Middle school teacher uses his rap songs to help students Gene Marrano November 16, 2015 1 min read An English teacher at James Madison Middle School in Roanoke is going the extra distance to help his 7th grade students learn – using rap music. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Click below to view Cole Wilder’s rap song, “Do the Onomatopoeia” Share: Post navigation Previous: Goodlatte under fire in NYC area for opposing permanent 911 responders’ compensation fundNext: Local website creator appointed to state advisory board Related Stories 1 min read Holiday drive for “forgotten” seniors extends deadline in Roanoke Web Staff December 5, 2025 0 1 min read Huddle Up Moms Support Shop and Diaper Bank cuts the ribbon Gene Marrano December 5, 2025 0 1 min read It’s time for Dickens of a Christmas Denise Membreno December 5, 2025 0
