Ron Blankenship receives high honors for his professional work. Dr. Richard Hartnett, West Virginia University, Dr. Jerry Jones and Dr. Powell Toth, Marshall University, presented Blankenship with a plaque in recognition of his selection as West Virginia Superintendent of the Year.
Calhoun County school superintendent has received the highest honor given by his peers, he has been recognized as WVs Superintendent of the Year. The award was given to him at Monday evening's board meeting.
Blankenship, long-time Calhoun educator, has been recognized for his dedication and service on other occasions, including the Glenville State College Board of Governor's Presidential Citation.
Blankenship holds a bachelors degree in Education from GSC and a masters in Educational Administration from West Virginia University.
With professional experience as an elementary and secondary teacher and principal, Executive Director of RESA IV, and superintendent of both Gilmer and Calhoun County schools, Blankenship provides a vital link between many organizations that support public education.
His most recent accomplishment is leading the charge to change the state school funding formula, which would benefit rapidly growing school systems and school systems with declining enrollment, like Calhoun.
Blankenship's membership in both the West Virginia Association of school Administrators and the American Association of School Administrators is also an important resource, as well as his work on the Workforce Investment Board and his Chairmanship of the West Virginia One Step Committee.
In addition to endless dedication to education, Blankenship has also served for nearly 35 years in the U.S. Army Reserve. He holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and is the Commander of the 8th Quartermaster Battalion in Charleston, West Virginia.
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