image of rylee burrill and laken copenhaver with board of education

Please join us in recognizing Berkeley County's Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars and future professional educators, Rylee Burrill and Laken Copenhaver!

Rylee, a Musselman High School graduate, and Laken, a Hedgesville High School graduate will receive $10,000 per year for up to four years to cover college and other educational expenses.

In addition, they must agree to teach in a West Virginia public school in an area of critical need for five years after graduation. Rylee & Laken were two out of only 25 other WV students who received this competitive scholarship.

Congratulations, Rylee & Laken! We are looking forward to watching you shape the next generation of students & teachers!