being established and set this year.”
Just days before, Preston High athlete Sierra Davis won the discus and joined the select group of state champions coached by Bishop, Martin said.
Coaching has been an absolute pleasure, Bishop said. She thanked everyone for the honor and said while her title is that of head coach, there’s an amazing coaching staff that come together to make the team a success.
She thanked Paul Martin, Jason Saurino, Rachel Arbogast and Matt Bright.
