The West Virginia Board of Education has appointed Gabe Devono (left) as the new superintendent of Gilmer County Schools, current superintendent Ron Blankenship is resigning the position.
The appointment was made during the WVDE's monthly meeting in Charleston.
Gilmer schools have been operating under state intervention, directed to make improvements in leadership, technology, facility, personnel, and finance issues in order to regain local control.
Devono has 40 years of experience in education as a teacher, school administrator, county office supervisor, assistant superintendent, and vocational director, according to a news release from the WVDE.
Devono is presently serving as the executive director of the largest Regional Education Service Agency.
"I hope to provide technical assistance and support to my employees, both professional and service, to continue providing an excellent education to the students of Gilmer County," said Devono.
"Also, I am excited about opening two new, state-of-the-art schools to give our students a 21st century advantage and become productive citizens in the workforce," Devono said. |
