About the P-20 Collaborative Task Force

In January 2009, the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission created the P-20 Collaborative Task Force. Directed by Dr. Peter Barr, President of Glenville State College, and staffed by Dr. Adam Green, Director the Division of Student Success and P-20 Initiatives, the Task Force is designed to encourage greater collaboration among the state's primary, secondary and postsecondary educational institutions. The group focuses on an array of educational issues, such as improving the preparation, retention, and professional development of educators as well as promoting a seamless education system that connects all levels of learning.

Task Force Members


Dr. Peter Barr, President of Glenville State College - Chair
Dr. Susan Aloi, Director of the Master's in Education Program at West Virginia Wesleyan College
Dr. Bruce Berry, Vice Chair of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
Dr. Kathy Butler,Senior Director of Academic Affairs/Vice Chancellor of State Colleges
Dr. Dee Hopkins, Dean of the College of Human Resources and Education, West Virginia Univ.
Ms. Jennifer Jarrell, Counselor, Sherman High School
Mr. Daniel Metz, Superintendent of Wirt County Schools
Ms. Brandi Sanders, Counselor, Lincoln County High School
Mr. Edward Toman, Glenville State College JASON Project/Hidden Promise Consortium

Dr. Adam S. Green, Director, Division of Student Success and P-20 Initiatives - Staff
Jessica Kennedy, Communications Manager, Division of Student Success and P-20 Initiatives- Staff

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