Morrisey promotes legislation to help veterans become teachers

Morrisey signs bill creating ‘Troops to Teachers’ program for veterans amid WV teacher shortage

CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey touted the state’s new “Troops to Teachers” program that aims to put veterans in classrooms while the state struggles with a teacher shortage.

Gov. Morrisey signs ‘Troops to Teachers’ bill at Hedgesville Middle School

HEDGESVILLE – Flanked by members of the Hedgesville Middle School Student Council, Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed a bill aimed at clearing the way for veterans of the armed forces to become teachers.

Morrisey promotes legislation to help veterans become teachers

HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday ceremonially signed Senate Bill 765, to establish a Troops-to-Teachers program in West Virginia.

Governor Patrick Morrisey endorses bill geared to help veterans become teachers

Charleston, WV (WOAY)—Governor Patrick Morrisey held an event Wednesday to promote legislation establishing a West Virginia program to help veterans transfer their leadership skills to the classroom. Students, lawmakers, supporters, and two teachers who previously served in the armed forces joined the Governor at Hedgesville Middle School for the ceremonial signing of Senate Bill 765. SB 765 would implement the Troops-to-Teachers program in the …