Jr. High School and in 1972 assumed the Assistant Principalship at John Marshall High School. He was appointed Principal at Moundsville Junior High School in 1984. Ms. Elizabeth W. Best, Assistant Principal of Jefferson High School, was appointed Assistant Executive Secretary on June 13, 1995. She graduated from Shepherd College (BS) and West Virginia University (MA). She taught mathematics and served as department head at Jefferson High School for eleven years. She was appointed Assistant Principal at Jefferson High School in 1988. Mr. C. W. “Butch” Powell, Athletic Director and Boys’ Basketball Coach of Nicholas County High School, was appointed Assistant Executive Secretary on August 5, 1997. He taught, coached, and served as athletic director at Kingwood High School from 1969 to 1974 and then assumed similar positions at Nicholas County High School from 1974-1997. Mr. Mike Hayden assumed the position as Executive Secretary in January 2000. He graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1960 and Morehead State University in 1965. He taught and coached for two years at Massillion High School and Fremont, OH for 1 year before returning to Parkersburg High School in 1968 as teacher/coach. He was head football coach at Parkersburg South High School from 1970-84 and Assistant Principal at Parkersburg High School from 1984-December 1999. He is a Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) and has a Masters Degree in Education Administration from West Virginia University. Mr. Gary W. Ray assumed the position as Executive Director in August 2007. He had served as Assistant Executive Director since May 26, 2001. He graduated from Glenville State College and received his Masters Degree from the WV College of Graduate Studies in 1979. He became athletic director and assistant principal of Oak Hill High School in 1978 and assumed the principalship in 1995. He served as Director of Schools in Fayette County. He was active with the WVSCA Coaches’ Association and the West Virginia Athletic Direc- tors’ Association. He has also been a member of the WVSSAC Board of Appeals, TARGET Committee, and WVSSAC Sportsmanship Committee. Miss Kelly Geddis was appointed Assistant Executive Director on October 17, 2002. She earned her teaching certification in English and Physical Education in 1981 and completed her Masters Degree in Sport Management and her Administration Certification from West Virginia University. She began her teaching career at Morgantown High School where she coached the sports of cheer, girls' basketball and boys' track. In 1987 she became Athletic Director and later served as an Assistant Principal. She has been an instructor for the WVSSAC Coaches Education Program since its inception in 1991 and is also an instructor for the American Association of Cheerleaders, Coaches and Advisors (AACCA). Mr. Ray Londeree, Principal at Valley (F) High School, was appointed Assistant Executive Director on March 15, 2007. He received his AB from Concord College and MS degree from WV College of Graduate Studies. He has served as principal at Oak Hill High School, Eastern Greenbrier Jr. High and Gauley Bridge High/Middle School. He also coached several sports and was athletic director at Valley, Mt. Hope and Oak hill High School. He has also been a member of the WVSSAC Board of Directors. Mr. Bernie Dolan assumed the position of Executive Director January 2016. He served as Assistant Executive Director from July 2015 till he took office in January 2016. He received his BA from West Virginia University and his Masters in Safety and Environmental Engineering. He also received a Professional Administration Certificate from Salem International University. He served as Deputy Superintendent in Ohio County. At Wheeling Park High School, he served as Principal, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Technology Coordinator and math instructor. He served as Director for the Super Six; Director of the State Golf Tournament; on the OVAC Executive Board; and on the WVADA Board of Directors. He has also been a member of the WVSSAC Board of Directors. Mr. Greg Reed, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Martinsburg High School was appointed Assistant Executive Director in December 2015. He attended Glenville State College majoring in Secondary Education. He received his MA in Communication Studies from WVU and his Educational Leadership degree from Salem International University. He taught and coached at Nicholas County High School. He served as Assistant Principal/Athletic Director at Martinsburg High School since 2003. Mr. Wayne Ryan assumed the position of Assistant Executive Director in July, 2016. He served as Assistant Principal/Athletic Director at Summers County High School. He received his Bachelors in Secondary Education from Alderson Broaddus and Masters in Communication from West Virginia University. He received his CAA certification from the NIAAA. He is also a member of the WBCA, NFHSCA, WVSACA, NIAAA and the WVADA. Dr. Cindy Daniel joined the WVSSAC staff in July 2018 as an Assistant Executive Director. A veteran educator with 34 years of experience in the West Virginia public school system, Dr. Daniel has served as a teacher, coach, curriculum supervisor, assistant principal, acting principal, and assistant superintendent before retiring in 2017 as the
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