About Mrs. White

Hi! Thank you for visiting my website! I am a kindergarten teacher at Harrisville Elementary School, a National Blue Ribbon School, in Harrisville, West Virginia. This is my 32nd year of teaching! I currently teach kindergarten but I have also taught first, second, and third grades. I am a graduate of Glenville State College with an AB in Elementary Education NK-6. I have a Masters Degree from West Virginia University in Communication Studies. I belong to the West Virginia Federation of Teachers and American Federation of Teachers, West Virginia University at Parkersburg's Professional Development Schools Partnership, and our school parent-teacher organization. I currently serve on the Ritchie County Relay For Life executive committee.

I am married to Bill, a former science and math teacher and technology coordinator who is now retired. We have one daughter, Amanda, a graduate of Muskingum College. She works in customer service for a magnet manufacturing company. We have a Yorkshire Terrier named Angelina. In my free time I like to shop for antiques, travel, surf the Internet and do hand weaving. I am also enjoying learning how to develop a webpage!

I was surprised on September 15, 1998, to be named a Milken National Educator award recipient. It was such an honor to be recognized by the Milken Family Foundation for doing a job that I truly love. Please take a moment to visit the Milken Family Foundation National Educator website!

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Ironically enough, five years later, September 15 became a day that would change my life forever. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. After four treatments of chemotherapy and four months away from my classroom, I am happy to say that I am doing well. I am among the lucky ones who have been given a second chance! To learn more about the symptoms of a cancer known as the "Silent Killer," please click here.

I have become an active participate in Relay For Life, serving on the Ritchie County Relay For Life executive committee, and as captain of Harrisville Elementary's Relay For Life Team.

Celebrate!!! I am now eight years beyond my diagnosis and and thrilled and blessed to be cancer free!

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