GLENVILLE STATE STUDENTS INTERN IN CALHOUN

(02/18/2004)

Lto R: Jeremy Kirk, Robin Lance, Stasha West and Rick Swearengin

Glenville - Four education majors from Glenville State College are gaining valuable teaching experience in Calhoun County this spring.

Jeremy Alan Kirk of Gilbert is specializing in Music. He is teaching at Calhoun Middle and High School under the supervision of Faye Chambers and GSC faculty supervisors Harry Rich and Kevin Cain. Kirk is the son of Jerry and Karen Kirk of Gilbert.

Robin Lynn Lance of Spencer is specializing in English Education. She is teaching at Calhoun County Middle and High School under the supervision of Stephanie Carpenter and Larry Harris and GSC faculty supervisors Kevin Cain and Gayle Burkowski. Lance is the daughter of Bonnie Harold and Patrick Lance and the mother of Noah Lance, all of Spencer.

Rick Swearengin of Grantsville is specializing in Social Studies. He is teaching at Calhoun County High School under the supervision of Bob Bonar and GSC faculty supervisors Kevin Cain and Mike Gherke. Swearengin is the son of Shirley Sellens and the Late Ronnie Swearengin of Thornfield, Missouri. He is also the husband of Melody and father of Tyler, Zachary and Ryan of Grantsville. He is pastor of the Mt. Zion UM charge.

Stasha West of Howell, Michigan is specializing in English Education. She is teaching at Calhoun County High School under the supervision of Gary Knight and GSC faculty supervisors Kevin Cain and Gayle Burkowski. West is the daughter of Sandra and Charles West of Coxs Mills.

The spring student interns are scheduled to graduate in May. GSC has a long and proud tradition in the preparation of teachers. The education program is strongly committed to its mission of preparing exceptional teachers for the future.

In keeping with its mission, GSC continues to maintain high quality programs in early education, elementary education, adolescent education, and special education and offers many different specializations.

The College provides rigorous programs that prepare teacher candidates for their chosen careers in West Virginia and beyond. Currently, there are successful GSC graduates teaching in every county in the state.