Poca, WV, May 31, 2020 – Explore the New Manufacturing announced today that Poca Middle 
School has received an Outstanding Educator Award. Julie Longsworth (Librarian), Jessie Sams (STEM/Technology Teacher), and Kensie Fisher (Principal) are being recognized for their dedication to student learning.
Launched in 2020, the Emerging Elite & Industry Educator Awards celebrate the skills and dedication of students and educators across West Virginia. “As the Explore Team has worked with students and educators to increase the understanding of manufacturing across the state, we have been amazed by student talent and poise. The educators involved in our programs are steadfast champions for their students, tirelessly seeking means to help them succeed along their career pathways,” Monica Cross, Program Director of the WVMAEF.
OUTSTANDING INDUSTRY EDUCATOR Awardees are making positive impacts in the classroom. Student success often is the result of a teacher who is dynamic and inspires pupils to work harder in pursuit of a rewarding future. Awardees have championed students on multiple Explore the New Manufacturing events and in Career Technical Education endeavors.
All 2020 Emerging Elite and Industry Educator Awards will be available on the Explore website after they have been announced. https://www.exploremfgwv.com/awards
Explore the New Manufacturing is currently looking for schools and companies to take part in next year’s activities. If you would like more information, contact Monica Cross at
