Ms. Cassandra Porter is a graduate of Fairmont State University with a BS in Science Education and West Virginia University with a MA in Educational Leadership studies. She also obtained post graduate certificates from Salem University in Curriculum and Instructional  and Superintendency. Ms. Porter spent 13 years in the classroom before she ventured out into Administration. Ms. Porter worked as an assistant in a high school for four years before becoming the head principal at Sherrard Middle School for the next five years. She was also the head principal at John Marshall High School. Ms. Porter was named WV Secondary School Principal of the Year for 2022. She is passionate about providing educational equity and helping propel students towards their futures.

Email: crporter@k12.wv.us
Phone:  304-455-2441 x119

Email: bmcphers@k12.wv.us
Phone:  304-455-2441 x122

Mr. Jeffrey A. Lancaster was raised on Indian Creek Road in Tyler County and graduated from Tyler County High School.  He received a business degree in Operations Management from West Virginia University, continuing on to receive a master's degree in Business Administration.  After spending some time in private industry in Kentucky, he returned to the Mountain State and is the Treasurer/Business Manager for Wetzel County Schools.

Email: jlancast@k12.wv.us
Phone:  304-455-2441 x129

Paul Huston is the Director of Secondary and Vocational Education, Student Assessment and Strategic Planning with Wetzel County Schools.   Prior to becoming Director, he began teaching at Long Drain school in 1993 where he taught Health, Title 1, and Second Grade for six years.  In 1999, Mr. Huston became the Principal at Long Drain School and continued in that position for 22 years until coming to the County Office.   

After graduating from Hundred High School, Mr. Huston completed his BA in Multi-Subjects K-8 Education from Fairmont State College.  While teaching at Long Drain School, he earned a MA in Leadership Studies from West Virginia University. 

Mr. Huston is married and has two sons who are also graduates of Wetzel County Schools. 

Email: tchamber@k12.wv.us
Phone:  304-455-2441 x115 

Email: michelle.hogan@k12.wv.us
Phone:  304-455-2441 x124

Email: deanna.ammons@k12.wv.us
Phone:  304-455-2441 x141

Todd Barcus has been employed as the Attendance Director/Student Services Director since the 2011-12 school year.  He began his career with Wetzel County Schools as a substitute teacher in 2001.  He then served in many roles for ten years at Magnolia High School as a teacher, coach, counselor, and advisor for the Science National Honors Society prior to becoming an administrator at the central office.  Todd is a lifelong Wetzel County resident, has a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University, and graduate degrees from both WVU and Marshall University.  His wife Angie is also a teacher for Wetzel County Schools, and they have two daughters.

Email: tebarcus@k12.wv.us
Phone:  304-455-2441 x118

Amanda McPherson is the Director of Technology and WVEIS for Wetzel County Schools.  Mrs. McPherson graduated from Buckeye Local High School in Ohio, completed her BA in Music Education at West Liberty State College, and received her Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Salem International University.  Mrs. McPherson began her educational career at Harrison Hills School District in Ohio before she moved to Wetzel County.  She has worked at Hundred High School, Long Drain School, New Martinsville School, and Magnolia High School before taking on the job of Director of Child Nutrition, Wellness, and Nurses, which she held for 10 years.  She was also the director of the Wetzel County Technical Education Center for 5 years. She has completed additional coursework at Fairmont State and Pierpont College. Mrs. McPherson has held various positions in professional organizations throughout her tenure, and is the Assistant Coordinator of Bands for the OVAC. 

Email: amcphers@k12.wv.us